About the Tour
Munich is a city with a great history and it is necessary to know it in order to enjoy it. The guides overlook numerous interesting details and curiosities. There is no better way to get to know Munich than from the hand of a lover of its history.
We will meet at the time indicated in the heart of Munich. The Marienplatz houses the New and the Old Town Hall, two of the most beautiful buildings in the city. We will stop in front of the carillon of the new town hall (Glockenspiel) to learn about the history surrounding its wooden figures.
Crossing the main commercial roads that surround Marienplatz we will arrive at Frauenkirche, the cathedral of Munich. We will contemplate the majestic facade of the largest church in the city, built on an ancient Roman basilica, and give a brief review of the city's recent history. Who were the members of the Bavarian royal family? What is the relationship of the Nazi Party with Munich? What happened the Night of the broken glass?
Strolling through the old city market (Viktualienmarkt) we will arrive at the National Theater and State Opera (Bayerische Staatsoper), where the famous Bavarian State Orchestra performs. To finish our free tour of Munich as it deserves, we will dedicate the last part of the route to explain the importance of beer in the city and reveal the origins of the most famous beer festival in the world: Oktoberfest.
For you to capture the beer essence of the city we will guide you to Hofbräuhaus, the most famous tavern in Germany. In this strategic place we will give you some tips to get the most out of Munich and we will end our tour of the capital of Bavaria.
Meeting point:
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How to find me:
East of Marienplatz square, in the "Fischbrunnen" ("Fish Fountain")
