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Free Tour of Munich

Book the original Munich free walking tour and visit many of the city's highlights with a local guide

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ABOUT THE Free Tour of Munich

This 2.5-hour free walking tour will take you to many of Munich’s major landmarks. You will visit the Frauenkirche, see the world-famous Glockenspiel, go past the iconic Hofbräuhaus, and much more. This tour will help you tick off many of Munich’s must-see sites.

 

Your Munich Free Tour starts at Marienplatz in front of Mary’s Column and also finishes near the start point.

 

Explore one of Germany’s most picturesque cities

Munich locals will tell you their city is the most beautiful in Germany, if not Europe, and on this 2.5-hour walking tour, it’s not hard to see why!

Keep your camera at the ready as you stroll through the medieval heart of Munich, admire the beauty of the Royal Residence, see the Church of St. Peter, and of course the Glockenspiel.

Discover great Bavarian traditions

Learn about the origins of Oktoberfest and see Hofbräuhaus, one of Munich’s oldest beer halls and discover for yourself why they make such good beer!

Listen to the dramatic stories of the Bavarian royal family, and how Bavaria became a kingdom under Maximilian I.

Free Tour concept

The tips-based model of the Free Tour allows guests to support and reward only the highest quality tours, and to ensure that the tour fits within their expectations, and within their budget.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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The Munich Free Tour starts at Marienplatz in front of Mary's Column

  • See the impressive Frauenkirche, with its two towers
  • Go past the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall
  • Learn the stories of the Bavarian royal family at the Royal Residence
  • Watch the world’s most famous Glockenspiel
  • Discover the origins of Oktoberfest
  • Visit the Church of Peter, affectionately known by the locals as “Old Peter"

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Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
  • Local English-speaking guide
What’s not included
  • Gratuities for the guide (optional)
Additional Information
  • Our business is connecting great guides and smart travelers, and we're proud that so many local guides employ us to welcome travelers like you on their journey through some of the world's best cities. No two tours are alike, and the sites, stories, and length of the tour will vary depending on what your freelance guide decides is best. That's why the tours we promote never get stale or feel scripted, and why both independent guides and savvy travelers prefer SANDEMANs
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Customer reviews

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Munich free walking tour

I am so glad we found out about the free walking tour of Munich! Our tour guide, Sarah, was a great guide and told wonderful anecdotes about the city’s history. We learned so much about Munich and this gave us a greater appreciation of the city! Thank you Sarah and Sandeman for the wonderful FREE tour!

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It was my first time going to a free tour and I didn’t know what to expect. Our guide was Jax who made our experience super fun. He was knowledgeable and shared great insight about Munich, it’s history and hidden gems. I strongly recommend this tour in your first day in the city. It will help you locate yourself and learn more about the city. Hopefully you will have Jax to make your experience even better.

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Munich Free Walking Tour

We did the free tour of the Marienplatz and surrounding areas with Sarah Owens. She has a lot of knowledge and shared it in an entertaining way. We walked a lot but not at a rapid pace so it was easy to keep up. This is a great tour to do your first day in the city to help orient yourself!

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Free Tour of Munich rocked

We had a wonderful time with Sandeman's free tour of Munich. Our guide Keith was funny and knowledgeable about Munich history and the local culture! It was a great tour and we highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to get a bit of an insight into Munich and what it has to offer.

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Free tour with Timo

This walking tour was everything you want out of a tour. He always found spots where folks could sit, had amazing stories, and gave great secret tips. Could not recommend more highly. Plus free, just for the tips. He was a delight.

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Our guide was Patricia and she was really wonderful. Knew exactly what she was doing and had so, so much information to share. A walking tour is a great way to get to know where you are, because no one, not even a book, can explain it or show it to you like a person can. I definitely suggest walking tours for those who are visiting a place for just a day or two, because you get so much useful information at once, and see so much that you otherwise wouldn't have.

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What is a Free Tour?

 

The Free Tour is the best introduction to Munich! A general overview tour including many of the highlights of the city, the Free Tour usually lasts around 2.5 hours and is provided by a local freelance guide in partnership with SANDEMANs NEW Europe, so tour content can vary depending on your guide’s particular area of interest and expertise.

The Free Tour is a walking tour with no need for public transport and is designed for independent travellers, not groups. You can book your spot in advance online or simply show up at the start point on the day. There is no payment necessary at the start of the tour but you are welcome to tip your guide at the end!

We believe in supporting local communities and are committed to giving a voice to some of Munich's best local freelance tour guides, who passionately share the city's history and culture with their own unique and always-entertaining style. They'll never pressure you to tip; we believe that, if money is given, it should be voluntary and in direct proportion to the quality of the tour and the budget of the traveller.

Why join the SANDEMANs FREE Tour?

  • The route covers many of Munich's major landmarks
  • The meeting point is centrally located in Marienplatz
  • The Free Tour is guaranteed to fit within your budget
  • The guides performing tips-based Free Tours are incentivized to perform every time

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Participation in tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe is strictly on a voluntary basis. Neither SANDEMANs NEW Europe, nor the self-employed freelance guides who are the providers of the tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe, will be held responsible in any way for injuries to body or property incurred during tours. The tour guides reserve the right to deny participation in any tour, to any person, for any reason. Thank you for your understanding.

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