Viktualienmarkt Tasting Tour
During the tasting tour through the Viktualienmarkt you will not only discover the tastiest delicacies of the city, but also learn all kinds of interesting historical facts about Munich's most famous food market with an official guide.
Included in the price:
- approx. 120-minute german tour through Viktualienmarkt food market
- tasting portions of special Munich specialities directly on the market (cheese specialities, bread, juice, sausage, pralines)
- officially trained guides of the City of Munich
- Fridays at 12.30 pm (March to October; not on public holidays)
- exclusively with us: free city map and 50 % discount on the official city guide
- free cancellation until 24 h before tour start
Please note: The tour is currently only available in German.
Important note: tasting portions are not included for children aged 0-5 years
Since 1807, the Viktualienmarkt has been supplying Munich's residents with all kinds of delicacies. In former times it was the most important place for food supply, in the 1950s the market developed into a popular place for delicatessen. From the Leberkäsesemmel (typical bavarian food) to the oyster - there is something for every taste and budget to this day. In addition to the dozens of market stalls from a total of almost 150 companies, the Maytree, the several fountains and the beer garden are typical for the Viktualienmarkt. This beer garden is the only one in Munich that is operated by all breweries – so every six weeks a different beer is served.
The tour starts at the Tourist Information at Marienplatz. From there, you will first walk through part of the old town, where you will learn exciting facts about the history of Munich and the Viktualienmarkt. You will then immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the market.
The Viktualienmarkt covers a total area of 22,000 square metres, which can be divided into seven departments – including the butcher's street, the fruits market and the fish hall. On the culinary tasting tour of Munich's most famous market, you will not only discover the city's best delicacies, but will also learn all sorts of interesting facts and historical facts: Where can you get the best coffee and the tastiest pretzels at the Viktualienmarkt? Which stand has been here the longest? Where do underground creeks still flow?
You want to buy a voucher for this tour? All information can be found here.
Important information
Meeting point: Please arrive in front of the Tourist Information at the New Town Hall 10 minutes before the start of your tour.
Duration: approx. 120 minutes
Information about your booked Viktualienmarkt Tasting Tour: Please show your booking confirmation printed out or on your mobile phone to your tour guide.
You will receive the free City Map and the 50% discount on the official City Guide "simply Munich" upon presentation of your booking confirmation at the Tourist Information at Marienplatz (please note the current opening hours). There you can also buy tickets. This tour can also be booked as a group tour.
Short-term changes to the route and content are possible under certain circumstances (weather conditions, events, etc.) and are the decisions of the tour guide.
Discounts: Accompanying persons of people with disabilities (with a “B” on their disabled pass) may book a reduced-price ticket (schoolchildren/students/pensioners) for this tour.
Photos: Olaf Deharde
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