1896: Uncover Munich's Untold Stories - Self Guided Sightseeing
Overview
Experience Munich in a whole new way this summer ☀️
Forget traditional sightseeing or smartphones. With us, you’ll dive into a real Munich criminal case from 1896. Your setting? The summer streets of Munich. Your tools? Your wits and the evidence.
A digital detox: Investigate 100% offline just like detectives did +130 years ago. You can start anytime once you have the case file (100% self-guided, 100% flexible, no guide).
What makes this experience special ⭐:
❤️ An ideal bonding activity: Whether it’s with friends, a date, a family activity, or an after-work. Spend time outdoors in the fresh air and experience the city in a whole new way
✉️ The “Old Town Case File”: A case file that guides the story, full of historical riddles and evidence
✅ More than just a game: A SightFacts book that reveals exciting and often-overlooked facts about Munich
☕ 100% Flexible: You’re your own boss. No set times, no guide. You can pause the game at any time. Perfect for a break at a café
What's Included
- The Old Town Case (The case file guiding your tour)
- Exclusive pen (to solve the riddles)
- The SightFacts (extra book full of facts about Munich along the tour)
- Digital devices
Meeting Location
Marienplatz
80331 München, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Platzl 9
80331 München, Germany
After an exciting 2.5 km and around 2 hours of sleuthing, your self-paced true crime adventure wraps up at the iconic Hofbräuhaus in Munich.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Frauenkirche
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Odeonsplatz
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hofbräuhaus München
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5517884P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- The Old Town Case (The case file guiding your tour).
- Exclusive pen (to solve the riddles).
- The SightFacts (extra book full of facts about Munich along the tour).
- Digital devices.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1896: Uncover Munich's Untold Stories - Self Guided Sightseeing is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1896: Uncover Munich’s Untold Stories – Self Guided Sightseeing will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- The Old Town Case (The case file guiding your tour)
- Exclusive pen (to solve the riddles)
- The SightFacts (extra book full of facts about Munich along the tour)
- Digital devices
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
