The 6 Most Popular Munich Ghost Tours

1.Munich Ghosts and Spirits Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,900 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Join BlackBook Tours at 7 p.m. for a two to two-and-a-half-hour walk through Marienplatz, Platzl, Odeonsplatz, Salvatorplatz, Promenadeplatz, and Frauenplatz. Guides such as Erica, Julia, Hannah-Maria, and Hugo mix Munich history with tales of witches, vampires, executions, Nazi-era ghosts, and Satanic contracts. Three alcoholic shots are included, with non-alcoholic options available in advance.

“My mother and I attended this tour together a few days ago. Julia was our guide, and she was fantastic! She was incredibly knowledgeable and also very witty. It was a great blend of history and folklore. The spirits were also fun activities, and helped you get through the cold! So much fun, would definitely recommend.”

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2.Spooky Tour of Old Town in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,112 reviews · 1h 45m · from $26

Meet your German-speaking guide at Frauenkirche for a 105-minute walk through Munich’s southern old town. Follow old tracks through Kreuzviertel, Angers, Hackenviertel, Hofstatt, Promenade Square, and Sendlinger Tor while hearing about hangmen, witches, grave-diggers, demons, and cursed places. Guide Uwe is one named guide praised for keeping the stories lively in cold weather.

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3.Witches and Executioners Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 1h 45m · from $26

Walk from Frauenkirche to Sendlinger Tor with a local German-speaking guide such as Susanne or Patricia. Hear unsettling stories of witches, executioners, gravediggers, and other outcasts while crossing the Hackenviertel and Angers quarter. The tour lasts 105 minutes, costs $26, and includes a small gift.

“Interessamt, spannend, mal was anderes, sehr authentische Führerin Susanne. Danek”

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4.Ghosts of Munich: The Haunted Apprentice Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow an English audio adventure from Odeonsplatz to Munich’s New Town Hall, solving clues at eight historic stops. The private, self-guided game takes about one to two hours, works offline, and lets you pause whenever you like. Expect city history, local legends, a little teamwork, and optional church admission fees along the way.

“This was a great activity to do with my wife and my two teen girls. Helps with teamwork and observational skills.”

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5.The Original Haunted Walk of Munich in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Follow a professional paranormal guide through Munich at 7:15 pm, from Salvatorplatz to the old plague cemetery. You’ll hear tales of royal omens, medieval crimes, demons, murder, and a subway ghost. Guide Katrina has led some tours, and the walk runs about 90 minutes to two hours.

“I was so excited to see a new ghost tour in Munich and this one did not disappoint. Seeing hidden corners of the city at night was really spooky, and the storytelling by our guide, Katrina, was top notch! The creepy story about the subway ghost is going to stay with me for a long time! Highly recommend!”

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6.Executioners, whores, witches with drama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $33

Meet at Karlstor at 8 p.m. for a two-hour Munich history walk led by a city guide and costumed actors. Expect researched stories, live scenes, witch hunts, prostitution, the Devil’s Pact, and the strange social role of medieval executioners. The group is limited to 30 people.

“Fantastic tour! My daughter's 14th birthday and she likes the dark side of history. The tour guide had a wonderfully strong voice so we could hear her even through the city chaos and the group, and in the churches. She knew her material very well and included all of the fascinating details. Great mix of history and fun.”

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