Art Galleries in Maxvorstadt Munich – Guided Tour, Tickets & What to Expect

Maxvorstadt is Munich’s museum quarter and one of the densest concentrations of world-class art and culture in Europe. A guided walking tour of its galleries covers four to five institutions and lasts 3–4 hours. Tour tickets cost €79 per person. Tours run on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 1 pm from Museum Brandhorst. The group is limited to 8 participants.

If the Louvre defines Paris and the British Museum defines London, then Maxvorstadt defines Munich. This compact inner-city district — its name roughly translating as ‘Max’s Suburb’ after King Maximilian I — contains a collection of museums and galleries that would be the envy of cities ten times Munich’s size. The three Pinakothek museums, the Lenbachhaus, the Museum Brandhorst, the Glyptothek, the Antikensammlungen, KUNSTLABOR 2, and the Kunsthalle Munich all sit within walking distance of each other.

For art lovers, a guided walking tour of Maxvorstadt is one of the most rewarding ways to spend an afternoon in Munich. Rather than the unfocused wandering that large museums can produce, a knowledgeable guide leads you through four to five institutions in a single session — providing context, narrative, and the insider perspective that transforms a gallery visit from pleasant to memorable.

This guide covers everything you need to know about visiting the Art Galleries in Maxvorstadt in 2026.

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Maxvorstadt Art Galleries Tour Ticket Prices 2026

The Maxvorstadt Art Galleries Guided Walking Tour costs €79 per person for visitors of all ages. The ticket includes admission to four to five galleries and guide services in German. Tour is limited to a maximum of 8 participants. Hotel pickup/drop-off, food and drinks, and tips are not included.

Ticket Type	Price
Art Galleries Walking Tour (all ages)	€79 per person
Group size limit	Maximum 8 participants

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What to Expect on the Maxvorstadt Art Galleries Tour

The Maxvorstadt guided walking tour covers four to five major galleries in a single 3–4 hour session. Expect a small, intimate group (max. 8 people), a knowledgeable guide in German, and skip-the-line access to multiple institutions. The tour includes admission to all visited galleries. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.

The Maxvorstadt art galleries tour is a curated journey through some of the finest collections in Europe. Your guide — a specialist in art history and Munich’s cultural landscape — leads you through the institutions in a logical sequence, weaving together themes and connecting works across different periods and movements.

Depending on the programme, you may visit:

• The Alte Pinakothek – one of the oldest and most significant art museums in the world, housing European paintings from the 14th to the 18th century
• The Neue Pinakothek – 19th-century European art, from Romanticism to Impressionism and early Modernism
• The Pinakothek der Moderne – Munich’s foremost contemporary art museum, covering art, design, architecture, and works on paper from the 20th and 21st centuries
• The Lenbachhaus – world-renowned for its collection of works by the Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter) group, including Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, and Paul Klee
• Museum Brandhorst – a striking contemporary gallery focusing on post-war and contemporary art, with major works by Cy Twombly, Damien Hirst, and Andy Warhol

Photography policies vary between galleries. Personal photography is generally permitted without flash in most areas, but tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.

Tour Timings

The Maxvorstadt Art Galleries Guided Walking Tour runs on Fridays and Saturdays only, starting at 1 pm from Museum Brandhorst. Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour begins. The tour lasts 3 to 4 hours.

Meeting Point

The tour begins at Museum Brandhorst, Theresienstraße 35a, 80333 München.

Nearby landmarks: Alte Pinakothek, Museum Reich der Kristalle, The Italian Shot Maxvorstadt.

By Bus

Bus 68 or 100 to Maxvorstadt/Samml. Brandhorst — the stop is directly opposite the museum.

By U-Bahn

U3 or U6 to Universität, or U2/U8 to Theresienstraße — both within a 10-minute walk.

How Long Does the Tour Take

The walking tour of Maxvorstadt art galleries lasts 3 to 4 hours, allowing time for in-depth gallery exploration, detailed discussions, interactive engagement with works, and short breaks.

Best Time to Visit

The 1 pm afternoon tour start time is well-chosen — morning crowds at the galleries have typically thinned by this point, and gallery staff are available for any special requests. Friday tours tend to be slightly less busy than Saturday. Book in advance, as the 8-person limit means tours sell out regularly.

Maxvorstadt’s Key Galleries – At a Glance

Alte Pinakothek

Alte Pinakothek is one of the oldest art museums in the world and home to one of the finest collections of Old Master paintings in Europe. Highlights include Rubens’ largest self-portrait, Dürer’s self-portrait, and a spectacular range of Flemish, Dutch, German, and Italian masters.

Lenbachhaus

The Lenbachhaus holds the world’s most important collection of works by the Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter) group — one of the defining movements of 20th-century art. Kandinsky, Marc, Klee, Macke, and Jawlensky are all represented with depth and quality unmatched anywhere else.

Pinakothek der Moderne

Munich’s primary contemporary art venue brings together four distinct collections under one dramatic roof: art, architecture, design, and works on paper. A single building housing a century of creative ambition.

Museum Brandhorst

One of Germany’s most significant contemporary galleries, the Brandhorst holds major works by Cy Twombly — including a suite of canvases dedicated to the myth of Achilles — as well as pieces by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Mike Kelley, and other defining figures of post-war art.

Glyptothek

Glyptothek Museum is the world’s only museum dedicated exclusively to ancient sculpture, housing Greek and Roman works from 650 BCE to 550 CE in a beautiful Neoclassical building on Königsplatz.

Getting There

Maxvorstadt is a central Munich district easily reached from Marienplatz and the main city centre.

Meeting Point: Museum Brandhorst, Theresienstraße 35a, 80333 München.

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