Follow the night watchman on his tour through Munich and discover the legends of the city. Learn about the life and work of the watchman. Listen to stories and anecdotes, pass through dark alleys, and see historical sights on this guided walking tour.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: German
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlights

Listen to stories of the city's past and its ghosts
See some of Munich's most prominent historical locations
Learn about the duties of the city's night watchman
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Full description

Meet your night watchman guide in Marienplatz, then travel back in time where your adventure begins. Follow your guide through the dark alleys of Munich, and listen to the tales of the ghosts and ghouls that still haunt these streets. Learn how during the Middle Ages, it was the night watchman’s duty to maintain order and peace in the city, as well as to protect the citizens from thieves, murderers, and enemies. Hear how each night he would close the city gates and call the striking of the hour. During the walking tour, the night watchman will guide you to some of the most prominent historical locations and buildings in the city. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a new perspective of Munich, and a few tales to take home.

Includes

Night watchman city tour
German-speaking guide

Hotel pickup or drop-off

Not suitable for

Children under 12 years

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Meet at the south side of Spielzeugmuseum, beneath the tower.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Water
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 184 reviews

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Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5

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Great Tour! Dedicated guide! It was very entertaining and also quite interesting! I can only recommend it! Honest dealings with customers - prior call to advise that CSD is taking place on our scheduled day and the tour will be a little more limited. Rebooking or canceling would have been possible without any problems.

July 18, 2022

With a torch through Munich's old town, that's fun :-)). With a lot of humor and wit, the "night watchman" told the stories about buildings, dungeons, etc. that cannot be found in any travel guide. Almost 2 hours, which unfortunately passed much too quickly. Language problems were also dealt with very individually, which was great.

June 16, 2022

We were lucky to have a tour just to ourselves. So we could feel like VIP guests. The tour was very entertaining and informative. We learned a lot about life in the Middle Ages and were then very happy that we are allowed to live in today's world. The time passed very quickly and we say thank you and keep it up.

May 16, 2022

Munich: Night Watchman Tour with Torch

Munich: Night Watchman Tour with Torch

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