Munich Beer Halls and Baroque Old Town Self Guided Tour

Step through an ancient city gate where a thousand peasants were massacred, peer inside Munich's most outrageously opulent church (built as a marketing stunt), and raise a glass at the beer hall that once bribed an invading army with beer to save the city. This self-guided audio walking tour takes you through Munich's historic old town — from Sendlinger Tor to the Residenz Palace — covering 14 stops packed with legends, quirky Bavarian traditions, and stories you won't find in a guidebook. Hear about the Devil's Footprint at the Frauenkirche, discover why locals wash their wallets in a fountain, and learn the origins of Oktoberfest at the famous Hofbräuhaus. Walk at your own pace. Pause for a pretzel at the Viktualienmarkt or a beer at one of Munich's oldest beer gardens. Perfect for first-time visitors who want more than a checklist — and for anyone who loves explore on their own schedule.

1. 1

   Asamkirche

   10 min

   Stop at this masterpiece of Late Baroque architecture and learn how the Asam bothers used this church to cleverly market their skills.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   20 min

   Stroll through a 200-year-old market where locals have fought to keep out chain restaurants, and learn the Bavarian tradition of stealing your neighbour's maypole.

3. 3

   Munich Marienplatz

   30 min

   Watch life-sized mechanical figures re-enact a medieval joust and a plague-era dance at the Glockenspiel of the New Town Hall

4. 4

   Frauenkirche

   15 min

   Find the Devil's Footprint inside Munich's most iconic church, and hear the legend of the architect who tricked the devil

5. 5

   Max-Joseph-Platz

   10 min

   End at Max-Joseph-Platz and take in the Residenz, the largest city-centre palace with 150 rooms of Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo grandeur

6. 6

   Fischbrunnen

   10 min

   Toss a coin in this ancient fountain and learn about the bizarre tradition of wallet-washing for financial luck

7. 7

   Staatliches Hofbrauhaus

   Pass by

   Visit the beer hall that bribed an invading army with beer — and hear the origin story of Oktoberfest

8. 8

   Ohel Jakob Synagogue

   Pass by

   Pause at a modern synagogue built on the site of one destroyed during Kristallnacht — a powerful symbol of resilience

9. 9

   Juliet Capulet Statue

   5 min

   Discover why a replica of Verona's Juliet stands in Munich — and the cheeky tradition tourists have imported from Italy

10. 10

    Sendlinger Tor

    5 min

    Begin at one of Munich's last surviving medieval gates — and learn about the massacre of a thousand peasants that took place just outside it

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.