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Munich Cemetery Tour: History, Ghosts, and Chocolate
5.0
14 Ratings
München
Explore Munich’s history through its famous dead on a guided tour of Alter Sudfriedhof, ending with divine hot chocolate in Glockenbachviertel.
Explore Munich’s history through its famous dead on a guided tour of Alter Sudfriedhof, ending with divine hot chocolate in Glockenbachviertel.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sendlinger Tor - 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.
- Glockenbachviertel - Stroll through the trendy neighbour of…
- Sendlinger Tor - 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.
- Glockenbachviertel - 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.
- Alter Sudfriedhof - 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
- 1x Hot Drinking Chocolate
- Expert Guide
- 1x Hot Drinking Chocolate
- Expert Guide
What's Not Included
- Tips/gratuities for your guide.
- Tips/gratuities for your guide.
Additional Information
Explore Munich’s rich history through its illustrious deceased on this guided small-group tour of the Alter Sudfriedhof (Old South Cemetery). Established in 1563, the Alter Sudfriedhof serves as the final resting place for many of the city’s notable historical figures. As you soak in its tranquil atmosphere, you’ll uncover stories of the lives (and…
Explore Munich’s rich history through its illustrious deceased on this guided small-group tour of the Alter Sudfriedhof (Old South Cemetery). Established in 1563, the Alter Sudfriedhof serves as the final resting place for many of the city’s notable historical figures. As you soak in its tranquil atmosphere, you’ll uncover stories of the lives (and deaths) of those who played a pivotal role in shaping modern Munich. You’ll also hear macabre tales involving the Plague, torture and execution, political uprisings, WWII, tragic mishaps, and more. And yes, there are even a few ghost stories to enjoy. After your journey through the realm of the dead, celebrate life with a leisurely walk through the trendy Glockenbachviertel neighborhood. Stroll past vibrant cafes and boutiques before visiting the city’s premier chocolate shop to savor a divine hot drinking chocolate. This tour starts and concludes at Munich’s 14th-century gate, Sendlinger Tor.
Location
Filmtheater Sendlinger Tor
Sendlinger-Tor-Platz
We meet near the front doors of the Filmtheater Sendlinger Tor close to the old city gate and above the stairs when you exit Sendlinger-Tor Ubahn station via Exit B. Your guide will be holding a small sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Curious330501
Oct 22, 2024
Interesting and fun tour with a chocolate bonus - We had a wonderful tour of Munich's Old South Cemetery and surrounds with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. She gave great historical background and context of the cemetery and norms for burials over the years. We really enjoyed our tour! And the hot chocolate shop at the end was a great (and tasty) way to end the event. Well worth the time in this beautiful city!
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E9227jwjonw
Oct 21, 2024
We loved the Death and Chocolate tour! - My wife and I loved the Death and Chocolate tour, and highly recommend it! It's such a great concept to learn about Munich's history by visiting the graves of many of the folks who helped build and develop the city. We learned about people, plague, personalities, war, companies, government and of course the six families who made Munich a Beer Capital of the world. It was terrific, and not lurid or creepy in any way. The cemetery is really peaceful and lovely to walk through.
Our guide welcomed our many questions and seamlessly wove her answers into her narrative. She also kept it fun and often funny.
The hot chocolate shop we ended at was also superb, and I strongly recommend the Mexican one!
Jon W.
Towson, Maryland, USA
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Jackie_v113
Sep 7, 2024
A Perfect Blend of History, Humor, and Haunting Stories! - As a passionate enthusiast of old cemeteries, this tour was everything I could have hoped for and more. It beautifully balanced history, local drama, and fascinating ghost stories, all set against the stunning backdrop of a historic cemetery. Katrina was the perfect guide—her deep knowledge and infectious enthusiasm made each stop feel like a step back in time. She didn’t just show us the famous names, but also highlighted some of the more obscure and unique tombstones, offering fascinating insights into the lives and stories they represent. Her blend of humor and fact made the tour not only informative but genuinely fun, and her attention to detail made sure no stone (literally!) was left unturned. Though the heat kept us from enjoying hot chocolate, Katrina surprised us with ice cream, a thoughtful gesture that topped off an already incredible experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in history, storytelling, or just exploring a beautiful cemetery in great company!
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Excursion588002
Aug 22, 2024
AWESOME tour! - Katrina was AMAZING! She was a fountain of information….professional..super friendly. She went above and beyond showing us the cemetery and other neighborhood spots. It was a great informative walking tour with an excellent bonus at the end! We will definitely be back to do one of her ghost or true crime tours in the future! What a great hidden gem she is!
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Annette
Jul 29, 2024
Amazing time! - Amazing time!
Our guide, Katrina, was exceptional. She was a fountain of knowledge, and left me wanting more. Her delivery was entertaining and fun. The chocolate treat (ice cream) in this case, was the icing on the cake. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in this subject.
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Menace-ermine
Jun 1, 2024
Unique tour with some interesting history - Unique tour with some interesting history…I was immediately intrigued with the tour title, “Death and Chocolate”.
If you are looking for a tour with a bit of the macabre and want to know about the different side of German history, definitely do this tour. But you will also see some elaborate graves, remarks on their design and history.
Some professions are noted on the markers so be sure to check it out. You could spend many, many hours here just meandering through taking in the dates alone.
The tour guide takes us through hitting the high points and notable graves; the lady with rose, brewery founders, architects who built Munich, “Christmas massacre” memorial. If your into symbology, you will find some on the makers. There is one gold marker I am still quite fascinated in understanding the meaning. The tour guide was enthusiastic and answered our questions.
The chocolate afterwards was a nice touch after a cold, wet walk through the site.
We recommend this tour - easy to find the pick up location, good walking pace (no rushing at all!), easy to navigate, listen and hear the guide.
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485zs_fiag
Apr 2, 2024
Unique and fun way to learn about Munich! - What an amazing tour! So many things to see in the beautiful cemetery, and the lovely guide Katrina is guiding you through history with amazing stories. If somebody is looking for something truly unique while in Munich, this tour is a good option. Highly recommended!
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529dietmarl
Apr 1, 2024
Death and Chocolate << >> Death and Chocolate - We were warmly welcomed by the manager of BLACKBOOK TOURS, Katrina, at Sendlinger Tor, and from there we walked to the Old South Cemetery.
If you are interested in history or historical grave sites (like we are) this tour is a must in Munich.
There are a number of graves of famous people, such as Justus von Liebig, Fraunhofer, Pschorr, Spaten, various city architects such as Klenze, Gärtner, etc., Aunt Frieda from Ludwig Thoma's Rascal Stories, the painter Spitzweg, the sculptor from BAVARIA Ludwig von Schwanthaler as well several royal servants at the “Old South Cemetery”. Even if you don't know anything about the "famous people", the grave sites, some of which are very magnificent, are worth a visit.
At the end of the tour we sat down for a “half a beer” in the Faun, as the Götterspeise café was closed due to the holiday. (@Katrina: thank you very much for the drinking chocolate, it tastes delicious!!!)
We were thrilled with this tour, congratulations to Katrina for putting it together so well.
We were warmly welcomed by the manager Katrina from BLACKBOOK TOURS at Sendlinger Tor, from where we walked to the Old South Cemetery.
If you are interested in history and historical graves (like us), this tour is a must in Munich.
There are several graves of famous people, such as Justus von Liebig, Fraunhofer, Pschorr, Spaten, various city architects like Klenze, Gärtner etc., Aunt Frieda from Ludwig Thoma's rascal stories, the painter Spitzweg, the creator of the BAVARIA Ludwig von Schwanthaler as well as several royal servants at the "Alter Südfriedhof". Even if you can't relate to the "celebrities", the graves, some of which are very magnificent, are well worth a visit.
At the end of the tour, we sat down for a "half beer" at the Faun, as the Café Götterspeise was closed due to the public holiday. (@Katrina: thank you for the drinking chocolate, it tastes delicious!!!)
We were thrilled with this tour, a big "thank you" to Katrina for her great arrangement.
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Travelling
Mar 8, 2024
Spooky cemetery tour with hot chocolate to boot! - I am in Munich often with work and have done a few other tours with Katrina and Blackbook Tours, so I was super excited to see a new tour that she's been working on! Such a fun and interesting way to learn some more about Munich's dark history. The old southern cemetery is just stunning, and even though it wasn't the coldest of days, a delicious hot chocolate is always a great way to warm the soul. Once again, Katrina is a top guide and this tour was awesome. Highly recommend to anyone interested in some daytime spooky tours!
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Ron
Mar 7, 2024
Fascinating and Fun! - It was truly fascinating to learn the history of Munich from the headstones in a graveyard! Was a great spring day for a walk with the family and we absolutely loved the ghost stories and the dark history of Munich. So different than your “usual” tours you get elsewhere! The real hit with the family was the hot chocolate! They couldn’t stop raving about it so we had to do some shopping at the chocolate shop! We really enjoyed this. I know you would too!
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