The Wittelsbach Trail: A Private Tour of Munich's Royal History
Overview
In 1180 the Emperor Barbarossa appointed his loyal vassal Otto Wittelsbach as the new duke of Bavaria. Otto would be the first of a dynasty that would rule until their downfall in the aftermath of world war one in 1918. With 738 years in power the Wittelsbach legacy is immense. Indeed, almost everything Bavaria is famous for: art, religion, lederhosen, beer and the okotoberfest, is due to the Wittelsbachs and the choices they made.
However nowhere would they leave a greater impression than in their own capital of Munich and on your tour you will follow in their footsteps through the churches, casltes, breweries and palaces they built as you learn about the individuals who ruled, from battle hardened medieval dukes to the art collecting, scandel ridden 19th century kings. Discover the good, the mad, the bad and the ugly with us and learn about the colourful personalities, shocking stories and rivalries that shaped a land and its people
What's Included
- Visual aids
- Private tour with professional historian guide
Meeting Location
Neuhauser Straße
80331 München, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Odeonsplatz
80 München, Germany
The Odeonsplatz
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St. Michael
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Frauenkirche
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Marienplatz
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town Hall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alter Hof
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Max-Joseph-Platz
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Residenz Munchen
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palais Preysing
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Odeonsplatz
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Theatine Church
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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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).
- Visual aids.
- Private tour with professional historian guide.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Wittelsbach Trail: A Private Tour of Munich's Royal History is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Wittelsbach Trail: A Private Tour of Munich’s Royal History 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Visual aids
- Private tour with professional historian guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
