Munich Old Town: Kings & Crypts, Saints & Relics. Peter's Church Tour

Lehel, Munich



Discover Munich's morbid side! Peter will personally take you to royal crypts, fascinating relics and legendary churches. Look forward to mysterious stories and historical legends.

Highlights

  • Enjoy an exciting bad-weather tour in a small, exclusive group
  • Explore Munich's magnificent churches on a personal guided tour with Peter
  • Learn about bizarre legends, dark secrets and medieval customs
  • Encounter mysterious relics and fascinating stories about saints
  • Discover royal crypts and the final resting places of Bavarian rulers

Description

Discover Munich's macabre & mysterious side with Peter!

On this extraordinary tour, you will immerse yourself in a world of royal crypts, fascinating relics and legendary churches.

Learn where Bavarian rulers were laid to rest, why some hearts were buried separately from their bodies, and which saints with astonishing stories are still venerated to this day. Of course, we will also descend into at least one crypt (with a bit of luck, even 2 will be possible. On Saturdays, we might even manage 3!).

Amidst magnificent places of worship, eerie burial sites and medieval legends, you will encounter unusual traditions, mysterious lore and surprising secrets.

Peter himself will take you on a journey through Munich's history, in which faith, power, death and legends come together in a fascinating way.

Thanks to the many indoor spaces, this guided tour is also perfect for bad weather. In a small group, you will experience Munich in a particularly personal way and can ask questions at any time. A guided tour for anyone who wants to get to know Munich from a completely different, mysterious side.

Includes

  • Personal guided tour with Peter
  • Visits to selected historic churches
  • 1–3 vaults or crypts (depending on the day, Mass and availability)
  • Fascinating stories about rulers, relics and legends
  • Small group for an intimate experience
  • Entrance fees to the churches, vaults and crypts visited

Excludes

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips for Peter (optional)
  • Entrance fees for special areas or exhibits that require payment
  • Admission to churches during religious services, Masses or on public holidays
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Depending on the day and availability, we will descend into 1–3 vaults or crypts.
    Please note that churches may be closed or only have limited access during services, Masses or on public holidays.
    Please make sure to wear appropriate clothing when visiting places of worship.
    Inside the churches, the guide speaks only quietly, not at all, or to a limited extent out of consideration for worshippers. More detailed explanations and stories are therefore sometimes told outside the churches. Thank you for your understanding!

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You will explore Munich's historic churches, royal crypts, and relics while learning about medieval customs, saints, and mysterious legends from your guide Peter.
The tour is personally guided by Peter, an expert on Munich’s churches, history, and royal heritage.
The tour takes place in Munich’s Old Town, focusing on major churches like Peter's Church and their associated crypts and relics.
Yes, the tour is designed to be enjoyable even in bad weather since much of it is indoors within Munich’s churches and crypts.
The tour features bizarre legends, dark secrets, and fascinating tales about Bavarian saints and medieval traditions specific to Munich.
Yes, the tour includes visits to the royal crypts where Bavarian rulers are entombed, providing insight into Munich’s royal history.
Advanced booking is recommended to secure a spot in the small, exclusive group tours in Munich.
Tour durations vary, so check the website for the current schedule and exact length.
The tour’s content includes dark and complex historical topics, so it may be better suited for older children and adults.
Visit the official website for the most up-to-date hours, availability, and booking details.

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