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The 15 Best Beer Tours in Germany

65 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Cologne pours 200ml at a time, Munich pours a litre, Dusseldorf pours it dark. These 15 cover the beer halls, the brewery gates and the garden benches, with prices and how much walking each one involves.

Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings - Früh am Dom and Cologne’s traditional beer culture
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Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

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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Hamburg: St. Pauli Highlights Guided Tour with Beer for 18+ - Local bars and the value of a drink with the guide
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Hamburg: St. Pauli Highlights Guided Tour with Beer for 18+

2.St. Pauli Highlights Guided Tour with Beer for 18+

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,353 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend two hours with a German or English-speaking guide in St. Pauli, visiting the Reeperbahn, Davidwache, Herbertstraße, Große Freiheit, and Zur Ritze. Guides such as Axel, Hans, Roberta, and Lockland have led lively tours packed with local stories, two drinks, and practical nightlife tips.

“Really interesting tour of St Pauli. Axel was a great guide with lots of interesting stories about the neighbourhood and its history. Would definitely recommend!”

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Bavarian Beer and Food Evening Tour in Munich - Starting near Munich Central Station
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Bavarian Beer and Food Evening Tour in Munich

3.Bavarian Beer and Food Evening Tour in Munich

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

Meet your English-speaking guide near Munich Central Station for a 3.5-hour evening of beer culture, city history, museum tasting, Hofbräuhaus, and a traditional meal at Hackerhaus. Guides such as Patrick, Sam, Leon, Jeremy, and Mike are praised for making the walk social and informative.

“Our guide was Patrick. He was very informative and just a cool guide! Lots of stories to hear about beer and area too. The food was delicious as well.”

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Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings - Meeting at the Löwenhaus in the old city
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Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings

4.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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Classic Mike's Bike Tour daily @ 11.30 incl Beer Garden & Surfers - From the Platzl to the royal courtyards
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Classic Mike’s Bike Tour daily @ 11.30 incl Beer Garden & Surfers

5.Classic Mike’s Bike Tour daily @ 11.30 incl Beer Garden & Surfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,246 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Ride at an easy pace through Munich with guides such as Dave, Iris, James, Matt, and Bob. Visit royal squares, the English Garden, Chinese Tower beer garden, Isar River, and the famous surfers. Bikes, helmets, and English commentary are included.

“Great way to see sights in Munich. Fun time biking and seeing points of interest. Plenty of stops along the way. Great time at the beer garden and meeting other travelers.”

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Düsseldorf: Altbier-Safari Beer Walking Tour - Starting at Burgplatz in Düsseldorf’s Old Town
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Düsseldorf: Altbier-Safari Beer Walking Tour

6.Altbier-Safari Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,150 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Join an English or German-speaking guide for five Altbier tastings across Düsseldorf’s Old Town. Visit Kürzer, Im Füchschen, Schumacher, Zum Schlüssel, and Uerige, learn why the glasses are small, and finish with tips for food and drinks.

“great tour! christopher was our guide and he was awesome. we learned a lot and the beer was delicious!”

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Bremen: 3-Hour Beck's Brewery Tour - The museum puts Beck’s into context
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Bremen: 3-Hour Beck’s Brewery Tour

7.3-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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Munich: Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum - The Beer and Oktoberfest Museum in a Historic Building
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Munich: Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum

8.Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum

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

Spend 210 minutes with an English-speaking guide exploring Munich’s beer culture, sampling several brews, visiting the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, and sharing a Bavarian dinner. Guides such as Sam, Dan, Aileen, and Thomas bring the stories to life, while vegetarian meals require advance notice.

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

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Munich's Beer Halls and Breweries: 3-Hour Guided Tour - Traditional beer halls before the brewery visit
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Munich’s Beer Halls and Breweries: 3-Hour Guided Tour

9.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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Berlin City Bike Tour with Beer Garden Stop - Starting beneath the TV Tower
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Berlin City Bike Tour with Beer Garden Stop

10.Berlin City Bike Tour with Beer Garden Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Start beneath Berlin’s TV Tower, then ride mostly on bike paths to the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall sites, Museum Island, Checkpoint Charlie, Tiergarten, and more. Guides such as Marco, Yael, Nick, and Simon bring the city’s difficult past to life. A traditional beer garden lunch is included in the route, but food costs extra.

“Our guide, Simon, provided a wealth of information about Berlin and it’s history, in an interesting, clear, and entertaining manner. He’s a wonderful storyteller!”

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Bamberg: Guided Beer History Tour with Optional Tasting - Meeting at Domplatz and setting the route
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Bamberg: Guided Beer History Tour with Optional Tasting

11.Bamberg: Guided Beer History Tour with Optional Tasting

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

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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Cologne: Old Town Beer History Tour - What makes Kölsch different
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Cologne: Old Town Beer History Tour

12.Old Town Beer History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 659 reviews

Meet your guide near Heumarkt and visit four traditional Old Town brewhouses. Order a Kölsch at each stop, learn why Cologne’s beer servers are called Köbes, and hear local stories from guides such as Nico, Mery, Chris, and Marina. Drinks cost extra.

“So much fun! Great way to see the brewpubs and meet fellow travelers! Tour guide was awesome!”

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Berlin: BRLO BRWHOUSE Tour and Craft Beer Tasting - The first 45 minutes: beer, brewing, and BRLO
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Berlin: BRLO BRWHOUSE Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

13.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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Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour - Starting near the cathedral
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Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

14.Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 651 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Spend two hours walking Cologne’s old center with an English- or German-speaking guide, stopping at places such as Brauhaus Sion, Hennes am Dom, and Heinzelmännchenbrunnen. You’ll hear local stories, see the cathedral area and Alter Markt, and, on the private option, taste three Kölsch beers.

“Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen. Marcel weiss wirklich alles über "seine" Stadt. Wir können es auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.”

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Munich: Guided City Tour by Bike with Beer Garden Stop - Meeting beside Munich’s Old Town Hall
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Munich: Guided City Tour by Bike with Beer Garden Stop

15.Guided City Tour by Bike with Beer Garden Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 604 reviews · 3h 30m · from $53

Ride through Munich with guides such as Iris, David, Scott, and Simon, stopping at the Residenz, Odeonsplatz, English Garden, Eisbach surfers, and Chinese Tower. Bikes are included, lunch is not. The route is mostly easy, but you need to ride confidently in changing weather.

“Iris, our guide was energetic, gave an excellent explanation of the landmarks she showed us in Munich, and she was very friendly! The time spent was the right balance of movement and sight seeing, providing a great over view of Munich. I highly recommend this tour.”

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