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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 hardened medieval dukes to the art collecting, scandel ridden 19th century kings. Discover the good, the mad, the bad and the ugly with us and learn about the colourful personalities, shocking stories and rivalries that shaped a land and its people
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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
The Odeonsplatz
Itinerary
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Karlsplatz (Pass by)
The old western gate of the city
Admission ticket free -
1
The Renaissance church built by the Wittelsbachs at the height of the counter reformation
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Frauenkirche
The medeival church where the dukes of Bavaria are buried and the mwmorial Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig IV lies.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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 • Admission ticket free -
4Old Town Hall
The centre of civic power in Munich and a thorn in the side of the Wittelsbachs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
The orginal castle and seat of power of the Wittelsbachs.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
The royal beer hall. Built as a brewery to fill thebroyal coffers
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Max-Joseph-Platz
The royal sqaure. With the Opera house and the Residenz palace.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
The palace of the Wittelsbachs and centre of royal power for over three centuries
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9
Built by the Counts of Preysing as their town house and statement of the family's poltical ambition.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
The representational sqaure built by king Ludwig I with the Field Marshall's Hall
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
The barouqe church built by the Wittelsbachs as the royal chapel
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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