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Munich Unveiled: Legends, Liquid Gold, and Dark History
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Provided by:
Thomas Lottermann
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
St. Peter's church
Languages
English, German
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Munich is a city of striking contrasts, pious monks and roaring beer halls, royal ambition and unsettling shadows. On this walking tour, we go far beyond dates and façades to uncover the stories, scandals, and secrets that truly shaped the Bavarian capital.
Together, we’ll connect the dots between centuries of history, starting with fierce power struggles that transformed a small settlement into a major European city. Learn how disputes over salt, bridges, and ambition involved figures like Henry the Lion and the Wittelsbach dynasty, laying the foundations of Munich’s rise.
We’ll dive into Munich’s legendary beer culture, discovering why beer is considered food, how brewing became political, and how the beer garden was invented by accident. Standing near iconic locations like the Hofbräuhaus, you’ll see how beer shaped everyday life, power, and identity.
But Munich also has a darker side. From playful folklore about the Devil to the very real shadows of the 20th century, we’ll explore the streets where Nazism took root and confront the uncomfortable chapters of the city’s past.
Together, we’ll connect the dots between centuries of history, starting with fierce power struggles that transformed a small settlement into a major European city. Learn how disputes over salt, bridges, and ambition involved figures like Henry the Lion and the Wittelsbach dynasty, laying the foundations of Munich’s rise.
We’ll dive into Munich’s legendary beer culture, discovering why beer is considered food, how brewing became political, and how the beer garden was invented by accident. Standing near iconic locations like the Hofbräuhaus, you’ll see how beer shaped everyday life, power, and identity.
But Munich also has a darker side. From playful folklore about the Devil to the very real shadows of the 20th century, we’ll explore the streets where Nazism took root and confront the uncomfortable chapters of the city’s past.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Marienplatz
- Feldherrnhalle
- Frauenkirche
- Alter Hof
- Munich Residenz
- Viktualienmarkt
- St. Peter's Church
- Hofbräuhaus München
Our Guides
Thomas
On arrival
I'm waiting next to St. Peter's church with a yellow umbrella
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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