Munich Old Town Walking Tour: Private Guide & Church Visits

Walk Munich's medieval heart with a guide who knows the stories behind the squares

A private walking tour of Munich's Old Town led by a licensed guide fluent in your language, visiting Marienplatz, St. Peter's Church and Asamkirche. Choose from four durations: the 2-hour tour covers the essentials; the 3-hour adds Frauenkirche; the 4-hour includes Theatine Church; the 6-hour extends to the Residenz palace with museum and treasury access. Pickup from your accommodation in Munich's Old Town is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Peterskirche20m
2. Frauenkirche20m
3. Munich Residence1h · entry included

Munich Old Town Highlights Tour

• Meet guide at hotel BEYOND by Geisel
• Walk to New Town Hall at Marienplatz
• See Rathaus-Glockenspiel and learn history
• View former municipal government building
• Admire interiors of St. Michael’s Church
• Visit St. Peter’s Church, oldest in city
• Explore Asamkirche’s baroque interior
• See Karlsplatz and historic town gate
• Visit Frauenkirche and learn about Wittelsbach
• Explore Odeonsplatz and hear Beer Hall Putsch story
• Tour Theatine Church interior
• Visit Residenz Museum and Treasury

The experience

How much of Munich's history do you want to cover in a day? The tour starts at Marienplatz, where your guide walks you through the New Town Hall and its Rathaus-Glockenspiel, then moves into the older streets to show you the medieval city gates (Sendlinger Tor and Karlstor), and the Wittelsbach Fountain. St. Peter's Church, the oldest in the city, sits at the heart of this route, and the Asamkirche's baroque interior of gold leaf and frescoes comes next. Every option includes these core stops. What changes is how far the walk extends and which additional churches and palaces you enter.

The 3-hour and longer options bring you inside Frauenkirche, Munich's cathedral, where members of the Wittelsbach dynasty are buried and Peter Candid's Assumption of Mary altarpiece hangs. The 4-hour and 6-hour tours add Theatine Church on Odeonsplatz, where your guide explains the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch and walks you through the Rococo interior with its sculptured columns and stucco. Only the 6-hour option includes skip-the-line entry to the Residenz Museum and Treasury, letting you explore the royal palace's Ancestral Gallery, Porcelain Cabinet, Court Chapel and Royal Apartments without waiting at the door.

Your guide is a licensed professional fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two other languages you choose at booking. Pickup from your accommodation works only if you're staying in Munich's Old Town zip code (80331). Otherwise, you'll meet at Fish's Fountain on Marienplatz. Note that church visits may be restricted during daily masses and Sunday services, so the tour will show you the exteriors on those days. The Residenz Court Garden is open seasonally from April through October.

What’s included

• Your 5-star licensed guide fluent in your chosen language.
• private tour of Munich's Old Town with visits to St. Peter's Church and Asamkirche.
• pickup from your accommodation in zip code 80331.
• skip-the-line tickets to the Residenz Museum and Treasury (6-hour option only).
• free entry to Frauenkirche (3, 4 and 6-hour options) and Theatine Church (4 and 6-hour options).

Options for this experience

4 options

Two-hour Old Town tourGuide in 6 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 20:00This two-hour tour introduces the city's basics and the highlights of Munich's Old Town, including Marienplatz and the New Town Hall, and includes a visit to St. Peter's Church and Asamkirche. The guide is an official 5-Stars Guide and an expert in this type of tour, speaking the chosen language fluently. Pickup is included (DEMU013).

Three-hour Old Town and Frauenkirche tourGuide in 6 languages · 07:30 and 12:30Lasting three hours, this tour deepens your understanding of the city and takes in further sights such as Sendlinger Tor, Karlstor and the Wittelsbach Fountain, plus visits to the Frauenkirche, St. Peter's Church and Asamkirche. The guide is an official 5-Stars Guide and an expert in this type of tour, speaking the chosen language fluently. Pickup is included (DEMU013).

4H: Old, Frauenkirche & TheatineGuide in 6 languages · 07:30 and 12:30Lasting four hours, this tour gives in-depth knowledge of Munich and covers additional sights such as Odeonsplatz and the Bavarian State Opera, with visits to the Theatine Church, Frauenkirche, St. Peter's Church and Asamkirche. The guide is an official 5-Stars Guide and an expert in this type of tour, speaking the chosen language fluently. Pickup is included (DEMU013).

6H: Old, Frauenkirche, Theatine & ResidenzGuide in 6 languages · 10:00Lasting six hours, this private walking tour offers a complete experience of Munich's Old Town. It includes visits to the museum and treasury of the Residenz, the Theatine Church, Frauenkirche, St. Peter's Church and Asamkirche. The guide is an official 5-Stars Guide and an expert in this type of tour, and speaks the chosen language fluently. Pickup is included (DEMU013).

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday6 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 20:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 10.50

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Rosotravel - Munich

Is this one for you?Pick the 2-hour tour if you're short on time and want the core squares and churches; choose 3 hours to add Frauenkirche; go 4 hours to include Theatine Church and Odeonsplatz; book the 6-hour option if you want the Residenz palace and its museum without standing in line at the door.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Polish.

What's inside St. Peter's Church on this tour?

St. Peter's Church is the oldest in Munich, with history dating back before the city was officially founded. The tour includes a visit inside to see the church itself, though climbing the tower costs extra (5 euros) and is not part of the package.

Do I get to go inside Frauenkirche, or just see it from outside?

Frauenkirche entry is included in the 3-hour, 4-hour and 6-hour options. You'll walk inside to see the cathedral's architecture and sacred art, including the Assumption of Mary altarpiece and the burial sites of Wittelsbach family members. The 2-hour tour does not include Frauenkirche.

What happens at the Residenz on the longest tour?

The 6-hour option includes skip-the-line entry to the Residenz Museum and Treasury, where you explore the entire royal palace complex. You'll see the Ancestral Gallery, Porcelain Cabinet, Court Chapel and Royal Apartments with their lavish architecture and art. Shorter tours do not visit the Residenz.

Can my guide pick me up from my hotel?

Pickup from your accommodation is included if you're staying within Munich's Old Town zip code (80331). For hotels outside that zone, you'll meet your guide at Fish's Fountain on Marienplatz instead.

What does the tour say about Odeonsplatz?

Odeonsplatz is a large square developed in the early 19th century, and your guide covers it in the 4-hour and 6-hour options. The tour includes the story of the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch and a visit to Theatine Church, which sits on the square with its yellow Rococo facade and ornate interior.