City Sightseeing Tour Munich

Old Town & Alter Hof: Start in the quiet, airy courtyard of Alter Hof, the original Wittelsbach residence; the dynasty ruled Bavaria from 1385 to 1918.

The Residenz: Pass the former ruling palace whose 100-room museum blends German Renaissance, Palladian and Florentine styles, displaying art and furnishings amassed over centuries.

Frauenkirche: See Munich’s late-Gothic cathedral with its distinctive onion-domed twin towers.

Marienplatz: Admire the 19th-century Gothic Neues Rathaus and, if timing allows, watch the Glockenspiel perform.

Hofbräuhaus: Stop for photos or a brief visit to Munich’s most famous beer hall, serving roughly 10,000 litres of beer daily, a symbol of Bavarian conviviality.

Viktualienmarkt: Wander the daily food market with about 140 stalls offering flowers, exotic fruit, game, poultry, spices, cheese, fish, juices and more, creating a vibrant local atmosphere.

Theatinerkirche (St Kajetan): View the baroque former royal church with elaborate stucco decoration.

Michaelskirche (St Michael’s): Take in the Italian Renaissance architecture built for the Jesuits in the late 16th century.

Asamkirche (St John of Nepomuk): Admire the richly decorated interior featuring frescoes and sculpture by the Asam brothers.

Ohel Jakob Synagogue: Pass Munich’s main synagogue, inaugurated on November 9, 2006, on the 68th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Don't forget to stop at the Eisbach to watch Munich’s unique Eisbach Surfers, then take in Nymphenburg Palace, the Olympic Area and BMW Welt to complete the city’s blend of heritage and modernity. And maybe finish your day with a trip to Lake Tegernsee in the Alpine foothills.