Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour worth booking?
Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour is a 2-hour experience in Munich, Germany, from $196 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (10)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $196 per person
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Old Town Tour Learn basic information about the city, see the highlights of Munich’s Old Town, including Marienplatz and the New Town Hall, and visit St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche. 3-hour: Old Town & Frauenkirche Learn more about the city, see additional sites such as Sendlinger Tor, Karlstor and the Wittelsbach Fountain, and visit the Frauenkirche, St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche. 4-hour: Old Town, Frauenkirche & Theatine Church Gain in-depth knowledge about Munich, see additional sights such as Odeonsplatz and Bavarian State Opera, and visit the Theatine Church, Frauenkirche, St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche. 6-hour: Old Town, Frauenkirche, Theatine Church & Residenz Get a full experience of Munich’s Old Town. Visit the museum and treasury of the Residenz, the Theatine Church, Frauenkirche, St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche.
What you get
About this experience
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Old Town Tour Learn basic information about the city, see the highlights of Munich’s Old Town, including Marienplatz and the New Town Hall, and visit St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche. 3-hour: Old Town & Frauenkirche Learn more about the city, see additional sites such as Sendlinger Tor, Karlstor and the Wittelsbach Fountain, and visit the Frauenkirche, St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche. 4-hour: Old Town, Frauenkirche & Theatine Church Gain in-depth knowledge about Munich, see additional sights such as Odeonsplatz and Bavarian State Opera, and visit the Theatine Church, Frauenkirche, St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche. 6-hour: Old Town, Frauenkirche, Theatine Church & Residenz Get a full experience of Munich’s Old Town. Visit the museum and treasury of the Residenz, the Theatine Church, Frauenkirche, St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche.
What's included
Included
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Skip-the-line tickets to Residenz Museum and Treasury (in the 6-hour option only)
- Free entry to Theatine Church (in the 4 and 6-hour options only)
- Free entry to Frauenkirche (in the 3, 4, 6-hour options only)
- Private Tour of Munich’s Old Town with a visit to St. Peter's Church and Asamkirche
- Pick up from your accommodation (only in Munich Old Town)
Not included
- Accommodation pickup outside Munich’s Old Town
- Entrance fees to the towers of St. Peter’s Church (5 €) and Frauenkirche (7,50 €)
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Meet your guide in front of hotel BEYOND by Geisel, Marienplatz 22, 80331 Munich, Germany (opposite St Peter). Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes here
New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus)
Next, your guide will lead you toward gorgeous New Town Hall which is standing next to the old government building, the current home of Munich's city government is located on the Marienplatz.
15 minutes here
Rathaus-Glockenspiel
Next, your guide will show you amazing Rathaus-Glockenspiel. Listen about fascinating history and admire its architecture.
20 minutes here
You will see also the former seat of Munich's municipal government, this landmark on the Marienplatz has the city's various coats of arms imprinted on its facade.
20 minutes here
Admire the lavish interiors of St. Michael’s Church and learn about the triumph of Roman Catholicism in Bavaria during the Counter-Reformation. This tour is everything you need to discover essential information about Munich and its rich history and culture.
20 minutes here
St. Peter's Church
Step inside St. Peter’s Church, the oldest church in the city whose history dates back even before the city was officially founded.
20 minutes here
Asamkirche
Visit also Asamkirche to admire its lavish, baroque interior swathed in gold leaf, frescoes and stucco.
20 minutes here
Karlsplatz
Nextly your private guide will show you Karlsplatz, it’s a nice square where you will see fantastic historic gate of town and other medieval buildings.
20 minutes here
Frauenkirche
a visit to Frauenkirche, also known as Munich Cathedral. Admire its magnificent architecture and sacred art, including the Assumption of Mary, altarpiece by Peter Candid, and learn about the members of Wittelsbach dynasty who are buried here. The extended walking route also includes additional sights such as the historical city gates Sendlinger Tor and Karlstor, the Wittelsbach Fountain, the Promenade and the Michael Jackson Monument.
20 minutes here
Residenz Munchen
Visit the city’s top attraction - the Residenz! Explore the entire royal palace and garden complex, including the Residenz Museum and Treasury. Admire lavish architecture and art in the Ancestral Gallery, Porcelain Cabinet, Court Chapel and Royal Apartments.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Theatinerkirche St. Kajetan
explore Theatinerkirche. From the outside, the facade is plain in yellow, in Rococo style. Impressive and overwhelming interior with high altar, sculptured columns, statues, great and impressive stucco.
20 minutes here
Odeonsplatz
The highlights of Odeonsplatz, a large square developed in the early 19th-century. Hear the infamous story of the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Munich
Meet your guide in front of hotel BEYOND by Geisel, Marienplatz 22, 80331 Munich, Germany (opposite St Peter). Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Meet your guide in front of hotel BEYOND by Geisel, Marienplatz 22, 80331 Munich, Germany (opposite St Peter). Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Options you can book
6H:Old,Frauenk,Theatine&Resid
Duration: 6 hours: Get a full experience of Munich’s Old Town. Visit the museum and treasury of the Residenz, the Theatine Church, Frauenkirche, ,: St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. DEMU013 Pickup included
2H: Old Town Tour
Duration: 2 hours: Learn basic information about the city, see the highlights of Munich’s Old Town, including Marienplatz and the New Town Hall, ,: and visit St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. DEMU013 Pickup included
3H :Old Town & Frauenkirche
Duration: 3 hours: Learn more about the city, see additional sites such as Sendlinger Tor, Karlstor and the Wittelsbach Fountain, ,: and visit the Frauenkirche, St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. DEMU013 Pickup included
4H:Old,Frauenkirche & Theatine
Duration: 4 hours: Gain in-depth knowledge about Munich, see additional sights such as Odeonsplatz and Bavarian State Opera, ,: and visit the Theatine Church, Frauenkirche, St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. DEMU013 Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, pl, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Rosotravel - Munich
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
- Please note that visiting the churches during the daily, Sunday and holiday masses may be restricted, therefore tours will only take place from the outside
- The Court Garden of the Munich Residenz is open seasonally from April to October
- The pickup service is available only for accommodations located within ZIP-code zone 80331. For all other ZIP-code zones the meeting point will be in front of the Fish's Fountain, Marienplatz 8, 80331 München, Germany
- Providing the address of your accommodation during the booking time indicates that you want to meet your guide at this address, as long as it is located in the Munich ZIP-code zone 80331
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Old Town Tour with Wolfgang
We enjoyed the Old Town tour immensely. Wolfgang was a wonderful tour guide. The meeting point was easy. Wolfgang was very personable and knowledgeable. His passion and enthusiasm for Old Town Munich gave us insights into the area that we would not have had otherwise. We are so glad we did this tour on our first full day as it allowed us to revisit some of the areas and recommendations he provided.
via Viator
Wonderful
What a wonderful tour! So much info, so kind and attentive our tour guide!!! We absolutely loved it!!!
via Viator
Old Town Fun
Ozzie was great. He was super informative and pointed out things that we would never have known as we walked along Old Town. We enjoyed the stories and facts. He was also able to accommodate the tour for my wheelchair. Great experience.
via Viator
Marianne
Learned a great deal about Munich. Marianne showed all around the old city and the christmas markets.
via Viator
Marianne exhibited Great...
Marianne exhibited Great Knowledge of the Munichs History. We had a wonderful day together. If you are lucky enough to get Marianne as a guide, you will not be disappointed. Munich is a very beautiful city.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $196 to $649
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Rosotravel - Munich, who run 100 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 45.9.
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Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Munich.
How much does Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $196 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Munich usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Munich is not rushed.
Is Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Munich, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Munich can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Munich and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Munich within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Munich?
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On Outty we rank every Munich experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Munich Ghosts and Spirits Evening Walking Tour, Munich Classic Bike Tour @ 11.30am with Surfers & beergarden stop, Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Munich?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Munich?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour?
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Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language; Skip-the-line tickets to Residenz Museum and Treasury (in the 6-hour option only); Free entry to Theatine Church (in the 4 and 6-hour options only); Free entry to Frauenkirche (in the 3, 4, 6-hour options only); and Private Tour of Munich’s Old Town with a visit to St. Peter's Church and Asamkirche. Not included: Accommodation pickup outside Munich’s Old Town; Entrance fees to the towers of St. Peter’s Church (5 €) and Frauenkirche (7,50 €); Food and drinks; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 257 listed pickup locations in and around Munich. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, Polish, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Munich. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour?
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Across 10 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including 6H:Old,Frauenk,Theatine&Resid, 2H: Old Town Tour, 3H :Old Town & Frauenkirche, 4H:Old,Frauenkirche & Theatine. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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