Munich small group tours
Guten Tag! Discover Bavaria’s story-rich capital and the region beyond.
Munich: your gateway to Bavarian tales, tastes and traditions
Golden domes that pierce crisp Alpine skies. The amber glow of wood-panelled beer halls echoing with centuries of laughter and song. Creamy pretzels twisted to perfection, still warm from the oven and dusted with coarse salt. Munich is a city where history breathes through Gothic spires and Baroque palaces, where lederhosen-clad locals raise steins with the same gusto as their great-grandparents did. Wander through the Marienplatz as the Glockenspiel chimes its mechanical ballet above you. Feel the cool mist from ornate fountains in the English Garden as cyclists glide past. Our tours through Munich invite you to become part of its story, guided by local experts who unlock doors that remain closed to other travellers.
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What to do in Munich
Lose yourself in Marienplatz and the Old Town
At the heart of Munich lies Marienplatz, where locals have gathered since 1158. Stand in the square as the Glockenspiel's 43 bells ring out and 32 life-sized figures twirl in mechanical precision. Then let the cobblestone lanes of the Old Town pull you deeper into Munich's past. Duck beneath archways into hidden courtyards where ivy climbs centuries-old walls. Your Tour Leader will guide you to corners most visitors rush past – perhaps the Asam Church, a Baroque jewel box of gold and frescoes, or the quiet courtyard where medieval Bavarian dukes once held court.
Visit the world's oldest monastery brewery
For more than 1,000 years, Benedictine monks at Weltenburg Abbey have brewed exceptional beers beside the Danube. Step into the Baroque splendour of this working monastery and smell the sweet scent of malt filling the vaulted cellars. Then settle into the sun-dappled biergarten – perhaps the most beautifully positioned in all of Bavaria. Limestone cliffs rise dramatically behind you and the Danube flows past ancient walls. Here, you'll savour award-winning Dunkel, a dark beer with notes of caramel and roasted malt that's been brewed to the same recipe since medieval times.
Wander through the English Garden
Larger than New York's Central Park, the English Garden unfurls across Munich like a green ribbon stitched into the city's fabric. Here, time moves differently. Joggers loop past nude sunbathers (a perfectly normal sight in Munich), while families picnic on rolling lawns beneath 200-year-old chestnut trees. Follow winding paths to discover the Chinese Tower beer garden, where you can sip a radler as traditional music drifts through the leaves. Pause by the Eisbach river to watch surfers ride a standing wave right in the heart of Bavaria. It’s Munich’s finest example of how nature and culture, tradition and modern life all coexist in perfect harmony.
Taste timeless Bavarian recipes
Bavarian cuisine isn't just about filling your stomach – it's about generations of culinary traditions. Sink your teeth into crispy pork knuckle with crackling so perfect it shatters. Dip soft, pillowy weisswurst sausages into sweet mustard. Sample obatzda, a pungent cheese spread mixed with butter, paprika and beer that locals slather on thick slices of dark bread. Our Munich tours connect you with family-run restaurants and beer halls where centuries-old recipes still reign – from perfectly pounded schnitzel to creamy potato salad, letting you taste the culinary traditions you’ll want to recreate at home.
From Munich to the Alpine peaks
Munich is just the beginning. Beyond the city, our tours sweep through fairytale Bavarian villages, Austrian mountain towns and the soaring Italian Dolomites. From Neuschwanstein's misty towers to Venice's winding canals, your Alpine adventure awaits.
