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The Wittelsbach Trail: A Private Tour of Munich's Royal History
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München
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In 1180 the Emperor Barbarossa appointed his loyal vassal Otto Wittelsbach as the new duke of Bavaria. Otto would be the first of a dynasty that would rule until their downfall in the aftermath of world war one in 1918. With 738 years in power the Wittelsbach legacy is immense. Indeed, almost everything Bavaria is famous for: art, religion, lederhosen, beer and the okotoberfest, is due to the Wittelsbachs and the choices they made. However nowhere would they leave a greater impression than in their own capital of Munich and on your tour you will follow in their footsteps through the churches, casltes, breweries and palaces they built as you learn about the individuals who ruled, from battle ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visual aids
Meeting Points
Departure
Karlstor
The tour guide will meet you under the main arch of the Karlstor. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it
Return
Odeonsplatz
The Odeonsplatz
Itinerary
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Karlsplatz
The old western gate of the city
2
St. Michael
The Renaissance church built by the Wittelsbachs at the height of the counter reformation
10 minutes
3
Frauenkirche
The medeival church where the dukes of Bavaria are buried and the mwmorial Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig IV lies.
15 minutes
4
Marienplatz
The centre of the city with the Mary's Column built by Elector Maximilian in its heart. The town hall's facade is filled with statues of the Wittelsbach.
20 minutes
5
Old Town Hall
The centre of civic power in Munich and a thorn in the side of the Wittelsbachs.
10 minutes
6
Alter Hof
The orginal castle and seat of power of the Wittelsbachs.
15 minutes
7
Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
The royal beer hall. Built as a brewery to fill thebroyal coffers
20 minutes
8
Max-Joseph-Platz
The royal sqaure. With the Opera house and the Residenz palace.
20 minutes
9
Residenz
The palace of the Wittelsbachs and centre of royal power for over three centuries
15 minutes
10
Palais Preysing
Built by the Counts of Preysing as their town house and statement of the family's poltical ambition.
10 minutes
11
Odeonsplatz
The representational sqaure built by king Ludwig I with the Field Marshall's Hall
10 minutes
12
Theatine Church
The barouqe church built by the Wittelsbachs as the royal chapel
The Wittelsbach Trail: A Private Tour of Munich's Royal History
(1) Reviews
München
About
In 1180 the Emperor Barbarossa appointed his loyal vassal Otto Wittelsbach as the new duke of Bavaria. Otto would be the first of a dynasty that would rule until their downfall in the aftermath of world war one in 1918. With 738 years in power the Wittelsbach legacy is immense. Indeed, almost everything Bavaria is famous for: art, religion, lederhosen, beer and the okotoberfest, is due to the Wittelsbachs and the choices they made. However nowhere would they leave a greater impression than in their own capital of Munich and on your tour you will follow in their footsteps through the churches, casltes, breweries and palaces they built as you learn about the individuals who ruled, from battle ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visual aids
Meeting Points
Departure
Karlstor
The tour guide will meet you under the main arch of the Karlstor. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it