Bavaria · MUNICH BEER TOURS
Six Munich breweries, a purity law from 1516 and halls that seat thousands. These 15 beer tours are compared on how many beers you taste, whether food comes with it and which halls you actually sit down in.
Meet a local guide near Munich Central Station for a 3.5-hour walk through beer history, tasting stops, the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, and the famous Hofbräuhaus. The evening ends with Bavarian food at Hackerhaus. Guides include Patrick, Sam, Mike, Leon, and Jeremy.
“Interesting your! Great food & beer. Guide was very knowledgeable and hospitable. Oktoberfest museum is a must.”
Ride through central Munich and the English Garden with an English-speaking guide, stopping at landmarks including Odeonsplatz, the Residenz courtyards, and the Chinese Tower beer garden. Bikes and helmets are included, lunch and drinks are extra. The 11:30 a.m. tour takes about three to four hours and finishes near the Hofbräuhaus.
“Great refreshing out door adventure through busy streets and expansive park area; stop at outdoor beer garden in the middle the park was delightful!”
Spend 3.5 hours tracing Munich’s beer story with an English-speaking guide, sampling local brews and Bavarian food, and touring selected parts of the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum. The route includes a historic beer hall and a traditional dinner at a separate restaurant. Guides such as Sam, Dan, and Sarah have led recent tours.
“Our guide, Jeremy, was excellent at explaining about all aspects of beer. Dinner was delicious, as well.”
Start at Marienplatz for a 210-minute walk through Munich’s beer halls and brewing past. Visit a centuries-old brewery, learn about Weissbier, and finish at Hofbräuhaus with two included half-liter beers. Guides speak English or German; past guides have included Noel, Steve, Liam, and Thomas.
“Beer tour itself was very basic but our tour guide made the evening fun and very interesting. Lots of great information about Munich. Would highly recommend him as a guide”
Ride an easy-paced four-hour loop from Karlsplatz through Munich’s grand squares, art district, riverfront and English Garden. Guides such as Karl, Rob, Arthur and Canaan have led the route, sharing Bavarian history and the city’s Nazi-era past. A 40-minute stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden gives you time for food and a drink, at your own expense.
“Best bike tour I have ever been to and I have taken 10 of these in different cities. Karl was probably the best guides with rich history knowledge and fun storytelling technique. Must recommend”
Start near Munich’s main train station at 6:45 pm, then spend about three hours and 20 minutes visiting Augustinerkeller and Löwenbräu Brewery. Your local guide shares stories about Munich beer and Oktoberfest, while the included beer and friendly group make this a sociable introduction to the city’s beer culture.
“Tons of fun and a great way to meet people while traveling. Layla did an awesome job with history and encouraging the group to mesh!”
Ride through central Munich and the English Garden with a guide, passing Königsplatz, the Eisbach surfers, Odeonsplatz and Marienplatz. The easy, mostly flat route includes a 30-minute break at the Chinese Tower beer garden. Bikes, optional helmets and sunscreen are provided; food and drinks cost extra.
“Arthur was a great guide, never rushing us, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the entire experience. He provided so much in depth information on the history of Munich. Highly recommend.”
Start near Marienplatz for a 90-minute English-language walk through central Munich, then head to Theresienwiese for Oktoberfest. Your four-hour afternoon table reservation includes two liters of beer and half a chicken. Guides have included Jay, Elizabeth, Markus, Tom and Sophie, though your guide may vary.
“Wonderful experience with Markus. The information on the city was great and loved having a dedicated table at Oktoberfest. Thanks for a great day!”
At 4pm, an English-speaking guide leads you from Marienplatz through Munich’s Old Town and the English Garden, with time to see the river surfers and stop at the Chinesischer Turm beer garden. A city bike and helmet are included. Food and drinks are extra, and guides on past tours have included Iris, James, Ziggy and John.
“James was an outstanding guide for the evening tour—knowledgeable, engaging, and personable. The pace was perfectly relaxed with excellent stops along the way. It truly felt like the ideal way to experience Munich. Highly recommend!”
Meet a party guide at Karlsplatz for a four-hour crawl through two or three central Munich bars and a club. Your ticket includes entry, a welcome shot at each bar, and one beer. The guide speaks English or German. Bring ID, and follow the dress code: no shorts, sportswear, or sports shoes, though streetwear sneakers are welcome.
“Chris did an awesome job making me feel comfortable. I was solo and the only American. By the end of the night I made lots of German and Austrian friends!”
Meet your English- or German-speaking guide beneath the Isartor arch for a two-hour Old Town food walk. Sample three Munich beers, pretzels, Obazda, bread from the Hofkunstmühle, a Leberkäse roll, and a warm Schmalznudel. The route also takes in medieval towers and wall remains before ending near the Viktualienmarkt and Café Frischhut.
“Schön fand ich, dass es noch Münchens Geschichte teilweise in die Tour integriert wurde”
Meet your guide near the Brunnenbuberl fountain on Neuhauser Str. 20, collect a VIP wristband, and head out for four stops in four hours. Expect a welcome shot, one shot at each venue, and extra shots between stops while supplies last. The crawl ends at a club, with entry and skip-the-line access included.
“This is my first ever PubCrawl event and I would say it’s one of the best platform to connect with new people. Especially for solo travelers, it would be a perfect event to join and spend your time. Our tour guide also very nice guy. Overall, it’s a cool and vibrant activity.”
Meet at Marienplatz at 5 pm for a four-hour walk through Munich’s beer culture, from the Oktoberfest Museum and Hofbräuhaus to neighborhood bars. Expect three 500 ml beers, Oktoberfest tasters, and Bavarian food in a group capped at 12. Guides have included Kevin, Deniz, Noel, Liam, Patrick, and Iain.
“Kevin was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about Munich and very personable. It was an awesome tour!”
Spend three to four hours walking Munich’s old town and beer quarter with an English-speaking guide. Visit historic beer halls and local bars for six half-liter Bavarian beers, four schnapps, and traditional food. Guides such as Victoria, Katrina, Sophie, and Lockie bring Munich’s beer culture and city history into the conversation.
“Sofi was a great tour guide. This was the most fun thing we did in Munich! it was awesome to go off the beaten path for some great beers and schnapps. Our guide was able to cater each stop to our specific tastes and also try new things that we needed up loving. We loved the food that she ordered as well. We ended up going out with the other people in our group for another beer after the tour ended! Would recommend to anyone wanting a curated drinking tour with a personable guide.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Marienplatz for a 1.5-hour walk to the Hofbräuhaus. Hear stories about Munich and the beer hall, see its traditional rooms and ballroom, then redeem a token for a one-liter beer or nonalcoholic drink. The guide’s name is not specified, and the pace can leave little time to linger over your drink.
“My husband and I had an amazing time on the tour. I highly recommend it. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.”
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