Electronics, Aviation, Materials, Engineering, Art, Architecture? Munich has got it all! Innovative Munich is an incredible art and design hotspot that will inspire your students. Cutting edge design sits within this architectural haven.
Munich - Design & Technology School Trip
- 4 days
- +1
- Germany
- 262kg pp
- Audi Forum - Discovery tours
- Deutsches Museum
- BMW World Museum
- Munich Olympic Stadium
- Allianz Arena guided tour
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Sample itinerary
This sample itinerary is offered as a guideline. The trip focus, length and itinerary/activities can be tailored to meet your learning objectives.
- Day
Day 1 - The art and architecture of Munich Old Town
Begin your design and technology school trip to Munich by exploring the Old Town. Orient yourself in the city, exploring its architecture and art and design landmarks with your expert TCBC guide. On this architecture tour of Munich, you’ll see the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and Frauenkirche as well as the Munich Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria, each architectural and design triumphs. Explore public monuments and methods of commemoration and remembrance in Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.
This afternoon, have some free time strolling through Viktualienmarkt, Munich’s premier food market in the centre of the city. It’s home to a delicious range of traditional and modern German cuisine, as well as international highlights. Suitably fed, reunite with your TCBC guide to explore the design and architecture that give the market its unique landscape. Start with The Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit at Viktualienmarkt, one of Munich's oldest churches, before studying the statues and fountains in the middle of the market. There are six Munich personalities across the complex including comedian Karl Valentin and actress and cabaret performer Liesel Karlstadt. Head up to the Alter Peter viewing platform to look over the market and consider its design.
Have your evening meal in your accommodation before heading out bowling.
Day 2 - Design and manufacture at Audi Forum
This morning, board the coach and set out to the Audi Forum in Ingolstadt, one of the key engineering landmarks in Munich. The Audi Discovery Tour, “Fascination of Production” can be customised to focus on final assembly of vehicles, the manufacturing process, the whole body shop and final assembly (1hr 20) and even incorporate a 15 minute entertaining film. In groups of up to 20, you tour the production site with an experienced tour guide learning about design, manufacture and final product. It’s a unique and stimulating immersion in the process of car manufacture.
Return to Munich and head to the centre of the city to explore Kunstareal München, one of Europe’s most important cultural hubs. Located in the vibrant Maxvorstadt district, visitors will explore outdoor and indoor spaces across 500m2. Kunstareal München covers 5,000 years of cultural history in 18 museums and exhibition halls and 20 galleries. Allow students to explore the many architectural and cultural highlights including design from Ancient Egypt and modern technologies.
This evening, dine early at your accommodation before having some free time to explore Munich by night.
Day 3 - Deutsches Museum, Olympic Park and BMW World
This morning, head out to the Deutsches Museum, one of the premier technology Museums in Munich. Dedicated to presenting the past, present and future of technology it explores developments in engineering and the natural sciences. Across 20 permanent exhibitions, students can explore astronautics, chemistry, robotics, atomic physics, aviation, bridges and hydraulic engineering and many, many more.
From here, it’s time to head out to visit the Olympic Park and BMW World. The Munich Olympic Stadium was commissioned for the 1972 Summer Games and then went on to be the home of Bayern Munich. On the same site you can visit BMW Welt. Across two sites you can explore the latest BMW models, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as well as visit the BMW Museum Munich to explore 100 years of BMW Group history.
This evening, dine at your accommodation, followed by a visit to the cinema.
Day 4 - Modern architecture and technologies at Allianz Arena
Finish your Munich art trip with a visit to the Allianz Arena. Home to Bayern Munich, the Allianz Arena can seat 70-75000 and is known for its inflatable ETFE plastic panels that make it the first stadium in the world with a full colour changing exterior. You can take a tour of the design, architecture and technologies of the stadium as well as seeing behind the scenes of Bayern Munich Football club.
From here you can transfer to the airport by S-Bahn ready for your flight back to the UK. Enjoy incredible memories from your design and technology school trip to Munich!
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What’s included
Full TCBC support from the moment you book until you return home
Full itinerary flexibility to ensure the perfect tour for your students
We'll source the best available flights based on your school's location
You'll have all our necessary contact details to hand should the need arise
Knowledgeable TCBC guide ready to bring your walking tours to life
Detailed itinerary, with all entrance fees included, no hidden costs
Return flights, 1 piece of hold luggage per person, airport taxes and security charges and ATOL Protection Contribution
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure. We can also arrange your UK airport transfers if you wish
Experienced local TCBC guide in Munich for your included walking tours
Coach for arrival/departure airport transfers and where stated in itinerary
3 nights' hostel or hotel accommodation, with multi rooms for students and single rooms for teachers
Breakfasts and dinners daily at hostel, but we can arrange meals in local restaurants if preferred
All excursions as per your itinerary
There will be no hidden costs on tour, everything will be clearly explained before departure
24 hour emergency contact details of TCBC's office and your local guide's mobile number
The normal free staff place ratio is 1:10 but this is flexible and we'll work to whichever ratio you require
Please check with your school to ensure you are covered by an adequate travel insurance policy which we will need to see a copy of. We can help you source cover if you need
We generally don't include lunches unless requested. We prefer to let the students explore the local options and choose for themselves
If you feel you have received excellent service, then our local guides and drivers will appreciate being tipped. Guidelines will be outlined in your quote
We will inform you of the availability of ballet, opera, circus, folklore show and sports events closer to departure and invoice you at that stage
Accommodation
The hostels and hotels we use in Munich are used to working with our school groups and meet our high standards
Meininger Hotel Munich City Centre
This is a good quality, bustling hostel that has a lot of experience in welcoming student groups and knows how to look after them. It's located opposite the Augustiner Bräu, very close to Munich's Old Town, about 20 minutes on foot or just a few minutes' drive by coach.
The clean, comfortable rooms are accessed by a secure keycard system. The Meininger has everything you'd expect of a decent student hostel, well planned routines for check in and meal times and space for the students' to hang out and enjoy table football and a game of billiards.
JH Munich Park
This is a modern youth hostel with a large, bright reception area and great facilities including an outside terrace, a games room, TV lounge, bistro and pizza machine. Students are accommodated in bunk beds and all rooms are en-suite. It’s situated out of the city centre in a quiet location away from the hustle and bustle of the city but with great access by public transport.
Reasons to travel with us
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Safety & reliability
The safety of all our travellers is our number 1 priority. We have a robust Safety Management System in place to ensure that our tours are run to the high levels you expect.
Experience & expertise
We have years of experience in planning school tours. Our expertise lies in our organisational skills, attention to detail and an understanding of what you need to make your trip a success.
TCBC local guides
Our guides are our greatest assets and consistently lauded. Highly experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy, most are hand-picked and have worked with us for years.
Complete peace of mind
Our accreditations (ATOL, ABTA, STF, LOtC) provide you with the reliability, assurance and financial security expected from a specialist tour operator.
Customer
service
Our dedicated team is on hand to offer help and advice at every stage. We are positive you will be impressed with the high level of service you receive from us.
Flexibility & customisation
We customise every trip to suit your needs and offer maximum flexibility in planning your itinerary. We won’t rest until we get it right!
The personal touch
Getting to know our clients is very important to us. It’s very likely therefore that you’ll meet one or several of us at some point, either at school before departure or on the tour itself.
Total transparency
We include as much as possible in our quotes and are very transparent about what is and what is not included. There will be no hidden or surprise costs.
Pre-departure support
We understand how much work goes into planning a school trip. You will be dealing with the same people throughout the pre-departure process allowing us to respond quickly and accurately.
Repeat business
99.9% of teachers are so happy with our tours and our service that there is no need to travel with anyone else. We are confident you will feel the same way.
The tour met all our expectations of amazing sights, informative guides, excellent food and accommodation and a great visit overall.
