
Audiotours in München — Explore at your own pace
Munich, Germany is a city where royal boulevards, baroque churches, and lively beer halls sit side by side. Our audio-guided, self-paced tours lead you through its most historic streets and squares, revealing stories of dukes, churches, and centuries of brewing tradition. Explore when and how you like, with immersive narration that adapts to your own schedule.
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Top Attractions

Odeonsplatz
Italianate square linking royal Munich and Old Town
This stop introduces Odeonsplatz as a grand, Italianate-style square at the edge of Munich’s Old Town and a symbolic gateway into the historic center. Narration should cover the Theatine Church’s Baroque façade, the Feldherrnhalle modeled on Florence’s Loggia dei Lanzi, and nearby royal buildings. It should explain the square’s 19th-century redesign, its role in royal parades and later political events, including its connection to Nazi-era marches. This is also the place to orient listeners geographically and thematically to the tour route that will run from royal quarters to civic and commercial areas.
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Hofgarten
Renaissance garden between palace and city
The Hofgarten stop should present this formal garden as the green buffer between the Residenz and the rest of the city. Narration can describe its Renaissance-inspired layout, central Diana Temple pavilion, arcaded edges, and peaceful atmosphere. Historically, it should be linked to the Wittelsbach court, explaining how it functioned as a semi-private pleasure garden that gradually opened to the public. It can also introduce the idea of Italian influence on Munich’s architecture and planning, while previewing the adjacent Residenz palace as the next, more opulent expression of courtly life.
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Residenz
Wittelsbach royal residence and cultural powerhouse
This stop focuses on the Residenz as the main palace of the Wittelsbach dynasty and one of Germany’s largest urban royal complexes. Narration should outline its evolution from medieval fortress to sprawling Renaissance and Baroque residence. Key interior highlights to mention include the Antiquarium, treasury, court chapel, and Cuvilliés Theatre, without requiring entry. It should stress the palace’s role in Bavarian politics and culture, its war damage and post-war reconstruction, and how its courtyards and façades still dominate this part of the Old Town. The transition should lead naturally toward the nearby National Theatre and then Hofbräuhaus.
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Hofbräuhaus
Historic state brewery turned beer hall icon
At Hofbräuhaus, the focus is on Munich’s beer culture and the hall’s evolution from a ducal brewery to a public beer hall. Narration should describe the vaulted interior, long wooden tables, traditional music, and the custom of serving beer in hefty steins. Historically, it should touch on its foundation under Bavarian rulers, royal control over brewing, and its darker role as a meeting place during the rise of National Socialism. Anecdotes might include stories about beer purity laws, local regulars with personal steins, and the hall’s survival and rebuilding after wartime damage. This stop bridges royal patronage and everyday urban life.
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Marienplatz
Civic heart with town halls and Glockenspiel
This stop presents Marienplatz as Munich’s central square, historically the city’s main market and today its symbolic heart. Narration should highlight the Neo-Gothic New Town Hall façade, the Glockenspiel with its mechanical figures, and the Marian Column in the center. It should briefly mention the Old Town Hall, medieval market origins, and how tram and pedestrian changes reshaped the space into a largely car-free plaza. Anecdotes can include the daily Glockenspiel performances and the use of the square for seasonal markets and celebrations. This is also a key orientation point, with clear links to nearby churches and streets covered later in the tour.
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St. Peter's Church
Oldest parish church overlooking the Old Town
At St. Peter’s Church, the narration should emphasize its status as Munich’s oldest parish church and a blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo elements. Visually, it should describe the tall tower, often nicknamed “Old Peter,” and the panoramic views it offers over Marienplatz and the rooftops. Inside, attention can go to ornate altars, ceiling frescoes, and the unusual relic of Saint Munditia’s jeweled skeleton. The stop should situate the church within Munich’s early settlement history and explain how its tower functions as a major reference point in the cityscape today.
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Viktualienmarkt
Daily market of Bavarian produce and beer culture
The Viktualienmarkt stop introduces Munich’s most famous food market as a living continuation of the city’s trading traditions. Narration should describe the open-air stalls selling fresh produce, regional specialties, flowers, and prepared foods, along with the central maypole and the beer garden area. Historically, it can explain how the market moved from Marienplatz to this location as the city grew. Anecdotes might include seasonal specialties, local rituals such as lunchtime beer at the market, and the cooperative system where different breweries supply the beer garden. This stop deepens the tour’s focus on everyday life, food, and social habits.
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Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral)
Brick Gothic cathedral with iconic twin towers
This stop focuses on the Frauenkirche as Munich’s principal church and a defining landmark of the skyline. Narration should cover its red-brick late Gothic architecture, the massive nave, and the distinctive twin towers with domed tops. Inside, it should highlight key features such as stained glass windows, the tomb of Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria, and the so-called Devil’s Footprint legend. The story should briefly explain wartime damage and post-war restoration, as well as local regulations that protect views of the towers. This stop ties together religious significance, royal connections, and urban identity.
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St. Michael's Church
Counter-Reformation church on the shopping street
At St. Michael’s, the narration should emphasize its role as a major Jesuit and Counter-Reformation church in Bavaria, with strong ties to the ruling Wittelsbachs. Visually, it can describe the imposing façade on the pedestrian street, the large barrel-vaulted interior, and the statues of Bavarian rulers on the exterior. Inside, references to side chapels, royal tombs, and devotional art help show its political and spiritual purpose. Historically, it should be connected to efforts to reinforce Catholic identity in the region. The stop also offers a chance to contrast quiet church interiors with the busy commercial life of Neuhauserstrasse just outside.
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Neuhauserstrasse
Historic route turned bustling shopping corridor
This stop presents Neuhauserstrasse as part of Munich’s main east–west pedestrian axis linking Marienplatz with Karlsplatz. Narration should discuss its transformation from a medieval street within the city walls to a modern shopping avenue lined with department stores and traditional façades. It can note specific architectural highlights such as the decorated frontage of the Hirmer building and the proximity of St. Michael’s. The story should emphasize how this route follows the old urban spine between marketplace and city gate, now repurposed for commerce and strolling. Anecdotes may include Christmas market scenes or typical items sold, such as beer steins and pretzels.
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Karlstor / Karlsplatz
Medieval city gate at modern western square
The final stop explains Karlstor as one of the remaining medieval gates of Munich, now framing the western entrance to the pedestrian zone, and Karlsplatz as the large square around it. Narration should cover the city’s former fortifications, how Karlstor once formed part of the walls, and later redesigns of the square with fountains and the nearby Justice Palace. It can mention that locals often call the square “Stachus,” illustrating Munich’s informal naming habits. This is a good place to summarize the tour’s journey from royal and religious centers to commercial and civic spaces, and to reflect briefly on how a walled medieval town became a modern, open city.
View TourFrequently Asked Questions
How do audio walking tours work in München?
Our audio walking tours in München are self-guided experiences that you can start anytime. Simply download the Roamway app, select a tour, and follow the GPS-guided route. The audio narration automatically plays as you approach each point of interest, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
Are self-guided tours better than guided tours?
Self-guided audio tours offer flexibility that traditional guided tours can't match. You can pause, rewind, or skip sections, explore at your own pace, and start whenever you're ready. Plus, our tours are available in multiple languages and work offline once downloaded.
Do I need an internet connection during the tour?
No! Once you've downloaded a tour in the Roamway app, it works completely offline. The GPS navigation and audio narration function without an internet connection, making it perfect for international travelers who want to avoid data charges.
How long do the audio tours take?
Tour durations vary, but most of our audio tours in München range from 1 to 3 hours, depending on your pace and how much time you spend at each point of interest. You can complete them in one go or split them across multiple visits.
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