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Munich Beer Halls and Baroque Old Town Self Guided Tour

5(3 reviews)Munich, Germany
2hDurationGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Pl, French, Dutch, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This self-guided audio walking tour allows you to explore Munich's historic old town at your own pace, covering 14 key stops from Sendlinger Tor to the Residenz Palace. You will visit significant sites such as a church known for its opulence and a beer hall with historical ties to an invading army. The tour includes stories about local traditions, the Devil's Footprint at the Frauenkirche, and the origins of Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus. It is suitable for first-time visitors and those who prefer exploring independently. You can pause to enjoy local snacks or drinks along the way. No specific group size is mentioned, and the tour does not provide any included services or restrictions beyond the self-guided nature.

Itinerary

1

Asamkirche

Stop at this masterpiece of Late Baroque architecture and learn how the Asam bothers used this church to cleverly market their skills.

2

Munich Marienplatz

Watch life-sized mechanical figures re-enact a medieval joust and a plague-era dance at the Glockenspiel of the New Town Hall

3

Frauenkirche

Find the Devil's Footprint inside Munich's most iconic church, and hear the legend of the architect who tricked the devil

4

Max-Joseph-Platz

End at Max-Joseph-Platz and take in the Residenz, the largest city-centre palace with 150 rooms of Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo grandeur

5

Fischbrunnen

Toss a coin in this ancient fountain and learn about the bizarre tradition of wallet-washing for financial luck

6

Staatliches Hofbrauhaus

Visit the beer hall that bribed an invading army with beer — and hear the origin story of Oktoberfest

7

Ohel Jakob Synagogue

Pause at a modern synagogue built on the site of one destroyed during Kristallnacht — a powerful symbol of resilience

8

Juliet Capulet Statue

Discover why a replica of Verona's Juliet stands in Munich — and the cheeky tradition tourists have imported from Italy

9

Sendlinger Tor

Begin at one of Munich's last surviving medieval gates — and learn about the massacre of a thousand peasants that took place just outside it

What's included / not included

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.Audio and written guide includedOffline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloadedImages to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you likeCheck or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
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Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

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