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Description:
This animal-themed tour is specially designed for families. After all, everyone should enjoy exploring a city together!
Along our route, we'll pass many of the most important sights and have the history of Munich explained to us by a variety of animals. From slippery fish and fire-breathing dragons, from noble white horses and quacking ducks, from cheeky monkeys and clumsy elephants, hunchbacked cats and grumpy dogs, thieving magpies and – of course – lions!
We often have to look very closely to spot the four-legged creatures! Or have we simply imagined some of them? A varied tour under the motto: "Culture subtly slipped in!"
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Munich was founded more than 850 years ago by Henry the Lion, who, according to legend, was accompanied by a tame feline! Perhaps that's why the city is teeming with lions? In any case, some are said to bring good luck if you stroke their snouts – would we dare to do that together?
Our expedition into the city's history begins at Marienplatz, where we immediately have to beware of some dangerous creatures. Perhaps we can find shelter from them in the courtyard of the town hall? Or in one of the city's most beautiful churches, where we learn from a horse, of all things, how people helped each other in the Middle Ages? Of course, we'll also visit the Viktualienmarkt – although no live animals are allowed to be sold there anymore, except for fish, I promise you that we'll still find other livestock there...
We'll also pass an old castle, where you can easily imagine the mooing and baaing and chattering and clucking of olden days, but where does a monkey fit into this farmyard atmosphere? And at the Hofbräuhaus, we learn that larger four-legged friends can certainly wander into the city. Our city's patron saint, St. Benno, has a much smaller animal with him, which he will show us in the Frauenkirche. The favorite bird of fairytale king Ludwig II is a must, and even though you'd normally expect to see only royal animals around the Bavarian rulers' city palace, there are quite a few surprises mingled among them. I'm curious to see who spots them first!
At a glance:
The most important things in brief:
Meeting point:
The best place to start is Marienplatz (U3/U6 and S-Bahn).
Duration:
Bookable as a 2 or 3-hour tour
Distance:
Approximately 2-3 km, ideally with a short snack stop!
Group size:
max. 25 people
Tailor-made:
Do you have a favorite animal? I can't guarantee anything, but maybe we'll get lucky and find it in our old town.
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„"Dear Mrs. Ranft,
Thank you so much for the wonderful and entertaining guided tour through Munich's city center. You managed to captivate all the participants, ranging in age from 8 to 60. We especially appreciated how you playfully engaged the children with the sights (tasks, questions, a mini-rally) while also creating opportunities for us adults to learn interesting information – a perfect blend. Thank you for accommodating our individual needs so well. It was simply fantastic!
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Yvonne Storck Family trip to Munich, 2024
My tips for before and after our tour:
This guided tour is right in the middle of it all – and therefore very close to the German Museum, which is always worth a visit, not just for families with children. Also, the Toy Museum The tower of the Old Town Hall fascinates young and old alike. And if your stomach starts to rumble? Then either head back to the Viktualienmarkt, where everyone can find something to their liking. Or go to the Isar River, where you can easily stock up on snacks at one of the legendary kiosks.
Perhaps afterwards you could head to the English Garden, where a stroll combined the beer garden and the playground – but don't forget: first, stop by the Eisbach surfers! Also, the Olympic Park Easily accessible from the city center, it offers something for everyone with its many attractions.
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Evaluation
„"Ms. Ranft did an incredible job of captivating the children with the topic during the tour, which was also very exciting for adults. She is not only very impressive in her knowledge, but she also illustrates connections very clearly and conveys the information with great enthusiasm and care. Our group, which was half children and half adults, had a wonderful time with Ms. Ranft!"“
Christian K., on the occasion of a meeting among friends with children, December 2024