Munich City Walking Tour including Third Reich and Viktualienmarkt
by Oztour Munich Tours
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Munich is a city with deep historical layers visible in its architecture and streets. This guided walking tour lasts about three hours and fifteen minutes, covering key sites from the city’s medieval origins through its role in the Third Reich, finishing with a visit to Viktualienmarkt. The tour begins at the Frauenkirche, where visitors see the 15th-century twin-towered cathedral and its crypt. The route continues past the German Hunting and Fishing Museum, housed in a former church, with exhibits on wildlife and traditional Bavarian legends. Participants visit the Hofbräuhaus beer hall, dating back to 1589, to learn about Bavarian beer culture and the building’s royal brewery history. The tour includes stops at medieval city gates like Isartor, and major squares such as Marienplatz with its New Town Hall and Glockenspiel. Other notable locations are Max-Joseph-Platz, the Maximilianeum parliamentary building, and the historic Platzl square. Visitors also see St. Michael's Church with its Renaissance-Baroque architecture, and St. Peter’s Church, Munich’s oldest parish with panoramic city views from its tower. Additional stops include the Art Nouveau Wolfsbrunnen fountain, the grand Odeonsplatz with Italian-inspired architecture, and Karlsplatz (Stachus) with its historic gate and seasonal attractions. The tour concludes with a thirty-minute break at Viktualienmarkt, Munich’s open-air market offering fresh Bavarian foods and artisanal goods, where a lunch break is provided. This walking tour is led by a guide and does not include snacks or gratuities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Frauenkirche
The Frauenkirche is Munich’s late Gothic cathedral with twin towers, built in the 15th century. It serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Munich and Freising. Visitors see the large interior, historic crypt, and the Devil’s Footstep legend.
10 min
German Hunting and Fishing Museum
This museum is located in a former Augustinian church and presents the history of hunting and fishing in Germany. It covers 3,000 square meters with exhibits including stuffed wildlife, antique weapons, and Bavarian Wolpertinger creatures.
Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
The Hofbräuhaus beer hall dates from 1589 and was originally a royal brewery. Visitors learn about Bavarian beer and cuisine while seeing the grand halls and experiencing live traditional music.
10 min
Isartor
Isartor is one of Munich’s medieval city gates built in 1337. It features a central tower and historic frescoes and contains the Valentin-Karlstadt Museum, dedicated to the Bavarian comedian Karl Valentin.
5 min
Munich Marienplatz
Marienplatz has been Munich’s central square since 1158. It hosts the New Town Hall with its Glockenspiel, the Mariensäule statue, and nearby shopping streets, forming a cultural and historic hub.
25 min
Max-Joseph-Platz
This large square is home to the National Theatre and the Munich Residenz. Named after King Maximilian Joseph, it features neoclassical architecture and a statue honoring the king.
5 min
Maximilianeum
Founded in 1852 by King Maximilian II, the Maximilianeum supports gifted students and houses the Bavarian State Parliament since 1949. It sits above the Isar River and is notable for its architecture.
Platzl
Platzl is a historic square known for Bavarian atmosphere, including the Hofbräuhaus beer hall and the ornate Orlandohaus. The square has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and lively restaurants.
St. Michael’s Church
St. Michael’s Church is Munich’s largest Renaissance church, constructed in the late 16th century as a Jesuit center. Its facade and barrel-vaulted ceiling reflect early Baroque style. The royal crypt holds the remains of Bavarian rulers.
10 min
St. Peter's Church
Known as "Alter Peter," St. Peter’s Church is Munich’s oldest parish, dating to the 12th century. Its 91-meter tower offers city views, and the interior features Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo styles including a high altar.
5 min
Wolfsbrunnen
Wolfsbrunnen is an Art Nouveau fountain built in 1904 by Heinrich Düll and Georg Pezold. It shows Little Red Riding Hood and a wolf in bronze and was commissioned by the Wolf family.
Odeonsplatz
Odeonsplatz is a large square designed in the early 19th century by Leo von Klenze. It includes the Theatine Church, the Feldherrnhalle, and the Residenz, with Italian-inspired architecture, marking the start of Ludwigstraße.
15 min
Karlsplatz
Known as Stachus, Karlsplatz is a major square built in the 18th century after city walls were removed. It features the Karlstor gate, a fountain used in summer, and an ice rink in winter.
15 min
Viktualienmarkt
Viktualienmarkt is Munich’s historic open-air market dating from the early 19th century. It offers fresh produce, Bavarian foods, and artisanal products. The tour includes a thirty-minute lunch break here with no artificial additives in the food.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet-&-Greet in the lobby of the Hotel Excelsior by Geisel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Munich City Walking Tour including Third Reich and Viktualienmarkt
by Oztour Munich Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€52.56Overview
Munich is a city with deep historical layers visible in its architecture and streets. This guided walking tour lasts about three hours and fifteen minutes, covering key sites from the city’s medieval origins through its role in the Third Reich, finishing with a visit to Viktualienmarkt. The tour begins at the Frauenkirche, where visitors see the 15th-century twin-towered cathedral and its crypt. The route continues past the German Hunting and Fishing Museum, housed in a former church, with exhibits on wildlife and traditional Bavarian legends. Participants visit the Hofbräuhaus beer hall, dating back to 1589, to learn about Bavarian beer culture and the building’s royal brewery history. The tour includes stops at medieval city gates like Isartor, and major squares such as Marienplatz with its New Town Hall and Glockenspiel. Other notable locations are Max-Joseph-Platz, the Maximilianeum parliamentary building, and the historic Platzl square. Visitors also see St. Michael's Church with its Renaissance-Baroque architecture, and St. Peter’s Church, Munich’s oldest parish with panoramic city views from its tower. Additional stops include the Art Nouveau Wolfsbrunnen fountain, the grand Odeonsplatz with Italian-inspired architecture, and Karlsplatz (Stachus) with its historic gate and seasonal attractions. The tour concludes with a thirty-minute break at Viktualienmarkt, Munich’s open-air market offering fresh Bavarian foods and artisanal goods, where a lunch break is provided. This walking tour is led by a guide and does not include snacks or gratuities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Frauenkirche
The Frauenkirche is Munich’s late Gothic cathedral with twin towers, built in the 15th century. It serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Munich and Freising. Visitors see the large interior, historic crypt, and the Devil’s Footstep legend.
10 min
German Hunting and Fishing Museum
This museum is located in a former Augustinian church and presents the history of hunting and fishing in Germany. It covers 3,000 square meters with exhibits including stuffed wildlife, antique weapons, and Bavarian Wolpertinger creatures.
Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
The Hofbräuhaus beer hall dates from 1589 and was originally a royal brewery. Visitors learn about Bavarian beer and cuisine while seeing the grand halls and experiencing live traditional music.
10 min
Isartor
Isartor is one of Munich’s medieval city gates built in 1337. It features a central tower and historic frescoes and contains the Valentin-Karlstadt Museum, dedicated to the Bavarian comedian Karl Valentin.
5 min
Munich Marienplatz
Marienplatz has been Munich’s central square since 1158. It hosts the New Town Hall with its Glockenspiel, the Mariensäule statue, and nearby shopping streets, forming a cultural and historic hub.
25 min
Max-Joseph-Platz
This large square is home to the National Theatre and the Munich Residenz. Named after King Maximilian Joseph, it features neoclassical architecture and a statue honoring the king.
5 min
Maximilianeum
Founded in 1852 by King Maximilian II, the Maximilianeum supports gifted students and houses the Bavarian State Parliament since 1949. It sits above the Isar River and is notable for its architecture.
Platzl
Platzl is a historic square known for Bavarian atmosphere, including the Hofbräuhaus beer hall and the ornate Orlandohaus. The square has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and lively restaurants.
St. Michael’s Church
St. Michael’s Church is Munich’s largest Renaissance church, constructed in the late 16th century as a Jesuit center. Its facade and barrel-vaulted ceiling reflect early Baroque style. The royal crypt holds the remains of Bavarian rulers.
10 min
St. Peter's Church
Known as "Alter Peter," St. Peter’s Church is Munich’s oldest parish, dating to the 12th century. Its 91-meter tower offers city views, and the interior features Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo styles including a high altar.
5 min
Wolfsbrunnen
Wolfsbrunnen is an Art Nouveau fountain built in 1904 by Heinrich Düll and Georg Pezold. It shows Little Red Riding Hood and a wolf in bronze and was commissioned by the Wolf family.
Odeonsplatz
Odeonsplatz is a large square designed in the early 19th century by Leo von Klenze. It includes the Theatine Church, the Feldherrnhalle, and the Residenz, with Italian-inspired architecture, marking the start of Ludwigstraße.
15 min
Karlsplatz
Known as Stachus, Karlsplatz is a major square built in the 18th century after city walls were removed. It features the Karlstor gate, a fountain used in summer, and an ice rink in winter.
15 min
Viktualienmarkt
Viktualienmarkt is Munich’s historic open-air market dating from the early 19th century. It offers fresh produce, Bavarian foods, and artisanal products. The tour includes a thirty-minute lunch break here with no artificial additives in the food.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet-&-Greet in the lobby of the Hotel Excelsior by Geisel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.