4 Wine Tastings in Munich, Compared

1.Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $162Our pick

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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2.Romantic Wine Experience for Two at Viktualienmarkt

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 2 hours

At Max & Moritz Wine Bar in Munich’s Viktualienmarkt, you and one companion get a private two-hour wine experience with a bottle of sparkling wine and a French cheese board with grapes, fig mustard, walnuts, butter, and grissini. Oysters are also mentioned as an option. The host speaks English or German; no individual host name is provided.

“Amazing service, great area to sit and enjoy a bottle of champagne and a cheese board.”

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3.Private VIP Oktoberfest, Table, 3-Course-Menu, Beer & Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $2,399

Meet guide Sepp at Marienplatz, then head to a reserved table in an Oktoberfest tent for your private group of up to 10. The package includes 30 liters of Oktoberfest beer, a 1.5-liter bottle of Champagne, Bavarian starter and dessert plates, and 10 lunch dishes. Plan for about five to six hours.

“Sepp is an amazing person and provided an unmatched experience for Octoberfest and tour of Munich. He is more personable than any guide we have ever had, more like a close friend that you haven’t seen in a while. You really don’t need to look any further, just book Sepp.”

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4.South Tyrolean specialties and wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $44Best value

At Aunt Alma, taste South Tyrolean white, rosé and red wines alongside a traditional Marende of bacon, cheese, Kaminwurzen and Schüttelbrot. The 90-minute tasting is limited to 10 people and hosted in German, Italian or English. No host’s name is provided, but the format is friendly and informal, with extra drinks and specialties available to buy.

“The wine tasting experience was amazing! The host was so knowledgeable and friendly and the wine was all lovely. The food was also a very nice spread which was enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend!”

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