Self Guided Walking Tour of Munich's Biergartens
Discover Munich’s rich beer heritage on this self-guided walking tour, where centuries of brewing tradition come to life. Starting at Karlsplatz, you’ll explore the city’s renowned biergärten and breweries, tracing the history of beer from the Augustiner monks of 1328 to the rise of wheat beer as a status symbol. Along the way, you’ll visit iconic spots like the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum and the historic Hofbräuhaus, while uncovering Munich’s unique cultural ties to beer and significant historical events. From learning about the 1516 purity law to savoring a beer at the Alter Hof brewery, this tour will immerse you in the heart of Munich’s beer scene. Prost!
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Self Guided Walking Tour of Munich's Biergartens
What's included in Self Guided Walking Tour of Munich's Biergartens
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Founded in 1589 by Duke Wilhelm V, this brewery is integral to Munich’s beer culture. It’s known for its traditional beer garden and classic Bavarian brews.
Dive into the rich history of beer and Oktoberfest, from the 1516 purity law to modern-day brewing practices, all housed in one of Munich's oldest buildings.
This iconic beer hall, dating back to 1589, has hosted significant historical events, including political rallies. Today, it remains a lively beer destination.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour begins at Karlsplatz. Take subway lines 2, 3, 6, 7, or 8 to reach the station.
End Points
- The tour ends near Hofbräu Biergarten.
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
