St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche) Tours and Tickets
St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche)
- St. Peter’s Church is a must-see attraction for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and people searching for views over the city’s rooftops.
- Admission to the church is free.
- To climb to the top of the spire, be prepared to tackle approximately 300 steps.
- The sanctuary is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers but the top of the spire is only accessible by stairs.
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St. Peter’s Church is free to visit, but you need to buy a ticket to climb the tower and see Munich from the viewing platform. Tickets cost €5 for adults, €3 for students with a valid ID, and €2 for children aged 6–18. Kids aged 5 or younger enter for free.
Yes, St. Peter's Church is worth visiting, and not only because it's Munich's oldest parish church. The vistas from the tower viewing platform at 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level are spectacular, covering Marienplatz, the Church of Our Lady, and more—stretching all the way to the distant mountains. While it's easy to visit the church independently, many travelers get a lot out of tours that cover multiple sights across Munich and put everything in context.
Per one customer who booked the Munich Old Town Walking Tour, "Our guide was so knowledgeable and really cared about the history of the city. He was engaging and made it fun. We ended our tour in the square with the clock tower and saw the biggest Glockenspiel. It was amazing with the dancing characters, 32 to be exact. Yes, you can walk around Old Town of Munich, but you probably would miss this marvel because it only happens a few times a day. Also, don't forget to rub the lion's nose. Take the tour, and you will find out why."
That depends. If you’re in a rush and just want to stop in to admire St. Peter’s Church’s glittering gold-and-white interior design, then you’ll only need about 15 minutes (don’t miss the glass coffin containing the skeleton of Saint Munditia). Anyone looking to climb the church tower should count on around an hour.
It’s a good idea to keep shoulders and knees covered while visiting St. Peter’s Church, as with most churches (in many countries, it’s a requirement.) That said, Munich tends to be a bit more lax. You should avoid wearing extremely revealing clothing (leave the midriff top at home), but summer clothing in the hotter months is typically accepted.
St. Peter’s Church is typically included as a stop on most Munich city tours, including walking tours that cover top sights within the historic Old Town district and any historical or religious-themed tours. Some itineraries even include a stop in a local Beer Garden. For an in-depth experience, you can opt for a private tour.
Many people aim to climb St. Peter’s Church’s clock tower—nicknamed Alter Peter, or “Old Peter”—during the New Town Hall tower’s famous Glockenspiel performances in the Marienplatz, as the panoramic vista offers a great vantage point. The daily program changes year-round, so be sure to check the schedule in advance.
Yes, definitely. Not only can St. Peter’s Church be visited independently, but it’s free to enter—visitors should expect only to pay a fee to climb the tower. That said, anyone looking to understand the church’s history, or learn more about Munich’s Old Town, should consider visiting as part of a guided tour.
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