15 Beer Tastings in Germany to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

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

Start near Cologne Cathedral and walk through the old town to Heumarkt, stopping at three breweries for Kölsch tastings. Guides such as Julian, Helena, Emre, and Felix mix beer facts, city legends, and practical local tips. Brewery choices change with the group and venue availability.

“Helena did a fantastic job of detailing the history of kölsch and the origins of beer in Köln, as well as cultural norms and practices around serving it today. She was spirited, knowledgeable, and I'd highly recommend her tour to anyone. Cheers!”

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2.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 brewery quarter. Visit a changing mix of traditional houses and modern Brauhaus venues, taste three Alt beers, and hear funny local stories. Guides have included Asli, Sean, Luisa, Miguel, Fabio, and Christina.

“Our guide Asli was simply amazing! She is very friendly, kind, and truly delightful. She explained everything clearly and with great knowledge, and her English is very easy to understand, which made the whole experience even better. She made the tour enjoyable, pleasant, and enriching. I highly recommend her!”

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3.Bamberg: Guided Beer History Tour with Optional Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 772 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Meet your German-speaking guide at AGIL Lädla by Domplatz for a 1.5-hour walk through Bamberg’s brewing past. See the Domberg, Sandstraße, Eisgrube, and old beer-war sites. Add four 0.1-liter samples for €5, including Bamberg’s smoked beer.

“Pünktlich, sehr netter Guide mit viel Fachwissen, toll erklärt!”

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4.BRLO BRWHOUSE Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

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

Meet your German or English-speaking guide at BRLO Brwhouse for a 90-minute look at brewing, beer history, and BRLO’s creative methods. The brewery is small, so expect close explanations rather than a long walk. Finish with five beers and paired tasting bites.

“A great experience and opportunity to try some delicious craft beer in Berlin. Our flight into Berlin was diverted and the company very kindly changed our tour time to accommodate us which we really appreciated. It was our guide Felix’s first solo tour and he did fantastic and was very knowledgeable. Thanks again”

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5.St. Pauli Breweries Walking Tour with Tastings

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

Walk through St. Pauli with a German-speaking guide, learn how Hamburg became a major beer center, taste five beers, visit Astra Brewery, and see the boxing cellar beneath Zur Ritze. Guides such as Stephan add local Reeperbahn stories to this two-hour tour.

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6.Guided Food Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 2 hours

Meet under Munich’s Isartor arch for a two-hour food walk through the Old Town. You’ll taste three beers, Bavarian cheese, pretzels, Pfennigmuggerl, Leberkäse and fresh Schmalznudeln, with a guide speaking German or English.

“Schön fand ich, dass es noch Münchens Geschichte teilweise in die Tour integriert wurde”

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7.Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

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

Meet at Treptower Str. 39 for a 90-minute German-language tour of Berliner Berg Brauerei. Spend 45 minutes seeing how malt and hops become beer, then taste five Berlin brews with a guide. The tour suits beer fans aged 16 and up, but parts of the brewery are not barrier-free.

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

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

At Haderner Bräu München, your German-speaking brewmaster guide leads a one-hour tour from grain and hops to finished beer. Taste malt, smell hop varieties, and sample four organic beers, including an IPA. English tours require advance 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?”

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9.Private 1.5-Hour Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 111 reviews · 1h 30m

Spend 90 minutes with a private English or German-speaking guide, including Bernd Vogel when available, walking Nuremberg’s old town and visiting a microbrewery. See Dürer’s House, the Imperial Castle, and the Christmas Market square, then sample Franconian beer, though tasting availability should be confirmed.

“Schöne kurzweilige und interessante Tour. Unser Guide Bernd Vogel war sehr freundlich und passte gut zu unserer lustigen Sauerländer Truppe. Er vermittelte sein Wissen mit Leidenschaft und einer Prise Humor. Durch ihn erhielten wir einige hilfreiche Insidertipps wo man in der Altstadt gut essen und trinken gehen kann. Nochmals vielen Dank Bernd! Wir können diese Tour absolut weiterempfehlen!”

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10.Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join an English-speaking guide such as Joe, Joji, or Ole at Vagabund’s Kesselhaus brewhouse. Tour a converted 100-year-old boiler house, see 4,500-liter tanks, learn to taste beer, and choose five samples from 16 taps.

“Joe did a great job as our tour guide. He was very passionate and knowledgeable about all things beer which really added to the tour.”

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11.Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Tastings, Beer & Pretzel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 3h 30m · from $115

Spend 210 minutes eating your way through Munich with an English-speaking local guide and a group of up to 10. Try Schmalznudel, weisswurst, pretzel, Leberkäse, cheeses, charcuterie, desserts, honey wine, wheat beer, lager, and a secret dish while visiting Viktualienmarkt and a famous beerhall.

“Honestly this was a very pleasant experience. Loved our tour guide and the food that we had.”

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12.Castle and Old Town Tour – incl. Tickets and red beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69

Spend 210 minutes with local guide Darius exploring Nuremberg Castle, the old town, three major churches, Pegnitz bridges, and Albrecht Dürer sites. You will enter the Deep Well and Sinwell Tower, hear local stories, then finish with red beer and other fresh beers at Altstadthof Brewery.

“Great tour! Darius was super welcoming and accommodating. He gave a very thorough tour and made time for all questions. We all had a great time and would highly recommend him!”

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13.Oktoberfest Tour with table and unlimited beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $479

Meet your guide at Munich Hauptbahnhof, learn Oktoberfest lore while walking to the grounds, enjoy lunch and beer at Augustinerkeller, then settle into a reserved festival table. Guides such as Jake, Christof, Monja, Eva, and Drew help first-timers navigate the day.

“Monja was a fantastic guide. Loved meeting new people in our group to experience our first Oktoberfest.”

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14.Nuremberg World War 2 and Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about four hours touring Nuremberg’s World War II sites with a private English-speaking guide such as Rob or Katrina. Visit Zeppelinfeld, the Palace of Justice, and the Documentation Center area, then relax over included beer tasting. Pickup is available in the Old Town and at the river cruise port.

“I would give this 10 stars if I could. Katrina has done her homework and provides a well-researched, entertaining, and creepy tour. Despite being the only person on the tour in the quiet season, it still went ahead, and was a brilliant way to both see the sights of Nürnberg and learn some lesser known history about the place. I can’t wait to join a similar tour from the same company in Munich. I had a blast, thank you so much!”

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15.Private Munich Beer Hall Tour with 3-Course Meal & Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $599Top rated

Spend four to five hours with Sepp, a Bavarian-born guide, visiting Munich beer halls, cellars, and the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum. You’ll sample four half-liter beers plus a one-liter beer, share a snack board, choose a main dish, and finish with dessert.

“This is a must do while in Munich. Feel like a local and immerse yourself in the German beer and food culture. Sepp made our tour so much fun. 10/10 recommend.”

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