Munich Cemetery Tour: History, Ghosts, and Chocolate

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…
What's Included
  • 1x Hot Drinking Chocolate
  • Expert Guide
What's Not Included
  • 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…

Location
St. Stephan
Stephansplatz
We meet in front of St. Stephan's church close to the cemetery gates. Your guide will be holding a small BlackBook Tours sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michaela_p
Dec 23, 2025
Great tour. Super fun and... - Great tour. Super fun and informative. Guide was knowledgeable and engaging. Hot chocolate at the end was soooo good.
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Sjb_travelsmuch
Dec 21, 2025
A Deliciously Spooky Experience! - The Death and Chocolate Walking Cemetery Tour was a delight from start to finish! The combination of rich local history, fascinating cemetery lore, and delicious hot chocolate made this experience unique. Katrina was engaging, knowledgeable, and personable. The pacing of the tour was perfect and never felt rushed. We look forward to booking another tour with Katrina!
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Helenemq8687tq
Dec 19, 2025
Beautifully Guided Stroll Through the Old South Cemetery - We really enjoyed this walking tour of Munich’s Old South Cemetery. Our guide was incredibly informative and brought the history of the area to life with engaging stories and thoughtful explanations. It was fascinating to learn so much about the people and events connected to this unique place. We also loved the cozy break for a sit‑down hot chocolate at the boutique—it was the perfect warm and comforting way to wrap up the tour. Highly recommend!
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Nutuk23
Dec 17, 2025
Unique and quirky Munich tour - This was a different Munich tour compared to other tours around the Marienplatz and just what we wanted. The neighbourhood was a short stroll from the Viktualmarkt. A bonus was we spotted numerous interesting looking cafes and restaurants. That alone is a good reason to go back. The tour that focuses on the people and history of the old South Cemetry was quirky, interesting and informative. Our guide Katrina was a friendly and knowledgeable host. And her recommendation for the best hot chocolate to finish the tour was spot on. Would definitely book another BlackBook Tour again next time we’re in Munich.
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Emmaao9453xn
Dec 7, 2025
A Unique-Must Do! - A unique way to learn about the history of Munich while surrounded by the final resting place of those who made said history! Katrina is extremely knowledgeable, insightful, and clearly passionate about the graves, memorials, and crypts found in Alter Südfriedhof. We enjoyed the tour so much, we came back to the cemetery on our own later just to continue wandering the grounds! The hot chocolate was a decadent bonus to round out the tour. If you’re looking for a hidden gem of a tour in Munich, this is it!
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Katest3313vu
Dec 7, 2025
A not to be missed tour - An amazing cemetery. So glad to have had such a knowledgeable tour guide which made the whole walk through the cemetery that much more interesting
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C520txmichelleh
Nov 27, 2025
Munich’s Best Cemetery - This tour was amazing! Katrina was so informative and kept the tone humorous and lively. The hot chocolate was delicious as well. I would recommend to anyone who plans on visiting Munich!
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141chanelg
Oct 28, 2025
A tour to die for! - I absolutely loved this tour!! Our guide was exceptional, knowledgeable, genuinely curious, and clearly passionate about the history of this cemetery and its connection to the city of Munich. What really made the tour special, though, was the atmosphere. It felt like walking through history with a friend who just happens to know everything, and is excited to share it. We even made some new exciting discoveries together!! ;) The best tour I’ve experienced this year. Fully recommend! PS. Trust Katrina's hot chocolate recommendations! Truly the best hot chocolate ever!
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Alyssa9295
Oct 14, 2025
Wonderful, Unique Tour! - Wonderful tour! Katrina clearly has a passion for history and we learned so much about the cemetery. It was really beautiful to walk around and we loved hearing about the different prominent graves (including some ghost stories)! As a bonus, we spent some time feeding the cute squirrels that were running around. Then we drank what was probably the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had! Can’t recommend enough. This was a big highlight of our trip. Thank you Katrina!
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866ariannah
Oct 13, 2025
Fantastic tour! - Loved this tour! Katrina was such a fun tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the cemetery, its history, and who was buried there. The tour had a great mix of Munich history, spooky stories, and some free time to wander the beautiful cemetery. And we fed some squirrels! Plus the hot chocolate from the chocolate shop was fantastic! We never would have found that shop without the tour. I highly recommend this tour!
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From $52
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).