Munich christmasmarkets and sightseeing-hopping
Joined 2025
Visit Munich city center with its unique christmasmarkets. Also discover magical corners and moments when the landmarks are enchanted with lighting and the scent of Christmas treats.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
fish fountain on Marienplatz
- The Marienplatz is in the centre of Munich's old town. This is just before the corner of Rathaus and Dienerstraße (next to Ludwig Beck). Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. Here you find the most popular christmasmarket as our starting point for the christmasmarkt-hopping. Also at 11am you can listen to the famous Carillon from the New City Hall (Rathaus) tower.
Frauenkirche (Cathedral Church of Our Lady)
The Cathedral Church of Our Lady, in German "Frauenkirche", is Munich's most famous church and landmark with it's two towers: the north and the south tower. It's dating from the 15th century and the seat of the bishop.
Karlstor
One of the three preserved city gates of Munich. Behind you will find the famous Karlsplatz, the Munich call the place "Stachus", with the most famous fountain in Munich. There we will gonna have a stop at the christmasmarket.
Sendlinger Tor
The southern existing city gate from the old city wall from the 14th century. There we take the Sendlinger Straße, where it is possible to make a shopping stop and from there we go back to the old city center.
Viktualienmarkt
The Viktualienmarkt is the most famous food market all over Germany.
There you find Bavarian, German and international specialties with an incomparable atmosphere. In the middle, of course, a Bavarian inn / beer garden. You can choose if you want to have a traditional bavarian drink and food overthere or at our next checkpoint. There we also visit a very nice small christmasmarket.
Hofbräuhaus
From 1806 it was the Royal Hofbräuhaus, which is now the most famous inn in the world. We will have a walk in and if you want, we can stay there to listen to the traditional bavarian live music every day.
Maximilianstraße
There you find high-priced luxury items and labels and this is why the Maximilianstraße is considered as one of the most famous shopping streets in Germany. Also if desired, a shopping stop can be made and we also can arrange appointments in advance. It's very famous for its christmas decoration.
Munich Residenz and Hofgarten
The Munich Residence is located in the middle of Munich's city center and is therefore considered the largest city palace in Germany and, with more than 150 exhibition rooms, one of the most important palace museums in Europe.
A visit can only be arranged through the Munich Residence, we can organize this for you if you are interested. You will need to allow around 90 minutes for this. We with our tour will have a walk through the famous Hofgarten with the popular Pavillion until we reach the Odeonsplatz.
Nationaltheater
The Bavarian State Opera is one of the best opera houses in the world. It also includes the Bavarian State Ballet and the Bavarian State Orchestra. The performances are often sold out well in advance. If you are intersted in getting tickets for the National Theater, don't hesitate to contact us.
Ending Point
fish fountain on Marienplatz
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
1 drink (alcohol/alcohol-free)
1 snack from christmasmarket
family-friendly
optional hotel pick-up or drop-off in the old town
optional Interactive mobile app from with funny quiz
Entrance fees
Food beyond inclusive snack
Drinks beyond inclusive drink
Tip
Tour Important Information
* This tour is a leisurely walk of roughly 5.5km through the old city center of Munich
* What to bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
This tour can only be offered every year during the pre-Christmas period in Munich between 22 November to 23 December.
Important message from the supplier
By arrangement, the tour can also take place on Sundays, but please note that the shops are not open.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Corinna R.
We are two guides, Megan and Corinna, and offering a unique private tour experience, tailored to meet each customer's specific needs. Discover Munich inner city, traditions and delicacies with one of us, your local guides. We both live in Munich for many years and during that time we met a lot of people and stories what we want to share with you.
Special moments and guaranteed highlights on sight, we're looking forward to show you our favourite hometown Munich.
$350/ per group
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