Munich Viktualienmarkt Food Tour & 20+ Tastings Lunch

Summary

Lunch in Munich’s Viktualienmarkt with stories, laughter, and way too much food

You’ll join locals at Munich’s Viktualienmarkt for over 20 unique tastings—from flaky pastries to tangy pickles—guided by someone who knows every stall by name. Lunch happens in centuries-old restaurants with cold beer and big laughs. Expect friendly chaos, new flavors, and maybe even applause if you try your German out loud.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell—fresh bread, something sweet, and a hint of sausage smoke drifting through Viktualienmarkt. I’d barely made it past Marienplatz when our guide, Anna, waved us over. She had this easy way of talking about the Glockenspiel like it was an old friend (she even hummed along with the bells). I tried to pronounce “Viktualienmarkt” properly—failed spectacularly. Anna just grinned and handed me a warm pastry. It was still flaky from the oven, powdered sugar melting on my fingers.

We wandered between stalls while she pointed out which cheese came from which village (“This one’s from a farm where the cows listen to classical music,” she said—maybe joking?). The market was loud but not rushed; locals haggling gently, someone laughing behind a pickle barrel. At one point I stopped to watch a vendor slice radishes into perfect little fans for someone’s snack plate. The air changed every few steps: sharp vinegar near the sauerkraut stand, then fresh apples, then something deep-fried I never identified but definitely ate.

I lost track of how many things we tasted—little bites of sausage, pickles that snapped when you bit them, pretzels so chewy they left salt on my lips. We sat down for lunch in this wood-paneled restaurant that’s apparently older than most countries (Anna said 400 years; I believe her). The beer was cold and foamy and somehow made everything taste brighter. Someone at our table tried to order in German and got a round of applause from the staff. There was so much food that Anna joked about bringing Tupperware next time. Honestly, not a bad idea.

By the end I felt full in that happy way—not just from eating but from being part of something local for a few hours. Even now if I close my eyes I can hear the clatter of plates and that mix of languages swirling around us. If you’re after a real day trip in Munich with more food than you think you can handle (and stories you’ll want to remember), this Viktualienmarkt food tour is…well, it’s still stuck in my head.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Munich's Viktualienmarkt and Marienplatz

• Meet guide at Marienplatz square
• Learn history and hear Glockenspiel songs
• Stroll indoor market and eat local pastry
• Taste various foods at Viktualienmarkt stalls
• Visit local restaurants and enjoy market ambience

Top questions

How many tastings are included on the Viktualienmarkt food tour?

The tour includes over 20 different tastings throughout Viktualienmarkt.

Does this Munich food tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included as part of the experience along with snacks and drinks.

Where does the tour start?

The guide meets you at Marienplatz, Munich's most famous square.

Are alcoholic beverages provided during the tour?

Yes, alcoholic beverages are included among the tastings.

Is this Viktualienmarkt food tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces visited on this tour are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

Your day includes meeting your expert local guide at Marienplatz before strolling through Viktualienmarkt for over 20 tastings—pastries, sausages, cheeses—and sitting down to lunch with drinks at historic restaurants; snacks and alcoholic beverages are all covered along the way.