In a nutshell
- Classic Tour of the Highlights: Hit Munich’s top attractions — Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche, and the cathedral. The perfect starting point for your first visit.
- Gourmet Tour of the Viktualienmarkt: Foodies, this one’s for you — sample the best Bavarian specialties straight from Munich’s legendary market stalls.
- Spooky Tour through the Old Town: A seriously spine-chilling look at the creepiest spots in Munich — great even if you’ve already visited before.
Classic Tours of Munich’s Highlights
If it’s your first time in Munich, a classic guided tour is the perfect way to start. You’ll get to know the most important sights and pick up a wealth of fascinating information about the city’s history — plus the occasional insider tip for Munich.
Before you start planning your Munich tours, it’s worth choosing the right hotel. Our Munich hotel tips cover the best neighborhoods and places to stay.
City Tour of the Highlights: Old Town and Viktualienmarkt
For first-time visitors to Munich, this tour is the perfect introduction. You’ll walk through the city center to the most important sights in Munich: the Frauenkirche, Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus, the cathedral, and the Theatinerkirche are all on the agenda.
Your guide will also point out a few classic spots to eat and drink, and the tour wraps up with a stroll past the many food stalls at the Viktualienmarkt.
After 90 minutes, you’ll be well-equipped with plenty of background knowledge, able to find your way around the city, and you’ll definitely know where you want to head next.
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Intensive Munich City Tour in a Small Group
Get an in-depth look at Munich on this two-hour, English-language walking tour in a small group. A maximum of 15 people can participate.
In an intimate setting, you’re guaranteed to get all your questions answered, receive plenty of insider tips, and hear fascinating stories about the state capital of Bavaria.
You’ll dive deep into Munich’s way of life and see its two sides — the historic city as well as the modern metropolis.
Of course, this tour also takes you to the famous sights such as the City Hall, Viktualienmarkt, State Opera, Peterskirche, and the magnificent Residenz palace.
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The History of the Third Reich
This Munich guided tour shows you the city from a completely different perspective, taking you back to the era of the Third Reich. Munich played a decisive role in this dark chapter of German history.
In Munich, Hitler attended party meetings at the Hofbräuhaus, gave his most significant speeches in the city, and Goebbels called for Kristallnacht from here.
During the walking tour, you’ll visit historically significant sites and see monuments of Nazi architecture. You’ll go to the squares where the Nazis marched, as well as those where street battles took place after the Hitler Putsch.
This 2.5-hour tour is guaranteed to give you plenty to think about.
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Also read our article on museums in Munich
Tours Exploring Munich’s Culinary Culture
You can also taste Munich — on a culinary city tour. Weissbier, pretzels, and Weisswurst are just a few of the typical Bavarian food and drink traditions you’ll get to experience.
An Evening of Bavarian Beer and Food Culture
This is about as Bavarian as it gets — a quintessential evening of Munich beer and food culture. Your English-speaking guide will take you to the culinary favorite spots of Munich locals over 3.5 hours.
While you sample the best Bavarian beers, you’ll learn all about the art of German brewing. You’ll also get an exclusive tour of the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum and pay a visit to the world-famous Hofbräuhaus.
The evening wraps up in a traditional Munich brewhouse with Bavarian brass music and local specialties like Weisswurst, dumplings, and roast pork. Prosit & lass da’s schmegga!
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For Foodies: Gourmet Tour of the Viktualienmarkt
The Viktualienmarkt in Munich is the ultimate foodie paradise. On this two-to-three-hour tour, you’ll dive into the lively bustle of the market.
At countless stalls, there’s always something to taste — from sausage and cheese to exotic fruits and pickled Bavarian delicacies. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the market vendors, the food, and Munich itself.
You can book the tour with either a German- or English-speaking guide, or request it as a private tour.
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Special Themed Tours in Munich
Already know Munich a little, or keen to explore a specific topic? These unique Munich tours are for you. Soccer fan, lover of the macabre, or hopeless romantic — there’s a tour that’ll hit the spot.
Lucky Spots and Wonders of the Old Town
Even the name of this tour sounds like something out of a fairy tale. Along Munich’s pedestrian zone, your guide takes you to the most beautiful spots and figures between Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.
You’ll hear wonderful stories and legends from the past and discover the city’s rituals and symbols. You’ll rub the nose of the magical lions at the Residenz and learn how the patron saint of lovers can help bring you luck in love.
Can miracles really come true in Munich? Find out on this 90-minute tour.
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Spooky Tour of the Old Town
Do you love a good scare and want to discover Munich’s darker side? Then this eerie tour is just the thing for you.
You’ll explore the creepiest places in Munich, where gruesome crimes once took place, and encounter haunted spots associated with alleged witches, demons, and the damned.
Along the way, you’ll roam through Munich’s northern historic district, the upscale Kreuzviertel, Promenadenplatz, and the Graggenauer Viertel.
This spine-chilling journey through Munich’s history lasts 1.5 hours.
Note: Due to the disturbing content, this tour is recommended for ages 12 and up only.
Soccer Tour with Allianz Arena
For any true soccer fan, one particular activity in Munich is pretty much non-negotiable: a tour of the Allianz Arena, Europe’s most modern stadium. You’ll travel by bus to this world-famous soccer temple, passing Munich’s most important attractions along the way.
Afterward, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the FC Bayern Museum at your own pace and dive into the history of Germany’s record-breaking club.
After four hours, the bus will bring you back to the meeting point at the train station. The tour is available in both German and English.
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Night Watchman Tour of the Old Town
Wandering through Munich’s hidden alleyways after dark while listening to captivating anecdotes about the city’s history — that’s exactly what the Night Watchman tour delivers.
The night watchman takes you into a mysterious world and has some hair-raising stories up his sleeve that you’ve almost certainly never heard before. It’s also a seriously fun option for a city trip to Munich with kids — boredom is guaranteed not to be on the agenda!
Along the way, you’ll pass the old churchyard, the historic salt road, and former prisons and torture chambers. After two hours, the night watchman sends you back out into the dark of night.
Worthwhile Day Trips from Munich
There’s already plenty to see in Munich itself, but if you have a little more time, it’s well worth venturing out to explore the surrounding area. Here are two especially rewarding day trip destinations around Munich.
A Fairytale Day Trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof
This full-day tour in an air-conditioned bus takes you deep into southern Germany, following in the footsteps of kings and princesses. Two stunning castles are on the agenda: Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace.
After a guided tour of Linderhof Palace, you’ll make a stop in the picturesque mountain village of Oberammergau, where you can shop or snap some great photos. Then you’ll enjoy lunch at Hohenschwangau Castle.
The grand finale is a guided tour of the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle.
The 10-hour tour gives you plenty of time to soak in the splendor of these magnificent castles.
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Day Trip to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
On this sobering excursion, you’ll come face to face with one of the most harrowing legacies of National Socialism. The former Dachau concentration camp, just outside Munich, is today a memorial site and a place of education about the crimes of the Nazi era.
During the five-hour tour, you’ll learn about the tragic fate of the prisoners and visit the barracks, the roll call square, the former gas chambers, and the crematorium.
The tour is also available in a small group in German or English.
