Munich: Private walking tour with Bavarian breakfast

Summary

Wake up in Munich to fresh pretzels, city stories & a local’s table

You’ll start your Munich morning with a real Bavarian breakfast at Viktualienmarkt — think fresh pretzels, sausage, and maybe even a sip of wheat beer if you’re brave. With your local guide leading the way, you’ll wander Marienplatz, peek inside historic cathedrals, and hear stories that bring Munich’s old streets to life. It’s an easygoing private tour you’ll remember long after you’ve left Bavaria behind.

What’s the experience like?

“You have to twist it like this,” our guide Markus said, holding up a knot of dough with flour still on his hands. I tried to copy him — my pretzel looked more like a sleepy snake than anything you’d find at the Viktualienmarkt, but nobody seemed to mind. The smell of yeast and coffee drifted around us, mixing with the chatter of early market vendors setting up their stalls. It was barely 9am and somehow already felt like we’d been welcomed into someone’s morning routine.

I didn’t expect breakfast in Munich to be so… ritualistic? There was this soft white sausage — Weisswurst — that you’re supposed to eat before noon (Markus insisted), dipped in sweet mustard and paired with wheat beer. “It’s tradition,” he grinned, pouring just enough for us to taste. I’m not usually a beer-for-breakfast person, but it made sense here, surrounded by locals reading newspapers or just quietly nodding hello as they passed our table. The city outside was waking up slow; you could hear church bells somewhere behind the clatter of plates.

Afterwards we wandered through Marienplatz just as the Glockenspiel started its little dance — honestly, I thought it would be cheesy but everyone stopped to watch anyway, tourists and locals both craning their necks. Markus told us stories about the old cathedral and pointed out a footprint in the stone floor (he called it “the Devil’s step” — I probably missed half the details because I was distracted by sunlight slanting through stained glass). At Odeonsplatz, he paused so we could look up at the Residence Palace; I remember thinking how much history is packed into these squares, even if you don’t know all the facts.

The whole private walking tour felt less like ticking off sights and more like being shown around by a friend who actually lives here. We finished back near where we started, full from breakfast and maybe a little tipsy from that first beer. Still thinking about those warm pretzels — honestly, I might never get mine right.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Munich City Highlights with Breakfast

• Bavarian breakfast at Viktualienmarkt
• Visit Marienplatz square
• Tour Munch's cathedral
• Explore Odeonsplatz and Residence Palace
• See famous beer hall area

Top questions

Is breakfast included on this Munich private tour?

Yes, a traditional Bavarian breakfast is included at Viktualienmarkt before the walking tour begins.

Does this tour include stops at Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz?

Yes, both Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz are part of the walking route with your guide.

Is the Munich private walking tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces visited on this tour are wheelchair accessible.

Are alcoholic beverages part of the experience?

Yes, alcoholic beverages such as wheat beer are included during breakfast if desired.

Can infants or small children join this Munich day trip?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in prams or strollers; specialized infant seats are available.

What’s included

Your day includes a hearty Bavarian breakfast with local specialties (and optional wheat beer), all guided by a professional local who knows Munich inside out. You’ll visit major landmarks like Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz on foot before returning to your starting point — everything is taken care of so you can just enjoy the city waking up around you.