Who We Are

Ruth Schweiger, a seasoned veteran in the tourism industry with roots in both Ireland and Germany, joined forces with tour guide Jake Doherty to create Big Ear Tours. Ruth, originally from Limerick, Ireland, established the International Ticket and Travel Center in February 2017 while Jake Doherty established All Things Garmisch in 2011. Their combined twenty years expertise in travel and tourism has brought them to the realization that many travel destinations need a more affordable immersive cultural experience. An experience that allows you to feel at home anywhere you are without breaking the bank.

Drawing on Ruth's background in tourism and Jake's passion for showcasing Bavaria's hidden treasures their audio guided tours aim to create a stress free way for you to be entertained, enthralled, and educated.

Our Tour Guides

Our people are what make us unique. Rather than outsourcing our audio guides to computerized programs or artificial intelligence we use local guides with character and knowledge. Each guide brings their unique life lessons, story, and perspective to their tour creating a truly unique experience for you, our customer.

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woman wearing black scoop-neck long-sleeved shirt
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woman in black blazer with brown hair
Lianne Wilson

Broker

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man standing near white wall
Jaden Smith

Architect

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woman smiling wearing denim jacket
Jessica Kim

Photographer