Fall in Love with Munich in a Private Old Town Walking Tour

Isartor (Isar Gate) – one of the main gates granting access to the city in the Middle Ages

Zum Dürnbräu ("At the Dürr Brewery" Restaurant) – the oldest tavern in town

Hofbräuhaus – former royal brewery, nowadays the most famous beer hall in the world

The hallmark of the Hofbräuhaus – its bay window overlooking the Platzl square

Interiors of the Hofbräuhaus – the Schwemme – main hall, where 1300 guests can be seated and served and where beer was brewed in old times

Door handles of the Lodenfrey department store featuring a couple dressed in traditional Bavarian costumes

Alter Hof (The Old Royal Residence) – the first residence of the Wittelsbach royal family in Munich

The Monkey Tower in the Old Royal Residence – venue harbouring one of the most beloved local legends

Dallmayr – historical gourmet store with longstanding tradition and one of the largest delicatessen companies in Europe

Corner of the Schäfflerstrasse (Coopers' Street) featuring the statue of a cooper performing a traditional dance of symbolic significance for Munich

Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Dear Lady) seen from behind the Water Mushroom Fountain

Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Dear Lady) – the symbol of the Bavarian capital and the tallest building in the city centre

Marienplatz (St. Mary's Square) – the heart of Munich's old town

Lindwurm (Dragon) – legendary sculpture on the Southwest facade of Munich’s New Town Hall

Clock tower of the New Town Hall flanked by the black and golden flags of Munich

Glockenspiel – Munich’s world-famous mechanical clock reenacting two momentous scenes from the city’s history to various tunes of a 43-bell carillon

Fishbrunnen (Fish Fountain) – the most famous and beloved of Munich’s fountains, cherished for the beautiful traditions of Wallet Washing and Butchers’ Jump connected to it

Duration2h

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Overview

The tour is designed to make your acquaintance with Munich in a brief, but many-sided manner. We will pace along a 1,5 km route to discover together Munich’s old town, assembling piece by piece parts of the city’s past and modernity into a colourful puzzle of history, architecture, brewing traditions and gastronomic symbols, royal heritage and folk costume, bygone hotspots of Nazism and strongholds of religion, witty Bavarian humour and centuries-old legends.

You will find out how salt and wine helped the city emerge and why a child monk is its symbol. You will visit the world’s most famous beer hall to eyewitness the local beer drinking culture and discover the story of the Oktoberfest. You will learn how an ancient dance connected the 16th-century plague epidemic and the modern-times Coronavirus pandemic and how the bow tied on the apron of a dirndl can encourage to or discourage from flirting with a woman. All that while enjoying Munich’s sights and taking in its atmosphere.

What's included

Insider tips and recommendations regarding local restaurants, shopping and further sights to explore
2 hours private walking tour, exploring old town highlights and hidden gems at a comfortable pace
Map of the tour itinerary (digital version)
Knowledgeable and welcoming guide, fluent in English

Food and drinks

What to expect

Isartor
15m

I will meet you under the central arch of the Isar Gate and introduce you to the story of Munich’s medieval fortifications. You will witness the disguised remains of the main medieval city wall, will learn the legend of the city foundation and will discover how trading one single product generated the raise of a metropolis.

Additionally, you will learn the story of Munich’s most beloved comedian, whose museum is hosted by the towers of the Isar Gate and will find out why time in Bavaria runs backwards.
10m

We will spot the place where Adolf Hitler held his first public speech that lead him to joining the German Workers’ Party and you will discover the incredible story the building developed in time as key location for the Nazi Party.
5m

We will pass by the oldest tavern in town and I will explain you the story of its resilience and how it managed to preserve its status of oldest tavern in town for more than half a millennium.
20m

We will visit the Hofbräuhaus, the former royal brewery, which is nowadays considered to be the most famous beer hall in the world. You will get acquainted with its centuries-old story and will meet its beer angel. We will go inside the main hall, where you will have the chance to admire the interiors, spot the peculiar regular tables and have a look at the beer mugs of regular guests that are kept in special cells, delving on the way into the story of the beer purity law, the Bavarian brewing tradition and the Oktoberfest, as well as discovering the secrets of the Munich beer gardens.
10m

We will sight the former royal bakery and will discover the legend of the pretzel and its symbolic connection to Munich.
Alter Hof
10m

We will visit the inner courtyard of the first residence of the Wittelsbach royal family in Munich, will learn the legend of the Royal Zoo and its unexpected role in the life of the Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV and will find out how Munich’s flag got its colours.
5m

We will walk past a historical gourmet store with longstanding royal tradition, which is nowadays one of the largest delicatessen companies in Europe. Along with some curious details from Dallmayr’s history, I will be happy to share useful insider tips for food lovers and coffee aficionados.
5m

We will cross the Coopers’ Street, where you will learn Munich’s most famous legend commemorating the celebration of the 16th century pest containment with a traditional dance, which is being performed in the Bavarian capital until nowadays by the representatives of the coopers' guild.
Frauenkirche
20m

We will visit Munich’s cathedral learning the legend of its construction and its interesting correlation to the peculiar interiors of the building. We’ll sight the Devil’s footprint and will discover the secret of the wind surrounding the cathedral all year around, irrespective of the season.
Munich Marienplatz
20m

We will admire the Fischbrunnen (Fish fountain), Munich’s most famous fountain, and you will be introduced to the local traditions of Wallet Washing and Butchers’ Jump connected to it. I will disclose you the spot where the Munich white sausage was invented and the curious circumstances of its invention. And of course we will take the time to delve into the story of St. Mary’s Square, the majestic buildings of the New and Old Town Halls it is flanked by and the Glockenspiel, Munich’s world-famous mechanical clock, reenacting two momentous scenes from the city’s history to various tunes of a carillon.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet under the arch below the Clock Tower of the Isar Gate, I will send you a picture of the meeting spot before the tour.

End point

The tour will end at Marienplatz, the central square of Munich and the heart of the old town, from where you will have the possibility to explore the city on your own, building on my tips of interesting sights nearby and nice places to eat or enjoy a coffee or a beer :)

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
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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