Munich: Private Walking Tour of Old & New City History Munich: Private Walking Tour

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ID: GYG427262-769533
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Country: Germany

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Explore Munich on a private walking tour. Learn about the city's rich history and if you choose the option, discover the Residenz Museum.
Discover the capital of Bavaria as you explore Munich. Learn of lesser known stories and local legends with your private guide. Learn from your guide about the hometown of a young German girl, that later on became the wife of Hitler, Eva Braun. Hear about how a carpenter in Munich, Georg Elser, tried to prevent the outbreak of the WWII by planning a very daring assassination on the Fuhrer’s life.
You'll also discover the reason why Mary’s Column gave its name to the central square, and see the Old and the New Town hall. Learn the meaning behind the famous “Glockenspiel” in the clock tower.Learn how monks gave rise to this city at the oldest catholic church of the city, St. Peter. Get a good view of the double towers of the cathedral Frauenkirche, the largest church in Munich. Let your guide describe the “devil’s footprint” at the cathedral and the legend surrounding it.At Odeonsplatz, learn about the Beer-Hall- Putsch, when two thousand men led by Adolf Hitler marched to the centre of Munich in the Nazi’s first attempt to seize power. Hear about Munich’s beer culture and the royal brewery known as Hofbrauhaus, established in 1589.Complete the tour of Munich by passing the Viktualienmarkt, a public food market, which offers local delicatessen, fresh produce, and one of the most central beer gardens in Munich.

Highlights

  • Explore the history of Munich by waking the same streets where history happened
  • Learn about the role the city played in WWII, and how the war was almost stopped
  • Choose the option to let your guide lead a visit to the Residenz Museum
  • See some of the famous beer gardens in Munich, established nearly 450 years ago
  • Hear the meaning behind the historical-landmark clock tower, Rathaus-Glockenspiel

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

At the Fish Fountain In front of the Town Hall, Marienplatz 8, 80331 München
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When should I book?

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.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.