Marienplatz Tours and Activities

Delve into Munich’s dark past and the birth of the Nazi ideology on a revealing 2.5-hour city walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, discover the sites that provided backdrops to Adolf Hitler and his followers as they set about founding the Third Reich, giving Munich its title as the ‘Capital of the Nazi Movement.’ See beer-halls where Nazi brown shirts first gathered, buildings from where Hitler delivered speeches, and memorials to opposers of the movement, all as your guide charts the events that saw Hitler take power in 1933.

First time in Munich? Take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy, while walking between the central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.

Get acquainted with Munich the easy way on a fun, flexible hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Choose a 24-hour Express Tour to check out Munich’s main highlights or a 24-hour or 48-hour Grand Tour ticket to widen your sightseeing net. Either way, settle aboard an open-top double-decker bus, listen to the enlightening onboard commentary, and enjoy panoramic views of sites such as the Marienplatz, Hofbrauhaus, Viktualienmarkt and more. Hop off at the stops that interest you, explore on foot and then re-board the bus at any stop you wish.

Marvel at Munich’s monuments, parks, and famous beer halls on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Combine the ease of a tour with the flexibility of independent travel and see the city sights at your own pace with a 24- or 48-hour pass. Choose from multiple routes that pass all the city’s most popular attractions including the Nymphenburg Palace, Odeonsplatz, and Olympic Park. Listen to the on-board audio commentary or jump off to explore the English Garden, stroll around lively Marienplatz, or enjoy a beer (own expense) at the legendary Hofbräuhaus beer hall.

Pair Munich signatures with off-the-path gems on this small-group walking tour that’s simply jam-packed with local insights. Stroll sights including St. Peter’s Church, the New Town Hall, the Marienplatz, the Munich Residence, the Bavarian State Opera, and the Victuals Market as your guide tells tales of the city ancient and modern. With a maximum of 10 travelers on the tour, don’t hesitate to ask for personalized travel and food tips.

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this half-day tour from Munich. Travel by train from Munich to Dachau with a guide, and visit the former concentration camp. During your guided tour, gain insight into the brutality of the Nazi regime and learn of the 42,000 innocent prisoners who lost their lives there. Explore the history of the Third Reich in the visitors' center, and read of the camp’s historical context from the prisoners’ perspective.

Gain insight into the Third Reich's rise to power and visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this full-day Munich combo tour. Travel to Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany, and explore the memorial site with a guide. Then, learn about the history of Nazi Germany during World War II, and see some of the buildings associated with Adolf Hitler on a walking tour. Round-trip transportation from Munich to Dachau is included.

Combine city sightseeing with a scenic stroll in the park on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich. Admire landmarks like the Frauenkirche cathedral, the Glockenspiel and the City Palace; hear stories of the Third Reich in Munich as you walk through Odeonsplatz; and browse the stalls of the lively Viktualien market. After taking a peek at the legendary Hofbräuhaus beer hall, head to the tranquil English Garden, one of Europe’s largest urban parks, to watch the surfers along the Eisbach river.

For 14 years our motto is, "Let's get you local." Our City Immersion Tour is the foundation of every tour we offer. We offer a unique immersion style Munich tour, as we take you through history to current events to familiarize you with contemporary Munich. We cover history, the Third Reich, culture, current events, and the only tour to offer a Bavarian food & beer immersion element as a standard to our city tour. By the end of the tour, you are familiarized with many aspects of local life, including navigation/city layout, public transportation system, basic laws/customs, and so on, so that you are able to relax, enjoy the city at leisure, and fine-tune what to include further on your Munich holiday. After 14 years, word of mouth remains one of our biggest marketing tools. Join us and see why.

Soak up the holiday spirit with a 2-hour tour of the Munich Christmas markets. With more than 20 holiday markets across the city, follow a guide through Munich's Old Town to explore the city's festive offerings, including Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz. Shop for handmade Bavarian gifts, sip on glühwein (mulled wine), and try lebkuchen, the gingerbread cookie that has been a local Christmas staple since the 14th century.

Embark on a quest around Munich by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own St. Peter's Church, Marienplatz, Hofgarten, and more. + Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city + Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there + Solve clues on your phone while you visit the haunted Munich Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Start and stop whenever you want. Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this tour?

Make the most of your day: experience the cultural riches of the city of MUNICH as well as the breathtaking LAKE DISTRICT. Immerse yourself in history: visit historical sites in Munich and/or the DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP. Let your guide take care of all the details to make the tour smooth and easy for you. This EXCLUSiVE Tour offers you all the mentioned PLUS: + Perfect balance of culture, history & nature – no need to choose, you can have it all in one day! + Possibility to customize details & length of the tour (7.5 or 9.5 hrs) + Professional all-round-care, always at your fingertips but never intrusive + Option to go off the beaten track, get insider tips on local highlights WHY WITH US? • Know that your day tour is planned & conducted by a friendly and experienced expert tour guide. • See numerous sights and learn their fascinating history • Enjoy the perfect symbiosis of travelling in relaxed comfort and fully leveraging your precious vacation time • Max. COVID-19 protection

Hop in the saddle for a half-day bike tour of Munich, and discover the charms of the Bavarian capital as you explore it on two wheels. With a local guide, you’ll pedal past landmarks such as Odeonsplatz with its Italianate architecture and the landscaped English Garden. Hear fun facts about life in the city as you go, and enjoy an hour-long stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for food and drink (own expense).

Get to know the best of Munich on this guided, 4-hour bike tour. Learn the history of this popular city, along with fascinating stories and facts, while riding around its open parks, elegant plazas, meandering riverbanks and winding, medieval alleyways. This tour includes stops at gathering spots like Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz, plus Englischer Garten for a break at the Chinese Tower beer garden. Upgrade to a 5-hour tour and see Königsplatz, or a 7-hour tour to visit Olympiapark, BMW Welt and Nymphenburg Palace. Use of a bike and helmet included.

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and take a Third Reich walking tour of Munich on this full-day, small-group tour. Visit Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany during the Holocaust. Learn how it served as a model for all the other camps that followed it and listen to the heart-wrenching stories of Dachau’s many prisoners. Then, return to Munich to see sites associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and gain insight into this dark period of Munich's past. This tour includes transport and the services of a guide.

Discover the best of Munich on this comprehensive bike tour. Visit some of the city’s key landmarks such as Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, the Chinese Tower in the English Garden, and much more during five hours. Listen to informative commentary from your guide about the culture and history of the city and finish the tour at the famous Hofbrauhaus.

This is the ultimate beer experience, offering more beers than any other tour in Munich! ​Our expansive Beer Tour and Bites experience journey's through Bavaria's famous beer halls, to discover and devour iconic beer dating as far back as the early 1400s. Our evening beverages are matched with traditional beer tastes and platters to line our bellies, while our evening ends (or begins) in Munich's infamous bar district! Numbers are capped at 12 travelers for a more intimate experience. - See Munich by night with a local guide on a beer and bites walking tour - Sample 5 different brews, including the best wheat beer in Germany - Enjoy enough food to line your beer belly - Stop by two beer halls, gain exclusive access to the Oktoberfest museum - Down a beer in the street like a local, Discover Munich's local bar nightlife

Delve into the dark history of Munich on this fascinating historical and archeological tour, expertly researched by a British archaeologist. Instead of ghost stories and mysteries, find out about gruesome tales of real-life events that happened in the city, such as witch trials, burial rites, and The Black Death. It’s a fascinating way to find out about information that would take hours to research. Highlights include seeing armor, ancient architecture, and trying a medieval beer.

Step into a dark time in Munich’s past with a 2-hour walking tour of the city’s most significant Third Reich sites. Learn about German history and culture as you stroll the broad Marienplatz, and get a local perspective on how and why the Nazi party was founded here. See the Hofbrauhaus where Hitler gave early speeches and the site of a failed revolt against the ruling party. Follow a route past other Nazi landmarks then finish your tour near a new museum that explores the history of National Socialism.

Discover Munich with a private guide, exploring the enchanting Old Town squares and hearing the city's history. During a walking tour, you'll learn about landmarks such as the Glockenspiel, Munich Hofbräuhaus, and the Royal Residence, and hear tales of wartime history. Find out fun facts about the beer purity law and the annual Oktoberfest, and enjoy photo stops aplenty as you walk your way around the city. The tour is led by a private guide, and the meeting point and start time can be chosen by you.

We are the only regularly scheduled Munich ghost tour with an English-speaking guide, and the only ghost tour that includes alcohol. Our guides are true believers and extremely passionate about our city's ghosts and legends, so much so that they don't want the tour to end, and will invite you out after to an *optional* ghost storytelling session in a local pub after the tour. Note: there is no extra cost for the post-tour pub visit, but guests are required to pay for their own food/drinks at this location.

See more of Munich than you ever could on foot during this guided bike tour. Pedal along an easy route, which leads past key sights, such as King's Square (Königsplatz), the English Garden (Englischer Garten), and Eisbach Wave (Eisbachwelle). Take breaks to rest your legs, including one at a beer garden, where you’ll have the option to order a beer or snack.

During this walking tour in the old city, the political and social developments of Munich (dating from the 12th century to today) come alive. You will see fabulous examples of late Baroque architecture in southern Germany (18th-19th century). Juxtaposed with these are the squares on which Hitler's National Socialist Party began and later on demonstrated their dictatorial power in their so-called “City of the Movement”. But we will also not disregard cultural and economic life in Munich, like its breweries, the beer garden and some of its world famous companies.

Let one of our expert food guides help you navigate the Viktualienmarkt. Discover unique flavours and quality street food. Uncover the history of the market place and its vendors. Eat at a restaurant that is nearly 400 years old. Visit a trendy neighbourhood outside rarely visited by tourists.