Top 7 Munich Ghost Tours

1.Munich Ghosts and Spirits Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,900 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Our pick

At 7 pm, meet your English-speaking guide by LUDWIG BECK at Marienplatz for a night walk through Munich’s haunted lore. Hear tales of witches, vampires, ghosts, and dark history around Hofbräuhaus, Odeonsplatz, and more, with three alcoholic shots included. The route returns to the start; request non-alcoholic drinks in advance.

“Our guide Hannah-Maria was so nice and funny! The stories were great and the beverages were a nice treat in the chilly night!”

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2.Raven Black Witches and Executioners Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 294 reviews · from $25

Walk Munich’s southern old town for 105 minutes, from the Frauenkirche through the Angers and Hackenviertel quarters toward Sendlinger Tor, then back to the start. Your German-speaking guide tells stories of witches, hangmen and other outcasts, with a small gift included. Dhruv has led some tours, but guides may vary.

“It is a German language tour. It is advertised in English but the advertisement does say it’s given in German. I like the fact that he worked with us with the language challenge. I only speak English. The tour guide speaks English. He should give it in English too. He’s a great guide.”

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3.Illuminati & other Secret Societies, Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 122 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Start beneath Karlstor and follow a German-speaking guide through Munich sites linked to the Templars, Freemasons and Illuminati. The two-hour walk visits the Old Academy, St. Michael’s Church, Frauenkirche and Promenadeplatz, with a small gift included. Guide Albert has been singled out for his engaging explanations. English is available only on a private tour.

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4.Scary Tour with actors in GERMAN

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

At dusk, a German-speaking guide and actors in historic costume lead you through central Munich’s stories of witch hunts, executions, prostitution, and the devil’s part in building the Frauenkirche. The 90-minute route passes St Michaelis, the Frauenkirche, the Town Hall, St Peter’s, and the Old Town Hall, with dramatic scenes along the way.

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5.Ghosts of Munich: The Haunted Apprentice Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7Best value

Explore central Munich with Questo’s self-guided ghost game, starting at Odeonsplatz and following clues through gardens, churches, Marienplatz and the New Town Hall area. Plan on one to two hours, with English audio stories, offline play and the freedom to pause. You’ll need to make your own way between stops; no physical guide is included.

“This was a great activity to do with my wife and my two teen girls. Helps with teamwork and observational skills.”

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6.Executioners, whores, witches with drama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $33

Meet at Karlstor at 8:00 pm for an evening walk through Munich’s darker past. A guide and actors in historical costume bring stories of executioners, prostitution, witch hunts, and the Devil’s Pact to life. The tour lasts about two hours, ends back at Karlstor, and is capped at 30 people.

“Fantastic tour! My daughter's 14th birthday and she likes the dark side of history. The tour guide had a wonderfully strong voice so we could hear her even through the city chaos and the group, and in the churches. She knew her material very well and included all of the fascinating details. Great mix of history and fun.”

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7.Stadtführung Henker, Huren, Hexen in GERMAN

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Follow a German-speaking guide through central Munich, from the Neuhauser archway along the old salt road to places linked with executions, witch hunts and prostitution. The two-hour walk includes St. Michael’s Church, the Frauenkirche, the Alter Hof and the former Jesuit college. Julia has led the tour, though your guide may differ. Choose a shared group or private tour.

“Wetter war besch....aber die Stimmung war mega....alles perfekt organisiert wie immer....und unser Guide Julia war perfekt....vielen Dank mit 5 flatten Sternen aus Tirol ;-)”

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