Munich Tourist Cards

Munich is a major city in Germany, full of options to explore. From museums, palaces, castles, gardens and viewpoints, to tours of the old town, these are just some of the things to see and do in Munich.

However, if you calculate how much it costs to get into each place, the investment is very high, so you can buy one of Munich's tourist cards for free or discounted entry to attractions such as Sea Life, Nymphenburg Castle, the Residence Museum, the FC Bayern Museum. You can also take bike tours of the city, guided tours of the City Hall and much more. I'll tell you more about this tourist attraction.

The way the Munich tourist cards work is quite simple. First, choose the type of card you want (Munich Card or Munich City Pass). Then, the number of days that suits you best (between 1 and 5 days) and whether or not you want to add transport included. At the end of the purchase you will receive your ticket by email.

With the Munich Card you will receive a series of discounts at the attractions, while with the Munich City Pass you will be able to enter once free of charge to about 45 attractions and get discounts. The use of both cards is counted in consecutive days from the first use. In the case of the Munich Card, there is a 24-hour option which, although equivalent to one day, counts for exactly the number of hours.

At the time of purchase, you must specify the estimated date to start using the card, which can be changed later, although this type of change is not always possible, so it is very convenient to make the purchase in a planned way.

Munich Tourist Cards include two main types of benefits: free access to attractions and activities (entrance to museums, castles, monuments, tours, etc.) such as Sea Life Munich or discounts ranging from 10% to 70% of the value of the entrance fees to these attractions and activities.

The Munich Card

The Munich Card gives you free access to Munich's public transport network, which includes underground, tram, bus and regional trains, ideal for visiting various places of interest. It also offers you discounts for various attractions and experiences, such as:

• Around 70% discount for the visit to Grünwald Castle with tower.
• Approximately 30% discount for admission to the Art Museum, the Nymphenburg Botanical Garden, the Alpine Museum, the Public Observatory and the Sudeten German Museum.
• At least 20% discount on tickets for the Cuvilliés Theatre, the Transport Museum, the Jewish Museum, the park palaces at Nymphenburg Castle, Lustheim Castle, etc.
• From 10% discount on tickets for the FC Bayern Museum, the Residence Museum, Nymphenburg Palace, etc.
• If you already have a reservation for the Hard Rock Café Munich or plan to visit, you will win a free ice cream with your main course.

The Munich City Pass

With the Munich City Pass you will have free access to all the above mentioned attractions (about 45 attractions) and you can also travel on public transport in the same way as with the card. In addition, it is possible to do other experiences such as:

• A tour through the Old Town of Munich, with audio and German and English, to get to know the main sights of the city in the Old Town area.
• A bicycle tour through Munich, to explore the sights in a different way.
• A guided tour of Munich City Hall.
• A tour on the express circuit with free stops on the Munich sightseeing bus, for a quick visit if you are short on time for your 2-day trip in Munich or less.
• A complimentary dessert if you go to the Deutsche Eiche Restaurant, which you can also experience if you join one of the best beer and food tours in Munich.
• Get a 20% discount at Munich's Christmas markets, ideal if you visit Munich at Christmas.

Buying Munich Sightseeing Cards is quite easy, as it can be done online. For either of the two options offered, the Munich Card or the Munich City Pass, the purchase process is the same and quite simple.

Once you enter the official site selling both cards, you will select Munich from the list of cities and you will be redirected to the informative site about the two options. Alternatively, you could go directly to the sales page of both cards.

In either case, you will be taken to the page with information about each card. If you have already decided on one option, then you can click on the buy button, confirm the card you want, and then the number of days that suits you best. Next, it's time to choose whether you want to include public transport transfers during the use of your card and select the number of people.

Now, it is time to verify the purchase, indicate when the card will be used for the first time, add your user details and proceed to the payment page, where you will have to provide your personal details to register and continue, to add your payment details and finalise the purchase.

The price of the Munich City Pass varies according to three main factors: the number of days on the card, the inclusion of public transport and airport transfers and the number of people purchasing the card.

To give you an idea, the Munich Card costs from 5.90€, while the Munich City Pass costs from 39.90€. If you are travelling to Munich with children between 6 and 14 years old, then the values change, as a discount is applied and the cost is €2.90 and €16.90 respectively. Now, I will explain in detail:

Munich Card

With the Munich Card it is possible to choose between 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days, depending on your travel time, budget, etc. There are also options without public transport, with transport in the inner area of Munich and with transfer from the airport. The cost for adults (over 15 years old) is as follows:

• The 1-day card: about €5.90 without transport, €18.90 with transport within the city and €27.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 2-day card: starts at €6.90 without transport, €24.90 with transport within the city and €37.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 3-day card: costs 7.90€ without transport, 34.90€ with transport within the city and 54.90€ with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 4-day card: approximately €8.90 without transport, €38.90 with transport within the city and €70.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 5-day card: available from €9.90 without transport, €45.90 including transport within the city and €86.90 including transport + airport transfer.

For children between 6 and 14 years old the cost is structured as follows:

• The 1-day card: approximately €2.90 without transport, €8.90 with transport within the city and €8.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 2-day card: from €3.90 without transport, €12.90 with transport within the city and €12.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 3-day card: available from €4.90 without transport, €15.90 with transport within the city and €15.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 4-day card: usually costs €5.90 without transport, €18.90 with transport within the city and €18.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 5-day card: around €6.90 without transport, €21.90 including transport within the city and €21.90 including transport + airport transfer.

In the case of groups of up to five people, the values are stipulated as follows:

• The 1-day card: about €10.90 without transport, €39.90 with transport within the city and €58.90 including transport + airport transfer.
• The 2-day card: about €12.90 without transport, €52.90 with transport within the city and €79.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 3-day card: usually €14.90 without transport, €73.90 with transport within the city and €115.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 4-day card: available from €16.90 without transport, €81.90 with transport within the city and €149.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 5-day card: an average price of €18.90 without transport, €96.90 with transport within the city and €179.90 with transport + airport transfer included.

Munich City Pass

The Munich City Pass proposal is quite similar to the previous one, as you can also choose between 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days, with access to internal public transport and airport transfer. The only thing that changes is the age classification, as follows. The prices for adults aged 18 and over are:

• The 1-day card: around €37.90 without transport, €53.90 with in-city transport and €62.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 2-day card: starts at €52.90 without transport, €73.90 with transport within the city and €86.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 3-day card: costs €58.90 without transport, €88.90 with transport within the city and €109.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 4-day card: approximately €64.90 without transport, €73.90 with transport within the city and €129.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 5-day card: available from €69.90 without transport, €109.90 with transport within the city and €139.90 with transport + airport transfer included.

For children between 6 and 14 years old the cost is estimated as follows:

• 1-day card: approximately €16.90 without transport, €21.90 with transport within the city and €21.90 including transport + airport transfer.
• The 2-day card: from €21.90 without transport, €31.90 with transport within the city and €31.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 3-day card: available from €24.90 without transport, €39.90 with transport within the city and €39.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 4-day card: usually costs €27.90 without transport, €47.90 with transport within the city and €47.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 5-day card: around €29.90 without transport, €52.90 with transport within the city and €52.90 with transport + airport transfer included.

Young people from 15 to 17 years old will have to pay the following values:

• The 1-day card: about 23.90€ without transport, 38.90€ with transport within the city and 49.90€ with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 2-day card: about €31.90 without transport, €51.90 with transport within the city and €64.90 including transport + airport transfer.
• The 3-day card: usually €34.90 without transport, €64.90 with transport within the city and €79.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 4-day card: available from €38.90 without transport, €73.90 with transport within the city and €94.90 with transport + airport transfer included.
• The 5-day card: an average price of €41.90 without transport, €79.90 with transport within the city and €104.90 with transport + airport transfer included.

Buying one of the Munich Sightseeing Cards makes sense in virtually all situations. Whether you go for the discounted card or the pass with free access, you'll be able to enjoy the city's top attractions, sights and activities for much less than if you pay individually.

The card or pass options will benefit you in a number of ways. For example:

• The Munich Card allows you to enter attractions at discounted rates. This is ideal if you know exactly which attractions you want to visit or if you are short on time and intend to see only a few of the attractions included in the options.
• The Munich City Pass gives you free entry to many attractions. It's ideal if your goal is to see as many places as possible and you're open to enriching your itinerary with options. It is also convenient if you are staying for several days in the city, as you will have more time to visit different attractions.

It is difficult to see a scenario where it would not be advisable to buy Munich Sightseeing Cards. However, the main reason not to buy the cards is if the destinations, experiences and activities listed are not of interest to you.

For example, if you want to take a trip to Harburg and Rothenburg from Munich or want to join one of the excursions to Salzburg from Munich, you should be aware that these are not included in the Tourist Card options. Another reason is that you may not have enough time to get to know the city and therefore it does not make sense to get discounts or free entry to various places.

Another tourist pass offered in the city of Munich is the CityTourCard Munich. It works quite similarly to the two cards mentioned above and offers the benefit of discounts for about 70 attractions. It also offers options from 1 to 6 days, starting at €17.50.

The list of attractions includes tickets for Sea Life Munich, discounts on bike rentals and Segway rentals, etc. There are also three options for areas with transport coverage, including the Alpine foothills such as Schliersee, Tegernsee, Chiemsee and Rosenheim, making it ideal for joining tours and excursions from Munich.

If you want to get the most out of your Munich Tourist Card, keep the following tips in mind:

• Do your research and plan your visits. If your interest in getting to know the city stems from a specific factor, you have probably thought about which places you want to visit. Do your research and check if they are included in the list of options. This will allow you not only to create your itinerary, but also to easily decide which type of card suits you best.
• Check prices and locations. It is essential to find out about these aspects in order to choose which card is most convenient. Also, knowing the locations will allow you to explore the city according to the area you are in.
• Find out about schedules and reservations. To better organise the itinerary for each day, you should know the opening and closing times of each attraction, whether you need to book to enter the site and even how long it will take you to visit or do the activity.
• Digital and printed version. Both of the cards mentioned here are offered in digital version, so that the user experience is more convenient. However, for the use of public transport you will need to present the card in printed form.