Germany · OLD TOWN WALKING TOURS IN MUNICH
Good old town walking tours in Munich fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk Munich’s historic center with a German-speaking guide such as Emanuela or Alexandra. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, the Hofbräuhaus, Theatine Church, Odeonsplatz, and Viktualienmarkt, with stories, local anecdotes, and time to browse market stalls or pause in the beer garden.
Walk Munich’s historic center with Radius Tours for about two hours, stopping at Stachus, Frauenkirche, Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, St. Peter’s Church, the royal residences, and Odeonsplatz. Your English-speaking guide may include local favorites such as Dan, Anna, Patrick, or Timmy. Expect history, beer culture, practical tips, and a group of up to 25 people.
“Excellent tour. Elisabeth was do knowledge and brought so much humor to her stories. Highly recommend this tour! Thank you”
Walk from Frauenkirche to Sendlinger Tor on a 105-minute German tour through Munich’s southern old town. An experienced local guide leads you past Kreuzviertel, Promenade Square, the Angers quarter, Hofstatt, and the Hackenviertel, sharing tales of hangmen, witches, demons, heretics, and cursed places. The tour includes a small gift and is wheelchair accessible.
Walk from Marienplatz through Munich’s Old Town, Viktualienmarkt, Alter Hof, Hofbräuhaus, Maximilianstraße, the Residenz, and Odeonsplatz. A live guide in German or English leads the way, with private and shared options available. Guides such as Karen, Claudia, Gitti, and Gerhard are praised for adapting the walk to family interests, history questions, and local food tips.
“Karen was a perfect guide. She catered the tour to her audience perfectly and ensured we were all happy the entire time. Even my 10 year old! We learned a great deal about the city and had fun doing it! Thank you so much!”
Spend two hours walking Munich’s historic center with an English-speaking guide. See Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche, the Residenz, famous beer halls, and the English Garden’s river surfers. Guides such as Emanuela, Noel, Claudia, and Michael are praised for clear stories, humor, and helpful city tips. Private groups and optional hotel pickup are available.
“I had the most amazing city tour in Munich yesterday with our guide, Emanuela. From the very first moment it was clear that she is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also passionate about the city and its history. She guided us through the most interesting and iconic places in Munich and managed to bring every single location to life with captivating stories, historical background and plenty of funny anecdotes that made the tour both highly informative and very entertaining. Her explanations were clear, engaging and perfectly paced, and she responded to every question with impressive expertise and enthusiasm. The tour felt perfectly structured and yet very personal at the same…”
Start at the Tourist Information Office on Marienplatz for an English walking tour through Munich’s old town. A certified guide such as Markus, Vanessa, Paola, or Ulrich may lead you past the New Town Hall, Frauenkirche, Odeonsplatz, Maximilianstrasse, and the Residenz, adding stories about dukes, beer, war, architecture, and modern Munich.
“Our tour was awesome. Markus is really passionate and friendly. It was a great experience.”
Pick a river, a century or a beer hall.
