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Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: 1-Day or 2-Day Ticket

1. Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: 1-Day or 2-Day Ticket

Embark on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Munich and learn about the city with an onboard audio guide. Admire city highlights, including the fourth-largest chimes in the world, the full-body relic of the Holy Munditia, and the historic Old Town. Choose from three different routes to suit your preferences and interests. On sunny days, benefit from an open-top upper deck and feel the sunshine on your face. Hop on and off as you please, or stay on board for fascinating explanations from your audio guide, offered in ten different languages. Choose from three routes: the City Tour, the Nymphenburg Olympic Park tour, and the Schwabing tour, with each route taking one hour. Pass important sights, such as Nymphenburg Palace, Olympic Park, the English Garden, the historic Old Town, Odeonsplatz, Marienplatz, and more.

Munich: Grand Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

2. Munich: Grand Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

Jump on the blue open-top double-decker bus and experience a hop-on hop-off tour through the beautiful city of Munich. Get on and off the bus as often as you want and explore the sights in the city on your own. Alternatively, you can stay on the bus to enjoy the view and listen to the informative live commentary. On the tour, see the scenic Odeonsplatz and the interesting architecture of the Pinakotheken, home to numerous works of art. Head pass Marienplatz and discover the famous Viktualienmarkt with its delicacies as well as the famous Hofbräuhaus. Get off at Karlsplatz and stroll through the pedestrian zone and shopping arcade. Explore the fantastic castles and their gardens, and discover the history of Munich. 1. Karlsplatz/Stachus 2. Kunstareal 3. Odeonsplatz 4. Eisbach5. Deutsches Museum (Stop temporarily suspended due to construction work!)6. Marienplatz/Tal7. Max-Joseph-Platz8. Nymphenburg Palace9+10. Olympic Park/BMW Welt & Museum11. Schwabing/English Garden 

Munich: Mystical Nymphenburg Palace

3. Munich: Mystical Nymphenburg Palace

Explore the imposing Baroque building of the Nymphenburg Palace and head inside for a tour through its elegant hallways. Learn about the history of this castle, one of the premier royal residences in Europe, and discover the beautiful portraits of the Gallery of Beauties. Make the most of your time in Munich with a trip to this ancient royal summer residence. Conceived as a gift from Ferdinand Maria to his art-loving wife, dive into the mystical story of this fairytale-worthy castle inspired by nymphs. Take in every detail in the company of a professional. Stroll through the several sections of the palace and park, constantly redesigned by the dukes, princes, and kings of the past. Enjoy a mix of beauty and fantasy and step into its Gallery of Beauties to gaze at portraits of the most beautiful German noble women from back in the day.

Munich: Nymphenburg Palace Skip-the-Line Private Guided Tour

4. Munich: Nymphenburg Palace Skip-the-Line Private Guided Tour

Explore Munich’s Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens on a private guided tour with skip-the-line entry. Step inside the 17th-century summer residence to discover the spirit of the Baroque and hear the love story behind its ornate design.  You’ll see its highlights up close, such as the Max Emanuel's Great Gallery of Beauties, Coat of Arms Chamber, North and South Galleries, the Chinese Lacquer Cabinet, the Queen’s Apartment, and the beautiful Palace Chapel. Learn about the Palace’s history from your knowledgeable guide.  Admire the unique charms of each room, which feature stunning ceiling frescos, historical paintings, antique tapestry, original furniture, and other treasures that testify to the aesthetics and power of the House of Wittelsbach. Next, visit the Marstallmuseum (Carriage Museum), which documents 300 years of princely coach building, travel, and equestrian culture through a display of the world’s largest collections of representative coaches and sleighs, including the stunning Coronation Coach of Emperor Karl VII. You also have the option to visit the natural history museum in the North Wing of the palace with your guide, the Museum of Man and Nature.

Munich: Evening Concert at the Nymphenburg Palace

5. Munich: Evening Concert at the Nymphenburg Palace

Visit the beautiful Nymphenburg Palace and enjoy classical music in the wonderful setting. See the birthplace of King Ludwig II and the location where he spent his childhood. Stroll through the palace where the 7-year-old Mozart performed with his sister and experience a top-class evening concert.

Munich: Nymphenburg Palace/Munich Residenz Guided Tour

6. Munich: Nymphenburg Palace/Munich Residenz Guided Tour

Journey back to the 18th century on a guided tour of the stunning Nymphenburg Palace or Munich Residenz. A witty chambermaid or a smart valet in full costume will be your guide to the baroque and rococo days of the Bavarian court. Begin by meeting your guide near the ticket counter and head into the exquisitely decorated, magnificent rooms of past grandeur. Find out how guests were received and banquets or festive occasions celebrated. Admire the precious and unique furniture, gold-plated carvings on the wall, and intricate stitching. Marvel at the elaborate Great Hall, gaze at Elector Max Emanuel’s Great Gallery of Beauties and see the Queen's Apartments. Follow your guide through the Amalienburg, and explore the unique Pagodenburg with its delicate Chinese Drawing Room. Escape the trappings of royalty in the simple and calming Magdalene Hermitage.

Munich: 4 Hour City Sightseeing Guided E-Bike Tour

7. Munich: 4 Hour City Sightseeing Guided E-Bike Tour

Meet your guide in Marienplatz and get kitted out with all the necessary gear for your e-bike adventure. After an introductory lesson on how to handle the bike it's time to head off on your sightseeing tour. Follow your guide as you navigate the picturesque city streets and visit a selection of iconic landmarks and monuments. Highlights of the tour include Nymphenburg Palace, the Olympic Park, BMW World, the Siegestor, the Feldherrnhalle, the Royal Residence, the Bavarian State Opera, the Maximilianeum, the new Town Hall, and Munich's distinctive Cathedral of our Lady. Along the way stop at a popular beer garden to get a sense of the typical Bavarian lifestyle. At the end of an unforgettable tour, head back to Marienplatz where the activity concludes.

München: Rundflug München, Seen, Schlösser, Alpen abAugsburg

8. München: Rundflug München, Seen, Schlösser, Alpen abAugsburg

Discover Munich and its surrounding landscapes on a sightseeing flight over lakes, forests, and famous landmarks. Admire the Alpine landscape and fly over Lake Forgegensee. Enjoy interesting commentary from your pilot. From our ALPEN AIR terminal in Augsburg, fly via Dachau to the state capital Munich with the architecturally brilliant Allianz Arena of FC Bayern Munich. Be enchanted by the beauty of Munich from a height of only 600 meters, flying low to discover the English Garden and the German Museum. Hover over the Marienplatz and the Frauenkirche, as well as the Nymphenburg Palace. At a slow speed, circle the futuristic BMW World and of course the Olympic Park with its 291-meter-high Olympic Tower. Next, fly over Lake Simssee to the Bavarian sea, Lake Chiemsee. In the middle of Bavaria’s largest lake and against the impressive backdrop of the Alps, Herrenchiemsee Castle and Fraueninsel Island await you. Then head towards the mountains and see through the large windows onto the Kampenwand and the Wilder Kaiser. Over the half hour that follows, take in the grace of the mountains as you fly almost 150 kilometers along the northern Alps. Pass the Wendelstein after the Inn Valley and discover idyllic lakes in the midst of the impressive mountain world: first, pass the circular Thiersee, then the picturesque Schliersee, the small Spitzingsee, and the famous Tegernsee. Conclude your mountain tour with the beauty of the Ammergau Alpine landscape and the Plansee lake surrounded by mountains, before the next highlight comes into view – the imposing fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein Castle at the foot of the mountains overlooking Lake Forggensee. Then fly over the Murnauer Moos and the dark blue Staffelsee and Riegsee to the colorful Osterseen before reaching the Fünfseenland. Pass the popular lake of Starnberg and enjoy the beautiful colors of the water, especially in the area of the Roseninsel.

Munich: Nymphenburg Palace Scavenger Hunt App

9. Munich: Nymphenburg Palace Scavenger Hunt App

Play your way through the Nymphenburg Palace Gardens and Park in this fun scavenger hunt for smartphones. Uncover facts, history, and stories about Munich and the Palace as you follow clues to solve puzzles. Before heading to the Palace, set up your smartphone to become your scavenger hunt guide. Text Sir Peter Morgan on Telegram and ask to join his Academy of detectives. Once you're set-up, make your way to Nymphenburg Palace and begin solving puzzles. As you explore outside the Palace and its beautifully manicured gardens and park, solve the puzzles set by Sir Peter Morgan. Learn some history of this historic palace and play entertaining mini-games. If you need a break, just pause the game and relax in the sun. Solve the puzzles with a group of friends to challenge yourself to complete the game as fast as possible.

Munich: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Mobile Game

10. Munich: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Mobile Game

Explore the Schlosspark Nymphenburg in Munich with a self-guided tour and message-based game. Make your way through the Park as you help Kronenberg to solve his next case. Two city-famous gangsters want to gain access to the castle and free the porcelain museum of its valuable exhibits. Start your experience by downloading the tour game (a code to start the tour is provided after booking on your confirmation voucher). Then head to the Schloss Nymphenburg. Pass landmarks and listen to your audio guide as it provides commentary on local history and facts. Start the riot in the palace park with a hot tip, just arrived from the police headquarters at dawn. The premise: two known gangsters want to gain access to the castle and rob the porcelain museum of some of its valuable filigree exhibits. Inspector Kronenberg immediately set out on his own and was able to bring a thief, the city-famous thief, Capo, under his control. The problem: His companion "Schmidtchen" is still in the park, the inspector is all alone, and the Capo is more than refractory. He urgently needs help. Your help! Using the clues from the inspector, follow Schmidchen's heels. During the tour, you'll discover the most beautiful, curious, and secluded corners of the palace park. Find the plenty of curiosities hiding there, from Greek statues to Chinese pavilions, from pleasure caves to magnificent buildings. In between, of course, there is always time for a coffee in the sun. But do not forget–Schmidtchen must be stopped!

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What people are saying about Nymphenburg Palace

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Everything went well

The visit to Versailles went very well. We were there on Pentecost Sunday and were able to walk past the long queue for ticket sales. However - as previously advised by GetYourGuide - we had to queue for admission. This was relatively unproblematic in the gardens, but the line to the castle was extremely long. It is advisable to follow the recommendations of GetYourGuide and get to Versailles at 9:00 a.m. or at 3:00 p.m. Since we arrived at 11:00 am, we would have had to wait about 2 hours. So we decided not to visit the castle and enjoyed our time in the gardens. On our next visit to Paris, we would probably choose a guided tour of the palace with GetYourGuid, as it might save waiting times. About the gardens themselves: the gardens are impressive and have gigantic proportions, but some of the plants were in poor condition.

THE TOUR SERVICE IS A VERY GOOD OPTION YOU CAN SEE THE PLACES OF INTEREST IN MUNICHS THEY PASS FOLLOWLY AND THE GOOD THING IS THAT YOU CAN GO UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME

Fabulous value for money if you take all three trips. Buses really clean and audio guides very comprehensive. I would strongly recommend this service

3 tours and you get a nice overview of Munich, thank you very much

Very good experience to get to know of Munich in a short time