4 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tours & Activities, Compared

1.Neuschwanstein Castle Private Tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $590.12Our pick

Private Neuschwanstein Castle tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen with skip-the-line entry, guided Ludwig II context, Oberammergau, and Ettal Abbey options.

“Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the region’s history, historical figures politically and militarily, and told the region’s story in depth throughout the day, letting history unfold as we worked our way through the sites. It is rare and unexpected to have this level of depth and talent in a tour guide, all with a sense of humor, story telling flair, and guidance throughout the day. Definitely the best experience of this type I’ve ever had. Prost!”

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2.Rafting on the Isar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $87.81Best value

Guided rafting on the Isar from Lenggries to Bad Tölz, mixing calm water with Grade 3 rapids in about 3 hours.

“Guida simpatica, disponibile, preparata e coinvolgente. Percorso facilenper tutti, nonostante fosse pubblicizzato con “media difficoltà”.”

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3.A Private Day Tour of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $527.47

Private 6-hour Zugspitze and Garmisch-Partenkirchen tour by cable car, with summit time, local walks, and chocolate stops.

“Jake our Tour Guide was fantastic. He was very patient when our train was 2 hours late to arrive due to track issues He customized our tour due to our late arrival and the weather conditions on the top of the Zugspitze. He is a friend to all which gave us some special access and experiences with the tram operators and others. Igloo Hotel and Church at the top He even made a detour to visit a site when he learned I had a relative who many years ago worked in Garmisch. Great food, fun walking tour(s) Lovely chocolate and butter pretzels We will be back for a summer tour…”

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4.Beginners canyoning tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $125.23

Beginner canyoning at Sylvensteinsee near Garmisch-Partenkirchen: gear and wetsuit provided, English guide, 4-hour gorge fun.

“Fantastic time. Tine, our guide, was amazing. I only wish we had more time to do more. We would definitely recommend this to adventurous tourists.”

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