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Berchtesgaden

"We have recently returned from a family trip to Europe, where one of the highlights was without doubt a visit to the medieval town of Berchtesgaden in Bavaria.
As we were staying in Munich (see our review of the Novotel), we enlisted the help of someone we had used once before. John Wetstone runs a tour company out of Munich (Johns Bavarian Tours), and was able to arrange a spectacular day encompassing a chauffered drive to Berchtesgaden where he also arranged a tour of the palece and monastery.
The palace as it stands today is a beautiful reminder of times past as well as a functioning royal residence. The monastery into which it is incorporated is a beautifully maintained compendium of buildings that demonstrate the simplicity of early monastic life and then develop into a collection of treasures and rooms reflecting periods of history. The township is a friendly and yet quiet place, where it is easy to immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Bavarian countryside over good coffee and Bavarian pastries. As it was early March, the snow was still evident in the alps, and this added to the beauty of this trip as we had not seen snow before, let alone mountains covered in it. It was picture postcard stuff.
We then travelled to Salzburg, where John skillfully negotiated the traffic and parked inside the huge mountain carpark before again keeping us enthralled as we meandered through the streets. His knowledge of the areas that we visited, and of the history that accompanied each site was incredible. We had lunch in what must be the oldest restaurant in Europe, the Stiftskeller (about 805AD). Pricey, but excellent dining in luxurious surrounds. The day was not complete until we had stopped at the Mozart cafe for cakes and coffee, and bought our favorite schapps from Sporers (the best schnapps in Europe).
I would add that the last time we were in Bavaria, we visited the Eagles Nest and my wife forgot to buy a toothpick holder for her collection. As it was still early in the season and the road closed, we could not get up there this time.
John, to his credit, has sought out the toothpick holder and mailed it to us in Australia. I believe that this is more than should be expected of a tour guide, rather the act of a friend. I would strongly recommend the own of Berchtesgaden to anyone travelling in Germany, have an ongoing love affair with Salzburg, and would not hesitate to recommend John if you need a friend to show you around."

Gavin & Andrea
Melbourne, Australien
Review taken by tripadvisor

My husband and I booked a private tour for our 14 hour layover in Munich in May. John worked with us to develop a tour of our interests for the limited time slot.
As arranged, John was standing outside the airport exit with a sign for our recognition. We were immediately comfortable with his personality, professionalism and organization.
Our tour was to begin with a visit to Dachau Memorial Grounds. After the nine hour flight, we were hungry, so John stopped along the way to accommodate our need for food. It was great to have a tour guide who could add much background to what we were seeing and experiencing.
Dachau was worth the visit, very moving experience and provided new understanding of the history there. We requested to tour some Bavarian villages to give a glimpse of everyday life. John suggested lunch at Starnberg Lake by Munich. The food was delicious and the scenery very beautiful.
After, we toured Bavarian villages and visited the Empress Elisabeth Museum in the Possenhofen railway station. John showed us some sites in Munich on our way back to the airport, arriving in time for dinner and our flight.
Would recommend Johns Bavarian Tours, as well as book once again – next time to see the castles in Southern Bavaria! 

Dave and Cathy
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
USA

Dear John,

Thank you for a wonderful tour of some of the hi-lites of Bavaria. We appreciate your modification of the tours to reduce steps.  We thoroughly enjoyed our two days with you.
Sincerely,

Bob and Clarice
Harwich Port, MA
USA

Hi John,

thank you for your kind note. We reached India safely and after some rest, we're preparing ourselves for our busy lives at work from monday.
Thanks for the 2 wonderful tours that will remain etched fresh in our memories. Best wishes for the rest of the season. If there is anyone from my circle of friends visiting Munich, i will definitely tell them to contact you.

regards,
Avinash, Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore
INDIA

John-

I wanted to thank you for your knowledgeable and comfortable tour you provided for us of the castles this May.
Your van was quiet and comfortable and perfect for viewing the beautiful rolling hills and mountains.
In addition, your deep knowledge of the “lore” of the area’s we visited helped paint a more complete picture of the times and places we were visiting.
Kind regards-

Mark
Seattle, WA.
USA

Hi John,

The days we spent having you being our guide, were much more than just lecturing us in history, they made our extra days in Germany, well, just the highlight of our trip. To be able to capture the essence of the time that all these wonderful castles and museums were built, was just magical, and to be told stories that are not often told in books, about "what really happened", was so unique. To leave wanting more, is the secret of a good time and trip, so we say "John, we hope to return someday". And thank you for all your kindnesses.

Dolly and Tamara
Irvine, CA
USA