• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Restaurant Pfistermühle - We will walk by the building that hosted the royal mill and bakery in old times and will discover the legend of the pretzel and its symbolic connection to Munich.
• Hofbräuhaus München - We will visit Hofbräuhaus, the former royal brewery, which is nowadays the most famous beer hall in the world.

We will go inside the main hall, where you will have the chance to meet the beer angel, observe the regular guests at their tables and take a look at the lockers they keep their personal beer mugs in.

You will discover the story behind the beer purity law, learn which breweries are allowed to sell their beer at the Oktoberfest and wonder at the unexpected connection of the Oktoberfest with a royal wedding. (No beer tasting 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

For those short on time but eager to explore Munich, consider joining this express tour to experience the city’s highlights in just 90 minutes, without feeling rushed.

This tour is designed to introduce participants to the main sights of Munich’s old town, showcasing the city’s hidden gems and most captivating attractions. It offers a concise yet rich and engaging journey into Munich’s history and legends.

During the 1.3 km walk around the old town, participants will discover the ancient gate that once provided access to the medieval city and learn about the connection between its watchtower and toys. Visitors will explore Munich’s oldest church and hear the chilling tale of its silent bell. The tour includes a visit to the world’s most famous beer hall, where participants can meet the beer angel and witness the unique Bavarian beer-drinking culture. To top it all off, participants will admire the heart of the city – St. Mary’s Square, surrounded by the impressive New Town Hall with its majestic Glockenspiel clock tower.

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