Best Brewery Tours in Germany - Our Top 15

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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3.3-Hour Beck’s Brewery Tour

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

Spend three hours at Beck’s Brewery in Bremen with a German or English-speaking guide. See the museum, brewing rooms, malt silos, fermentation tanks, and brewery cinema, then taste three beers or choose soft drinks. Guides such as Florian, Jakob, and Violete have earned especially warm praise.

“It was very interesting tour with guide Florian. A lot of details and interesting information in general about brewing beer and Beck‘s specifically. After 1,5 of tour there is another 1,5 hours of drinking beer with a lot of options, which was also really great!”

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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 3.5-hour tour of Munich’s beer culture. Visit a centuries-old brewery, learn how Weissbier is made, stop at traditional beer halls, and finish at Hofbräuhaus with two included beers.

“Excellent beer tour, very well organised great company and a wonderful guide. Great way to met people and enjoy an evening full of beer.”

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5.Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn

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

Walk Cologne’s Old Town with a German-speaking guide such as Lars, visiting four traditional breweries and pubs. You’ll taste one Kölsch or soft drink at each stop, hear amusing stories about Cologne, and share a classic Halve Hahn sandwich. The tour lasts two hours and welcomes wheelchair users.

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6.Guided Brewhouse Walking Tour in Cologne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Spend about two hours walking Cologne’s old town with an English-speaking guide from The Kölsch Crew. Visit several traditional brewhouses, including Malzmühle, Gilden im Zims, Sünner im Walfisch, and Bierhaus en d'r Salzgass. Beer costs extra, usually about €2 per glass, so bring cash.

“Very informative, relaxed and an enjoyable few hours spent in the company of excellent and knowledgeable tour guide.”

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7.The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour

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

Walk Cologne’s Old Town with a guide such as Sean, Izzy, Marcel, or Andrea, stopping at traditional brew houses for Kölsch samples and local stories. The tour lasts about two to three hours, stays within a compact area, and suits adults who want beer culture, city history, and easy conversation.

“It was nice, group was fun. The guide was good. We arrived later because of traffic, and the guide was very flexible to make sure we could join them.”

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8.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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9.Public brewhouse tour Cologne in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 154 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Spend two hours with an English-speaking Cologne Guide, visiting traditional brewhouses including Malzmühle, Gilden im Zims, Sion, and Bierhaus en d'r Salzgass. Guides such as Chris and Devis explain Kölsch customs, local history, and the unwritten rules of ordering beer. Drinks and food cost extra.

“Chris was excellent and very funny, would do the trip again for sure.”

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10.Beer and Brewery Tour in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $56

Meet at Marienplatz for a 3.5-hour evening tour led by guides such as Noel, Thomas, or Michael. Take public transport to a small Paulaner brewery, see the brewing rooms, enjoy beer and a pretzel, then visit Munich beer halls, including the Hofbräuhaus.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about all things beer and Bavarian history. The beers and brewery’s that were picked were rich with flavor and history”

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

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

Walk Bamberg’s medieval old town with local Beer Sommelier Patrick Murphy, tasting 3 to 4 beers at different venues. Depending on the day, visit a small brewery or join a professional tasting, with practical tips for eating and drinking around town.

“A great time! Thank you Pat Murphy for leading us around Bamberg, allowing us to try one-of-a-kind beers, and giving us almost 4 hours of your time (when the tour was only advertised as 2). It was a memorable experience and we can't wait to tell everyone we know to visit this charming city, full of history and delicious beers!”

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12.Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

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

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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13.Bamberg: Historical Tour in German with Brewery Visit

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

Walk Bamberg’s old town through the story of hops, malt, and rauchbier, then visit Schlenkerla brewery at Stephansberg. A German-speaking guide such as Erik or Doris explains the brewing process before a 0.1-liter Zwickelbier tasting. Expect hills, 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 such as Markus or Thomas for a two-hour walk through Cologne’s Old Town. You’ll visit three traditional breweries, drink one Kölsch at each, hear lively local stories, and finish near Heumarkt. Expect cobbles, cathedral views, rain or shine conditions, and no food included.

“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 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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