Munich WWII and Olympics tour: Small group with local guide

Walk through Munich's Olympic Park and WWII history with someone who knows both stories

A 2-hour guided walking tour of Munich's Olympic Park explores the 1972 Summer Olympics and the city's World War II past with a small group of up to eight travelers and a local guide who speaks English or German. The guide tailors the route and pace to what interests you, and stops may shift based on weather. Entry fees for transportation and museums are not included.

The experience

You meet just outside the city center at a subway station and travel back through Munich's layered history in a single afternoon. The Olympic Park holds both stories at once: the 1972 Summer Games that put the city on the world stage, and the WWII sites that shaped what came before. A local guide walks you through both, naming what happened where and why it matters to Munich now.

The Olympic Tower is the centerpiece. You ride up for a view that shows you the whole park at once (the stadium, the grounds, the city skyline beyond), and the guide points out what you're seeing and how it connects to the history you've just walked through. On clear days, you can walk out onto the stadium roof itself. The itinerary shifts based on weather and what draws your interest, so the two hours move at your pace, not a fixed schedule.

Groups stay small, capped at eight travelers, so you're not herded through with thirty others. The guide is a local who lives in Munich and knows the city beyond the tour script. They offer recommendations for where to eat or what to see next based on what you've said about your trip. You handle your own transport tickets to get to the meeting point, and any museum or monument entries beyond the walking tour are separate.

What’s included

• Small-group experience with up to eight travelers.
• local guide in English or German.
• personalized recommendations based on your interests.
• Olympic Tower views of the park and Munich skyline.
• access to walk the Olympic Stadium roof on clear days.
• the guide adapts the route and pace to your group's interests and fitness level.

Options for this experience

3 options

English-language tour, 120 minutes11:00, 14:30 and 17:30Small group experience lasting 2 hours

German-language tour, 120 minutes11:00, 14:30 and 17:30Small group experience lasting 2 hours

Private tour, 120 minutesGuide in English or German · 11:00, 14:30 and 17:30Private experience for you alone lasting 2 hours, with several language choices offered

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 14:30 and 17:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

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Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the private option if you're visiting Munich for the first time and want the guide to focus entirely on what draws you, whether that's the Olympics, the WWII history, or both. Choose the small-group departure if you're happy to share the experience and the cost with other travelers interested in the same stories.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly is the Olympic Park, and why does it matter for WWII history?

The Olympic Park was built on the site of the 1972 Summer Olympics, but the ground beneath it carries Munich's World War II past. The guide explains both the sports history and what the park's location means in the context of the city's earlier decades, so you understand why these two stories are intertwined in the same place.

Do I need to buy a ticket to go up the Olympic Tower?

Tower entry is not included in the tour price and you buy it separately if you want to go up. The guide will tell you the cost and help you decide whether it fits your time and budget. On many tours, travelers do choose to add it for the view.

How much walking is involved over the 2 hours?

The tour is walking-based and covers the Olympic Park grounds, but the guide adapts the pace and distance to the group's fitness level and interests. You're not racing through. The two hours include time to stand, look, and listen to the stories at each stop.

Can I book this as a private tour, or does it have to be a small group?

You can choose a private tour for just your group, or join a small-group departure where you meet other travelers. Both options run for 2 hours with the same local guide. The private version lets you set the exact start time and focus entirely on what interests you most.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Some stops and activities, like walking the stadium roof, depend on weather, so the guide may adjust the route on the day. The core tour still runs. The guide will let you know what changes based on conditions when you meet.