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Old Town Hall, Munich

Old Town Hall, Munich: Our most recommended tours and activities

Munich 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

1. Munich 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

Explore the vibrant city of Munich in an active way. On this 3-hour guided bike tour you will learn many interesting stories about the history of the city. The bike allows you to quickly and easily reach the famous sights in the city. Take in the special atmosphere of the city as you cycle together through Munich’s streets and listen to your guide’s interesting stories. During the tour you will make a stop at the Hofbräukeller beer garden. Enjoy a cold beer before you continue cycling along the Isar River. The bike ride takes you along Marienplatz, past the Hofbräuhaus, and down Maximilianstrasse, through Königsplatz, past the Pinakothek der Moderne, through Schwabing, and to the English Garden. At the end, the tour returns to the starting point.

Munich: Walking Tour Old Town and Viktualienmarkt

2. Munich: Walking Tour Old Town and Viktualienmarkt

See the highlights of Munich's historic old town on this exciting guided tour. You'll start at Marienplatz and head for St. Peter's, the oldest church in Munich. Stroll through the farmer's market, and let yourself be drawn in by the tantalazing aromas. Try a couple local specialties before setting off for the Old Town Hall. In the Burgstraße, the house of the author in residence awaits you, as well as the Old Court, the former seat of the Duke of Bavaria. Then it's through the medieval Platzgassen alleys, past Schuhbecks Cooking School, and on to the Hofbräuhaus. Here you'll see the Munich Beer Hall, which was even recreated in Las Vegas. Wonder at the exclusive shops in the most expensive shopping street in Germany, Maximilianstraße. The tour ends at the opera hall, with architecture reminiscent of a Greek temple.

Munich: Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury Private Tour

3. Munich: Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury Private Tour

Join this exclusive tour to explore the nooks and crannies of the Residenz, the largest palace complex in Germany, with a Licensed Guide. Step inside to admire the stunning interiors and learn about its former inhabitants. Visit the Residenz Museum, Treasury and Cuvilliés Theater and enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town. Choose a basic 2-hour option to see the highlights of the Residenz: the Palace, Museum, and Treasury. Follow in the footsteps of Bavarian kings, dukes, and electors who served in this royal residence from 1508 to 1918. Take a journey through the periods of Renaissance, to early Baroque, to Rococo, to Neoclassicism. Admire the lavish rooms and art collections that provide the distinguished taste and political ambition of the Wittelsbach dynasty. As a museum, the Residenz explores the ages of humanism, Counter-Reformation, the Enlightenment, the divine right of kings and constitutional monarchy. In the Treasury, you will find a remarkable collection of crown jewels, royal insignia, goldsmith's works, swords, goblets, and other expensive items. The 3-hour option includes a private car transfer between your accommodation in Munich and the Residenz. This solution is perfect when you don't want to walk too far or use public transport. After the tour, you will be driven back to the address provided when booking. Opt for the extended 3.5-hour to visit the Residenz and the Cuvilliés Theatre. Admire the opulence of the auditorium that Elector Maximilian Joseph III built as his new opera house. Hear about the lavish opera productions and the first performance of Mozart’s Idomeneo that premiered here. Explore also Hofgarten, the formal court gardens of the royal residence. See the Bavarian Government, Marstall Theater, and the Grand State Opera. The 5-hour tour also includes a walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Take a stroll from the Residenz to Odeonsplatz to see the Feldherrnhalle monument and Theatine Church, and hear about the infamous Beer Hall Putsch that took place here. Step inside the proud Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral) and hear the legend of its Devil's footprint. Follow your private guide to the city-center square Marienplatz to admire the magnificent New Town Hall as well as the Old Town Hall, Fish’s Fountain, and St. Peter’s Church, the oldest church in the city.

Mystic Munich: Legends of the Old Town

4. Mystic Munich: Legends of the Old Town

Immerse yourself in the world of legends and explore selected mysterious places in the Old Town of Munich. Hear stories, legends and mysteries, discovery the reality behind them and gain a new perspective on the city. Meet mythical creatures and enigmatic figures of Munich's legendary world and experience how they come to life at dusk. Learn about the Lindwurm at the New Town Hall and the monsters the hero Putti fought on the Marian column. Hear how it was possible to stop the devil from destroying Old Peter and why you should look St. Onuphrius straight in the eye. The answers to these questions are the key to the magic of Munich, which year after year attracts so many people from near and far. Explore the fabled places of Munich and take a look at the Old Town Hall, the Old Peter, Marienplatz, the Old Court and the Frauenkirche. Whether you're a tourist or Munich resident, young or old, this tour offers something for everyone.

Munich: Middle Ages Tour with Night Watchman in German

5. Munich: Middle Ages Tour with Night Watchman in German

Experience cemeteries and interrogations, silver pennies and executions as you step back to the Middle Ages. Meet Wolfram, your night watchman guide in the central square of Marienplatz. They'll be carrying a lantern, halberd and horn to help immerse you in the world of medieval Munich. Walk with your group to Munich's 12th century city wall, and learn about the executions and beheadings of the middle ages. Smell incense in the ancient remains of St. Peter's church, and learn about the punishments for bad bakers at Metzgerzeile. Witness the closing of the Talburg Gate and a fight with a halberd. Learn about the terrifying torture techniques used in medieval prisons. You'll also explore the city's castle and the Schwabinger Gate, as you discover the fascinating and gruesome history of middle age Munich.

Munich: Highlights Private Bike Tour with Licensed Guide

6. Munich: Highlights Private Bike Tour with Licensed Guide

Hop on a bike and explore the historical, cultural, and architectural highlights of Munich with a 5-Stars Private Guide who knows the best bike routes. Avoid large crowds and traffic as you explore the Old Town, Museum Quarter, English Garden and other fabulous nature sites. Fall in love with the city like never before! The 2-hour tour covers an easy cycling route that is suitable for all fitness levels. After choosing the right bike for yourself at the bike rental shop, follow your Private Guide to Marienplatz, the bustling heart of Munich’s Old Town, featuring the New Town Hall as well as the Old Town Hall. See also the famous 16th-century beer hall Hofbräuhaus and St Peter, the city’s oldest church, and make a stop at the 200-year-old Victuals Market. At every turn you will discover historical buildings and monuments, such as the medieval city gate Sendlinger Tor, the ornate Asamkirche, St Michael's Church and Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral). Cycle past the magnificent Residenze and State Opera to Odeonsplatz, and immerse yourself in Munich’s complex history. Choose the 4-hour tour to discover more must-see sights and hidden gems of Munich. This extended bike route includes additional sights such as the Wittelsbach Fountain at Maximiliansplatz, the Palace of Justice in Alter Botanischer Garten, and the amazing neoclassical monuments and museums at Königsplatz. Discover the highlights of the museum quarter and cycle along Ludwigstraße, the royal boulevard with grand architecture and the famous 19th-century triumphal arch Siegestor. Challenge yourself to the 6-hour tour for the most intensive experience. This bike tour includes the best sights and nature sites in Munich. There is no better place to explore on bike than the expansive, 18th-century, urban park known as the English Garden, where you will find highlights such as a replica Greek temple and the scenic Eisbach River. You may even spot some naked sunbathers! Cross Isar, Munich’s main river to enjoy cycling through a quiet, residential neighborhood as well as a park setting of Maximilianeum, home of the Bavarian State Parliament. There will even be a time for a short break and a local snack (at your own expense).

Scary Tour with actors - Hangmen, Whores and Whitches

7. Scary Tour with actors - Hangmen, Whores and Whitches

Thoroughly researched facts and entertaining stories will be re-enacted by professional actors. They take visitors on a journey into a long-forgotten world full of lives and fates. The city's history becomes alive and tangible on this tour. Hangmen, whores and witches – what did these three “professions” have in common in Munich? Well, the hangmen were not only occupied in torture chambers or on a gallows mound, they were also pimps! This popular walking tour is centered around witch hunts, prostitution, torture and executions. Why, for example, do witches fly on brooms? Why was the execution site located outside of town? And why does prostitution not exist anymore in the historic center since the 1970s? This walking tour begins at the Neuhauser Tor, where delinquents were led to their execution out of town. Passing through historic Salzstraße, you reach the former Jesuit school from the times of the witch hunts. An argument between the duchess Renata and the Jesuit Father Ignatius brings you right back to the dark 16th century: When during the construction of the St Michaelis Church the tower collapsed, it was obvious that "such an unusual storm was created by the accursed bad women." But it was not only witches that were executed: At the Schöner Turm you will hear the sad story of the unfortunate gold smith. A strong blast of wind will lead you to the landmark of Munich, the Frauenkirche, where you will meet the Prince of Darkness himself: You will find out why the devil helped the master builder to construct the church and why it is so windy here, as well as the transcendental question of the devil's shoe size. On the way, you will hear witch stories about potions, rides on brooms, toads' tongues and children's hands, until you arrive at the magnificent town hall, where the alchemist Marco Bragadino is awaiting us. The supposed gold smith tries to warm us to his arts. At St. Peter's Church we get to know the everyday life of a hangman, how he looked, why he was best avoided or how to obtain a gallows rope. We will also witness a beautiful woman escaping sure death. At the old town hall we will cross the former torture chamber whilst listening to gruesome stories. The Platzl was home to Munich's red light district until the Olympic Games of 1972. What the Spider Murphy Gang sang about in “Skandal im Sperrbezirk” is Munich city history: In the clean, decent “cosmopolitan city with a heart” there was no place anymore for Rosi and her colleagues.

Munich: 3-Hour Culinary Nightwatch Tour

8. Munich: 3-Hour Culinary Nightwatch Tour

Enjoy an evening tour through Munich’s old town with a night watchman dressed in a historical costume as your guide. Travel through a long-forgotten world brimming with life and adventure as you experience the city's history first hand. The night watchman will meet you at Marktplatz. Shortly afterwards you’ll visit a quaint Munich tavern, where you can enjoy a hearty drink with meat and bread to gather strength for the tour. You’ll then explore the city, making sure to keep the alleys free from dishonorable folk. Along the way the night watchman will recall interesting stories from previous centuries. See St. Peter’s Church and hear stories about the cemetery including funerary customs, epitaphs, foul-smelling corpses, and missing church pews. Visit the Old Town Hall on the historic street Salzstraße and learn about the old city gate and the reconstruction of the spire in the 1970s. Passing by a torture chamber and prison, you’ll reach the Old Court. Following along the trail where the original city wall from the 12th century once stood, you will leave the moated castle and head west. Hear gruesome tales on Gruftgasse and explore Schäfflergasse, where you’ll find out that in medieval Munich, wine was the drink of choice, not beer. You can then admire the two towers of the Frauenkirche, one of the landmarks of the city. You’ll also pass by Promenadeplatz, Palais Portia, and Palais Holnstein along the way. Hear about the shocking host desecration at Salvatorkirche, while at the Theatine Church you will learn about the life of Henriette Adelaide, whose son made sure that the Theatine cloister was built. Finally you’ll return to the tavern and can end the evening in style with a hearty dessert and a nice drink.

Munich: The Inception of the Nazi Movement City Game

9. Munich: The Inception of the Nazi Movement City Game

Explore the history of WWII in Munich on a self-guided exploration game via an app on your smartphone. Solve puzzles to unlock clues that will lead you to your next location, passing by famous sights along the way. Engage in an interactive game with your loved ones as you learn about history. Start your exploration adventure at Königsplatz and make your way around the city. See and learn about iconic WWII sights as you make your way to the final location of the game: the Old Town Hall. Solve challenges, watch the story unfold on your app, and follow the exact directions on your phone that will guide you to the next location. Best of all, explore at your own pace, pausing the game for a coffee or a meal and resuming it anytime from the location where you paused it.

From Munich: Private Day Trip to Salzburg

10. From Munich: Private Day Trip to Salzburg

Add a touch of adventure to your stay in Munich by visiting Salzburg, known as the “most inspiring city” in Austria. Discover its must-see sights and hidden gems and learn about important events and people that shaped the Austrian-German history and culture. Let us show you the best of Salzburg has to offer! The 8-hour itinerary includes private transportation with pickup directly from your Munich accommodation. Enjoy a comfortable journey through the picturesque mountain landscapes of the German-Austrian border in a private vehicle with a 5-Stars Driver, thus avoiding the hassle of traveling by public transport or commercial buses with other tourists. Upon arrival in Salzburg, a Local Guide will take you on the most comprehensive walking tour of the historic Old Town and its top attractions. The guided tour will kick off with a visit to the fabulous gardens of the Mirabell Palace, where the song “Do Re Mi'' and the final scene of ""The Sound of Music"" were shot. Salzburg is also known as the birthplace of Wolfgang A. Mozart and on this tour you will find many traces of the legacy of this famous Austrian composer. These sites include Mozart’s former residence, the tenement house where he was born, and his monument in the Old Town. There will be many historical, cultural and religious monuments along the way. Immerse yourself in local history and legends as you explore the bustling city squares and see the Old Town Hall, the Collegiate Church and the DomQuartier. Take a moment to admire the stunning marble façade of Salzburg Cathedral and step inside to admire its early Baroque interior. Gaze at the imposing Fortress Hohensalzburg from the Chapter Square and hear the legends that surround it. The final must-see sight of this tour will be the 7th-century St Peter’s Abbey. At the end of the day, you will have free time to do souvenir shopping or have lunch before returning to Munich.

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What people are saying about Old Town Hall, Munich

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4.7 / 5

based on 1,164 reviews

Well organised, very relaxing and fun. Our guide Barbara was a true Munich local with a lot of passion for the history of Munich. She was well prepared and had a lot of interesting photos she brought along of what Munich looked like at different points in time to compare to now. The bike ride itself went at a very easy to maintain pace. Highlight was sitting in the English garden with some classic German food and beer.

Gabriella is very informative and knowledgeable in her subjects. She shows a personal interest in Munich and its history. She took the time to know everyone and get us engaged during the tour.

we've had a great experience with it! lots of historical information given in a very understandable way. Even if your German if far from excellence, you'll still enjoy it

Competent, friendly, good-humored city guide - instructive and entertaining tour - gladly again at any time!

Gabrielle was a great tour guide. Game us great places to try and go.