Munich: Friendly History for Family with Kids Guided Walking

Make history fun on a family-friendly walking tour of Munich with a Private Guide. Let the kids discover the legends and fairy tales of the Old Town, and visit the Residenz' Treasury and Toys Museum.
Forget about the boring historical tours with no attractions for children by joining a Private Guide on a family-friendly tour of Munich’s Old Town. This tour is designed to make discovering local history and culture fun for both adults and children with a dose of historical facts, fascinating legends and fairy tales. Enjoy a good time in Munich as a family!

During the 2-hour walking tour you will discover the highlights of the Old Town through fun stories, tasks and riddles for children. The walking tour will begin at the bustling Marienplatz, home to the Old St. Peter’s Church, the landmark Fish’s Fountain, and the Old and New Town Halls. This is also where you will find the famous animated clock Rathaus-Glockenspiel and its beautiful life-sized figures that reenact the stories about kings and knights from 16th-century Bavaria. Your kids will love the singing and dancing figures for sure!

Follow your Private Guide to discover more highlights, such as the medieval-era city gate Karlostor and the quirky fountain boy Brunnen Buberl. You will also see important sacral buildings such as St. Michael’s Church and Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral). The final stop will be at the magnificent palace and gardens of the Residenz, former home of the Bavarian monarchy.

Choose the 3-hour option to discover the remarkable collection of the Treasury at the Residenz! Explore the opulent rooms filled with crown jewels, royal insignia, goldsmith's works, swords, goblets and other expensive items. The amazing royal exhibits together with the fun commentary of your guide will make your kids feel like in a fairy tale!

Extend to a 4-hour version to also visit the Toy’s Museum, located in the tower of the Old Town Hall. This history museum houses rare and unique children's toys from Europe and USA, including centuries old teddy bears, toy trains, robots and vintage Barbie dolls. You will feel nostalgic for sure! The guide will share interesting facts about the toys to help your children imagine what it was like to grow up without modern toys and technology. The extended walking route will also include the remains of the medieval-era defensive city walk around Maximilianeum, an ideal place to hear more amazing stories about brave knights and princesses.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.