The best tours and activities in Munich

When it comes to Munich, many people think of pretzels, beer and people dancing on the tables, proudly wearing dirndls or lederhosen.

But Bavaria’s state capital has a lot more to offer than the world-famous Oktoberfest.

The 9 best tours and activities in Munich

Gourmet tours on the Viktualienmarkt

A stroll through Munich’s Viktualienmarkt with more than 100 traders is a must for tourists. Be it Munich white sausage, all kinds of cheese, exotic fruits or spices – there is hardly a treat that cannot be found at Munich’s popular market. If you also want to discover special delicacies and learn more about the history of the Viktualienmarkt in Munich, you should take part in one of the two-hour gourmet tours.

Tickets for the gourmet tours cost from 35 euros per person.

Exciting scavenger hunt for the whole family

If you want to solve riddles about the history of Munich and use clues to get to the next sight, you should download the scavenger hunt app onto your smartphone. This self-guided city tour will certainly not get boring and you can discover Munich in a very special way and at your own pace.

The price for the app including access data is 13 euros for a group of up to 5 people.

The most beautiful view over Munich

A good place to take a break from a sightseeing tour of Munich is the Olympic Park. The park consists of a huge green area, a lake and the 192 meter high TV tower. From the viewing platform you can see almost all of Munich’s sights and, on a clear day, even the Alps.

Tickets for the Olympic Tower cost 11 euros for adults, reduced 7 euros.

Beer Bus Tours

The so-called beer bus tours take you to all the important and traditional places in Munich where the popular drink is served. The Hofbräu houses and the types of beer have a centuries-old tradition, which is also reflected in the design of the beer mugs. The trip ends in one of the breweries, where participants can learn more about the production of beer and, of course, taste it.

Bladenight for inline skaters

From May to September, different streets are closed to inline skaters every Monday for Bladenight in Munich. Several thousand skaters enjoy the summer evenings on the open streets. The meeting point for the skater tours in Munich is at 7 p.m. on the square in front of the traffic center of the Deutsches Museum.

Underground tours

If you’ve always wanted to know what’s under Munich’s streets, you can climb down through the manhole cover into the city drainage system. On the underground tours you will learn exciting details about the history of the origins and the daily work in the Munich canals. Participants should wear waterproof shoes and be prepared for a special smell experience. Nothing for sensitive noses, but a unique experience!

Participation in the underground tours in Munich is free of charge. Depending on demand, three to four tours are offered per week.

Surfing in the English Garden

Water not only washes through Munich’s subsoil, but also flows through the English Garden. The Eisbach wave is popular with surfers, who queue up to ride the river wave, especially in summer. Just watching is fun. There are also many cafés and a large park where you can end the evening with a picnic.

In the footsteps of famous writers

Famous writers such as Thomas Mann and Erich Kästner once lived in Munich. On the “Literary Munich” tours, the participants get to know their favorite places as well as the settings of their novels.

Tickets for the literary tours cost 11 euros per person.

Flea market on the Theresienwiese

Beer mugs, lamps, suitcases or old postcards – there is a lot to discover at the Theresienwiese flea market. In the pre-Corona times, around 2,000 exhibitors and 80,000 visitors romped around the popular market. This year, the event will take place on April 30 – but in a slimmed-down version due to the pandemic.