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Tips for an authentic trip to Munich - away from the crowds with insider tips
Munich is known for its impressive sights, the famous Oktoberfest and its lively beer garden culture. But the city has much more to offer - places that reflect the real Munich flair and give you an insight into local culture and everyday life. If you want to experience Munich off the beaten tourist track or simply want to support the local offerings, you will find inspiring tips for an authentic trip here. From hidden theater and art venues to cozy restaurants and unique city tours - discover the real Munich!
- On stage- Away from the crowds
- Guided city tours - Support the locals
- Museums and exhibitions - Away from the crowds
- Food and drink - Insider tip
- Shopping - Support the locals
- Special experiences - Insider tip
On stage- Away from the crowds
Pasinger Fabrik
The Pasinger Fabrik is an equally lively venue for art, music, theater and creative events. The building is a former factory that has retained its industrial charm. This gives the place an authentic, urban atmosphere that is typical of Munich's Pasing district. Many local artists, musicians and theater groups perform here. This makes the visit particularly authentic, as you can experience Munich's creative scene up close. If you want to experience the real Munich away from the tourist crowds, the Pasinger Fabrik is definitely a recommendation! You can find the current program here.
Hoftheater Munich
The Hoftheater München is perfect for an authentic Munich visit, as the special atmosphere reflects the real Munich flair. In contrast to large, tourist attractions, the Hoftheater is often a place where locals and visitors come together away from the crowds. It is also a historic venue that is closely linked to Munich culture and tradition. It reflects Bavarian culture and offers an insight into local theater and folk art. So it's worth taking a look at the program!
With the CityTourCard Munich you get a 15% discount on the ticket price!
Guided city tours - Support the locals
Diana Tours
With Diana Tours you can discover the city's classics. Diana guides groups of up to 10 people through Munich's old town, starting at Sendlinger Tor, via Marienplatz and Alter Peter to the Neue Residenz and Hofgarten. She also offers a specialist tour “4 Churches Tour” and a special tour “Treasury of the Munich Residence”.
Diana worked in the field of art history and classical archaeology for a long time and has now been offering her own guided tours with a lot of specific expertise since 2020. So if you plan a tour with Diana, you will gain an incredible amount of exciting knowledge about Munich while supporting the local community and regional culture.
With the CityTourCard Munich you get a 15% discount on all guided tours.
Herz und Heimat City Tours
The idea of “Support the locals” also fits here when you get to know Munich with Barbara from Herz und Heimat Stadtführungen. The small agency for individual city tours and events shows you tailor-made city tours through the city's classics, but also through secret and hidden corners. The tours take place regularly and are both historically exciting and entertaining. Look forward to it!
Photo: Herz und Heimat Stadtführungen
Museums and exhibitions - Away from the crowds
MUCA
The MUCA, the Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art,, offers an impressive collection of modern art, street art and urban culture that surprises and inspires many visitors. It is a place that is characterized by its creative atmosphere and innovative exhibitions, but is not yet so crowded compared to the well-known sights of Munich. So here you can enjoy art away from the crowds. The location is in a good location, but is still hidden and not really noticeable. So it's a real insider tip 😉
With the CityTourCard Munich you get a 20% discount on admission to the MUCA.
KUNSTLABOR²
The KUNSTLABOR² was created as a MUCA project and offers a new center for art and culture in Munich on 15,000 m² of indoor and outdoor space. You can immerse yourself in walk-in art spaces that have been transformed into extraordinary art worlds by over 100 artists. The art worlds come from both local contemporary art greats and internationally renowned artists. Just like the MUCA, the KUNSTLABOR² is an art insider tip without large crowds.
With the CityTourCard Munich you get a 20% discount on admission to the KUNSTLABOR².
Photo: KUNSTLABOR 2
Food and drink - Insider tip
Klinglwirt
The Klinglwirt is an inn serving Bavarian cuisine. What makes the restaurant special is its focus on sustainability, organic produce and vegan alternatives.
The meat comes from the Herrmannsdorfer, i.e. from Bavarian organic pigs and cattle raised in a species-appropriate manner. Around 50% of the menu consists of vegetarian and vegan dishes. So there is definitely something for everyone. All the food comes from the region and the respective suppliers and partners can be found transparently on the Klinglwirt Website.
With the CityTourCard Munich you get a 10% discount on the vegan offer at Klinglwirt.
Photo: Klinglwirt
Miss Lilly’s
Miss Lilly's is the perfect insider tip for anyone who likes to sleep late and have a late breakfast. The breakfast menu is available until 3 pm. It's not only particularly tasty here, but also particularly cozy, as the restaurant is designed in a pleasant living room atmosphere.
If you have missed breakfast, why not drop by in the evening, when Miss Lilly's becomes the Moritz and offers you delicious drinks and a great dinner in a living room bar atmosphere.
With the CityTourCard Munich you get a glass of Prosecco for breakfast or brunch at Miss Lilly's and a schnapps or coffee on the house after dinner at Moritz.
Shopping – support the locals
Karusa
Karusa combines an insider tip with support the locals and away from the crowds. Here you will find handmade, regional and truly special gifts and souvenirs. Located in the Untergiesing district, this small but exquisite store is sure to have something for everyone. Whether it's postcards and magnets, soap, children's toys and clothes, stationery, decorations, books and much more! You can also combine a visit to Karusa with a trip to the municipal rose garden or, in summer, with a dip in the Schyrenbad.
With the CityTourCard Munich you get 15% off discountable goods at Karusa.
Photo: Karusa
Speacial experiences - Insider tip
Hot Rod Fun
With Hot Rod Fun, there is no trace of boredom when sightseeing! You can drive through Munich's streets with a group in a kind of kart, also known as a hot rod, and discover the city's highlights. This is always more exciting and thrilling than just walking from A to B until your feet hurt 😉 And if you had so much fun on the tour through the city that you would like to go on another tour straight away, then you can also take a hot rod into the surrounding area and discover Lake Starnberg, for example - all with the hot rods!
TimeRide GO! Andechs
Have you ever had a brewery tour including virtual reality glasses? With TimeRide GO! at the Klosterbrauerei Andechs you can get exactly that! Using mobile VR goggles, they show you previously hidden insights into the monastery brewery and the art of brewing beer on the spot. A journey back in time to the past and back to today. Exciting for young and old!
With the CityTourCard Munich you get a 10% discount for TimeRide GO! at Andechs Monastery.
Photo: TimeRide
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