The 15 Best Brewery Tours in Germany

1.Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,108 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Our pick

Walk from Cologne Cathedral to Heumarkt, stopping at three breweries for Kölsch tastings and local stories. Guides such as Julian, Helena, Emre, and Felix adjust the route to the group, balancing beer lore, city history, and time in traditional and newer brewpubs.

“We did the tour today and our guide was amazing and funny. The tour lasted a little over 2 hours and was just the right length allowing plenty of time in the bars and enough time inbetween for funny tales, storys and Jokes. we had people from UK, Spain, Brazil and USA and the tour suited everyone in our group. If you looking for something to do for a couple of hours id highly recommend it. Really good value for Money”

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2.Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,523 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Join a German or English speaking guide for a two-hour walk through Düsseldorf’s old brewery quarter. Visit three local beer halls, sample Alt beer, hear odd city legends, and compare traditional houses such as Uerige, Füchschen, and Zum Schlüssel with modern Kürzer.

“Asli was a terrific guide and we enjoyed the tour during Christmas market season.”

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3.Bremen: 3-Hour Beck’s Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,091 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours at Bremen's Beck's Brewery with a German or English-speaking guide. See the museum, films, brewing areas, silos, and tanks, then taste three beers or soft drinks. Guides such as Jakob and Florian have led especially lively tours, though production areas run only on weekdays.

“Brill tour, guide was exceptional, funny, animated and very friendly. Tons of beer to drink at end!”

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4.Munich’s Beer Halls and Breweries: 3-Hour Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 928 reviews · 3h 30m · from $50

Meet guides such as Noel, Liam, Steve, or Thomas at Marienplatz for a 210-minute tour through Munich’s beer halls and breweries. Learn how Weissbier is made, visit a centuries-old brewery, hear local stories, and enjoy two 0.5-liter beers. Food costs extra, and the tour is for ages 16 and up.

“5 Stars – A Must-Do for Beer Lovers and History Buffs! 🍻 Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and full of fascinating stories—not just about beer, but about Bavarian culture, local traditions, and the history of the beer halls themselves. We visited several iconic spots, and some hidden gems we never would have found on our own.”

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5.BRLO BRWHOUSE Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 654 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Spend 90 minutes with a BRLO guide such as Massimo, Natasha, or Felix, learning how beer is made in a compact container brewery. Expect a clear brewing lesson, a short look around the brewhouse, and five BRLO beers paired with small tasting snacks.

“Very informative about the history and production of beer in Germany. The guide was very passionate and knowledge!”

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6.Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 483 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Join a German-speaking guide such as Lars for a two-hour walk through Cologne’s old town, visiting four traditional breweries and pubs. Taste one Kölsch or soft drink at each stop, enjoy half a Halver Hahn, and hear amusing stories about Cologne’s beer customs and cathedral city past.

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7.Berlin Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143Top rated

Walk through Friedrichshain and RAW Gelände with a local guide such as Alex, Chris, Mike, or Rafael. Taste nine distinctive Berlin craft beers, enjoy a vegetarian or vegan snack, and learn how East Berlin’s past shaped its beer bars, street art, and alternative culture.

“Fantastic tour - visited 3 craft beer bars/ breweries & tasted a variety of beers (Helles, Rauchbier, IPA, Hefeweize & schwazbock & a Pilsner as a roadie) in good company. Alex was an excellent guide - had great knowledge & enthusiasm for the history of beer and of Germany, Berlin & Fredreichshain & keen to share this with us as well as giving info about other sights & attractions if spending more time in Berlin”

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8.The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk Cologne’s Old Town with guides such as Sean, Izzy, Marcel, Andrea, and Amber, stopping at several traditional brew houses for Kölsch tastings and local stories. The small-group tour lasts about two to three hours, costs $33.88, and ends where it begins.

“This experience allowed to taste different types of Kolsch within the city that we would not have necessarily tried or been introduced to on our own. David was a great guide and brought us to places that felt warm/cozy with great beer.”

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9.Hamburg: St. Pauli Breweries Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Walk through St. Pauli with a local German-speaking guide, hear stories from Hamburg’s beer and Reeperbahn past, visit Zur Ritze’s boxing cellar, and taste five Astra beers, including handmade specialties served at the brewery.

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10.Guided Food Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 2 hours

Join a local English or German-speaking guide at Isartor for a two-hour Munich food walk. Taste three beers, pretzels, Obazda, Leberkäse, bread from the Hofkunstmühle, and fresh Schmalznudeln while seeing medieval walls and Old Town sights.

“Alles gut organisiert,Guide sehr sympathisch, hat er gut gemacht”

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11.Bamberg: Beer & Brewery Tour – 2 Hour – English Or German

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Join local Beer Sommelier Patrick Murphy for a two-hour walk through Bamberg’s old town. Taste three or four local beers, hear the city’s brewing story, and either visit a small brewery or take part in a professional tasting. Tours run in English or German.

“Our beer tour with Patrick was excellent! He knows Bamberg and beer! Such a fun time! We highly recommend this tour.”

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12.Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $19

Meet at Berliner Berg on Treptower Str. 39 for a German-language tour of the production brewery, followed by five guided beer tastings. You will sample styles from hoppy Pils to Berliner Weisse, hear how malt and hops shape flavor, and receive a same-day beer discount.

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13.Bamberg: Historical Tour in German with Brewery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 126 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Best value

Walk through Bamberg’s beer quarter with a German-speaking guide, then visit Schlenkerla brewery on Stephansberg. Learn about hops, malt, smoked beer, and cellar brewing before tasting 0.1 liter of Zwickelbier. Expect uphill walking, stairs, and an 8°C fermentation cellar.

“Sehr schöne Tour mit einem kompetenten Tourguide. Keine Frage blieb unbeantwortet. Man merkte ihm an, dass er für Bamberg und die Bierbrautradition brennt. Für die Tour sollte man einigermaßen fitt und gut zu Fuß sein, da es schon ziemlich bergauf ging und bei der Brauereibesichtigung etliche Treppenstufen zu meistern sind.”

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14.3 Old Town Breweries Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join a German-speaking guide for a two-hour walk from the Heinzelmännchenbrunnen to Heumarkt, stopping at Früh am Dom, Peters Brauhaus, and Bierhaus en d'r Salzgass for one Kölsch at each. Guides such as Markus and Thomas add lively Cologne stories, brewery lore, and local humor.

“Richtig tolle tour! Kann ich nur empfehlen! Es war lustig, informativ & einfach ein gelungener & guter abend :) danke dafür!”

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15.Hands-On Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 117 reviews · 1 hour · from $24

At Haderner Bräu München, your brewmaster guide explains the full brewing process in German, from malt and hops to finished beer. You’ll taste four organic brews, including an IPA, then browse the shop or enjoy regional food. English tours require advance request for groups of at least eight.

“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?”

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