Fall in Love with Munich in a Private Old Town Walking Tour
The tour is designed to make your acquaintance with Munich in a brief, but many-sided manner. We will pace along a 1,5 km route to discover together Munich’s old town, assembling piece by piece parts of the city’s past and modernity into a colourful puzzle of history, architecture, brewing traditions and gastronomic symbols, royal heritage and folk costume, bygone hotspots of Nazism and strongholds of religion, witty Bavarian humour and centuries-old legends.
You will find out how salt and wine helped the city emerge and why a child monk is its symbol. You will visit the world’s most famous beer hall to eyewitness the local beer drinking culture and discover the story of the Oktoberfest. You will learn how an ancient dance connected the 16th-century plague epidemic and the modern-times Coronavirus pandemic and how the bow tied on the apron of a dirndl can encourage to or discourage from flirting with a woman. All that while enjoying Munich’s sights and taking in its atmosphere.
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Fall in Love with Munich in a Private Old Town Walking Tour
What's included in Fall in Love with Munich in a Private Old Town Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Isartor
I will meet you under the central arch of the Isar Gate and introduce you to the story of Munich’s medieval fortifications. You will witness the disguised remains of the main medieval city wall, will learn the legend of the city foundation and will discover how trading one single product generated the raise of a metropolis. Additionally, you will learn the story of Munich’s most beloved comedian, whose museum is hosted by the towers of the Isar Gate and will find out why time in Bavaria runs backwards.
We will spot the place where Adolf Hitler held his first public speech that lead him to joining the German Workers’ Party and you will discover the incredible story the building developed in time as key location for the Nazi Party.
We will pass by the oldest tavern in town and I will explain you the story of its resilience and how it managed to preserve its status of oldest tavern in town for more than half a millennium.
Inclusions
- Insider tips and recommendations regarding local restaurants, shopping and further sights to explore
- 2 hours private walking tour, exploring old town highlights and hidden gems at a comfortable pace
- Map of the tour itinerary (digital version)
- Knowledgeable and welcoming guide, fluent in English
- Food and drinks
- 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
- 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
- We will meet under the arch below the Clock Tower of the Isar Gate, I will send you a picture of the spot as soon as you book the tour.
End Points
- The tour will end at Marienplatz, the central square of Munich and the heart of the old town, from where you will have the possibility to explore the city on your own, building on my tips of interesting sights nearby and nice places to eat or enjoy a coffee or a beer :)
