Oktoberfest Tour Munich: Reserved Tent Seating & Beer

An afternoon in a legendary beer tent with a reserved table and a guide who handles the crowds.

An Oktoberfest tour in Munich with reserved seating at the Hofbräu-Festzelt, including entry to Theresienwiesn, a liter of Maßbeer, a food voucher, and skip-the-line access. A live guide in English, Spanish or German leads you through the festival grounds, explains its history and traditions, and ends the day at the Bavaria statue. Minimum age is 18. Book an evening departure, a Friday option, or a Friday/Saturday option at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Oktoberfest celebration and cultural tour

• Enjoy Hofbräu-Festzelt beer and feast
• Experience live Bavarian orchestra
• Visit different tents and learn history
• End tour at Bavaria statue

The experience

Your first move is the hardest part of Oktoberfest: getting a table. This tour handles it. You arrive at the Hofbräu-Festzelt with a reserved seat already waiting, which means you skip the line and walk straight into one of the festival's biggest tents. From there, six hours unfold around beer, food, and the roar of a live Bavarian orchestra. You get a liter of Maßbeer on arrival, a voucher for traditional Oktoberfest chicken, and the freedom to soak in the blue-and-white décor, wooden benches, and the sheer density of people who came to celebrate the same thing you did.

After you've spent time in the Hofbräu tent, your guide takes you through the rest of Theresienwiesn to see how the festival actually works. You visit different tents, learn the history behind the event, and pick up the kind of detail, the "behind the curtains" moments, that separates a first-timer from someone who understands what's happening. The guide speaks English, Spanish or German, so the explanations land in your language. The day closes at the Bavaria statue, where you get a view of the grounds and a final word on why this monument matters to the festival itself.

The tour runs six hours total. Entry to Theresienwiesn is included, and public transportation is nearby if you need to get back to your hotel. The minimum age is 18. Choose your departure time at checkout: evening party, Friday, or Friday/Saturday options are available, each one timed to fit a different rhythm of the festival.

What’s included

• Entry to Theresienwiesn.
• a one-liter Maßbeer voucher.
• a reserved table in the Hofbräu-Festzelt.
• a food voucher for traditional Oktoberfest chicken.
• skip-the-line access at the tent.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or German who walks you through the festival grounds and explains its history and traditions.

Options for this experience

4 options

Oktoberfest TourGuide in English, Spanish or German · Available from 19 Sep 2027

Special Friday OfferGuide in English, Spanish or German · Available from 24 Sep 2027Paulaner: on this day we will be at the Paulanertent at our tables. The meeting point is in front of the Paulanertent. Duration: 5 hours. 1 Maß beer and 1 chicken voucher.

Evening PartyGuide in English, Spanish or German · Available from 19 Sep 2027Table reservation: the evening party is different from the Oktoberfest tour. There is no walking; instead we party inside the Löwenbräu close to the band. 2 Maß beers.

Special offer for Friday and SaturdayGuide in English, Spanish or German · Available from 18 Sep 2027At the Lowenbräu we will be partying from around 15:30, with seats close to the band, all night long. Duration: 6 hours. Included: 2 Maß beers. Meeting point: we will meet on this special occasion in front of the Löwenbräutent.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 18 Sep 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want a reserved table instead of hunting for seating, and a guide who knows the festival well enough to explain what's happening around you. The fixed schedule and included beer and food mean you can focus on the celebration rather than logistics or decisions. Evening and Friday/Saturday departures are available at checkout to match your schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

I've never been to Oktoberfest before, what actually happens inside the Hofbräu-Festzelt?

The Hofbräu-Festzelt is one of the festival's main beer tents, filled with thousands of people sitting at long wooden tables, drinking Maßbeer, eating traditional Bavarian food, and singing along to a live orchestra playing traditional music. Your reserved table puts you in the middle of that scene for five hours, with beer and food included.

Do I have to drink beer, or can I get something else?

Your voucher is for a liter of Maßbeer, which is the traditional Oktoberfest beer. The tour is built around the beer tent experience, so that's the main drink included. Other beverages aren't mentioned in the tour details.

What's the difference between the evening, Friday, and Friday/Saturday options?

The tour offers three departure times at checkout: an evening party option, a Friday option, and a Friday/Saturday option. Each one is timed differently to fit the rhythm of the festival on those days. Choose the one that works with your schedule.

How crowded is Oktoberfest, and will I actually enjoy it if I don't like huge crowds?

Oktoberfest draws thousands of people into the beer tents, so crowds are part of the experience. Your reserved table gives you a fixed spot in the Hofbräu-Festzelt, so you're not standing or fighting for space. If very large crowds are a concern, this tour may not be the best fit for you.

What happens at the Bavaria statue at the end of the tour?

The Bavaria statue is a monument overlooking Theresienwiesn. Your guide will explain its significance and its connection to Oktoberfest while you take in the view of the festival grounds. It's the final stop before the tour ends.