Bavaria · MUNICH WALKING TOURS
The Altstadt is small, flat and full of stories, which makes it ideal on foot. These 15 walks cover the classic Marienplatz loop, the history and Third Reich routes and the evening walks, each priced, with group sizes and how long you stand.
Walk Munich’s Nazi-era story from the Hofbräuhaus to the Feldherrnhalle and Königsplatz, with a stop connected to the White Rose resistance. The 165-minute tour costs $31 and runs in English or German. Guides such as Michael, Steve, Alex, and Josh are praised for clear, engaging explanations, though your guide depends on the departure.
“The Guide had such a depth of knowledge that you couldn't help but learn a lot”
Walk from Radius Tours near Munich’s center to Marienplatz, stopping at Königsplatz, Odeonsplatz, the Hofbräuhaus and the Old Town Hall. Your English-speaking guide connects these places to the Nazi Party’s rise, its propaganda and the people who resisted. The tour lasts about two and a half hours, stays outdoors and has a maximum group size of 25.
“Michael was an excellent guide! He was very knowledgeable and had a lot of interesting facts and stories to share. He made it fun and very entertaining. I would have gladly spent another few hours hearing more facts.”
Join a German-speaking guide for a 90-minute walk from Marienplatz through Munich’s Old Town, passing the Frauenkirche, Hofbräuhaus, Fünf Höfe, Dallmayr and Odeonsplatz before reaching Viktualienmarkt. Guides named Emanuela and Alexandra have led lively, history-filled tours, though your guide may differ. Food, drinks and transfers are not included.
Meet your local guide at Augsburg Tourist Information for a two-hour walk through the old town. Hear about the Fugger family, Mozart and Brecht, see the Augustus Fountain and Lech canals, and enter the Fuggerei. The Römerlager/Brechthaus ticket is included for the 2 PM tour.
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!”
Walk Munich’s historic center with a local English-speaking guide, passing the Frauenkirche, Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, St Peter’s Church and royal residences. The tour also peeks inside the Hofbräuhaus and shares practical city tips. It costs $27.81, lasts about two hours and takes groups of up to 25.
“We did a 2-hour walking tour at the start of our trip, and it was the perfect way to kick off our time in Munich. The tour was incredibly informational, engaging, and genuinely funny-the perfect balance of history, local insight, and humor. Dan, our bearded guide was fantastic: knowledgeable, charismatic, and clearly passionate about the city, with great storytelling that kept everyone entertained the entire time. We learned so much while never feeling overwhelmed or bored. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Munich, it really set the tone for the rest of our trip.”
Walk from Marienplatz through Munich’s Old Town, stopping at St. Peter’s Church, Viktualienmarkt, the Old Court, Hofbräuhaus, Maximilianstraße and Odeonsplatz. A live guide leads the 1.5-hour route in English or German, with private and shared group options. Guides including Karen, Claudia and Gitti have been praised for tailoring stories and tips to each group.
“A very nice tour with a highly professional guide having great knowledge about Munich!”
Walk through Munich’s role in the rise of the Third Reich with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see historic beer halls, the former Nazi headquarters, sites linked to Kristallnacht, and memorials to victims and opponents of Nazism. Guides such as Jake, Sam, Nic, and Steve have led the tour, though your guide will vary. The walk lasts 2.5 hours and costs $29 per person.
“Michael was an excellent guide, very informative! We enjoyed the walking tour very much & would definitely recommend !”
Start at Marienplatz with an English-speaking guide, then walk past the Frauenkirche, the former royal Residenz and Munich beer halls before reaching the English Garden and its surfers. Expect city history, local legends and practical tips in a compact two-hour route. Guides have included Noel, Claudia, Danielle and Emanuela, though assignments vary.
“The knowledge of Barbara, our guide was excellent. Full of information, advice, answered any and all of our questions. Beautiful walk around the city and pointed out places we might never have known about. Gave signposting for places we may wish to visit too. Very friendly, happy lady that was a pleasure to spend our time with”
Walk central Munich with an English-speaking local guide in a group that averages 10 to 15 people. See Marienplatz and the Rathaus-Glockenspiel, pass churches and famous beer halls, and hear about the city’s festivals, food and darker 20th-century history. Guides have included Sam, Anna and Timmy. The tour lasts two hours and costs $27 per person.
“The guide was excellent. Took his time to provide interesting historical info.”
Start outside the Tourist Information office at Marienplatz for a guided English-language walk through Munich’s Old Town. Expect stories at landmarks including the New Town Hall, Frauenkirche, Odeonsplatz and the Residenz, plus tips for exploring afterward. Guides such as Paola, Markus and Vanessa have led tours, though your guide will depend on the date.
“Our guide Angelique was really knowledgeable and gave a great tour - happy to recommend”
Walk central Munich with a local guide, covering landmarks such as Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche, and Odeonsplatz while hearing about Bavarian life and the Third Reich. A mid-tour pause at Viktualienmarkt offers a chance to buy a sausage sandwich, potato salad, pretzel, and beer. Guides named by visitors include Ozzie, Ozzy, Oz, and Patrick, though assignments can vary.
“We had a wonderful time even though it was snowing and freezing outside. Our tour guide, Ozzy, did the best he could to show us all the important sites while providing us with all the important insights.”
Walk through Munich’s role in the rise of Nazism, from the Hofbräuhaus and Feldherrnhalle to Königsplatz and the Hofgarten. The English-language tour lasts about 2 hours 45 minutes, starts at Marienplatz and ends at Königsplatz. Guides including Alex, Josh, Michael and Ulrich have led groups through the city’s history and its resistance stories.
“Great experience. I would recommend to be more clear and detailed about the meeting point after the booking process. Currently the detailed directions are buried in the booking process and the goggle pin that is at the beginning of the booking is at the wrong location. We had to asked several folks to find the meeting point.please move the detailed meeting point info at the top of the booking page and have an accurate Google pin in front of the Munich tourist office.”
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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