Meet at Marienplatz — begin at the heart of the Altstadt beneath the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus); watch the Glockenspiel (if running) and take in the square’s Gothic and Baroque facades.
Quick photo stop at Frauenkirche — stroll over to the Cathedral of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) to admire its twin domes and step inside for a few quiet minutes to see the interior and the Devil’s Footprint legend.
Walk the pedestrian streets to Viktualienmarkt — a 5-10 minute walk to Munich’s historic food market for a sensory introduction to Bavarian produce, sausages, cheeses and seasonal stalls.
Bavarian snack at Viktualienmarkt — grab a Leberkässemmel (meatloaf roll) or a Breze and a coffee from one of the market stands (e.g., Metzgerei Nagl or Standl 1) for a quick, authentic bite.
Visit St. Peter’s Church (Alter Peter) — climb the tower (or take the elevator if available) for a panoramic view over the Altstadt and Marienplatz; great for orientation and photos.
Explore the Residenz courtyard and exterior — a short walk to see the Munich Residenz façade and the Odeonsplatz area; appreciate the royal architecture and the Feldherrnhalle memorial.
Coffee or hot chocolate break at Café Frischhut — head to this popular Konditorei near Viktualienmarkt for a Schmalznudel or Rohrnudel and a warming drink if the December air is crisp.
Walk along Kaufingerstraße back toward Marienplatz — window-shop along Munich’s main pedestrian shopping street, noticing historic storefronts and modern boutiques as you return to the central square.
Final stop at Hofbräuhaus (optional) — if you want a classic Bavarian atmosphere before you leave, pop into Hofbräuhaus am Platzl for a quick half-liter of beer or a non-alcoholic option and soak up the beer-hall energy (note: busy at midday).
Wrap-up and departure — end the 3-hour express tour back at Marienplatz, with suggestions for onward plans: a visit to the Pinakotheken or transport connections from Marienplatz S-/U-Bahn station.