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Gray Line Sightseeing

Buses giving sightseeing tours with commentary in both German and English leave from the square in front of the Hauptbahnhof. Tickets are sold on the bus. There are a number of different tours you can choose from.

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Gray Line Sightseeing

Buses giving sightseeing tours with commentary in both German and English leave from the square in front of the Hauptbahnhof. Tickets are sold on the bus. There are a number of different tours you can choose from.

1 hour tour

Cost:

€11 to €23 for adults €6 to €12 for children under 14 Timing: Leaves daily every hour from 10.00 – 16.00

2.5 hour tour - Includes the Olympic Tower Cost: €19 for adults €10 for children Timing: April - October 10.00 and 14.30 November - March at 14.30

2.5 hour tour - Includes the Neue Pinakothek, the cathedral, and the performing clock at Marienplatz Cost: €22 for adults €11 for children Timing: Tuesday - Sunday 10.00

2.5 hour tour – Includes Nymphenburg Palace and the Schatzkammer Cost: €20 for adults €10 for children Timing: Daily 14.00

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Stattreisen München

Activity

This company offers a number of two hour walking and tram tours with commentary in German. Tours with English commentary are available for groups but must be booked in advance. Tours include those demonstrating the city's role in the rise and fall of Nazism and the history of Munich's beer brewing industry. Departure points vary depending on the tour chosen.

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Munich Walk Tours

Activity

This company offers a number of 'Discover Munich' Walks, which take in all the major sightseeing places of the city. The assortment of walks include walks such as 'Hitler & the Third Reich' and the 'Dachau Memorial Walks'.

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Münchner Stadtrundfahrten

Activity

This company offers one hour 'Munich Highlights' city sightseeing trips by bus with commentary in German and English. These tours leave from Bahnhofsplatz and cover all the main sites, including the areas of Königsplatz, Schwabing and Maximilianstrasse. They also offer Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours with live guides. These bus tours stop at all the major tourist attractions where you can get on and off as you please.

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Cityhopper Touren

Activity

This company runs a number of bicycle tours of the city. The two hour tours take in the main sights of the old city. The longer four hour tours also explore the city's parks and gardens. A minimum of six people is needed for the tour and the location of departure varies according to the tour chosen.

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Mike's Bike Tours

Activity

These tours are the best for the lone traveler. Departure points and times are available on the website. The four hour tour departs from the Old Town Hall and visits the Old Town and English Garden while the longer 16 kilometer tour adds the Olympic Park and Nymphenburg Palace.

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Spurwechsel

Activity

This company also provides bicycle tours where you can visit Munich's main attractions. The beer tour is one of the preferred tours. Tours in English are available for groups of eight or more. Departure points change according to the tour chosen.

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Palace of Nymphenburg

Palace

This was the Wittlesbachs summer residence. Elector Ferdinand Maria commissioned the building of the Palace in 1664. Its center is a small Italianate palace which the Electress Adelaide dedicated to the goddess Flora and her nymphs – which is where the palace’s name comes from.

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Marstallmuseum

Museum

This museum is loacted to the south of the palace buildings and has state coaches, sleighs and riding equipment used by the Bavarian rulers on display. The coaches with their fine upholestry, sculpture, gilt ornamentation and paintings are real works of art. Among the main highlights are the magnificent vehicles that belonged to King Ludwig II.

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Royal Gardens/ Amalienburg/Badenburg/Pagodenburg

Garden

The Palace Park covers an area of about 180 hectares. It was originally a Baroque garden which was transformed in the early 1800’s into a landscape garden. There are extensive grounds with lakes, streams and the famous pavillions, Amalienburg (a roccoco hunting lodge), Pagodenburg (which was used for the most exclusive parties thrown by the court), Badenburg (a small bathing palace) and Magdalenenklause (a place for religious retreat).

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Bavaria Film Studio

Theatre

This film studio is Europe's largest film making center. Production began here in 1920. Directors such as Fassbinder, Wim Wenders, Herzog and Stanley Kubrickhave worked here. Tours take you through the sets of famous films such as Das Boot and The Neverending Story. There is also a live stunt show, as well as a 4-D film viewing that can be taken in during the visit.

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City Center (Marienplatz/Karlsplatz/ Odeonsplatz/Konigsplatz)

road

Marienplatz is the very heart of Munich and is always full of crowds who are being entertained by street performers and musicians. This square is dedicated to the patron of the city, whose golden statue stands on top of a huge column (the Mariensaule) in the center of the square. The city's most beautiful square, Odeonsplatz is located to the north. Travelling west from Odeonsplatz you will come to the wide shopping avenue, Briennerstrasse. This avenue will lead you to Konigsplatz, which is a large Grecian square. Located around this square are three classical buildings constructed by Ludwig I, namely, the Propylaen, the Glyptothek, and the Antikensammlungen.

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Neues Rathaus( New City Hall with famous chimes)

Building

The New City Hall is a huge 19th century neo-Gothic building where every day at 1100 and 1200 hours, the glockenspiel on the frontage plays out a complex presentation which includes a miniature tournament, with copper figures moving in and out of the archways.

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Altes Rathaus (Old City Hall) with Spielzeugmuseum

Museum

To the right of the New City Hall is the Old City Hall, which has been rebuilt after being destroyed in the war. It is built in the 15 th century style and now houses a vast toy collection in the Toy Museum.

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Frauenkirche- Cathedral Church of our Lady

Churches

This church is one of the landmarks of Munich. It has a late Gothic nave from the 15th century and its interior is decorated with works of art spanning over five centuries.

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Hofbrauhaus (Beer Hall)

This is Munich's largest and most famous drinking hall. It covers three floors, with the typically Bavarian banquet hall décor, with long wooden tables and low chandeliers. Vaulted ceilings create a unique atmosphere. During the summer guests can sit outside in

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Boettner's

Boettner's offers a fare that uses ingredients of the highest quality like lobster and fresh white truffles. Located in a Renaissance building in the center of Munich, the restaurant has a menu that features rich old Bavarian favorite dishes for those who want to treat themselves.

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Schuhbecks Südtiroler Stuben

This is a luxurious restaurant ranked at the top of all those in Bavaria. A culinary celebrity chef, Alfons Schuhbeck combines Eastern and Western cuisine in his delicious offerings. He uses California for his inspiration. The menu is always changing based on the best produce in any given season.

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Acuarello

This is a great Italian restaurant. Classical music sets the stage for a romantic evening. The cuisine is vibrant and modern and never depends on the clichés of the Italian cuisine.

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Tantris

This restaurant serves Munich's most sophisticated cuisine. The food is artistically served and is appetizing. One of the top German chefs, Hans Haas is the chef at this restaurant. There is no equivalent to Tantris in the city in terms of service or taste.

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Donisl

Donisl is Munich's oldest beer hall. The restaurant has a comfortable ambiance and can accommodate 550 people. The restaurant has two levels and you can dine outside in the garden as well. The menu consists of traditional Bavarian food as well as weekly specials. The specialties here are the Weisswurst and duck.

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Haxnbauer

This restaurant, located near Marienplatz, specializes in German cuisine. The finely marinated pork and veal are one of the most famous dishes here. Additionally, there are international dishes available as well.

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Thai-Chinese

This restaurant provides unbeatable value for Indian food.

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Palais Keller

This restaurant is located in the cellar of one of the most elegant hotels in Munich and yet offers the best value for your money. The menu consists of Bavarian and German dishes and is priced about the same as that found in far less desirable beer halls and wine taverns.