Things to Do in Munich
• Marvel at the majestic limestone façade and opulent 19th-century interiors of King Ludwig II's fairytale fortress, which inspired Disney’s iconic ‘Sleeping Beauty’ castle.
• Elevate your experience with options such as a bus ride to Mary’s Bridge for breathtaking views or a charming downhill horse carriage ride.
• Customize your visit with Munich transfers, a guided tour of Linderhof Castle, or combo entry to Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau Castles.
Join me, Patrick, for a fun and engaging walk through the heart of Munich!
After living here for more than ten years, I love sharing not only the highlights but also the hidden corners that make Munich so special.
Together we’ll explore the Old Town — from Odeonsplatz to Hofbräuhaus — stopping at landmarks like the Royal Residence, the War Memorial, and the Frauenkirche. But beyond the well-known sights, I’ll also guide you through quiet side streets, tucked-away courtyards, and local spots you’d likely miss on your own.
This isn’t a tour of just dates and names — I focus on stories, insights, and little details that bring the city to life. My goal is for you to leave with a deeper sense of Munich’s culture, personality, and how its history connects to the present day.
Whether it’s your very first visit or you’ve been here before, I look forward to showing you Munich in a way that feels memorable, personal, and full of character.
Let’s walk, laugh, and fall in love with Munich together!
Depending on the time of day, season, or even the weather, the exact route may vary a little — so each walk feels fresh and adapted to the moment.
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If you are a bigger group , please message me, I also do private tour. Depends on availability.
• Celebrate a century on wheels at the Motorrad exhibit! See eye-catching bikes and cars, some painted by big names like Andy Warhol and David Hockney.
• Check out the secrets behind BMW’s lightweight designs and learn about the legendary restoration of Elvis’s BMW 507.
• Go interactive with a digital display showcasing 80 years of BMW ads. Uncover racing wins, dive into F1 glory, and discover BMW’s journey toward sustainability.
• Fun fact: The museum’s bowl shape is designed to look like a gas turbine, a nod to BMW's roots in aircraft engine manufacturing.
This is the ideal and essential tour to understand the fascinating history of the city of Munich. We will tour the historic center for around 2,5 hours discovering and exploring the most popular places so that you can get a much broader view of Bavarian history and culture. Munich stands out for its beauty and beer history, here is the most famous beer festival in the world: the Oktoberfest.
But this city that has nine centuries of history hides many more curious facts and stories. Our guides have years of experience teaching Munich and are experts in making your trip an experience.
We will see:
- Marienplatz and the Carillon
- Frauenkirche Cathedral
- Fünf Höfe
- Odeonsplatz
- Theatinerkirche
- Feldherrnhalle
- Viscardigasse
- Residenz
- Bavarian State Opera
- Maximilianstrasse
- Hofbräuhaus brewery and of course much more ...
You will leave Munich in love and wanting to return!
❗ Important information:
- Group reservations of more than 6 people, even if made separately or under different names, must pay the guide (at the beginning of the tour) a minimum of 10€ per person.
• Three sightseeing routes reveal different sides of Munich, from grand royal boulevards to lively modern quarters, letting you relax on board between photo stops and strolls.
• Multilingual audio commentary in eight languages shares stories about Munich's history, architecture, and local life as you ride open-top double-decker buses through the city streets.
• Choose between unlimited Hop-on Hop-off passes or a single round-trip loop, with access to the Red Route for all tickets and optional Purple and Blue Routes depending on your selected pass.
Ready to discover Munich's best-kept secrets?
I invite you to immerse yourself in a unique experience, far from conventional tours. Together we will explore the heart of the city, uncovering hidden stories, fascinating legends, and hidden gems only a few know about.
This tour isn't just a walk through Munich. It's a journey through time, where each stop has been carefully selected to offer you an authentic and immersive perspective of this wonderful city. From majestic monuments to hidden gems, each story we share will make you see Munich through new eyes.
We'll discover the city's soul through its architecture, its traditions, its historical figures... and also its shadows. From royal splendors to the most challenging episodes like World War II, this tour will offer you a complete and enriching overview.
During the tour we will visit:
- Marienplatz
- Frauenkirche
- Odeonsplatz
- The Munich Residence
- Hofbräuhaus
- Stories and anecdotes of the Second World War
- Bavarian gastronomy and customs
- Key moments in Munich's history
- Exclusive recommendations to continue exploring the city on your own
By the end of the tour, you'll have a clear, in-depth, and entertaining overview of Munich, as well as great ideas for continuing your visit.
An enriching, captivating… and unforgettable experience.
📅 Book now and take the first step toward an unforgettable adventure in Munich.
It will be a pleasure to guide you!
• Uncover Hohenschwangau's journey from medieval dwelling to King Ludwig II's summer retreat with a multilingual audio guide.
• Stroll through beautifully manicured gardens featuring a swan fountain, while enjoying stunning views of Lake Alpsee.
• Visit the tranquil Chapel of Christ the King, adorned with stained glass windows depicting scenes from King Ludwig II's life.
• Fun fact: The castle's name Hohenschwangau translates to ‘High Swan County’ – a fitting name given the stunning swan fountain in the gardens.
During our tour, we will talk about both the light and dark pages of German history. We will learn about the history of Bavaria from the Roman beginnings of the city, through 700 years during which it was ruled by one powerful family, the Wittelsbachs, to the unification of Germany by Bismarck in the 19th century. We will see the places where Nazism was born, but also those where Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI, worked while still an archbishop. We will also see, perhaps the most disappointing attraction of the city – a show of knightly figure fights in the city’s carillon.
Take a walk with us and get to know a city that combines like no other seemingly contradictory fields: history and motoring, art and technology, entrepreneurship, and a specific lifestyle of Munich people, which is a mixture of self-confidence, freedom, and cheerfulness. Perhaps all these contradictions are seamlessly united by what is most important to Munich people… beer!
• Spend less time planning and more time exploring with practical maps and simple route ideas that help you navigate the castle region and nearby paths.
• Inside Neuschwanstein, follow an audio guided route while commentary in your headphones explains rooms and viewpoints as you move along.
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• Explore King Ludwig's Versailles-inspired castle, the Linderhof, and take a stroll in its opulent gardens along with an immersive guided tour.
• Visit the grounds of Neuschwanstein Castle and learn about King Ludwig II’s famous fairy tale inspired castle with its Romanesque Revival design.
• Add a brief shopping and photo stop in the charming village of Oberammergau will refresh you for the rest of your day.
• Enhance your experience with small group tours or skip-the-line access to the castles and save time by not waiting in long queues.
Munich was also the starting point for some of the darkest episodes of the 20th century. Hitler's failed coup took place here, the systematic persecution of the Jewish population began with Kristallnacht, and the first Nazi concentration camp, Dachau, was established very close to the city.
This tour invites you to explore the places where Hitler and the party's top officials planned and consolidated their power, spaces that marked the beginning of a machine of terror that affected Germany and the entire world.
Explore and discover with us how a vibrant, cultural city was used as the cradle of one of the most devastating ideologies in history.
• Get an official guided tour, then explore select areas and finish at your own pace.
• Step inside Ludwig II’s fairy‑tale palace and hear authenticated stories from castle staff during a concise, expertly led tour.
• Explore the historic kitchen to discover authentic period details, then watch a short film about King Ludwig II to gain deeper insight into the palace's story and significance.
• Make the most of your time by trading queues for culture, leaving room to linger over interiors, views, and details you care about most.
Welcome to Munich!
I warmly invite you to a special walking tour through Munich’s historic old town, ending with a peaceful stroll through the city’s green heart: the English Garden.
Together, we’ll explore Munich’s most iconic buildings and their fascinating stories – some funny, some thought-provoking – all told from the perspective of a local who grew up here and knows the city inside out.
Along the way, I’ll share local tips, personal anecdotes, fun facts about Oktoberfest and Bavarian traditions, and recommendations for amazing day trips in the region.
Tour route:
📍 Meeting point: Marienplatz (U-Bahn and S-Bahn), in front of the New Town Hall at the corner called “Wurmeck” (left corner when facing the town hall, at the beginning of Weinstrasse, western side).
👉 If you see a dragon on the corner of the building – you're in the right spot!
🔍 How to recognize the guide:
I’ll be waiting with a blue-and-white checked sign and umbrella that says:
“Free Tour: Local Bavarian Guide in English”
After a short introduction to Munich’s founding and the famous Glockenspiel, we’ll visit:
- The Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
- The legendary Hofbräuhaus
- The National Theatre and Royal Residence
- Odeonsplatz with the Theatine Church
- The Feldherrnhalle and stories from Munich’s darker Nazi past
Then we head into the green side of the city: through the Hofgarten and into the English Garden. We’ll pass a small waterfall and see locals swimming in the Eisbach stream, ending at the city’s famous surf wave.
The tour ends in front of the Haus der Kunst (House of Art) – a great place to visit a gallery or relax at the Goldene Bar.
If you’d like to continue, it’s just a short walk to the Chinesischer Turm beer garden, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink or a typical Bavarian lunch under chestnut trees.
After many years guiding visitors in German and Spanish, I’m excited to now also offer this experience to English-speaking guests – to help you see and feel Munich through local eyes.
Please make a reservation if you'd like to join the tour.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Warm regards,
Korbi
