Tour operator
Mike’s Bike Tours Munich
Guided bicycle tours of Munich since 1995, starting near the Hofbräuhaus and taking in the old town and the Englischer Garten with a beer garden stop.
Radius Tours
A long-established Munich tour company near the main station, running city walks, Third Reich and Dachau memorial tours, and day trips across Bavaria.
At a glance
- Type
- Walking tours and day trips
- Area
- Ludwigsvorstadt (Hauptbahnhof), Munich, Germany
- Official site
- radiustours.com
Good to know
- English-language tours
- Dachau memorial tours
- Day trips
- Private tours
Why we recommend it
Radius Tours is one of the established tour operators in Munich and describes itself as one of the oldest in Bavaria. Its office is on Dachauer Straße, a few steps from the main station, which makes it easy to find on arrival. The company runs an English-language programme that ranges from short city walks to full-day excursions.
The core product is the Munich Walking Tour, a two-hour introduction to the old town in English. It covers the Frauenkirche, Marienplatz with the New Town Hall and the Glockenspiel, the Hofbräuhaus, Viktualienmarkt, the Residenz and Hofgarten, the Nationaltheater on Max-Joseph-Platz and the edge of the Englischer Garten, along with an introduction to Munich's role in the Third Reich and tips on where to eat, drink and shop. In summer there are departures in the morning and the afternoon, and children are welcome.
Beyond the city walk, Radius offers themed tours on Munich and the Third Reich, a Second World War combination tour, a Bavarian beer tour, a bike tour and seasonal Oktoberfest and Christmas market tours. Its guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site lasts about five hours and has a strict minimum age of 13. The day-trip programme includes Neuschwanstein Castle, Herrenchiemsee Palace, Salzburg and Nuremberg, which is useful for travellers without a car. Private tours can also be arranged.
Radius suits first-time visitors, history-minded travellers and anyone who wants a structured introduction in English. The walking tour is a good way to start a stay, as it orients you around the old town in a couple of hours and leaves the rest of the day free to revisit what you liked. For Dachau, a guided visit helps put the site into context, though the memorial can also be visited independently.
Book in advance online, especially for day trips and in the summer and Oktoberfest seasons, when tours fill quickly. Check your booking confirmation for the exact meeting point and start time, which vary by tour and season. Wear comfortable shoes, bring clothing for the weather, as walking tours are outdoors, and allow time to reach the meeting point if you are coming from outside the centre.
Radius Tours FAQs
Where is the Radius Tours office?
At Dachauer Straße 4, close to Munich's main station.
How long is the Munich walking tour?
About two hours.
What does the walking tour cover?
The Frauenkirche, Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel, the Hofbräuhaus, Viktualienmarkt, the Residenz and Hofgarten, the Nationaltheater and the edge of the Englischer Garten.
Is there a minimum age for the Dachau tour?
Yes. The minimum age is 13, with no exceptions.
How long is the Dachau memorial tour?
About five hours.
Which day trips are offered?
Neuschwanstein Castle, Herrenchiemsee Palace, Salzburg and Nuremberg, among others.
Are tours in English?
Yes. The main programme is in English, and private tours can be arranged.
Do I need to book in advance?
It is recommended, especially for day trips and in summer and during the Oktoberfest.