Munich's Hidden Gems. A tour off the beaten track
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover Munich's hidden gems on this exclusive tour through the Old Town. With your guide you will be shown the overlooked parts of the city. Some hidden away from the main sights and the crowds the tourists and others so well hidden in plain sight that even locals aren’t aware of them. On your tour you will explore the charming laid-back atmosphere of the Hackenviertel, the least touristy part of the old town. You'll also see surviving sections of the medieval city wall, offering a glimpse into the city's ancient past, and visit tucked-away art galleries showcasing contemporary works. We will also look at sites linked to the famous literary figures of Heinrich Heine and Thomas Mann plus pay homage at memorials dedicated to overlooked World War II victims. The tour also includes the best-kept secrets of Viktualienmarkt. Finally, we finish at the café that inspired Munich's most famous cake, a perfect spot to reflect on your journey and indulge in local favourites delicacies.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance to the Kunst Akademie and the museam in Cafe Lutipold
- Private tour with professional historian tour guide
- Pictures are shown on the tour
What's not
- any snacks or drink purchased on tour are at own expense
Itinerary
We begin at the Karlstor gate of the city where you can see Memorials to four local legends.
We turn down Damenstiftstraße to enter into the heart of the Hackenviertal. Filled with indepentdant shops and little tourism this is the only place left in the old town that still feels local,
On this street is one of the best preserved of the town houses of the old Bavarian nobility, once also the home of the famous poet Heinrich Heine. There is also one of the oldest houses in the city here plus the MUCA. The newest art gallery in Munich, deadicated to comtemporary street art. A part of the gallery was an above ground WW2 bunker
On our way here we will pass by a memorial to victims of the holocaust before we turn to the fragements of the Seigstor. Damaged in the war they were never added back to the restored momument and are here as a memorial to the desertuction of Munich in World War 2.
Here you will see the most overlooked parts of the market
At the medieval gate you can see some of the remains of the old wall that once protected the city.
This is one of the oldest houses in Munich and home to one of the infamous student fraternities whose history goes back to 1897.
On this crossroads we can see one of Freddie Mercury's favorite bars but also a hotel where an international con man narrowly escaped being brought to justice plus the only working miller in Munich's old town and its shop and bakery
This is the best preseved medieval courtyards left in the city.
Hidden in the Residenz Palace is a free art gallery that few people know exists.
In this Rocco masterpeice you can see the restored staircase and learn about the old bavarian nobility.
A memorial to the birth of the world famous Bayern Munich FC.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your tour guide will meet you at the Karlstor gate on Karlsplatz. I will be standing under the main arch holding a sign with your name on it and wearing a hat
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tom's Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Munich
- Its from-price is 42% below the median of the 824 experiences we list in Munich.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Munich
Munich is the Bavarian capital, with a rebuilt old town, beer gardens, royal palaces and the Alps visible on clear days to the south.
Marienplatz, the main square, is overlooked by the neo-Gothic New Town Hall, whose Glockenspiel chimes with mechanical figures, and by the twin onion-domed towers of the Frauenkirche. The Viktualienmarkt close by is a food market with a beer garden. The Residenz, the former home of Bavaria's rulers, has lavish halls and a treasury, and Nymphenburg Palace stands in a park to the west.
Top-ranked sights in Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle, Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz.
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