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Description:
Although the sights within Munich's old town are all easily accessible on foot, if you would also like to get an overview of the other highlights of Munich, then a bus tour is just the thing.
We can flexibly start at your hotel, at one of the bus arrival zones, or I can simply join you along the route after your arrival. You also determine the end of the tour individually, according to your wishes and travel plans.
We can certainly make one or two stops, for example at Nymphenburg Palace, the Olympic Park, or the BMW World of Experiences. This will not only break up the tour but also allow more time to take a closer look at the sights.
And most importantly – learn interesting, amusing, current, historical and exciting facts about our city and all the sights, districts and people that once shaped and still define Munich's way of life.
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The classic route usually starts at one of the bus stop zones along the Altstadtring. We first pass the city gates and catch one of the most beautiful views of Munich's skyline as we travel past the Viktualienmarkt. We continue past the Sendlinger Tor and the famous Stachus square with the Karlstor gate and the imposing Palace of Justice, which has witnessed many important court cases. The setting remains Wilhelminian-era until we cross the former Nazi Party district between the Platz der Opfer des Nationalsozialismus (Place of Victims of National Socialism) and Königsplatz.
In the art district between the Glyptothek, the Pinakotheken, the Museum Brandhorst, and the Lenbachhaus, we have time to focus on Munich's art treasures and collections before things get a bit more lively at Stiglmaierplatz with the Löwenbräukeller, as some of Munich's breweries are still located in this area. We continue along diverse facades toward Neuhausen with its fantastic side streets and the lively Rotkreuzplatz. From here, it's not far to Nymphenburg Palace, the former summer residence of the Wittelsbach rulers, whose spacious grounds and park definitely invite you to stop for a photo.
After a break, we head to the next highlight – the Olympic Tower will guide us. And then things move quickly, as between the Olympic Stadium with its world-famous roof structure and the roofs of the Olympic Village, we let the 1972 Games pass before us once again – in all their diverse, even tragic, facets. And then the curved facade of the BMW Experience World and the iconic four-cylinder building invite us to marvel!
From here, we head to Schwabing, passing the legendary Art Nouveau buildings, and then, in true style, cycle along Leopoldstrasse, past the Walking Man and the Siegestor (Victory Gate), back into the city. If your group has enough time, a visit to the other side of the Isar River is definitely worthwhile, as Prinzregentenstrasse beckons with the Haus der Kunst (House of Art), the famous surf wave, and the Bavarian National Museum, leading to the Friedensengel (Angel of Peace). From there, we wind our way back up the high bank of the Isar in Bogenhausen. A worthwhile detour indeed.
Back in the city, I'll of course accompany you on a stroll through the old town. In my opinion, the combination of a bus tour and a short city tour is the best way to get a good overview of Munich in half a day. I'd be happy to plan your perfect day in our city with you!
Please note: There may always be deviations from the route described here due to traffic and event conditions, as our city is always busy. Nevertheless, I will make the most of our trip together.
At a glance:
The most important things in brief:
Duration:
The tour can be booked as a 2-hour tour or, with a leisurely stop in Nymphenburg Palace Park, as a 3-hour tour.
Distance:
If desired, the group can take a short, barrier-free walk to Nymphenburg Palace (approx. 500m).
Tailor-made:
Do you have any special requests? Then please let me know so that I can tailor the tour to your interests.
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My tips for before and after our tour:
If your group is arriving by bus anyway, you can easily create a perfect day in Munich around this tour! Why not plan a leisurely stroll in Nymphenburg Park or even a visit to... LockOr you could watch this in between. Olympic grounds Take a closer look at its fantastic architecture, perhaps even from above by taking a ride up the Olympic Tower (currently closed for renovations as of January 2026)? The Olympic Village with its many colorful houses is also always worth a visit, especially since you'll pass the memorial to the victims of the 1972 attack, which was opened just a few years ago. Also, the BMW Experience World This can certainly be integrated into our tour, allowing us to be impressed by both cutting-edge automotive technology and nostalgic classic cars. Cafés and restaurants abound, inviting you to linger, whether it's the Palm House in Nymphenburg, the beer garden on Olympiaberg, or the various dining options on the BMW grounds. A stop in Haidhausen would also be conceivable, offering a completely new perspective on Munich or a relaxing beer in the beer garden of the... Hofbräukeller Enjoying the Vienna Square. All in all, a thoroughly successful day!
Frequently asked questions:
Do you also learn some background information about Munich on the bus tour, in addition to facts and figures?
We're coming as a group, but we don't have a bus with us. Can we book one through you?
Does the bus tour also offer an opportunity to talk about Munich's time under National Socialism?
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Grit Ranft
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