Discover the capital of Bavaria as you explore Munich. Learn of lesser known stories and local legends with your private guide. Learn from your guide about the hometown of a young German girl, that later on became the wife of Hitler, Eva Braun. Hear about how a carpenter in Munich, Georg Elser, tried to prevent the outbreak of the WWII by planning a very daring assassination on the Fuhrer’s life.
You'll also discover the reason why Mary’s Column gave its name to the central square, and see the Old and the New Town hall. Learn the meaning behind the famous “Glockenspiel” in the clock tower. Learn how monks gave rise to this city at the oldest catholic church of the city, St. Peter. Get a good view of the double towers of the cathedral Frauenkirche, the largest church in Munich. Let your guide describe the “devil’s footprint” at the cathedral and the legend surrounding it. At Odeonsplatz, learn about the Beer-Hall- Putsch, when two thousand men led by Adolf Hitler marched to the centre of Munich in the Nazi’s first attempt to seize power. Hear about Munich’s beer culture and the royal brewery known as Hofbrauhaus, established in 1589. Complete the tour of Munich by passing the Viktualienmarkt, a public food market, which offers local delicatessen, fresh produce, and one of the most central beer gardens in Munich.