Explore Munich with a local guide
Free walking tours through the old town and the city’s darker history, led by guides who live in Munich. Small groups, real stories, no fixed price. Just look for the green umbrella.
The city
Munich, the capital of Bavaria
There is far more to Munich than Oktoberfest. Founded by monks in the 12th century, the Bavarian capital was home to the Wittelsbach dynasty for over 700 years, the birthplace of the Nazi movement and the stage of its downfall. Today it is one of Europe’s most liveable cities, and its compact old town is best explored on foot: from Marienplatz and the Frauenkirche to the Viktualienmarkt, the Residenz and the English Garden.
Our free walking tour in English is the perfect start to your trip. In two and a half hours you will understand how the city grew, what happened on each square and where to eat or grab a beer afterwards. There is no fixed price: at the end, everyone pays what they think the tour was worth. Booking is free and helps us plan the groups.
Want to go deeper? Our Third Reich tour follows the rise and fall of National Socialism through the streets where it began, with guides who live in Munich and know its history inside out.
Questions?
Frequently asked questions
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Send us a messageHow do free tours work?
You book your seat for free on our website and join the group at the meeting point. At the end, you decide how much to give the guide: most guests give between €15 and €50 per person, depending on how they enjoyed the tour.
How do I find the guide?
At the meeting point, look for the green umbrella: our guides always carry one, and wear a green lanyard with the Explora Múnich logo. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes. Your confirmation email has a link to your booking, where you can change the date and time or cancel it until the deadline each tour gives.
What if it rains?
Tours run in rain, snow or sunshine: just bring clothes and shoes for a few hours outdoors.
Can children come?
Yes, children are welcome. Say how many are coming when you book; each tour page explains its conditions for children.
Are the tours wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all our tours can be done in a wheelchair, except the day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, whose route is not accessible.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, on the walking tours in the city. Pets are not allowed on the day and half-day trips (Neuschwanstein and Dachau).
Do you run private tours?
Yes. We run private and tailor-made tours for families, friends, schools and companies. Email or call us and we will send you a proposal.
Your language, your pace
Munich, told in English
Miss nothing
History and stories told in English by your guide, with no headsets or recorded commentary.
Guides who live in Munich
They know the city first-hand: its history, and also where to eat or have a beer afterwards.
Ask anything
Talk to your guide like a friend who lives in Munich, and ask whatever you want to know.
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Travellers have rated us among the best on Tripadvisor several years in a row.
