Bavaria · MUNICH NIGHT TOURS
15 munich night tours, each with the price, the length and the one detail that separates it from the next. The first is the safest booking; the rest suit different budgets.
Follow a costumed night watchman through Munich’s old town for 90 minutes of alleyway lore, churchyard tales, medieval city history, and dry humor. You’ll pass St. Peter’s, the Alter Hof, the Frauenkirche, and more. Tours are offered in German or English, with private groups available.
“Der Tourguide hat es super gemacht. Viel Wissenswertes mit Witz und Charme gezeigt.”
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!”
Meet a local guide near Munich Central Station for a 3.5-hour walk through beer history, tasting stops, the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, and the famous Hofbräuhaus. The evening ends with Bavarian food at Hackerhaus. Guides include Patrick, Sam, Mike, Leon, and Jeremy.
“Interesting your! Great food & beer. Guide was very knowledgeable and hospitable. Oktoberfest museum is a must.”
Meet your German-speaking guide on Marienplatz for a two-hour walk through Munich’s historic center. In the role of a medieval night watchman, guides such as Franz and Beda share ghost stories and explain how the watchman guarded the city, closed its gates, and called the hour. The tour runs rain or shine.
Meet Wolfram, dressed as a medieval night watchman, at Marienplatz for a 90-minute German-language walk through old Munich. Hear about executions, punishments and silver pennies as you visit St. Peter’s Church, Viktualienmarkt, the Old Town Hall, Alter Hof and more. The tour costs $21 per person, returns to its starting point and runs rain or shine.
At Marienplatz’s Fish Fountain, a costumed night watchman meets you with a lantern and halberd, then leads a 75-minute walk through Munich’s Old Town. The German-language tour is designed for children ages 6 to 12, with optional participation and stories at St. Peter’s Church, Alter Hof, and Frauenkirche. Guide Peter is known for lively storytelling and small child-friendly surprises.
“Super nette Tour mit Peter dem Nachtwächter. Wir haben interessante Dinge gelernt und tolle Geschichten gehört. Sehr zu empfehlen. Sowohl für Jung als auch für Alt. Vielen Dank, Peter für diese tolle Führung!!!”
Join a costumed night watchman for a roughly 90-minute walk from Marienplatz through Munich’s old town. Hear legends at St. Peter’s, pass the Old Town Hall and Alter Hof, and finish near Odeonsplatz. The guide carries a lantern and halberd; the tour language is not specified, so check before booking if you need English.
“Sehr nette Nachtwächterin - spannende Geschichte - leider ohne Glühweinstop - wäre ein Verbesserungsvorschlag”
Meet the costumed night watchman at the Mariensäule in Marienplatz for a German-language walk through Munich’s old town. Expect medieval stories, puzzles, and games, with guides such as Michi bringing history down to a child’s level. The tour lasts 75 minutes and is aimed at children ages 6 to 12.
Meet at Mary’s Column on Marienplatz for a 90-minute walk with a guide in medieval dress carrying a lantern. Hear stories of old Munich’s watchmen, kings, saints, monks and beer as you explore central squares and lanes. Guides have included Hans, Heinz, Hannes and Monique; the tour is in English and costs $22 per person.
“Hans was so entertaining and informative about the whole tour. It was a surreal experience.”
Walk Augsburg’s center after dark with a German-speaking guide, starting at the town hall’s main door. The 90-minute route takes in three fountains, the cathedral, St. Ulrich and Afra Basilica, and Maximilianstraße’s Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo buildings. Expect local history and architectural detail, not an English-language tour.
Spend about two hours walking Munich’s old center by torchlight with a costumed night watchman. The route links Marienplatz, the Alter Hof, the Frauenkirche, and other landmarks with stories about the city’s past. Guides Franz and Peter have led lively, humorous tours, though your guide may differ. The tour costs $22.51 per person and is not suitable for children under 12.
“Der Nachtwächter Franz führte überaus spannend, kurzweilig und gespickt mit lustigen Anekdoten durchs nächtliche München. Man erfährt viele interessante Dinge. Sehr zu empfehlen!”
Meet at a Dirndl and lederhosen shop, then walk about 15 minutes with a guide to a reserved table in a large Oktoberfest tent, such as Hofbräu or Paulaner. Your package includes two liters of beer or non-alcoholic drinks and half a roast chicken, with a vegetarian option. The guide helps you settle in, then leaves you to enjoy the evening.
“I liked the concept I think it works well as you are walked to the venue and shown to your table, for the money you pay this is a perfect concept as I have done reservations but without a guide and sometimes you are denied access to the tent which very wrong and not fair so keep this system going as it works well”
At 8:30 pm, join Wolfram, a night watchman carrying a lantern, halberd, and horn, for a German-language walk through medieval Munich. Over about 90 minutes, visit 14 old-town stops, from Marienplatz and St. Peter’s to the Frauenkirche, with stories of executions, city gates, silver coins, and daily life.
“Trotz eisiger Kälte hat Wolfram uns die Geschichte von München auf interessante Weise näher gebracht.”
Meet your German- or English-speaking guide near Goetheplatz for a short walk to Oktoberfest. You’ll have reserved table seats from 17:30 to 22:30, two liters of beer or non-alcoholic drinks, and half a chicken or a vegetarian alternative. Guides include Nikki, who shares Oktoberfest history along the way.
“It has been well organized and we had an amazing experience! The guides were great! Thank you.”
Glide through Munich after dark with a local English- or German-speaking guide. After a short lesson, ride past the Residenz, Odeonsplatz, Ludwigstrasse, Friedensengel, the Maximilianeum, and the English Garden’s Eisbach surfers. The two-hour tour includes a Segway and guide; riders must be at least 14, and the tour is not suitable during pregnancy.
“We had a great time touring the city. Our guide was both knowledgeable and friendly. It was a fun way to learn about Munich & see the sights!”
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