7 Munich Drinks Tours to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Bavarian Beer and Food Evening Tour in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,575 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide near Munich Central Station for a 3.5-hour evening of beer history, tastings, a private Beer and Oktoberfest Museum visit, Hofbräuhaus, and dinner at Alte Hackerhaus. Guides such as Patrick, Sam, Leon, and Mike have been praised for making the walk lively and informative.

“Was a bit disappointed, not the best value for money. Was ok, but not great. Beer tasting was pretty basic. Didn’t enjoy museum”

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2.Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,086 reviews · 3h 30m · from $84

Spend 3.5 hours tracing Munich’s brewing story, tasting several beers, visiting the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, and sharing a traditional Bavarian dinner. Guides such as Sam, Dan, and Aileen bring the city’s beer culture to life. Hofbräuhaus is viewed from outside, not used for dinner.

“This was a great introduction to Munich as this was my first time in Munich.”

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3.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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4.Viktualienmarkt Food Tasting Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 394 reviews

Spend two hours walking Munich’s Viktualienmarkt with a live German or English guide, including Gina when available. Visit eight market stalls and sample sausage, bread, pretzel, cheese, Bavarian antipasti, fruit, juice, and a seasonal drink in a private group option.

“Gina war ein sehr guter Guide. Essen gab es reichlich. Ein Getränk mehr wäre schön gewesen.”

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5.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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6.Munich Pub Crawl – 4 Locations, Shots, and Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Meet near the Brunnenbuberl fountain for a four-hour Munich night out led in English or German. You’ll visit four bars and clubs, receive shots at each stop, meet solo visitors and locals, then use a VIP wristband for skip-the-line club entry.

“Amazing experience! The guide, Ceyhun, was very friendly. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting!”

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

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

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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