In order to really experience the city of Munich properly it is good to take a tour offered by one of the professional advertisers. A good place to start is the tourist information office. There is one located in the Main train station, and another at the Marienplatz. A city map can be obtained for only .50. and the new Munich 2009 city guide in German or English is only one euro. There is everything from travel information to public transportation information, as well as museums, castles, excursions, special events, and shopping tips. Also included are sightseeing tours. If time is important, and limited. consider the city bus tour. This is especially enjoyable on a fine day. There are also tours offered for Neuschwanstein castle, Dachau concentration camp memorial tour, and third reich tour. The last three tours are Sandemans new munich free tour, and brochures are available. Another new munich tour is the beer challange, up to four beer gardens and beer halls available to tour. And do not forget to say prost.
