The 12 Best Munich Ghost & Legend Tours

1.Munich Ghosts and Spirits Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,900 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Walk Munich’s old center from Marienplatz to Frauenplatz as guides such as Erica, Julia, Hannah Maria, and Hugo share ghost lore, witch tales, Nazi-era history, and three alcoholic shots. The two-hour evening tour returns to its central meeting point and offers non-alcoholic drinks by request.

“if i can give more than 5 stars i would the tour guide was nice and the drinks were fun. so happy to have booked 10/10 would do again”

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2.Spooky Tour of Old Town in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,112 reviews · 1h 45m · from $26

Meet your German-speaking guide at Frauenkirche for a 105-minute walk through Munich’s southern old town. Follow old tracks linked to devils, witches, hangmen, and heretics, passing the Kreuzviertel, Promenade Square, Hofstatt, Hackenviertel, and Sendlinger Tor. The tour is best for adults and children 12 and older.

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3.Raven Black Witches and Executioners Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 294 reviews · from $25

Walk Munich’s southern old town from Frauenkirche to Sendlinger Tor, hearing about witches, executioners, gravediggers, and other outcasts. The 105-minute tour is in German, led by a local guide such as Dhruv, with clear explanations, a small gift, and a return to the starting point.

“The tour was really good and interesting, I can only recommend it. Our tour guide Dhruv was really nice, explained everything and answered everyone’s question. It would be even great if the tour is offered, from time to time, in English as well.”

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4.Mystic Munich – Sagas and Legends of the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 208 reviews · 1h 45m · from $26

Meet your German-speaking guide at Marienplatz and follow Munich’s legends through the Old Town. Hear about the Lindwurm, the devil at Old Peter, the Marian Column’s monsters, and St. Onuphrius. Patricia has led some tours, and a small gift is included.

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5.Illuminati & other Secret Societies, Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 122 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Follow a German-speaking guide from Karlstor through Munich’s Old Academy, St. Michael’s Church, Frauenkirche, and Promenadeplatz. You’ll trace Illuminati, Freemason, Templar, and Golden Fleece stories, spot symbols, and hear how Bavarian rulers fought secret networks. Guide Albert is especially praised for lively explanations.

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6.The Original True Crime Walking Tour of Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Walk Munich’s old center with an English-speaking guide such as Katrina or Sophie, hearing true crime stories from medieval crimes to modern cases. The route begins and ends at Marienplatz, visits Frauenplatz, Promenadeplatz, Alter Hof, Platzl, and Viktualienmarkt, and suits anyone who enjoys history with a darker edge.

“This was our second tour with katrina, she is awesome @ her job! She makes the tours funny and makes them fly by. We loved this tour.”

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7.Munich Macabre Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Walk Munich’s old town with archaeologist and historian Taff Simon, exploring plague, witch trials, medieval crime, burial customs, Jewish history, and brewing. You’ll handle ancient coins and pottery, examine replica weapons, and sample historic beer during this lively English-language evening tour.

“Would highly recommend. Taff our guide had an extensive knowledge of Munich’s history and delivered a very informative, interactive and entertaining tour.”

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8.Scary Tour with actors in GERMAN

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Walk Munich’s old center after dark as costumed actors bring witch hunts, torture, executions, prostitution, and the devil’s bargain to life in German. The 90-minute route runs from Karlstor through St. Michael’s, the Frauenkirche, Town Hall, St. Peter’s, and the Old Town Hall.

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9.Ghosts of Munich: The Haunted Apprentice Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow an English-language audio mystery from Odeonsplatz through Hofgarten, Frauenkirche, Marienplatz, and St. Peter’s Church to the New Town Hall. This private, self-guided game costs $7.21 per person, works offline, and lets you pause whenever you need a break. Church and tower entry fees are extra.

“It did not work. I should never have been charged for it. Does not even look ready. Not sure how it can be purchased.”

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10.The Original Haunted Walk of Munich in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Meet at 7:15 pm for a 90-minute to 2-hour English walk through Munich’s haunted old center. With a professional paranormal guide, visit eight sites from Salvatorplatz and Marienplatz to a former plague cemetery, including tales of royal omens, murder, demons, and a ghost beneath the U-Bahn.

“I was so excited to see a new ghost tour in Munich and this one did not disappoint. Seeing hidden corners of the city at night was really spooky, and the storytelling by our guide, Katrina, was top notch! The creepy story about the subway ghost is going to stay with me for a long time! Highly recommend!”

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11.Executioners, whores, witches with drama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $33

Meet at Karlstor at 8 pm for a two-hour Munich walk led by a costumed guide and actors. Expect researched stories, church stops, witch-hunt drama, and the surprising link between executioners and prostitution. The tour returns to Karlstor and costs $33.57.

“Fantastic tour! My daughter's 14th birthday and she likes the dark side of history. The tour guide had a wonderfully strong voice so we could hear her even through the city chaos and the group, and in the churches. She knew her material very well and included all of the fascinating details. Great mix of history and fun.”

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12.Stadtführung Henker, Huren, Hexen in GERMAN

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk Munich’s old center with a German-speaking guide from Weis(s)er Stadtvogel, including Julia, who has led the tour. Hear how executioners, pimps, prostitutes, and witch hunts shaped city life as you pass St. Michael’s, Frauenkirche, Alter Hof, the salt road, and Neuhauser Tor.

“Wetter war besch....aber die Stimmung war mega....alles perfekt organisiert wie immer....und unser Guide Julia war perfekt....vielen Dank mit 5 flatten Sternen aus Tirol ;-)”

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