Tour operator
Radius Tours
A long-established Munich tour company near the main station, running city walks, Third Reich and Dachau memorial tours, and day trips across Bavaria.
Stattreisen München
A Munich guiding association running city walks since 1989, with public tours and private group walks across 13 themes, from first-timer tours to food.
At a glance
- Type
- Guided city walks
- Area
- Neuhausen, Munich, Germany
- Official site
- stattreisen-muenchen.de
Good to know
- Public tours
- Private group tours
- Themed walks
- Foreign-language group tours
Why we recommend it
Stattreisen München has been running guided city walks in Munich since 1989 and is one of the city's long-established guiding organisations. It is organised as a registered association and has its office on Nymphenburger Straße in Neuhausen. Its website is in German and foreign-language tours are offered for groups, so it is a particularly good choice for travellers who speak German and want to go beyond the standard sightseeing route.
The programme is arranged into 13 themes. They range from introductory walks for newcomers, under the heading München für Einsteiger, to tours on food and eating, Rund ums Essen, and many other aspects of the city. Public tours are open to anyone, and you simply turn up at the stated meeting point at the right time; meeting points are given on each tour's page. Private tours can be booked for groups, and foreign-language tours are available for groups on request.
The strength of Stattreisen is depth rather than headline sights. Its guides cover the stories behind Munich's districts, how the city grew and how people have lived and worked here, which makes the walks rewarding for repeat visitors or anyone staying a few days. If you are a first-time visitor who does not speak German, an English-language company may be a better fit for the general introduction, with Stattreisen as an option for a private group tour.
The office is open Monday to Thursday from 9:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00, and on Friday from 9:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00, which is the time to call with questions or to arrange a group booking. Check the website for the dates of public tours, as the calendar changes through the year.
Stattreisen suits German speakers, local history enthusiasts, school and adult groups, and travellers who want to see a less touristy side of Munich. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, as tours are on foot and mostly outdoors. The office is on Nymphenburger Straße, close to Rotkreuzplatz on the U1, but tours start from meeting points across the city. For questions about a specific walk, phoning the office during its opening hours is the most direct route.
Stattreisen München FAQs
How long has Stattreisen München been running?
Since 1989.
Are the tours in English?
The website is in German, and foreign-language tours are offered for groups.
Do I need to book public tours?
The website says you can simply come to the meeting point; check each tour's page for details.
Where do tours start?
Meeting points are given on the individual tour pages.
What themes are offered?
Thirteen themes, including introductory walks for newcomers and food-related tours.
When is the office open?
Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00, and Friday 9:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes, private tours are available for groups.
Where is the office?
At Nymphenburger Straße 149 in Neuhausen.