Berlin Friedrichshain Craft Beer Tour: 6–9 Tastings Guided
Taste craft beer the way Berlin's brewers do, not the way tourists usually do
A craft beer tasting tour through Berlin's Friedrichshain neighborhood where you sample 6 to 9 local beers at three independent bars, guided by someone with home-brewing experience and Cicerone certification. The tour includes an artisanal pizza and beer pairing at the start and runs 3.5 hours with groups of up to 12 people. Your guide connects the beers to Berlin's history, politics and the chemistry of brewing itself.
Step-by-step itinerary
Craft beer tour in Friedrichshain
- Meet at Salami Social Club
- Guided walk in Friedrichshain
- Sample artisanal pizza and beer
- Visit three local craft beer bars
- Sample 6 to 9 craft beers
- Learn about Berlin's beer history
What’s included
- Artisanal pizza and beer pairing at the start.
- 6 to 9 local craft beer tastings across three independent bars.
- expert guide with home-brewing knowledge and Cicerone beer server certification.
- vegan and vegetarian food options available.
Times
- Monday and Wednesday 17:00
- Friday and Saturday 15:00
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Operated by Berlin Craft Beer Experience
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The experience
Where do you meet, and how do you get there? You start at Salami Social Club in Friedrichshain, the alternative East Berlin neighborhood where the craft beer movement took root. The meeting point is reachable by public transport, so you don't need a car or a hotel in a particular zone. Just show up at the address. From there, your guide walks the group through the neighborhood's streets to three different bars, each one hand-picked for what they pour and what they represent in Berlin's beer culture.
The tasting itself is the core of the three-and-a-half-hour tour. You start with an artisanal pizza and beer pairing (a real meal, not a cracker), and then move through the three bars sampling between 6 and 9 beers depending on what's available that day and the season. Your guide isn't just pouring. They have hands-on brewing knowledge and a Cicerone beer server certification, which means they can explain what you're tasting: the hops, the fermentation, the style. They'll tell you how Berlin's political history shaped the beer scene, why Friedrichshain became the epicenter, and what makes the craft movement here different from anywhere else in Germany.
Groups stay under 12 people, which means you're not herded through bars with fifty others. The neighborhood itself is the draw: the alternative culture, the independent venues, the sense that you're drinking where locals actually go. By the end, you'll have a real picture of what craft beer means in Berlin right now, not just a list of bars you could have found online.
Is this one for you?The tour starts at a fixed meeting point in Friedrichshain reachable by public transport, so you don't need a rental car or a hotel in a specific area. Just arrive at the address. Groups stay under 12 people, which keeps the pace intimate and the bars themselves small enough that you're not competing for the bartender's attention.
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Top questions
What beers will I actually taste on this tour?
Your guide selects the beers on the day based on what each bar has available and what's in season, so the lineup changes. You'll sample between 6 and 9 different craft beers across the three stops, with larger pours if fewer tastings are offered that day. The guide's home-brewing background means they'll explain what makes each one worth tasting.
Is there food on the tour, or just beer?
The tour includes an artisanal pizza and beer pairing at the beginning, so you're eating a real meal, not snacking. Vegan and vegetarian options are available if you need them.
How long is the walk between bars, and how much standing is involved?
The tour runs 3.5 hours total and involves walking through the Friedrichshain neighborhood between the three bars. You'll be on your feet for periods of time, so comfortable shoes matter. The tour isn't recommended for guests who can't comfortably walk or stand for less than 20 minutes at a stretch.
Do I need to know anything about beer to join, or is this for beginners too?
No prior knowledge is required. Your guide has Cicerone certification and hands-on brewing experience, so they explain everything from the chemistry of fermentation to why Berlin's beer culture looks the way it does. Beginners and experienced drinkers both get something out of it.
What's the minimum drinking age, and can I bring someone under 21?
The minimum drinking age in Germany is 16 years old, so that's the age requirement for this tour. Anyone under that age cannot participate.
What's included in the price, and what do I pay for separately?
The tour includes the artisanal pizza and beer pairing at the start, all 6 to 9 craft beer tastings at the three bars, and the guide's full commentary on brewing, history and the local scene. Gratuities for the guide are not included. You'll need to arrange your own transport to Salami Social Club in Friedrichshain, though public transit stops nearby.
Berlin Friedrichshain Craft Beer Tour: 6–9 Tastings Guided
3h–4h · EN
from € 129.96 per person
≈ US$ 148 in your currency
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