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Munich: Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour

1. Munich: Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour

From Weißwurst (traditional Bavarian white sausage) to pretzels, from beer to cheese – the possibilities for eating and drinking at the Viktualienmarkt seem virtually endless. On this tour of the Viktualienmarkt in Munich, open up your senses with tasty delicacies and fascinating stories. This gourmet tour begins at Marienplatz. From here you’ll go directly to the Viktualienmarkt, where you’ll stop at several stands to sample the many delicacies and discover stories about the food and the market traders. Find various types of sausages, cheese, bread, and exotic fruit, and you’ll finish off the tour with some pickled Bavarian delicacies.

Munich: Viktualienmarkt Guided Food Tour

2. Munich: Viktualienmarkt Guided Food Tour

Discover the flavors of Viktualienmarkt on this 2-hour guided food tour conducted in German. Explore this vibrant food market full of tasty delicacies and enjoy a refreshing beer as you stroll. Start your vegetarian tasting tour at Marienplatz, Munich's original market square, and head directly to the Viktualienmarkt. Learn amusing and interesting facts about the traditional market from your guide and chat with the vendors who will be happy to tell you stories from behind the scenes. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle atmosphere of the market with its 140 stalls, colorful displays, maypole, beer garden, and beautiful drinking fountains with their famous Munich originals.

Munich: Bavarian Beer Walking Tour with Samples & Food

3. Munich: Bavarian Beer Walking Tour with Samples & Food

Immerse yourself in German beer and food culture in Munich during this guided walking tour and sample the best of traditional Bavarian food and beer. Visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, and the Hofbräuhaus, and visit the best local beer halls. You'll also learn about the brewing process and the beer barons from Oktoberfest. Before the city became so famous, there was a lot of history to be told. Beer halls, beer gardens, and cellars tell different chapters of history. Learn why the world looks to Munich for the ultimate examples of great-tasting beer. Munich offers six different beer brands; Spaten, Löwenbräu, Augustiner, Hofbräuhaus, Hacker Pschorr, and Paulaner. Sample three different beer varieties on the way to a traditional restaurant in the Munich old town. Savor a plate of traditional Bavarian food including Weisswurst (white sausage). Visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum and enjoy an exclusive tour inside one of Munich's most historic buildings. Afterward, make your way to the world-famous Hofbräuhaus, where you'll conclude the tour.

Munich: Ghost Hunter Exploration Game

4. Munich: Ghost Hunter Exploration Game

Discover Munich by following clues and solving puzzles while exploring Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, and other haunted places. Using an interactive city exploration app on your phone, follow a step-by-step guide to the cursed buildings and monuments of Munich whilst listening to stories about these horrific locations. Solve each clue to unlock the next destination and wander around the city streets visiting some of the most iconic landmarks including Marienplatz, St. Peter’s Church, and more. As you explore, discover the hidden legends and haunted tales, and listen to spine-tingling stories from start to finish. This tour is designed for travelers looking to see the city of Munich from a different perspective, and have an experience unlike any other. Along the way, you’ll find locations that even the locals don’t know about, and see sights you might have otherwise missed on a traditional tour experience. Benefit from the freedom to complete the tour at your own pace, and pause the game at any time. For larger groups, one person can purchase access for the entire group by selecting the number of people in the group. All group members will be able to play the city game on their smartphone. Alternatively, each person can purchase their own voucher. You can play as a group and solve the clues together as you walk, or you can split into smaller groups/teams and compete against the others. Each person can also play on their own, separate from the group, and meet the group at the end.

Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt Private Tour and Tasting

5. Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt Private Tour and Tasting

"Add a little bit of delight to the usual sightseeing in Munich! This original walking tour covers the highlights of the Old Town, including the city’s oldest food market where you can try the best Bavarian beer and snacks! Enjoy a fun and cultural experience with a 5-Stars Local Guide! Your 3,5-hour walking tour will begin at the Marienplatz, the beating heart of Munich’s Old Town. Admire the grand architecture of the New Town Hall, see the golden statue Mariensäule and Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall). Step inside St. Peter’s Church - the oldest church in the city to discover its treasures and take a stroll to Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral), St. Michael’s Church and Asamkirche to admire amazing sacred architecture. The final stop of this tour will be at Victuals Market (Viktualienmarkt) - the oldest food market in Munich with a 200-year-old history. Follow your Local Guide to discover what makes this place so special. Take a seat at the Beer Garden, soak up its chill atmosphere and have a taste of 1 original Bavarian beer and 2 traditional snacks, such as Bratwurst semmel with sauerkraut. Enjoy a great combination of local history and cuisine!"

Munich: Beer Tour & Bavarian Dinner with a Local Beer Expert

6. Munich: Beer Tour & Bavarian Dinner with a Local Beer Expert

Hi, I'm Alex, a real Munich local with a love for beer and Bavarian culture. During our exciting all beers and a Bavarian dinner is included. Join me on this varied culinary journey through the history of Munich's beer tradition. From the beginnings to the present. You can expect exciting and curious stories and the best insights. Look forward to a professional beer tasting in a special ambience, a delicious Bavarian dinner and more beer. On our tour through Munich's beautiful old town, you will also get to know the most famous pubs and historic places of a special beer culture. Prost! We start in Munich's city centre (Marienplatz). The tour lasts about 3,5 hours and will end in a very good local Bavarian restaurant. This restaurant is not as famous as other places like the Hofbräuhaus. That’s why I chose it. I want you to experience Munich like a local. I will show you some other local places during the tour. But don’t be afraid, we will also pass the Hofbräuhaus. At least for one beer and the special history behind the famous beer temple. All fresh beers and the Bavarian dinner is included. Non-alcoholic beverages and vegetarian/vegan options are always available. After the official end of the tour, you're allowed to stay as long as you want. It’s really a nice central restaurant. Last question: Why choose me? I’m a young (32) professional tour guide, born and raised in Munich, with a deep historical knowledge. Bonus: I also work for a Munich brewery. So there is also deep knowledge about beer. And finally: I would love to give you more recommendations for your personal Munich trip. You deserve a great time in Bavarias capital and I want to represent my hometown as good as possible. I think you are in good hands :) See you for some cold beers, Alex

Munich Culinary Tour - For Body and Soul

7. Munich Culinary Tour - For Body and Soul

Get to know a lot of interesting facts about the culinary secrets of Munich’s past and present. You will learn more about Munich’s eating and drinking culture starting from some well-known specialties and traditions and ending up with the latest insider tips. You will get to know selected specialty shops, which are characterized by a high-quality range and regional products. You will also have the opportunity to try different delicacies yourself - there is something for everyone's taste. The tour starts at Marienplatz in Munich, the former marketplace. Learn more about the culinary preferences of the inhabitants, about the importance of the market, and its products. Then you go to the first tasting stop with specialties from all over the world and interesting news about herbs and spices. Discover the origin of Munich Hofbräuhaus and find a hidden place behind this famous building selling traditional bread specialties. The tour continues via the old salt trade street to the Viktualienmarkt and around it with specialties from the Allgäu and dried fruits. As a grand finale, you will be offered some fascinating praline creations.

Munich: Christmas Market Tour with Mulled Wine

8. Munich: Christmas Market Tour with Mulled Wine

Discover Munich's Christmas traditions and culture as you explore three distinct Christmas markets on a guided tour. Savor the three warm cups of mulled wine and taste local sausages at Viktualienmarkt. Start your guided tour at Odeonsplatz, near the city center. Make your way to the first stop, Wittelsbacherplatz. Explore this medieval-themed market and sip on a warm cup of mulled wine. As you walk, your guide will provide insightful commentary about the city and its Christmas traditions. Continue to the city center for the second stop. Arrive at the second market and be greeted with your second cup of mulled wine. Enjoy the distinct classical theme of the market as you browse the crafts and Christmas treats. Then, head to the bustling Viktualienmarkt food market. Here, taste various local sausages paired with your third cup of mulled wine. After finishing the sausage plate, enjoy some time to see the market. Finish your tour here, but feel free to stay as long as you like.

Munich Beer Tour with Tasting and "Brotzeit"

9. Munich Beer Tour with Tasting and "Brotzeit"

Enjoy local beer and hear some of the stories behind the invention of beer and its arrival in Munich. Meet a tour guide, wearing a traditional Dirndl oder Janker and Lederhosen in the heart of the city, at Marienplatz. Start the tour with a small beer, a so-called "Schnitt" to get into the mood. Visit the places where beer history has been made, like the famous Hofbräuhaus founded by the former Duke William V of Wittelsbach. See many secret nooks and hear stories that would be missed just by entering alone. Pass former brewing houses and other interesting places hidden in the crooked lanes of the old town while on the way to the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum. Sit down for the first proper beer tasting, and enjoy pretzels with the beer. Admire the beautiful old building with rough brick walls and a beautiful atmosphere. Learn how people managed to brew in the Middle Ages, and why the Bavarian Dukes passed a purity law. Move upstairs and visit the museum, an incredible collection of items, including the model of Carl von Linde's machine that modernized beer cooling, and a picture of the first Oktoberfest in 1810. Cross the street and arrive at another historic place, the Weisses Bräuhaus, and enjoy the complete Bavarian "Brotzeit" and a drink - stay as long as desired. Say goodbye to the tour guide once the food arrives, and enjoy the Bavarian food.

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What people are saying about Marienplatz

The tour around Monaco was amazing! The guide (a guy from Bressanone) speaks German and Italian VERY well!! The guide was very kind and the stories about Monaco were so interesting! Absolutely recommended! Cesare Bek

This was an excellent tour as a single traveller I met a lot of other travelers and enjoyed hearing about the history of the Munich beer halls and breweries. Liam was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide.

Sehr schöne Tour. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten hätten wir ohne die Tour übersehen. Unser Guide Steffi war hervorragend.

Had a great time even enjoyed the dad jokes haha great first few hours in Munich and we made some new friends!

Had a great time meet some great people and had some great beers whats not to like