Contiki FAQ Munich

Q: Do you get much time in Munich to explore?

A:This depends on what time of year it is and if you are only there for 1 or 2 nights. For 1 night, you arrive in the afternoon, get a few hours in the city center and head to accommodation, you go to a beer hall at night and then back to accommodation. That is it. If you are there for 2 nights, then the day may be free but depends on the optionals planned.

Q: Do contiki tours go to a beer hall in Munich?

A: Yes contiki goes to a beer hall for either an included dinner or optional dinner depending on the tour. The beer hall is usually not one of the more well known ones, but outside the city. Still it is a nice place and has good beer and food. If it is festival time, then they go to the more well known ones or beer tents.

Q: In Munich what are some things to do?

A: There is lots to do in the city of Munich. You can do walking tours, walk around the English gardens, go to some of the museums, go to the residence. There is also the food markets and many beer halls.

Q: Does contiki visit concentration camps in or around munich?

A: Depending on the tour will determine the concentration camp that you visit. Most visit mauthausen. There is a visit of about 90 mins to 2hrs to see the camp and experience the history.

Q: When visiting a beer hall in Munich, should you dress up in traditional costume?

A: You can dress up in traditional costume if you want, if you have the outfit or if you have the time to buy one. Not many tourists do except in September. Some locals do so.

Q: In Munich is the glockenspiel worth seeing?

A: The Glockenspiel is interesting. Go see it if you have plenty of time, but if your time short, there are other things to see in the city. All the tourists go to see it, so the square will be very crowded.

Q: In Munich, how easy is it to get into the beer halls?

A: Depending of the hall and the time of the year it can range from easy to impossible. There will be lots of people and you may have to stand. However if you can get into one it will be worth it.

Q: In Munich is it easy to hire a bike and is it worth it?

A: Most hotels or hostels will be able to help you hire or tell you about a place to hire bikes. Then you can hit the street and parks to explore on two wheels. Is it worth it? Yes, you do get to see more of the city this way.

Q: What types of walking tours are there in Munich?

A: There are general walking tours, tours that focus on the third reich, ot medieval, the parks or beer halls and beer. There are plenty to choose from.

Q: In Munich, where do most walking tours meet from?

A: Most tours meet in the central square – town hall square, marieplatz near the clock. Or at the station.