Top 7 Brewery Visits in Munich

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

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

Meet your guide at Marienplatz for a 210-minute walking tour through Munich’s beer culture. Visit traditional beer halls, enter a centuries-old brewery, learn how Weissbier is made, and enjoy two 0.5-liter beers. Guides such as Noel, Liam, Steve, and Thomas are praised for making the history lively and easy to follow.

“nice, funny, authentic guide with lots of things to share with. was a pleasure”

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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 hosted by guides such as Noel, Thomas, or Michael. Ride public transport to a Paulaner microbrewery, see brewing equipment, enjoy beer and a pretzel, then visit more beer spots before finishing at the Hofbräuhaus.

“Basically, if you like drinking tasty beers with friendly people, learning about the city and its beer culture, then this tour is for you! This tour was definitely the highlight of my trip to Munich. I visited Munich to improve my German (upper A2 level) and did this tour in German with the guide Michael. Had an amazing time and everyone was extremely accommodating (especially Michael, who offered to correct my grammar which was extremely kind) with my very okay German skills. Had beers at Goethe Cafe, Paulaner, and Augustiner, all of which were delicious. Michael was awesome at explaining the history of brewing and beer. Augustiner was technically after…”

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

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

At Haderner Bräu München, a brewmaster guide leads you through Munich’s first certified organic brewery. You’ll handle raw ingredients, compare malt and hop aromas, and taste four house beers, including an IPA. The tour is in German; English is available by special request for groups of eight or more.

“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 in Marienplatz at 9am for a traditional breakfast and Munich history, then visit a brewery founded in 1889 before settling into a large Oktoberfest tent. Small groups, public transit, beer, food, and guides such as Sabri and Levi make this an easy, social day.

“A friend connected us to John when we were heading to Oktoberfest. John turned out to be the ultimate hook up! We were able to get connected with a super fun group at a table reservation in a couple of the premier tents. Could not have gone better!”

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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 for a three-hour private walk through Munich’s beer culture, starting at Karlstor and ending at Marienplatz. Expect stories about brewing, stops tied to Augustiner, Hofbräuhaus, and Schneider Weisse, plus practical advice for eating and drinking well in Munich.

“Our guide was very knowledgable and passionate about the tour! What an excellent way to learn about the beer history of Munich and visit some important and fun sites. Highly recommend!”

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6.Private Neuschwanstein Castle and Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $714

Travel privately from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle with a guide such as Jake or Lucas, use advance castle tickets, then visit a local brewery for beer, schnapps, and stories. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with a train ride back to Munich noted in the schedule.

“Lucas , our driver was great! Exceeded our expectations. Lucas was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great day!”

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7.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 walking route from Karlsplatz to Marienplatz, using an app with maps, audio, photos, and text. See Frauenkirche, Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, the Hofbräuhaus, and beer landmarks while picking your own stops, pace, and optional tower or museum visits.

“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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