Discover Munich Old Town Guided Walking Tour

This guided walking tour explores Munich's historic Old Town in English, built around a fixed two hour route that suits both first time visitors and weekend travellers. A guide leads the group on foot from central Marienplatz, sharing stories about the city's history and pointing out landmarks along the way.

Landmarks and their stories

The route takes in the New Town Hall and Marienplatz, the city's central square and traditional meeting point, along with Frauenkirche, Munich's cathedral and one of its most recognisable buildings with its twin onion domed towers. The guide explains how these buildings shaped the city over the centuries and what role they play in Munich life today, including the New Town Hall's glockenspiel figures that perform on the building's facade at set times.

Beyond the main sights

The walk continues through streets that carry their own history, taking in Maximilianstrasse, one of Munich's grand boulevards lined with theatres and shops, Odeonsplatz, and the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs and one of the largest city palaces in Germany. Each stop adds another layer to the picture of Munich's past, moving between royal history, everyday street life and quieter corners that many visitors miss when exploring on their own.

Local flavours to finish

After the guided portion ends, the group heads to Viktualienmarkt, a long running food market with stalls selling local delicacies, cheeses, produce and drinks, where there is time to relax with a coffee or a glass of wine before the tour officially ends. The guide shares tips and recommendations for continuing to explore Munich independently once the tour finishes, including where to go for a longer look at any of the sights covered along the way.

Rayna Tours' local team manages the booking, so support is available through your voucher if you have any questions before the day.

• Explore Munich's historic Old Town around Marienplatz and see its landmark architecture
• Visit Frauenkirche and the Residenz while learning their history from your guide
• Listen to stories and insights from a professional English speaking guide
• Discover quieter streets and corners, including Odeonsplatz, away from the main crowds
• Enjoy a compact two hour tour, ideal for first time visitors to Munich
• Get a city map and a discount on the official Simply Munich guide

• English language walking tour through Munich Old Town
• Guide who is certified and knowledgeable about the city's history
• City map with a discount on the official Simply Munich guide

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Gratuities and tips
• Snacks and drinks

1. You will receive your voucher by email shortly after booking. Check your spam or junk folder if it does not appear in your inbox.
2. Contact Rayna Tours if you still cannot locate your voucher before the tour.
3. Show your voucher along with a passport or ID card to the guide at Marienplatz for verification.

• Meet at the Tourist Information point in front of the New Town Hall, Marienplatz 8, 80331 Munich.
• Arrive around 10 minutes before the tour starts and present your booking confirmation, printed or on your phone, to the guide.
• The tour runs Monday to Friday at 2:00 pm and on Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am.
• The tour lasts approximately two hours.
• Present your booking confirmation at the Tourist Information Office to receive a city map and a discount on the official Simply Munich guide.
• The tour is wheelchair accessible.
• The tour may be rescheduled or refunded in the event of adverse weather.
• Carry a valid passport or ID card, needed for identification during the tour.
• Arriving after the designated time is treated as a no show, with no rescheduling or refund available.
• Actual timings can vary with weather and other factors on the day.