Bavaria · MUNICH FOOD TOURS
White sausage before noon, pretzels with everything and the Viktualienmarkt in between. These 15 food tours are priced and clear about how much you eat, how much you drink and how hungry to arrive.
Join a German-speaking guide for a 90-minute walk from Marienplatz through Munich’s Old Town, passing the Frauenkirche, Hofbräuhaus, Fünf Höfe, Dallmayr and Odeonsplatz before reaching Viktualienmarkt. Guides named Emanuela and Alexandra have led lively, history-filled tours, though your guide may differ. Food, drinks and transfers are not included.
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.”
Meet your guide near Munich’s Old Town for a 150-minute walk through Viktualienmarkt, sampling Bavarian sausages, pretzels, cheeses, beer, exotic fruit and international dishes. Guides such as Danielle, Thomas and Stephanie have brought local food, market history and city tips into the conversation. Tastings can be generous, so arrive hungry.
“Loved the tour and Ulrika was a perfect guide for our group! So much tasty food!”
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.”
Walk from Marienplatz through Munich’s Old Town, stopping at St. Peter’s Church, Viktualienmarkt, the Old Court, Hofbräuhaus, Maximilianstraße and Odeonsplatz. A live guide leads the 1.5-hour route in English or German, with private and shared group options. Guides including Karen, Claudia and Gitti have been praised for tailoring stories and tips to each group.
“A very nice tour with a highly professional guide having great knowledge about Munich!”
Walk central Munich with a local guide, covering landmarks such as Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche, and Odeonsplatz while hearing about Bavarian life and the Third Reich. A mid-tour pause at Viktualienmarkt offers a chance to buy a sausage sandwich, potato salad, pretzel, and beer. Guides named by visitors include Ozzie, Ozzy, Oz, and Patrick, though assignments can vary.
“We had a wonderful time even though it was snowing and freezing outside. Our tour guide, Ozzy, did the best he could to show us all the important sites while providing us with all the important insights.”
Meet your guide at Marienplatz at 11 a.m. for a three- to four-hour food walk through Schrannenhalle and Viktualienmarkt. Expect more than 20 tastings, lunch, snacks, alcoholic drinks, and stories about Munich’s food customs. Groups are capped at 15, and guides have included Sofia, Zsofia, Sophie, Victoria, and Katrina.
“My family and I have been on many food tours and this was one of the best ones we’ve done. There was so much food and so many local treats I can’t imagine how one couldn’t be satisfied. Victoria, our guide was great. She had a lot of tidbits and history about the area, was able to answer every question, and really made sure everyone was enjoying themselves and satisfied. Definitely worth the money and highly recommend!”
Spend two hours exploring Munich’s Viktualienmarkt with a German or English-speaking guide. Visit eight market stalls, learn how the market has changed, and sample Bavarian specialties alongside international flavors. Gina is one guide associated with the tour, though you cannot count on a specific guide when booking.
“Gina war ein sehr guter Guide. Essen gab es reichlich. Ein Getränk mehr wäre schön gewesen.”
Follow a small group from Marienplatz through the Viktualienmarkt, sampling Bavarian sausage, beer, market foods and handmade sweets. The three-hour walk includes lunch-sized tastings, drinks and local history. Guides named on the tour include Patrick, Kevin, Daniel and Bridget.
“The variety of food tasting was absolutely delightful.! Kevin is an extraordinarily talented guide with the keen sense of humor and he helped everyone enjoy the experience!”
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”
At family-run Haderner Bräu, a brewmaster guide leads a one-hour tour from raw ingredients to finished beer. You’ll sample malt, smell hop aromas, then taste four organic beers, including an IPA. Tours are in German; English tours require a special request and at least eight participants.
“La guida era ottima! Un ragazzo giovane, pieno di entusiasmo. Ci ha spiegato molto bene il processo di preparazione della birra con annessi, connessi e possibili inconvenienti. Molto bravo, molto preparato. Unica perplessità, la guida era un praticante della birreria, chi lo sostituirà quando avrà finito il Praktikum?”
Start near Karlsplatz with an English-speaking Oktoberfest guide, then take public transport to the festival grounds for a guided look at the Wiesn’s traditions and attractions. Afterward, settle into a reserved beer-tent table with vouchers for two liters of beer and a half chicken or food of similar value. Guides have included Basti, Mark, Allie and Karl.
“Our Oktoberfest tour was awesome as was our tour guide, Karl. Thanks for giving us a great experience of Oktoberfest! Would definitely recommend this tour to others.”
Meet the costumed night watchman at the Mariensäule on Marienplatz, then begin with meat, bread and a drink in a Munich tavern. The German-language walk takes in St. Peter’s, the Old Court, Gruftgasse and the Frauenkirche, with stories of medieval customs and gruesome city history. Dessert and a nightcap follow back at the tavern.
“guida eccezionale ottima esperienza gastronomica, gruppo simpaticissimo. Da ripetere”
Explore Munich’s Viktualienmarkt with a guide, hear stories about the historic market, and sample regional food at up to eight stands. Tastings may include sausage, Bavarian antipasti, cheese, bread, pretzels, fruit, and a seasonal organic drink. The tour lasts about two hours, costs $45.28 per person, and meets at Isartor.
“Interessante, kurzweilige Erzählungen zur Geschichte des Marktes und dazu liebevoll präsentierte grosszügige Probierportionen.”
Visit Munich’s Marienplatz, the Residenz courtyard, a medieval-style market, and the Oktoberfest grounds with an English-speaking guide. Expect several styles of Glühwein, seasonal food tastings, market browsing, and a subway ride. Groups are capped at 15; the subway fare is extra.
“We had the most incredible time! The balance between the food and drinks was just right; you can tell that a lot of thought was put into the design and delivery of the whole tour from the beginning to the end. Considering the whole experience, the cost was amazing. We learned a lot and truly had so much fun! I highly recommend this tour!”
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