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Death and Chocolate: Walking Tour of Munich's Old South Cemetery

Name: Death and Chocolate: Walking Tour of Munich's Old South Cemetery
Brand: Wonderplan
Rating: 5.0 (38 reviews)

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1h 30m – 2 hours

About This Experience

Discover the history of Munich through its glorious dead on this guided small-group tour of the Alter Sudfriedhof (Old South Cemetery). Dating back to 1563, the Alter Sudfriedhof is the final resting place of some of the city's most prominent historical figures. As you take in its serene ambience, you'll unearth stories of the lives (and deaths) of the people who helped to shape modern-day Munich, as well as tales of the macabre including: the Plague, torture and execution, political revolts, WWII, tragic accidents, and more. Yes, we even have a few ghost stories to share along the way as well. After your visit to the land of the dead, celebrate life and live deliciously with a stroll through the trendy Glockenbachviertel neighbourhood. Pass by lively cafes and boutiques before visiting the city's best chocolate shop where you will indulge is a hot drinking chocolate of the gods. This tour begins and ends at Munich's 14th century gate, Sendlinger Tor.

Tour Itinerary

15 min

Begin your journey into the deathly netherworld at this early 14th century city gate. Uncover the dark and bloody secrets leading earning it the nickname of Devil's Gate. You will also visit a memorial dedicated to those who have died from a deadly virus.

30 min

Stroll through the trendy neighbour of Glockenbachviertel - a bustling district full of cozy cafes where the locals love to enjoy life on the area's many sunny terraces. Here you will live deliciously and visit the the city's best chocolate shops and indulge in a sinful drinking chocolate of the gods. In this area you will also visit subtle reminders of fallen icons and victims of the Nazi regime.

1h 15m

Uncover the history of Munich through its glorious dead. Walk the grounds of the expansive Old South Cemetery and listen to tales of the lives and deaths of some of Munich's most prominent figures spanning the five centuries that the cemetery was operational. You'll hear stories of the plague, revolutions, tragic accidents, and more.

What's Included

Included

1x Hot Drinking Chocolate
Expert Guide

Not Included

Tips/gratuities for your guide.

Meeting Point & Logistics

Start Point

We meet in front of St. Stephan's church close to the cemetery gates. Your guide will be holding a small BlackBook Tours sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early.