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Private Express Walking Tour of Munich's Old Town
4.9(15 reviews)Munich, Germany
1h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
This 90-minute walking tour takes you through the main sights of Munich's old town, covering a distance of 1.3 km. You will explore significant locations including an ancient gate to the medieval city and its watchtower, Munich's oldest church, and the renowned beer hall where you can experience Bavarian beer culture. The tour culminates at St. Mary’s square, featuring the New Town Hall and its Glockenspiel clock tower. This tour is suitable for those with limited time who want a quick yet informative overview of the city's history and attractions. It may not suit travelers looking for an in-depth exploration of each site.
Itinerary
1
Old Town Hall
I will meet you by the tower of the Old Town Hall and will explain you the role it played in the fortification system of medieval Munich. You will learn the story of the city foundation, will make acquaintance with its founder, and will discover how salt fostered the rise of what is now the Bavarian capital. Additionally, you will find out how the monk became Munich’s symbol and what that has to do with the city’s name.
2
St. Peter's Church
We will visit Munich’s oldest church and will learn the peculiar story of its tower adorned by 8 clocks. In the apse we will admire the high altar featuring St. Peter and will discover when his tiara is being removed and how this symbolic act is connected to the election of the Pope in Rome. We will also scrutinise the exteriors of the church, to discover a cannonball in one of its windowsills and to sight the only presently silent bell of St. Peter’s – the Poor Sinners’ bell, which tolled the executions held in old times on Marienplatz.
3
Munich Marienplatz
We will delve together into the centuries-old history of Munich’s central square, once the main marketplace of the medieval city and nowadays, just as in old times, the heart of the city’s animated life. We will admire St. Mary’s column and the angels fighting the four evils at its base, will learn counting the driving distances in Munich and will discover the place where the Munich white sausage was invented.
4
Fischbrunnen
I will show you Munich’s most famous fountain and explain you the two local traditions connected to it – the Wallet Washing and the Butchers’ Jump.
5
New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus)
We will decipher the architectural structure of the majestic Neo-Gothic building of the New Town Hall and will learn two significant moments from the city history, which are daily reenacted by the Glockenspiel, Munich’s world-famous mechanical clock, to various tunes of its carillon.
6
Frauenkirche
We will visit Munich’s cathedral and learn the spine-chilling legend of its construction. Moreover, we will sight the Devil’s footprint at the entrance and find out how it is connected to the wind constantly blowing around the cathedral irrespective of the season and the weather in the city.
7
New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus)
We will take a peek at the grand courtyard of Munich’s New Town Hall, will unriddle the symbolism behind the sculptures adorning the portico of the old city treasury and will discover the Staircase of Ages and read its implied significance by the statues on its walls.
8
Alter Hof
We will visit the inner courtyard of the first residence of the Wittelsbach royal family in Munich to admire the Monkey Tower and to discover its legend and its astonishing role in the life of the Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV.
What's included / not included
– Insider tips and recommendations regarding local restaurants, shopping and sights to explore– Private 90 min. walking tour exploring old town highlights and hidden gems at a comfortable pace– Knowledgeable and welcoming guide, fluent in your chosen language
– Food and drinks
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- 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
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