Germany · Walking Tours

Munich Public Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

2 Hours Round trip from Munich Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Munich’s historic center on a 2-hour public walking tour
  • 02 See Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel, and the Old and New Town Hall
  • 03 Visit key landmarks including St. Peter’s Church, Frauenkirche, and Odeonsplatz
  • 04 Hear stories about King Ludwig I, Ludwig II, Lola Montez, and Richard Wagner
  • 05 Learn about Munich’s role in the Third Reich and the White Rose resistance
  • 06 Pass the baroque Theatine Church and the neo-classical Ludwigstrasse
  • 07 Enjoy views of the Opera, National Theater, and Munich Residenz
  • 08 Visit Viktualienmarkt and learn about Munich’s beer history

Discover Munich through its grand squares, historic churches, royal landmarks, and the stories that shaped the Bavarian capital. On this public walking tour, follow a professional guide through the city center as you explore highlights including Marienplatz, St. Peter’s Church, Frauenkirche, Odeonsplatz, the Theatine Church, and the Munich Residenz.

Along the way, hear tales of kings, legends, resistance, revolution, and the city’s beer culture. From the famous Glockenspiel and the “footprint of the devil” to the Beer Hall Putsch and Viktualienmarkt, this tour offers an engaging introduction to Munich’s architecture, history, and local character.

Discover Munich through its grand squares, historic churches, royal landmarks, and the stories that shaped the Bavarian capital.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Munich
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Learn about Mary's Column, that gave its name to the square; the Old- and New Town hall, and the famous “Glockenspiel” (clock tower). With its 43 bells and 32 figures, the Clock Tower is one of the most well known Munich attractions. Listen to your guide’s story about two historical events performed by the wooden figurines at fixed hours.Within a step away, you will reach the oldest catholic church of the city, St. Peter. Afterwards make sure to get a good view of the double towers of the cathedral Frauenkirche, the largest church in Munich, with the “footprint of the devil” and with a dark legend surrounding it. Follow your guide to Odeonsplatz, learn about the Beer-Hall- Putsch and listen to the story of a tumultuous night when two thousand men, lead by Adolf Hitler, marched to the centre of Munich trying to seize power. Pass by the baroque Theatine Church, built by the Elector of Bavaria, Ferdinand Maria and his wife as a thank you gesture for the birth of the long-awaited heir to the Bavarian crown, Prince Max Emanuel. You’ll also see Ludwigstrasse, a neo-classical styled street, where the State Library, the oldest university of Munich and the Gate of Victory are located. Go back towards the center to Max-Joseph- Square, enjoy the view of the Opera, the National Theater, and the Royal Palace, the Residence, the former palace of the Bavarian monarchs and the largest palace in all of Germany. Arrive at the royal brewery, the Ho established in 1589 and considered to be the mothership of all beer halls in the world. Visit Viktualienmarkt, a public food market, which offers fresh local products.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Munich 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Public guided Tour

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • This walk tour suitable for any age
  • For this walk tour no transportation needed
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Munich, DE
Tour start
Munich, DE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Munich.

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