Munich Architectural Evolution City Tour

Explore Munich's architectural evolution on this engaging city tour led by Philipp, an architect and official city guide. Journey through time as you discover iconic structures from Romanesque to Modern, including the renowned gothic Frauenkirche cathedral. Uncover the influences of social and political conditions on architectural styles while visiting hidden gems like the baroque Trinity Church, the first Rococo palais, and masterpieces of Neoclassical style and Historicism. The tour also takes you along the picturesque Isar River, showcasing Art Nouveau, Street Art, a modern musem and ending at the stunning Gasteig rooftop terrace, offering spectacular views of Munich's skyline.
- Discover architectural gems from Gothic to Modern.
- Guided by a Certified Official Munich Tour Guide (Member of MGV & BVGD) & Architect
- Family Friendly: Ages 0–5 free, 6–17 €5.
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- Small group of max. 15 guests
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Meeting Point

Frauenkirche

Frauenplatz 1, 80331 München, Germany

We’ll meet outside, right in front of the entrance to the Frauenkirche cathedral.
Look for me — I’ll have a tablet slung over my shoulder, so I’ll be easy to spot.
The easiest way to get there is by S-Bahn or subway (U3/U6). Simply exit at Marienplatz station and enjoy a pleasant 10-minute walk.

What's included:

• Includes one custom spray-painted postcard of a landmark from our tour.
• Entrance to the sights

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Frauenkirche

Frauenplatz 1, Munich, 80331, Bavaria

Where a Romanesque chapel once stood now rises the nearly 100-meter-tall Gothic Frauenkirche – Munich’s most iconic church. We’ll also take time to step inside and explore its impressive interior.

15 minutes

St. Michael München

Neuhauser Str. 6, 80333 München, Germany

The Renaissance church is not dedicated to the Archangel Michael by coincidence. It tells a rich story about the Reformation, the salt trade, and the Wittelsbach rulers of Bavaria.

10 minutes

Dreifaltigkeitskirche

Pacellistrasse 6, Munich, 80333, Bavaria

Thanks to the vision of a remarkable woman, Munich was spared from destruction in the 18th century. How exactly? Let’s find out as we explore the baroque Church of the Holy Trinity (Dreifaltigkeitskirche). Along the way, we’ll compare elements of Renaissance and Baroque architecture.

10 minutes

Palais Preysing

Residenzstrasse 27, Munich, 80333, Bavaria

The first Rococo palace in Munich is a must-see and is located right next to the Residenz — Germany’s largest inner-city palace.

10 minutes

National Theatre

Max-Joseph-Platz 2, 80539 München, Germany

Greece in Munich: King Max I Joseph had a Greek temple of music built for himself. Five of Richard Wagner’s works premiered in this neoclassical masterpiece — including Tristan and Isolde.

10 minutes

Maximilianstraße

Maximilianstraße, 80 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany

King Maximilian II, grandson of Bavaria’s first king, commissioned this magnificent boulevard leading toward the Isar River. The “Maximilian style” is a unique form of historicism, blending elements of the Renaissance and Gothic with floral motifs and arcades.

10 minutes

St. Lukas

Mariannenplatz 3, , Munich, 80538, Bavaria

Disguised as a grand Catholic church, this building is actually Munich’s third Protestant church. Until 1801, Protestants were not even allowed to obtain citizenship in Munich.

10 minutes

Kabelsteg

Kabelsteg, 81667 München, Germany

This Art Nouveau bridge leads us to Munich’s most beautiful riverside bathing spot on the Isar. Fittingly nestled among trees and spanning the water, the bridge reflects key elements of the Jugendstil style—drawing inspiration from nature, climbing plants, water (symbolizing the subconscious), and animals.

10 minutes

Mullersches Volksbad

Rosenheimer Str. 1, , Munich, 81667, Bavaria

Two superlatives side by side: This Art Nouveau bathhouse was the largest in the world when it opened. Right next to it, we’ll see what is likely the longest tandem bicycle in the world – a street art masterpiece by the artist Miriam Frank.

10 minutes

Sudetendeutsches Museum

Hochstraße 10, 81669 München, Germany

Tucked between old chestnut trees on the high banks of the Isar along the Auermühlbach, the Sudeten German Museum is a modern architectural masterpiece with a thoughtful concept.

10 minutes

Dachgarten - auf dem Gasteig

Rosenheimer Str. 5, 81667 München, Germany

If the weather is nice, we’ll end your tour at Dachgarten, Munich’s coolest rooftop bar. From here, we’ll enjoy the famous 18th-century Canaletto view, with a perfect line of sight to the towers of the Frauenkirche—your starting point. It’s the ideal spot to unwind after the tour, surrounded by palm trees, with drinks and food available.

10 minutes