The 12 Best Private Beer Tours in Munich

1.Andechs Monastery Beer Hike Food Experience Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $282Our pick

Join Rich from Munich for a private public-transport trip to Herrsching, a three-mile hike along the Way of St. James to Andechs Monastery, and a lake-side return. Taste monk-brewed beer and Bavarian food at your own cost, with a bus option if the hike is too much.

“Rich was an amazing guide! We had so much fun exploring the German countryside and learning about the different kinds of beer. He gave great recommendations before and after the tour and was very helpful. Book this tour to experience the beautiful scenery, a nice walk and some good beer!”

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

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

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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3.Private Munich Bike Tour: Flexible Times & Beer Garden Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours to 3 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Ride at an easy pace through Munich with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Marienplatz, the Residenz, Odeonsplatz, the English Garden, Eisbachwelle, and the Isar River, with a food and drink break at the Chinese Tower beer garden. Bikes, helmets, and a safety briefing are included.

“Despite getting stuck in the rain, this tour was really fun and our guide was funny and knowledgable. Would have been even better on a sunny day!”

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4.Munich Beer and Bavarian Bites Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $337

Spend four hours with a private guide such as Noel, tasting Munich beers, Bavarian dishes, pub snacks, and monastery beer. Visit Marienplatz, the Oktoberfest Museum, Hofbräuhaus, Frauenkirche, and Gärtnerplatzviertel. The tour is in English and suits adults who want food, drink, and local context in one evening.

“Noel was excellent! We had a great time and enjoyed the variety of beers and traditional bites. He provided helpful information for our trip as well.”

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5.Dragon Slayer Way Beer Hike Food Experience Private Tour (departs Munich)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $282

Meet guide Rich Carbonara at Munich Hauptbahnhof for a private train trip to Murnau. Walk the 6.5 to 7-km Dragon’s Way, pass Staffelsee and a Blue Rider cottage, then stop at local brewpubs. You pay separately for food and beer.

“Rich Carbonara was a fabulous tour guide!! The hike along the countryside of Germany was outstanding!”

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6.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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7.Private VIP Oktoberfest, Table, 3-Course-Menu, Beer & Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $2,399

Meet Sepp at Marienplatz at 11 a.m. for a private, 5 to 6-hour Oktoberfest experience for up to 10 people. Your group gets a VIP tent table, Bavarian starter, ten lunch dishes, dessert, 30 liters of beer, and a 1.5-liter Champagne bottle.

“My wife and I had been to Octoberfest on a previous trip but were traveling with other couples that had never been to Munich or Octoberfest. I found Sepp on trip advisor and he was able to secure us a great tent the opening weekend of Octoberfest - which was no small feat this year. The best way I can explain our experience is it was like attending Octoberfest with a best friend who lived in Munich.Sepp was not only a great guide but he fit in so well it was like he was part of our group . Seeing Munich and attending Octoberfest with Sepp really enhanced our experience.…”

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8.Private Oktoberfest: Lunch, Beer & Bavarian Gemütlichkeit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $899

Meet Sepp at Marienplatz for a private Oktoberfest outing lasting about five to six hours. Your group of up to 10 gets a reserved table in a large beer tent, 20 liters of Oktoberfest beer, 10 half chickens, and a professional English-speaking guide.

“Sepp is a wonderful guide who will help you navigate and share the cultural and historical significance of Oktoberfest. If you’re looking for a friendly and knowledgeable guide, look no further and book an experience with Sepp.”

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9.Pub crawl incl. Oktoberfest museum guided tour with beer tasting (private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $79Best value

Join Joel’s Hopfen-Hopping for a private 3 to 4 hour tour led in English or German by a native Munich resident. Visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, taste 3 to 4 Bavarian beers with pretzels, then stop at Hofbräuhaus and a third pub chosen around your interests.

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10.Private Munich History and Beer Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Munich with a private English-speaking guide, including Frauenkirche, the Glockenspiel, Viktualienmarkt, Odeonsplatz, and the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum. Guide Scott can shape the day around your interests, with beer tastings and food stops paid separately.

“Our tour with Scott was an amazing way to see Munich on our first day in the city. Scott shared a lot of history on Munich and took us to a number of beer gardens as well which we really enjoyed. His passion for beer and history was evident and we loved spending the day with him! His suggestions for food throughout the day were excellent as well and we enjoyed eating and drinking at places that seemed more local rather than touristy. We highly recommend spending a day in Munich with Scott!!!”

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11.Private Beer Tasting Tour in Munich with Oktoberfest Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $299

Meet a licensed beer expert at Marienplatz for a private tour of Munich’s pubs, breweries, and beer gardens. Depending on your option, taste 4 to 8 beers, try Bavarian food, and visit the Oktoberfest Museum. Choose English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, or Polish guidance.

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12.Private Highlights of Munich Bike Tour with Beer Garden Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $405

Ride through central Munich on a private three-and-a-half-hour tour with a fitted bike, helmet, and English-speaking guide. See Marienplatz, the Residenz, Frauenkirche, the Isar, and more, then pause at a local beer garden. Guides Rob and Karl are noted for easy routes and useful city tips.

“We have a wonderful morning learning all about important sites around the old town in Munich. Rob, our guide, made our bike tour fun, instructive and interesting. The route was easy and the bikes are well taken care of. We will recommend Fat Tire bike tours to all our traveling friends.”

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