The 9 Best Historical Tours in Munich

1.Guided Tour of the historic Town Hall on Marienplatz

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Our pick

Join an English guided walk through Munich’s neo-Gothic New Town Hall, with balcony views and the Law Library reading room.

“Yllättävän hyvä kierros 25€ hintaan. Oppaamme oli ihastuttava norjalainen lady, joka muutamissa kohdissa, kertoessaan historiasta herkistyi itsekin. Ehdottomasti kannatti ottaa vähemmän kävelyn päiväksi tämä, jaksoi sitten taas seuraavana päivänä kävellä muita kohteita ja retkiä. Kaupungintalo oli kaunis ja yllättävä neogoottilainen helmi.”

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2.Munich Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Munich craft beer walk with 7 local tastings, snack included, Isar River sights, and a microbrewery stop in about 3 hours.

“The guide was amazing, he made the tour chill and interesting. We didn't get to experience the whole tour because the date and time changes from one day to the next, but the guide made sure we still got the tickets worth. If dates get changed in the future I hope the company takes care of the costumer right away.”

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3.Munich History Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $111

Private Munich history walking tour with a local guide. Customize stops from Marienplatz to Residenz and St. Peter's in 2-4 hours.

“Sandra was very informative and knows her history. She has only lived in Munich for 3 years and already has gained a lot of knowledge on the City. She had a plan of everything she wanted to show us and did a great job explaining everything. Our tour went into the evening and she had many photos to go with the stories of the history that occurred in many of the locations.”

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4.Munich and Nazi History Combination Day Tour Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Small-group Munich tour linking Dachau and Nazi sites, led by Alun Evans, with efficient transit and time to reflect.

“Our tour guide Alan was amazing, we were running late in the morning and he waited as long as he could for us and I am happy we made. His knowledge was great, he knew what we was talking about and seeing some of the sights that people would miss without a guide was truly amazing!”

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5.Nazi History 2-Hour Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

A 2-hour small-group walk through Munich’s Nazi Party rally sites, Beer Hall Putsch locations, and key squares, with an English guide.

“absolutely fantastic. Alan was so knowledgeable and also patient and entertaining!”

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6.Private Sound-of-Music and Historic Salzburg Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours (approx.) · from $921

Private Sound of Music and historic Salzburg day trip from Munich in a luxury minivan, with Hellbrunn trick fountains, lakes, and Mirabell Gardens.

“Austria is beautiful, between the mountains and the lakes. This tour was very much worth it for just the view, but the additional history and sites were an added bonus.”

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7.Salzburg History & Food Private Tour with Munich train add-on

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $120

Munich to Salzburg private history and food tour with train add-on, Austrian schnitzel lunch, Mozart stops, and beer plus cake tastings.

“Our guide for the tour was Annabelle and she was great. She was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the city and its history. We went the week before Christmas so the festive markets were in full swing, and I couldn't think of a better time to have gone. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. Fantastic experience!”

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8.Historical Walking Tour on the Rise of Hitler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $30

A 2.5-hour Munich walk led by local Alex on how the Nazis rose in the city, with key sites, context, and smart pacing for $30.

“Mein Bruder und ich fanden die Stadtführung von Alex total empfehlenswert. Auch für Münchner gibt’s hier definitiv etwas zu entdecken. Man merkt mit wie viel Begeisterung Alex sein Projekt „Den Menschen München von allen Seiten zu zeigen“ angeht und wird dafür von den Teilnehmern mit ihrer vollen Aufmerksamkeit belohnt. Alex ist sehr einfühlsam, geht auf die Bedürfnisse seiner Besucher ein und lässt keine Möglichkeit ungenutzt ihnen auch mal Zutritt zu Bereichen zu verschaffen, die sonst für die Öffentlichkeit verwehrt bleiben. Weiter so! Ich freue mich schon als Local eine der anderen Touren von ihm zu entdecken.”

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9.800 Years of History: A Munich GPS Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Munich GPS audio tour with offline maps, English narration, and self-paced stops from Marienplatz to Frauenkirche for $9.99.

“Construction made the route difficult to follow as did the speaker's accent. There were scant details that made for a boring tour.”

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