TimeRide Munich is a virtual reality attraction in the old town, a few minutes from Marienplatz at Tal 21. The idea is to show historical scenes of the city and to ride a virtual reality tram, with headsets that put you inside the pictures. A visit lasts about 45 minutes, with a live guide in English or German and an audio guide, and groups are limited to 16 people, so it feels like a guided tour as much as a ride. The attraction is open every day from 10am to 7pm, which makes it easy to slot in between sights, particularly on a rainy day when outdoor plans are less appealing. It is rated 4.4 from 56 reviews, a respectable score for a newer, technology-driven attraction. The tour description is brief on what exactly you see, and does not name the periods covered, so go with an open mind and look at the booking page for the current programme. A few tickets are combined with the Andechs Monastery and are sold as bundles, so look carefully at the option you choose and select the TimeRide entry if you only want the virtual reality visit. Visitors who enjoy interactive history, families with teenagers and people with a short slot between other plans are the most likely to enjoy it, while those who want conventional museum displays may prefer the Deutsches Museum or the Residenz.
How to plan your visit
The address is Tal 21, 80331 Munich, in the old town, with Marienplatz the nearest station. It is only a few minutes' walk from the Viktualienmarkt and the Hofbraeuhaus, so it fits easily into a day in the centre. Choose a date and time when you book. The experience takes 45 minutes in all, and groups of up to 16 mean that a place on a particular slot can sell out at busy times.
When to go
Because the experience is indoors, it is a good option when the weather is poor, and in winter or Advent it offers a warm break from the market crowds. Weekday mornings and early afternoons are usually calmer. The attraction opens from 10am to 7pm each day, so you can also fit it in on an evening when the museums are closed. Check the booking page for the exact slots.
Things to know
The live guide speaks English and German, and an audio guide is also provided. The minimum age is not stated, so check when you book, especially if you are bringing younger children, as headsets can be uncomfortable for them. The booking page also offers combined tickets with Andechs Monastery, so make sure you select the right option. If you want traditional history, see the Residenz and the Deutsches Museum, while for a free introduction to the old town, the Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt guides are the place to start.
What to expect
The experience
A guided virtual reality experience of about 45 minutes with a live guide, in groups of up to 16.
Best time
Rainy days, or weekday mornings and early afternoons.
How long
About 45 minutes.
Tips
Book a slot in advance. Choose the TimeRide ticket, not a bundle. Check the minimum age when you book.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Visitors who like technology and interactive history, and anyone with a short gap in their day.
- Families
- Teenagers will probably enjoy it. Check the minimum age for younger children.
- Couples
- A quirky indoor activity for a wet afternoon.
- Pair with
- The Viktualienmarkt and Marienplatz, a few minutes away.
- Time needed
- About an hour, including the walk.
Good questions
Where is TimeRide Munich?+
At Tal 21 in the old town, with Marienplatz the nearest station.
How long does the experience last?+
About 45 minutes, with a live guide in English or German and an audio guide.
What are the opening hours?+
Daily from 10am to 7pm.
How big are the groups?+
Up to 16 people.
What is the minimum age?+
The tour description does not state it, so check when you book.
