On the road with the night watchman
At a glance
On the road with the night watchman is a 1h 30m guided experience in Munich, Germany, operated by Weis(s)er Stadtvogel GmbH. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 200 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $17.13 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Night watchman tour.
Highlights
- Rated 4.7/5 by 200 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- German
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
When the citizens of Honor go to sleep, the hour of the night watchman strikes. Old legends come to life in the flickering light of the sooty lantern. The night watchman knows all the secret paths and corners of the city. With his halberd and waving coat, he shows the right way in the darkness of the city.
What's included
What's included
- Night watchman tour
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
First, this city tour takes you to Munich's oldest church, the Old Peter. The night watchman saw with his own eyes how the devil once hung on the top of Old Peter's tower and fought with the watchman. That is the reason why the tower is still slightly crooked today. After a few steps we are already in the old cemetery and discover stone evidence of the past. What funeral customs were there in the past and where does the saying come from that stinks to heaven?
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Stop 2 · 20m
We cross the old city moat of the 12th century and go to the old city gate at the old town hall. The bean counter was also a good acquaintance of the night watchman.
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Stop 3 · 20m
Passing the torture chamber and city prison, the city tour goes along the old city wall into Burgstraße to the Alten Hof, the first castle of the Bavarian dukes in Munich. The night watchman was also present at the Impler uprising. The citizens managed to chase the duke out of his castle at short notice.
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Stop 4 · 20m
We follow the night watchman on his city tour through some narrow dark alleys and suddenly we are standing directly at the cathedral. A weathered tombstone shows the old but rich widow Petronella Stromairin. They learn how she did not let any of the young men who were after her inheritance cheat.
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Stop 5 · 20m
We follow the Dultstraße to the Dultplatz, today's Jakobsplatz and come to the Zeughaus, the medieval armory of Munich. Halberds and other armaments are kept in it to this day. There the night watchman sings his farewell song:
Do you hear people you are safe, go home are without worries, sleep the dear long night, because we faithfully keep watch for you ...
Meeting point
Marienplatz on the Mariensäule
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the On the road with the night watchman take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $17.13 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Night watchman tour.
Where does it start?
Marienplatz on the Mariensäule
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 200 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Munich.
