Towers of the Frauenkirche in Munich taken from the air.

4 days in Munich

Tips for the perfect city trip

Discover Munich from its best sides. Your four-day trip to Munich could look like this.

Day 1: Culinary Munich

Bavarian delicacies in the morning

During the tasting tour of the Viktualienmarkt you will not only discover the city's best delicatessens but also learn all kinds of interesting and historical facts about Munich's most famous food market.

 

With the pedicab guide through the old town

On this tour you will experience the history of Munich at close quarters from the founding of the city to the present day. The guides will take you on a pedicab ride to historically significant locations and tell you about dukes and electors, kings and prince regents.

Day 2: Traditional Munich

City tour in the morning

Discover the stores and businesses of the former Royal Bavarian court suppliers in the beautiful old town of Munich. On doing so, you can immerse yourself in a very charming chapter of old Munich history and enjoy the special flair of the city with its traditional stores.

 

City Hall tour, including ride up the tower in the afternoon

The neo-Gothic Munich City Hall offers much mor than the world-famous glockenspiel. A tour of around ninety minutes takes you through its prestigious rooms and onto the City Hall balcony, the stage of the famous Bayern Munich championship celebrations. Take a relaxed elevator ride up to the City Hall tower, which definitely offers one of the most beautiful views over Munich.

Further tips for the second day

Discover one of Munich's exciting quarters with our tour guides or buy great souvenirs at the tourist information at the main station and Marienplatz.

Frauenkirche

Residenz München

Maximilianstraße and Theatinerstraße

Fünf Höfe

Day 3: Nature in and around Munich

Walk through Munich in the morning

Discover Munich's highlights on foot during a guided city walk. An official guide from the City of Munich will lead you from quarter to quarter - including a well-deserved break in the middle of the beautiful English Garden! You can choose between a 3-hour (East-West) and a 4-hour (North-South) walking tour.

 

Alternative: Excursion to the surrounding area of Munich

Discover the most beautiful destinations around Munich with a personal guide. Whether you prefer historical sights, impressive natural landscapes or cultural highlights - there are numerous exciting options for an unforgettable day trip.

Day 4: Art and Royalty

Guides tour through Munich's Kunstareal in the morning

The Kunstareal unites a multitude of Munich's most famous museums. Your guide will introduce you to the individual museums, their most famous works and their special features. 

 

Alternative: Guided tour of the Royal Residence

You will visit the Residenz, the former seat of the Wittelsbach rulers. Behind the representative facades lies a massive complex whose individual buildings are grouped around ten courtyards.

 

Courtyards, corners, alleys - Munich for insiders in the afternoon

Discover on this guided tour old and new courtyards, hidden alleys and passages in the city center. Even if you already know Munich, you will learn many new and interesting things on this walk.

Hotels

Are you looking for accommodation during your stay in Munich? Whether luxury, wellness, design or business hotel, here you will find the right accommodation for your visit to Munich. 

 

Itineraries as PDF for download

Tips for Munich‘s neighbourhoods (PDF)

Tips for a sustainable city trip (PDF)

 

 

Text: München Tourismus; Photos: istock/foottoo, Redline Enterprises, Frank Stolle
The chef of the restaurant Schneider Bräuhauses München is cutting a knuckle of pork with a big knife.

Eat & Drink

Greetings from the Munich kitchen

Munich is a city full of tradition - of course also from a gastronomic point of view. An overview.

Munich is full of tradition - of course also from a gastronomic point of view. A tour through the kitchens of the city.

A view of a church reflected in a shop window in Munich.

Shopping & Design

Munich is a true paradise for shopping

A successful city trip should include an extensive shopping spree.

A successful city trip includes an extensive shopping spree: Munich offers almost heavenly conditions!

Blue Horse I by Franz Marc on display at the Lenbachhaus in Munich.

Arts & Culture

Munich's museums

Munich's most important museums, galleries and collections at a glance.

Munich is pure cultural pleasure! We present the most important Munich museums, galleries and collections at a glance.