Tours and Tickets to Experience St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche)

Yes, visiting St. Peter’s Church (Peterskirche) is worth it—Munich’s answer to the Vatican is a stunning Italianate Baroque church that was modeled on St. Peter’s Basilica. It is well worth a peek inside the ornate interior, while the church tower offers sweeping panoramic views of the Marienplatz and the Frauenkirche.

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.