Top 9 Brewery Tours in Munich

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.All-inclusive Small Group Beer, Brewery & Oktoberfest Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $480Top rated

Meet at Marienplatz at 9am for Munich history, breakfast, and a short walk before taking public transit to a brewery dating to 1889. Local guides such as Sabri, Levi, and John then lead you into Oktoberfest, with a reserved place in a large beer tent.

“Sabri was sensational. We loved our day with a group of ten. We were so happy to meet Jonathan, Gina, Gayle, Doug, Jeff and the rest of the group. We had so much much fun. We went to a few breweries and had some beer of course. The we went to the large tent in the park where Oktoberfest takes place. It was very tight but what a great experience. We sang, drank, ate, drank, sang and drank for several hours. Sabri was such a good tour guide and really made our day exceptional and a day we will never forget.”

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5.Brewing Through the Ages: A Tour of Munich’s Beer Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $192

Join Tom’s private, English-language walking tour through Munich’s beer culture. Over about three hours, you’ll connect the city’s old center with its brewing traditions, hear lively stories, and gather useful advice for eating and drinking later in your visit. Start at Karlstor at 11:00 am and finish at Marienplatz.

“Awesome. Great mix of Munich history and Munich beer history (which have a lot of interesting overlaps). Would highly recommend.”

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6.Legendary Breweries of Munich: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow a self-guided trail from Marienplatz through St. Peter, Asamhof Passage, Viktualienmarkt, Der Pschorr, Weisses Bräuhaus, Hofbräuhaus, and Wolfsbrunnen. The app supplies clues and local information. Start anytime, pause freely, and play offline for about 90 minutes.

“Nous avons passé un bon moment en famille, à visiter des endroits insolites 👍 , à déguster une bonne bière dans l un des célèbres biergarten de Munich”

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7.Private Neuschwanstein Castle and Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $714

Travel from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle with a private guide such as Jake or Lucas, use advance castle tickets, then visit a local brewery in Schwangau for beer, schnapps, and local stories. The day lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup, private transport, and a return by train.

“Jake was amazing from the momemt we were picked up at the hotel. He drives safely and is so knowledgeable in Bavarian history and tells the stories so lively! It gave us good background before entering the castle. We liked the duration of the tour and that we had the flexibility to finish earlie”

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8.Self-guided Beer-Tour of Munich: Main Sights, Beer & Breweries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $37

Follow Anna Tirol’s self-guided Munich beer tour from Karlsplatz to Marienplatz. Your app supplies navigation, audio, photos, and text as you visit Augustiner, Hofbräuhaus, Viktualienmarkt, Frauenkirche, and the Oktoberfest Museum. Plan 2 to 3 hours, plus extra time for food, beer, or tower views.

“We appreciated the ease with which we could access and use the information in this recorded tour at our pace and leisure. The tour company was very excellent with its service—answering questions, assisting with the download, and reaching out before our travels to Munich to double-check on us. Anna, the company’s owner, was helpful, kind, and professional.”

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9.Brewery experience with beer & regional food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

At Haderner Bräu, Munich’s first certified organic city brewery, you’ll visit the fermentation cellar, taste malt and hops, sample four beers, and eat Bavarian tapas and Brizzas. The two-hour tour is in German and begins at the Kleine Brauhaus in Grosshadern.

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