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Ultimate Highlights & Hidden Gems of Munich with a Local Expert

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Munich
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Choose one of 6 locals available

Experience hosted by Marion, Vanessa & other locals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Explore with a local expert and uncover the best of Munich! But the true thrill lies in discovering its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and immerse yourself in the city's authentic vibe on a tour that has it all. From iconic landmarks to secret spots, experience Munich like never before and say, "I truly felt the real Munich!"

Destination
Munich, Germany
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Deutsch, English, PortuguΓͺs, Italiano
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 1 Local Drink or Snack
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
  • Spot classics like Frauenkirche & New Town Hall
  • Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
  • Experience the city from a local’s perspective
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Privately guided by a local expert

What you can expect

Ultimate Highlights & Hidden Gems of Munich with a Local Expert in Munich - AdobeStock_169093627

Munich is a magical place, and with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture, captivating history, and vibrant local lifestyle!

Feel the city's heartbeat as you visit its main landmarks like the majestic Frauenkirche, the iconic New Town Hall, and the historic HofbrΓ€uhaus. But that's not allβ€”prepare to be enchanted by hidden gems only your local host can reveal. Each host has a unique story to tell, offering you a glimpse of Munich through their eyes. Whether it's a quaint alleyway or a secret garden, you'll see Munich at its most authentic, enriched by your host’s passions and expertise.

As you explore, let the aromas of freshly baked pretzels and the sound of church bells envelop you. When it's time for a break, your host knows just the spotβ€”a special eatery where only locals gather. Savor a local treat, hand-picked for you, and enjoy the moment. This is your chance to chat with your host about life in Munich and gather insider tips on the best things to do in the city. Remember, locals always know best.

The true highlight of any city tour is the unique stories that bring it to life. Each local host, with their diverse background ranging from arts to history, is eager to share their knowledge and experiences with you. Feel like tweaking the itinerary? No problem! Your host will happily customize the tour to fit your wishes, making their Munich, your Munich.

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure, filled with sights, sounds, and flavors that will make you fall in love with Munich!

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • Marion - your friendly city tour guide

    Marion

    your friendly city tour guide

    5.037 reviews
    Deutsch・English
  • Vanessa - "Munich's Passionate Storyteller"

    Vanessa

    "Munich's Passionate Storyteller"

    5.011 reviews
    English・PortuguΓͺs
  • Norma - The Secrets of the Kings Guide

    Norma

    The Secrets of the Kings Guide

    4.916 reviews
    Deutsch・English・Italiano
  • Paola - Munich City Tours with a friend

    Paola

    Munich City Tours with a friend

    5.021 reviews
    English・Italiano
  • Philipp - YouTube creator

    Philipp

    YouTube creator

    4.98 reviews
    Deutsch・English
  • Elettra - Your local guide

    Elettra

    Your local guide

    4.89 reviews
    Italiano・English

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at By the Wasserpilz Fountain - Munich to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See from Frauenkirche, New Town Hall, HofbrΓ€uhaus, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Munich so unique

  4. Hidden Gems

    Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

  5. Magical Storytelling

    Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

  6. Special Treat

    Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Unknown
(About local )
5 June 2025
Norma was very accommodating as we were a few minutes late to appointment time. Norma is very knowledgeable of the culture and history of Munich and highlighted for us the main interest points and let us know which historical sites were original and not destroyed in WW2. We enjoyed our time in Munich.
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BrianπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
27 May 2025
We enjoyed our time with Marion. She shared the history and interesting facts of many places that we saw on her tour. We would definitely recommend Marion!Informative and fun tour of Munich
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AmyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
21 May 2025
Elettra was a fabulous tour guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk with. She was attentive to what we showed interest in and made sure we were immersed in the beauty and history of Munich. I would highly recommend a tour with Elettra.Personalized and Enriching Tour Experience
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Ning
(About local )
15 May 2025
We loved our tour with Marion! She gave a great historical overview of Munich. She has a great sense of humour making the tour even more enjoyable. Highly recommending Marion’s tours. Knowlegeable and Likeable Guide
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IanπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
6 April 2025
Elettra was amazing from the start. She welcomed us with small little presents and treats, especially for the children who she kept engaged the whole time. Honestly i wasn't expecting the children (10/8/4) to be as interested in the tour but Elettra really spoke to them and made the history and information interesting. She was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful start to our visit in Munich!Excellent Customized Service
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KenπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
23 March 2025
We had arrived from the US on the morning of our tour and were terribly jet lagged. Marion was so flexible and accommodating. She tried so hard to keep our three teenagers engaged and interested. The tour was a great way to get us acquainted with Munich. We highly recommend Marion!Great tour, friendly and flexible
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AdrianπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
28 February 2025
Marion was amazing. Such insightful detail about the Munich’s history. Visiting the Old City highlights we definitely felt like we experienced so much more than we could on our own. Fantastic tour
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CathπŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
(About local )
25 January 2025
Had a lovely tour with Marian this morning. She managed to impart a lot of interesting and varied information in that short amount of time. Really gave us a good feel for Munich in our short stay! Highly recommend Really interesting tour
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BethπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
24 December 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Marion! She is very knowledgeable and presents in such a way that you are never bored! We learned so much! We covered so much in our 3 hours we thoroughly enjoyed our time! We wish we were staying longer to book another tour! Great Tour!
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FrankπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
9 December 2024
Paola was a great guide. Very informative. We would definitely recommend spending time with her.An Italian in Munich!
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ShannonπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
1 December 2024
Very informative tour with Marjut, who is also very kind and fun. She showed us highlights we wouldn’t have found or known on our own. Perfect length of time. We survived the cold and enjoyed the tour very much! Loved it!
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EkaterinaπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
(About local )
25 October 2024
Me and my colleagues loved the tour with Marion. Thank you!! Wonderful Tour ❀️
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RyanπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
17 October 2024
We loved our tour with Vanessa. Her passion for Munich stood out from the very beginning as did her joy in sharing her city with us. We learned a ton about the city and had so much fun along the way. We would definitely book with her again.Vanessa was amazing!
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MichaelπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
(About local )
12 October 2024
Our three hours with Elettra gave us a varied and comprehensive introduction to the old town, its buildings, history and culture.Great introduction to Munich
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ChuckπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
10 October 2024
We had an outstanding introduction to Munich thanks to Marjut. She took us through the heart of the city. She shared local folklore along with history while sharing her recommendations on more things to do, places to see, and food to enjoy. She even gave us a sampling of German beers in the beer garden at Viktualienmarkt. We very much enjoyed our time with Marjut!Outstanding introduction to Munich
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FrancineπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
8 October 2024
Marianne was a fantastic tour guide! She took us on a tour of many beautiful cathedrals pointing out the transitions from Gothic to Baroque cathedrals. She told us all the stories behind the little hidden gems in each Cathedral. At the end, she treated us to a beer at the outdoor beer garden near marrian. It was Van a fabulous day!Warm, funny knowledgeable guide
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MarcusπŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
(About local )
2 October 2024
The walking tour with Electtra was a great way to see the city. It was brought to life with her engaging stories, historical knowledge and engaging personality. The tour started off with treats and gifts and her care for all participants was clear. She provided a good pace and we covered most historical buildings with g Munich in this time. We highly recommend a walking tour with Electtra when in Munich!An Engaging Story Teller!
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LarryπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
29 September 2024
I encourage all to tour with Elettra. She brought the history of Munich to life. The use of costumes and graphic (pictures) really added what was a very comprehensive tour. She even provided us with pretzels to snack on during our adventure. Highly recommended if you visit Munich. Munich Comes to Life
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AndrewπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
24 September 2024
Personalized tour that was outstanding. Marjut was an excellent host and I would highly recommend.
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DavidπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
(About local )
16 September 2024
We booked a walking tour of Munich to give some of our colleagues who come to Munich regularly for meetings but don't really know the city. Marjut gave us lovely tour which was not only fascinating for the colleagues from abroad but also for those of us who live here. Thank you MarjutGreat walking tour even for locals
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Mary
(About local )
13 September 2024
Vanessa was just amazing. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her knowledge was much appreciated. Vanessa took us to all the best sites and was very patient with our questions and requests. I highly recommend Vanessa and her tours.The Wonder of Munich
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KevinπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
3 September 2024
Marion was a great guide. She showed us both the famous publicized sites in the Munich City Center, but also showed us smaller details that only a local would know. Advice on where to go / not to go eat after the tour, and hints on what we would enjoy afterwards when viewing on our own.Munich Highlights
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jordanπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
30 August 2024
Marjut had all the stories from history to explain how the buildings were made, who used them, and what they are used for today. Great experience overallGreat story teller
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EdπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
19 August 2024
Marion was completely flexible, as part of our family never made it, and others arrived later than we had hoped. She was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining, and threw in hotel and restaurant recommendations before we even got there. I would highly recommend this Local!One of the best Withlocals tours ever
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jcjohnstonπŸ‡±πŸ‡Ί Luxembourg
(About local )
17 August 2024
Marjut is a fantastic guide for Munich, her knowledge is amazing and we adored her little anecdotes.Great experience
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JennaπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
6 August 2024
Marjut was very welcoming and friendly in showing us the city of Munich while giving us history in different famous places and introducing us to local food. Friendly walk through Munich
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MichelleπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
30 July 2024
My daughter and I had an amazing afternoon with Marion seeing the city highlights of Munich! She was able to provide excellent insights and wonderful stories behind the rich history of the city. One of the best tours we’ve had in our travels! Highly recommend Marion! What an amazing experience!
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LonnieπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
19 July 2024
She was great!! We enjoyed everything about the day!!Great day!
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SarahπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
(About local )
16 July 2024
Great tour with a knowledgeable Marion. She made the tour interesting and fun. Her extra photos and little stories were a great addition to the tour. We loved the beer and pretzel amongst locals at the end of the tour too! Magical Munich!
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(About local )
9 July 2024
We were at Munich for summer vacation with my 3 kids and Paola made for us an outstanding day. From attention to detail, to make the tour fun and entertaining for everybody Paola takes care of all. We had a lots of fun and learning. Paola is a great guide!!!Great guided city tour
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NicoleπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
(About local )
1 July 2024
Marjut hat uns an einem heißen Sommertag frisch und frâhlich empfangen und hat uns sehr versiert durch die Innenstadt Münchens geführt. Wir konnten aus drei Optionen wÀhlen, wie wir München von oben aus sehen wollen, denn es gibt sowohl die Mâglichkeit Treppen zu erklimmen (Alter Peter), als auch bequem mit dem Fahrstuhl zu fahren (Frauenkirche). Sie ging nicht nur hier auf unsere Wünsche ein, so dass wir sehr individuell geführt wurden. Auch vermittelte sie nicht den Eindruck, unter Zeitdruck zu stehen, sondern führte uns als wÀren wir schon lÀnger befreundet. Wir hatten jede Menge Spaß und fühlten uns bestens aufgehoben.Frisch-frâhliche Tour durch München
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TrinaπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
30 June 2024
Sasha was a great guide for my young adult children. He kept things light and interesting for them. Tour of Munich.
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KathleenπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
6 June 2024
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our three hours touring old town Munich with Paola.She was very knowledgeable of the city’s history and added lots of information about the architecture since my husband is an engineer.She made us feel very comfortable and answered any of our questions .The pace was perfect and we enjoyed the special pictures and surprises she brings out of her large bag!! Highly recommend!!Informative and fun tour!
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Sandra
(About local )
18 May 2024
Thank you Paola for making our trip to Munich so interesting. You are obviously so passionate about your job as a guide that your knowledge was encyclopaedic and we benefitted from that. A very enjoyable three hours with a great coffee stop in the middle! A friend is due to visit Munich in August and I will give him your details. Again - a big thank you. Sandra.Munich with Paola.
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HeleneπŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
(About local )
14 May 2024
We did the Munich highlights & hidden gems tour with Marion, which was fantastic! She was a great guide-entertaining & extremely knowledgeable & she gave us a wonderful insight into the history & great places to visit in Munich. Would highly recommend her!! Highlights & Hidden Gems Munich
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JasonπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
18 April 2024
We had a 3 hour highlights tour with Marion and she was fantastic! Amazing sites but her knowledge of the history of them, along with her extremely friendly personality, made it special. - Jason Lovely day
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ShaneπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
24 March 2024
Marjut met us on time at the Munich Train Station. She helped us with luggage lockers and tram tickets. She guided us on a wonderful walking tour of the downtown Munich area sharing information and history. The architecture of the buildings was inspiring. She purchased us authentic Bavaria snacks which was fun and tasty. She even guided us all the way to our hotel after the tour in East Munich which we appreciated greatly. Marjut went above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend Marjut as a tour guide for Munich and the surrounding area. Excellent Tour
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BrianπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
1 October 2022
We had a fantastic β€œexperience β€œ with Paul in Munich. Our 3 hour walk was more than just a guided tour because Paul is so entertaining. He is extremely knowledgeable about history and likes to sprinkle some personal style into the telling of his stories. We truly enjoyed our time with Paul and would highly recommend him as a guide for anyone looking to learn about Munich and it’s history while having a fun time along the way!Great day in Munich
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ARLENEπŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
(About local )
29 June 2022
Paul Γ© informado, solΓ­cito e atencioso. Responde quaisquer perguntas de forma bem humorada. Adoramos o passeio.Recomendamos
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Unknown
(About local )
30 April 2022
It was a great time to have Paul as our tour guide, he tailored the tour to our interests and was a lot of fun!!Fun and informative
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MihaπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
(About local )
22 January 2022
Paul has been doing tours of Munich for over 30 years, he is experienced and knows the city very well. He showed us so many interesting highlights and told a lot of stories on this very cold January day. He met us at our hotel and gave us a Lebkuchenherz as a nice welcome and I got one of his books as he also is an author. Munich is an amazing city with a rich history and I was amazed how much of the war-destroyed Munich was reconstructed to its former glory. I have been to Munich a few times before but never had the time to do a proper sightseeing so I am glad I did it this time. I will definitely come back when it's warmer.Munich tour on a cold January day
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SusanπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
30 November 2021
Paul was an absolutely wonderful guide. I would highly recommend him. He had so much knowledge that I could barely keep up. I loved spending the time with him.Fantastic time.
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KennyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
7 June 2025
We greatly enjoyed our tour around Munich with Norma. She was friendly and very knowledgeable about the history. Would recommend her as a guide!Wonderful tour with Norma!
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TomπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
5 June 2025
I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. It was my first time in Munich, and Philipp gave me the perfect start to my trip. His education, experience, and passion for history make him an ideal guide. I don’t think there’s anything he doesn’t know about the city. Highly recommended!Perfect Intro to Munich
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cmccorm625
(About local )
4 June 2025
Venessa was terrific. She brings great, positive energy as well as excellent knowledge about all things Munich. Great Experience
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BradleyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
30 May 2025
Our family or four had an amazing experience with Marion. Marion was kind, patient and incredibly knowledgeable. Thank you!!!Wonderful!
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TishaπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
25 May 2025
Our perfect tour guide!
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TishaπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
25 May 2025
Vanessa was very passionate and very informative!Amazing guide
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WilliamπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
15 May 2025
I flew into munich on my way to meet family in Austria but wanted to take advantage of the limited time I had to get to know the City. Philippe was an outstanding guide. I needed to change the tour time at the last minute and he was very flexible. I am sure I could have spent a day with him and gathered a lot more information but he understood my time constraints and we hit all the high value spots in town. Very knowledgeable, personable and a pleasure to spend an afternoon roaming the streets of old town Munich with. Highly recommendFantastic Introduction to Munich
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Christie
(About local )
12 May 2025
Vanessa was very interesting, knowledgeable and personable. She really connected with us! She knows history well and makes the tour exciting. Fun and informative

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