Top Munich Art Tours

Get acquainted with Munich the easy way on a fun, flexible hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Choose a 24-hour Express Tour to check out Munich’s main highlights or a 24-hour or 48-hour Grand Tour ticket to widen your sightseeing net. Either way, settle aboard an open-top double-decker bus, listen to the enlightening onboard commentary, and enjoy panoramic views of sites such as the Marienplatz, Hofbrauhaus, Viktualienmarkt and more. Hop off at the stops that interest you, explore on foot and then re-board the bus at any stop you wish.

Discover Munich’s historic landmarks, architectural gems, and WWII sites on a tour tailor-made for history buffs. Get to know the city with a private guide and enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. Explore the atmospheric neighborhoods; see sites such as Nymphenburg Palace, the Residenz, and St. Peter's Church; and get a local perspective on the city.

Discover beautiful Nuremberg — site of Hitler’s infamous propaganda rallies — on a 10-hour rail tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Nuremberg, take a guided tour of city attractions like Congress Hall and medieval old town, then enjoy some free time to make an optional visit to the Documentation Center. Soak up German history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the medieval and gothic accents that decorate this modern city.

Visit the famous Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, on this guided, full-day trip with road transfers from Munich. Take a cable car to the summit of Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level, for breathtaking views of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, then ride the cogwheel train back down.

Enjoy one of Bavaria's most popular attractions, Neuschwanstein Castle, on this day trip from Munich. Avoid the long ticket queues with skip-the-line admission and enjoy plenty of free time to explore this fairy tale castle that was the inspiration for Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' castle. The train tickets for the round-trip journey from Munich to Füssen are included making this a hassle-free experience.

Hop in the saddle for a half-day bike tour of Munich, and discover the charms of the Bavarian capital as you explore it on two wheels. With a local guide, you’ll pedal past landmarks such as Odeonsplatz with its Italianate architecture and the landscaped English Garden. Hear fun facts about life in the city as you go, and enjoy an hour-long stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for food and drink (own expense).

Indulge in a day of breathtaking natural landscapes and manmade treasures on a full-day trip to Innsbruck and Swarovski's Crystal World from Munich. Accompany a friendly local guide on a scenic journey through Bavaria and cross the border into Austria, where you’ll stop first at the Swarovski museum for a breathtaking stroll through crystal-bedecked exhibitions. Then explore the colorful streets of Innsbruck, two-time venue of the Winter Olympic Games.

Travel from Munich to Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein Castle on this day trip that includes round-trip transportation by train. Often known as Germany’s "Cinderella castle," Neuschwanstein was actually the inspiration for a different Disney story, the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ castle at Disneyland. Take a guided tour of the castle, and hear stories about the "Mad" King Ludwig II, who commissioned it. The entrance fee is not included, but skip-the-line access is, so you won’t wait in the main admission queue.

Admire the countryside, castles, and villages of Germany’s Romantic Road on a day trip from Munich. Enjoy a coach drive along the iconic Road, a famously picturesque route through Bavaria’s mountains and forests. Stop at 11th-century Harburg Castle, one of Germany’s oldest fortifications, and continue to Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved medieval town of cobbled lanes, squares, and half-timbered houses. See top attractions such as the Renaissance-era Town Hall, enjoy free time to wander, have lunch (own expense), and more.

Enjoy the visit with my guides or myself and learn about techniques and material from the Renaissance. This is a good option when visiting Munich. Two hours visit through the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. Explanation about the era from Ludwig I. I'll present till 20 of the many paintings and explain how they are made. Details about their painters life and political important events in their life. This tour is also as a private tour available. Depending on the day you will experience following variants: - General walkthrough - Rubens and Renaissance - Mythology revival and social changes - Frames and techniques

Writing novels inspires me on the creation of an exciting screenplay for a tour with historical content. Dukes, electors, and kings surround a career of fighting, weddings and love of the arts. In this tour, I bring the participants closer to the sponsors of art and culture and give the first impression of contemporary art in the city of Munich. Reserve a seat for my popular Welcome Tour through Munich. Look at beautiful places like Asam church, Jakobsplatz, Alter Hof, Moneta Regia, Royal Residence, Fuenf Hoefe, Theatinerkirche, Hofgarten, and many more. I tell exciting stories about Munich and its history and you get exclusive tips for your stay and shopping in Munich. If you have more time, look at my other goals. The tour progress depends on the group and it is not a marathon. We walk comfortably through the planned course and no one will experience unanswered questions here. For companies, this tour is supplemented with a team and communication program on request.

This tour will give you a full background to King Ludwig's life and his tragic and mysterious death. We have enough time for lunch and time to collect perfect pictures, making your visit an unforgettable experience. Reservation for the castle tickets must be done at least 30 Days in advance. I cannot guarantee for the ticket if not reserved, but you may cancel free of charges, if there is no ticket available anymore.

Writing novels inspires me through the fitting and exciting view of history. This is an outdoor tour. We are not going inside museums. Dukes, Generals and kings surround a career of fighting, weddings and the love to the arts. In this tour I bring the participants closer to the sponsors of art and culture in the country and give a first impression of contemporary art in the city of Munich. Reserve a seat for my popular Welcome Tour through Munich. Visit places like Viktualienmarkt hearing about our comediants, Isartorplatz, Red Riding Hood fountain, the royal residence. I tell exciting stories about Munich and its history and you get exclusive tips for your stay and shopping in Munich. The tour progress depends on the group and it is not a marathon. We walk comfortably through the planned course and no one will experience unanswered questions here.

Founded in 1855 by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, the Bavarian National Museum was constructed according to plans found by Archive Director Karl Maria Freiherr von Aretin in 1853 the plans for the construction of a Wittelsbach Museum. This should not be just a museum, but the most interesting and patriotic monuments and other remnants of past times. King Maximillian II, who ever wished to be a teacher, but not a king gave the proper start. Prince Luitpold renewed the construction in 1899 and we can see his signs everywhere. Follow me in this interesting experience.

Deutsches Museum is the largest technology museum in the world. Founded in the year 1906, Oskar von Miller realized a dream here.

You will experience and see how and why baroque art and architecture was biult in Munich and how it developed in the overwhelming rococo styel.

This 12th-century castle has a long history and was also partially used by King Ludwig II. Since over 5.000 people visit the region for its amazing castles you need reservations. I take care of the tickets giving you a skip-the-line, which is really necessary when visiting the region. This tour will give you a full background to King Ludwig's life and his tragic and mysterious death. We have enough time for lunch and time to collect perfect pictures, making your visit an unforgettable experience. The visit outside the castle is part of the tour. Corona Restrictions: The ticket to enter the castle must be reserved at least 15 days before your trip. I cannot guarantee for tickets if not reserved before, because the number of visitors inside the castle is extremely reduced. Reservation for the castle tickets must be done at least 30 Days in advance. I cannot guarantee for the ticket if not reserved, but you may cancel free of charges, if there is no ticket available anymore.

You will get a brief introduction to the individual galleries (without interior visits). What building was an innovation for European museum architecture at the time? You will continue your tour to Neue Pinakothek. You will see the selection of masterpieces of the 19th century. You will be inspired by Pinakothek der Moderne with its few museums. How many artworks are displayed in Museum Brandhorst? The Glyptothek (antique sculptures from Greek and Roman times), the State Collection of Antiquities, Lenbachhaus gallery, the State Collection of Egyptian Art and the Crystal Museum are also noteworthy. During the walk, our professional guide will encourage participants to visit the various museums on their own, where they will encounter a unique density of world-renowned art.

Two hours visit through the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. Explanation about the era from Ludwig I. I'll present till 20 of the many paintings and explain how they are made. Details about their painters life and political important events in their life are included in my explanation. • 2-hour walking tour with an expert guide • purchase souvenirs • Stop in the cafe

Cover more sights in less time with your own personal chauffeur. On this private, half-day Munich tour by car, you’ll hit all the highlights of the history-packed Bavarian city, from stunning, Baroque-era Nymphenburg Palace to the Oktoberfest grounds. Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off are included, plus time to visit a museum or historical attraction of your choice.

The Glyptothek is the richest collection of Greek sculpture I know. It’s also the unique completely dedicated Museum dedicated to Greek Statues. During my tours in the Glyptothek, the participants get an insight into ancient mythology and the development of sculpture and art. I offer tours of the Glyptothek, Königsplatz, and Pinakotheken with stories about the dukes and kings who made these collections possible.

You will get a brief introduction to the individual galleries (without interior visits). What building was an innovation for European museum architecture at the time? You will continue your tour to Neue Pinakothek. You will see the selection of masterpieces of the 19th century. You will be inspired by Pinakothek der Moderne with its few museums. How many artworks are displayed in Museum Brandhorst? The Glyptothek (antique sculptures from Greek and Roman times), the State Collection of Antiquities, Lenbachhaus gallery, the State Collection of Egyptian Art and the Crystal Museum are also noteworthy. During the walk, our professional guide will encourage participants to visit the various museums on their own, where they will encounter a unique density of world-renowned art.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Did you know that Munich used to be one of the pioneers in the German graffiti scene? Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Munich as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Munich and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Munich. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Munich is!