Munich's Hidden Gems. A tour off the beaten track

Munich, Germany
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Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Munich's hidden gems on this exclusive tour through the Old Town. With your guide you will be shown the overlooked parts of the city. Some hidden away from the main sights and the crowds the tourists and others so well hidden in plain sight that even locals aren’t aware of them.
On your tour you will explore the charming laid-back atmosphere of the Hackenviertel, the least touristy part of the old town. You'll also see surviving sections of the medieval city wall, offering a glimpse into the city's ancient past, and visit tucked-away art galleries showcasing contemporary works. We will also look at sites linked to the famous literary figures of Heinrich Heine and Thomas Mann plus pay homage at memorials dedicated to overlooked World War II victims. The tour also includes the best-kept secrets of Viktualienmarkt. Finally, we finish at the café that inspired Munich's most famous cake, a perfect spot to reflect on your journey and indulge in local favourites delicacies.

What's included

  • Entrance to the Kunst Akademie and the museam in Cafe Lutipold
  • Private tour with professional historian tour guide
  • Pictures are shown on the tour
  • any snacks or drink purchased on tour are at own expense

What to expect

  1. Karlstor
    10m
    We begin at the Karlstor gate of the city where you can see Memorials to four local legends.
  2. 15m
    We turn down Damenstiftstraße to enter into the heart of the Hackenviertal. Filled with indepentdant shops and little tourism this is the only place left in the old town that still feels local,
  3. 15m
    On this street is one of the best preserved of the town houses of the old Bavarian nobility, once also the home of the famous poet Heinrich Heine. There is also one of the oldest houses in the city here plus the MUCA. The newest art gallery in Munich, deadicated to comtemporary street art. A part of the gallery was an above ground WW2 bunker
  4. 10m
    On our way here we will pass by a memorial to victims of the holocaust before we turn to the fragements of the Seigstor. Damaged in the war they were never added back to the restored momument and are here as a memorial to the desertuction of Munich in World War 2.
  5. Viktualienmarkt
    15m
    Here you will see the most overlooked parts of the market
  6. Isartor
    5m
    At the medieval gate you can see some of the remains of the old wall that once protected the city.
  7. 5m
    This is one of the oldest houses in Munich and home to one of the infamous student fraternities whose history goes back to 1897.
  8. 10m
    On this crossroads we can see one of Freddie Mercury's favorite bars but also a hotel where an international con man narrowly escaped being brought to justice plus the only working miller in Munich's old town and its shop and bakery
  9. 10m
    This is the best preseved medieval courtyards left in the city.
  10. Residenz Munchen
    15m
    Hidden in the Residenz Palace is a free art gallery that few people know exists.
  11. Palais Preysing
    10m
    In this Rocco masterpeice you can see the restored staircase and learn about the old bavarian nobility.
  12. Gedenkstele - Grundungsort des FC Bayern
    5m
    A memorial to the birth of the world famous Bayern Munich FC.
  13. 15m
    Finally we end in the birthplace of Munich's Prinzregententorte. The only cake that orginates in the city where you can enjoy a well earned coffee and a slice of cake in this traditional cafe.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour guide will meet you at the Karlstor gate on Karlsplatz. I will be standing under the main arch holding a sign with your name on it and wearing a hat

End point

Your tour guide will meet you at the Karlstor gate on Karlsplatz. I will be standing under the main arch holding a sign with your name on it and wearing a hat

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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