Marienplatz Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Marienplatz. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Third Reich Walking Tour Munich

• Munich Ghosts and Spirits Evening Walking Tour

• Munich Old Town Walking Tour

• Classic Bike Tour Daily @ 11.30am With Beer Garden Stop & Surfers

• Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour With Train From Munich

It’s free to visit Marienplatz, but many travelers visit the central square on a Munich sightseeing tour. Walking tours of Munich Old Town start at US$26 per person, with hop-on hop-off bus tours starting at US$28, and self-guided audio tours costing as little as US$4 and up.

Yes, Marienplatz is the epicenter of Munich's Old Town, hemmed in by historic landmarks and buzzing with activity at all hours of the day. Grab a coffee at one of the terrace cafés on the square, browse the seasonal Christmas market, or climb the towers at St. Peter's Church and the Old Town Hall for a view over the city. Or, for a greater understanding of Marienplatz's history and architecture, join one of the many Munich walking or bike tours.

Per one customer who booked the Munich Old Town Walking Tour, "We did a 2-hour walking tour at the start of our trip, and it was the perfect way to kick off our time in Munich. The tour was incredibly informational, engaging, and genuinely funny - the perfect balance of history, local insight, and humor. Dan, our bearded guide, was fantastic: knowledgeable, charismatic, and clearly passionate about the city, with great storytelling that kept everyone entertained the entire time. We learned so much while never feeling overwhelmed or bored. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Munich, it really set the tone for the rest of our trip."

In Marienplatz, you can see some of Munich's most famous architecture. The 16th century Mariensäule (St Mary's Column) sits in the square’s center near the Fischbrunnen fountain, which dates back to the Middle Ages. The New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus) and the 14th century Munich Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) are also worth adding to your itinerary.

Yes, the annual Munich Christmas Market (Münchner Christkindlmarkt) takes place in Marienplatz between late November and Christmas, which is one of the most popular Christmas markets in the city. Also in Marienplatz, you can see the New Town Hall’s glockenspiel’s bells chime and its small figures dance daily.

Yes, Marienplatz has a number of eateries and shops worth visiting. Hofbräuhaus München, a 16th century Bavarian restaurant and beer hall, is one of the most popular restaurant near Marienplatz, Cafe Glockenspiel GmbH has great views of the Marienplatz, and Presse-/Souvenirshop Günter Malescha is ideal for souvenirs.

Marienplatz is a public square in the Old Town of Munich—it’s a pedestrian throughway, which is free to stroll and is continuously open. However, the attractions around Marienplatz have their own operating hours and some require admission fees.

Marienplatz sees the largest crowds during summer, which is peak tourism season, and winter, for the annual Munich Christmas Market. Though Marienplatz will be less crowded on shoulder seasons, it is the historical center of the city and is typically always busy in the afternoons and on weekends.

Marienplatz is a common stop on guided tours of Munich’s historic center. Most walking tours will at least pass through it, while history and architecture tours will likely visit to see the Fischbrunnen, St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche), and Munich Old Town Hall. Self-guided audio tours of the area will also likely feature Marienplatz.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Marienplatz. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Munich:

• Viktualienmarkt 

• Odeonsplatz

• Church of Our Lady

• English Garden

• Munich Residence

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Munich.