Munich 2-Day Royal and Cultural Highlights: Palaces, Free Shows, Beer Gardens & Luxury Shopping

Day 1: Royal Heritage & Free Glockenspiel Show

Munich, Germany on June 11, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Café Frischhut

Enjoy freshly baked Bavarian pastries at this popular bakery, known for its Schmalznudel and Rohrnudel, opens from 7:30am to start your day right.
EUR6, 0h45m

10:15am

Marienplatz and Glockenspiel Show

Arrive at Marienplatz to watch the famous Glockenspiel show at 11:00am, a free and captivating performance featuring mechanical figures reenacting historical Bavarian events.
Free, 0h30m

11:45am

Nymphenburg Palace

Tour the grand Baroque Nymphenburg Palace and its beautiful gardens, once the summer residence of Bavarian monarchs. The palace opens from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
EUR15 (adults), EUR4 (teenagers under 18 free with adult ticket), 2h

2:00pm

Lunch at Schlosswirtschaft Schwaige

Have an authentic Bavarian lunch near Nymphenburg Palace featuring regional specialties and refreshing non-alcoholic drinks in a traditional beer garden setting.
EUR18-25, 1h

3:15pm

Munich Residenz

Explore the Munich Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs, with its stunning rooms and Treasury exhibit. Open from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
EUR13 (adults), EUR4 (teenagers 18 and under free with adult ticket), 2h

5:30pm

Hofgarten and Odeonsplatz

Relax with a walk through the serene Hofgarten park and admire the nearby Odeonsplatz square with its classical architecture, an ideal spot to rest and take photos.
Free, 0h45m

6:15pm

Hofbräuhaus Beer Hall Experience

Visit the iconic Hofbräuhaus to soak in traditional Bavarian ambiance and music. Teens can enjoy non-alcoholic beverages while adults appreciate famous Bavarian beer.
Free entry; food and drinks extra, 1h30m

7:45pm

Dinner at Ratskeller Munich

Dine in the atmospheric cellar of the New Town Hall on Marienplatz featuring Bavarian specialties and a menu agreeable for all ages until 11pm.
EUR20-30, 1h30m
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Day 2: Parks and Shopping

Munich, Germany on June 12, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Man Versus Machine Coffee Roasters

Start your day with excellent artisan coffee and freshly baked light snacks at this trendy café, open from 8:00am.
EUR8-12, 0h45m

9:00am

English Garden

Enjoy the morning walking the vast English Garden with its winding streams, open fields, and iconic Chinese Tower beer garden offering non-alcoholic options for teens.
Free, 2h

11:30am

Lunch at Seehaus Biergarten

Dine lakeside in the lively but family-friendly Seehaus Biergarten within the English Garden serving Bavarian dishes and refreshments, open from 11:30am.
EUR20-25, 1h15m

1:00pm

Olympiapark and Olympic Tower

Visit the Olympiapark for panoramic city views from the Olympic Tower and optional fun activities like mini golf or the Sea Life Aquarium, open 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Olympic Tower EUR10, Sea Life Aquarium EUR20, 2h

3:15pm

Luxury Shopping on Maximilianstrasse

Spend the afternoon browsing the exclusive boutiques and designer stores lining Maximilianstrasse, Munich’s premier luxury shopping street.
Free to browse, 1h30m

5:00pm

Coffee and Cake at Käfer Delicatessen

Relax and indulge in premium desserts and coffee at this elegant delicatessen near Maximilianstrasse, overlooking the city center.
EUR10-15, 0h45m

6:00pm

Dinner at Andechser am Dom

Finish your Munich trip with a cozy Bavarian dinner near the Frauenkirche featuring classic and vegetarian dishes, open until 11pm.
EUR20-30, 1h30m
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