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Top 10 things to do in Munich

Make your stay in Munich complete with these things to do

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1The History of Munich: Private Third Reich Tour with a Local Expert
2.5 hours • city highlight tours
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From €36.77 per person
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2Private Munich Old Town Walking Tour
2 hours • city highlight tours
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From €29.41 per person
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3Ultimate Highlights & Hidden Gems of Munich with a Local Expert
3 hours • city highlight tours
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From €51.49 per person
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4Tailored and Exclusive Withlocals Your Way! - Private Munich City Tour
3 hours • city highlight tours
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From €60.57 per person
With Marjut
5The 10 Tastings of Munich
3 hours • food tours
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From €118 per person
With Sasha
6Austrian Alpine Wonders: A Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Surroundings
10 hours • day trips
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From €250 per person
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7Culinary Kickstart Tour: Munich
2.5 hours • food tours
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From €66.18 per person
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8City Kickstart Tour: Munich's Essential Highlights
1.5 hours • city highlight tours
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From €22.72 per person
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9Sky-High Fairytale: Paraglide Over Neuschwanstein Day Tour from Munich
5 hours • day trips
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From €520 per person
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10Bavarian Hidden Treasures: Lakes, Gorges & Alpine Wonders
10 hours • off the beaten track
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From €250 per person

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5.0
Wonderful introductory tour of Munich
"Paolo has a wealth of knowledge about Munich and is able to share it enthusiastically and comprehensively. We covered many interesting historical facts and interesting locations in an intensive two hour experience. Paolo comes highly recommended."
AlanAbout local PaolaMunich, September 3, 2024

5.0
Munich Highlights
"Marion was a great guide. She showed us both the famous publicized sites in the Munich City Center, but also showed us smaller details that only a local would know. Advice on where to go / not to go eat after the tour, and hints on what we would enjoy afterwards when viewing on our own."
KevinAbout local MarionMunich, September 3, 2024

5.0
Knowledgeable and friendly
"Paola was a wonderful guide. We talked about a wide range of subjects both on and off the tour agenda. I would highly recommend this tour! "
IanAbout local PaolaMunich, August 30, 2024

5.0
Excellent
"Thank you Marion for a really enjoyable walking tour through central Munich. You brought great historical knowledge and presented it with good humour, besides making it very interesting. Such good communication in English was most appreciated. We had a great time with you!"
MichaelAbout local MarionMunich, August 26, 2024

5.0
One of the best Withlocals tours ever
"Marion was completely flexible, as part of our family never made it, and others arrived later than we had hoped. She was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining, and threw in hotel and restaurant recommendations before we even got there. I would highly recommend this Local!"
EdAbout local MarionMunich, August 19, 2024

5.0
Great Guide
"Norma was our guide through Munich she was so knowledgeable loved it"
janetteAbout local NormaMunich, August 12, 2024

5.0
What an amazing experience!
"My daughter and I had an amazing afternoon with Marion seeing the city highlights of Munich! She was able to provide excellent insights and wonderful stories behind the rich history of the city. One of the best tours we’ve had in our travels! Highly recommend Marion! "
MichelleAbout local MarionMunich, July 30, 2024

5.0
Great tour with Marjut
"We greatly enjoyed our tour with Marjut. She provided great history of Munich as well as the food market and the local customs. She was great about answering questions and tailoring the tour to our interests. She even took extra time with us at the end and made great recommendations for sites we had not yet visited, as well as a local restaurant. We highly recommend!"
ChristinaAbout local MarjutMunich, July 27, 2024

5.0
Great day!
"She was great!! We enjoyed everything about the day!!"
LonnieAbout local NormaMunich, July 19, 2024

5.0
Magical Munich!
"Great tour with a knowledgeable Marion. She made the tour interesting and fun. Her extra photos and little stories were a great addition to the tour. We loved the beer and pretzel amongst locals at the end of the tour too! "
SarahAbout local MarionMunich, July 16, 2024

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Things to do in Munich

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Munich has to offer

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The History of Munich: Private Third Reich Tour with a Local Expert
4.8
26 reviews
2.5 hours • city highlight tours
from €36.77 per person
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Private Munich Old Town Walking Tour
4.9
41 reviews
2 hours • city highlight tours
from €29.41 per person
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Ultimate Highlights & Hidden Gems of Munich with a Local Expert
4.9
92 reviews
3 hours • city highlight tours
from €51.49 per person
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Tailored and Exclusive Withlocals Your Way! - Private Munich City Tour
4.9
107 reviews
3 hours • city highlight tours
from €60.57 per person
With Marjut
The 10 Tastings of Munich
4.8
29 reviews
3 hours • food tours
from €118 per person
With Sasha
Austrian Alpine Wonders: A Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Surroundings
4.6
7 reviews
10 hours • day trips
from €250 per person
With Marjut
Culinary Kickstart Tour: Munich
4.8
28 reviews
2.5 hours • food tours
from €66.18 per person
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City Kickstart Tour: Munich's Essential Highlights
4.9
77 reviews
1.5 hours • city highlight tours
from €22.72 per person

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Things to do in Munich

You might know Munich for Oktoberfest, but we’re here to tell you it’s far more than that! The city is filled with awesome places to see and stories to hear. Here is our list of the top 10 things to do in Munich, which we love! If you like our list, don’t forget to share our article with your friends!

Discover the hidden gems
Ready for a truly local experience? Try out a tour through the local gems of Munich with an amazing host! There are tons of things to do in Munich, which most tourists know nothing about. Your host will make sure you get to do them all! They’ll show you hidden places and share with you insights about the city and it’s streets.
You’ll get to see the first Acai-Café in Munich, have a trip to a local market and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Your private guide will tell you lots about the local lifestyle and their own personal stories. Take part in lovely conversations and let yourself drawn into the Bavarian charm!
See the Munich Residence with a local
You need to add a few highlights in your things to do in Munich list. But how do you make your visit truly special? With a local host of course! He’ll make sure you get a true view over the popular places and know all their backstories as well. Marienplatz is a good place to start your sightseeing from, then reach to your first stop at the Munich Residence.
It used to be the Royal Palace, so there’s a lot of history to be discovered there. It’s also the largest palace in Germany, so it doesn’t get better than this! The area has ten courtyards and the buildings hold 130 rooms! Your host can show you the best spots there and tell you how the were used in the past.
Eat with a delicious Bavarian meal
There’s no better way to meet locals and taste the Bavarian culture than a homemade meal at your host’s home! Enjoy your time with enthusiastic home chefs! You can eat some delicious traditional goods like: Weisswürste, homemade bread, pretzels, obazda, Hochzeitssuppe or Kalbsrahmgulasch mit Spätzle. Get to know the local cuisine and common eating habits of the Munich residents.
You can either choose a nice breakfast to start your day on a strong note, or go for a cozy dinner after your busy day in the city. Both will surely be experiences worth remembering! Share your traveling tales and ask your host about their own trips and fun memories. Have a nice chat and be delighted by the yummy food & authentic drinks!
Shop through the local markets & hip shops
Adding a stop to some of the local markets & shops is a must! Don’t forget to add this in your things to do in Munich list. You’ll be able to find many hip shopping spots with your host, since they know the city by heart. Tell them exactly what you’re looking for and they’ll show you the best options out there.
Try out a visit to the Viktualienmarkt, especially if you’re in town during the winter season. The Christmas market is held there every year. Of course, this is not the only one, so follow the steps of your host and get to the less known markets as well!
If you don’t go there during the winter, don’t worry, there are still many awesome shopping places out there! Your private guide can bring you to the luxury shops of Munich and help you find exactly what you're looking for!
Have a unique surfing experience
Looking for things to do in Munich that are super unique? Try an amazing river surfing experience! It’s something most travellers never even dream of! Go with your host at Eisbach river and let them show you all the tips and tricks you need to know for an exciting experience! They’ve been doing this for a while now, so they know exactly what they’re talking about!
Don’t worry about the equipment, or if you don’t have any previous training in surfing. You’ll get everything you need there and the best advice on how to he safe during the entire thing. You’ll also finish your fun activity with a warm drink and great talks!
Go to the Frauenkirche with your host
So what’s the next cool thing to do in Munich? Visiting the Cathedral of Our Dear Lady (the Frauenkirche) might just be it! Go there with a local guide in one of your awesome walking tours. They’ll tell you why the huge cathedral is known as the symbol of the city and many interesting facts about its history. It holds up to 4,000 people inside, so the size itself is really impressive! You can see the stunning views of the city and the Alps from the south tower as well!
The Church of Our Lady is located in Munich's old quarter, which houses many beautiful artsy landmarks. Your host will tell you more about all these lovely sites and their past events.
Get a trip outside the city
Munich has so many beautiful sights, that you might not think of visiting its surroundings, but that would be a huge mistake! There are some must see spots right outside the urban area. Your lovely hosts can take you there and show you some of the best nature views.
Go on a one day trip to the beautiful Herrenchiemsee, a wonderful island by the Chiemsee lake, where you’ll see the huge palace of King Ludwig II. You’ll visit the charming gardens around the palace and its surroundings. You’ll see some of the most hidden spots that travelers rarely get a look at! Let your host guide you around the magical area and tell you all about it!
Taste of the best beer
Munich is famous for it’s awesome beer and cool breweries! One of our enthusiastic local hosts can tell you tons about the long-standing traditions and food laws from the past and why the beer is called Munich's "liquid bread" by the Bavarian citizens. You’ll also get to taste some authentically made beers of course!
You’ll learn about how the drinks are made and which are the places you should go to for some famous brews. Your private guide can explain to you everything you want to know about the entire process. They’ll also give you more insights about the famous Oktoberfest. At the end of the tour you’ll have a traditional dinner and super fun talks!
Enjoy the English Garden
You can't leave the city without at least taking a small look at the English Garden. Add it to your list of things to do in Munich! The park was given this name due to the fact that it has the style of a classic English country garden, but it’s size actually competes with London's Hyde Park and New York's Central Park! Visit it with your host and let them show you all the cool spots there!
You can also enjoy a small picnic with your new local friends or just a relaxing walk while chatting along with them. You can easily spend an entire day enjoying the sun, the beautiful lake and all the nice activities happening there. Since we’re talking about Munich, you can even hire a beer bike, that you can ride while drinking beer at the same time!
Get a unique insight on historic events
With its Old Town buildings dating back centuries ago and rich cultural heritage there is a lot to know about Munich. Unlike vast cities like Berlin, it is more compact, so it’s possible to walk around and see much of the city on foot. Your private guide can take you to some of the places related to past events and tell you all the secret stories behind it.
A more special example of a historical site is the Dachau Concentration Camp (right outside the city). The first of the work camps to be built, it served as a model for extermination camps like Auschwitz.
Our local host always make sure your experience is truly personalized, so tell them what you’d like to see most and they’ll make sure to create the perfect experience just for you!