Private Beer Tasting Tour Munich Old Town: 4 to 8 Beers

Taste four to eight German beers guided through Munich's Old Town beer venues

A private beer tasting tour in Munich's Old Town pairs German beers (from popular Märzen to regional and craft styles) with a licensed beer expert guide who explains brewing methods and Munich's beer festivals. You visit at least two traditional pubs or breweries, tasting between four and eight beers depending on the option you choose. The longest tour includes the Oktoberfest Museum and food pairings. Tours run 2 to 5 hours and start at Marienplatz.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beer tasting and Oktoberfest Museum visit

• Meet guide at Marienplatz 22
• Visit two beer venues in Old Town
• Taste 8 German beers with food
• Learn about beer and brewing culture
• Visit Oktoberfest Museum
• Explore museum's beer tavern

The experience

You meet your guide in front of the hotel BEYOND by Geisel at Marienplatz, opposite St. Peter's Church, and walk into Munich's Old Town to discover the beer venues locals and tourists favor. The guide (licensed and fluent in your chosen language) leads you through traditional pubs, independent breweries, and beer gardens, where the atmosphere is casual and the beer selection serious. At each stop, you taste the beers the guide has selected: a popular Märzen (the beer traditionally served at Oktoberfest), regional varieties, and craft brews that show what Munich's smaller producers are making now. The guide fills the tasting with facts about ingredients, fermentation, and the myths that surround German beer culture, plus stories about Munich's three major beer festivals: Oktoberfest, Starkbierfest, and Frühlingsfest.

What you get depends on which option you book. The 2-hour tour includes four beers; the 3-hour adds appetizers (snacks and simple hot starters) and two more beers; the 4-hour expands to eight beers with a full variety of food; the 5-hour option includes all of that plus entry to the Oktoberfest Museum, where you learn how a medieval wedding celebration became the world's largest beer festival and can visit the museum's own beer tavern to taste authentic Oktoberfest beer. Food and appetizers, when included, are served at one venue only, since most pubs and breweries don't offer full menus. The beer portions are standard: 0.5 liters for popular and regional styles, 0.2 liters for craft beers, so you're tasting, not drinking heavily.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation runs nearby if you need it. Children can join (the legal drinking age in Germany is 18, so anyone under that can attend but won't taste). Check your email the day before for any last-minute details the guide wants you to know.

What’s included

• A licensed beer expert guide fluent in your chosen language.
• four to eight German beers depending on the option (one popular Märzen, regional varieties, and craft beers).
• German-style appetizers or a variety of food and dishes on the 3-, 4-, and 5-hour options.
• tickets to the Oktoberfest Museum on the 5-hour option only.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private guided beer tour lasting 2 hoursGuide in 6 languages · 13:30, 16:00 and 18:30Two-hour beer tour to taste 4 German beers at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town, and learn about beer, brewing culture, local beer festivals, and more. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who is an expert in this kind of tour. The guide speaks fluently in the chosen language. DEMU019

3 hours: 6 beers and appetizersGuide in 6 languages · 13:30 and 18:30Three-hour beer tour to taste 6 German beers served with delicious appetizers (snacks) at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town, and learn about beer, brewing, beer festivals, and more. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who is an expert in this kind of tour. The guide speaks fluently in the chosen language. DEMU019

4H: Beer Tour, 8 Beers, FoodGuide in 6 languages · 13:30 and 18:30Four-hour beer tour to taste 8 German beers and a variety of food at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town, and learn about beer, brewing, food pairing, beer festivals, and more. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who is an expert in this kind of tour. The guide speaks fluently in the chosen language. DEMU019

5H: 8 Beers & Food, Octobfest MusmGuide in 6 languages · 13:30Five-hour beer tour that visits the Oktoberfest Museum and includes tasting 8 German beers and a variety of food at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who is an expert in this kind of tour. The guide speaks fluently in the chosen language. DEMU019

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:30, 16:00 and 18:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Child (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Polish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel - Munich

Is this one for you?Pick the 2-hour tour if you want a quick introduction to Munich's beer scene; choose 3 or 4 hours if you'd like appetizers or a meal woven into the tasting; book the 5-hour option to add the Oktoberfest Museum and see how the festival's history shaped Munich's beer culture year-round.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 5).

What beers will I taste on the Munich beer tour?

Each tour includes one popular Märzen beer, regional varieties, and craft beers from Munich breweries. The 2-hour tour has four beers total; the 3-hour has six; the 4- and 5-hour options have eight. The guide selects them to show the range of Munich's brewing styles.

Does the Oktoberfest Museum visit come with every option?

Museum entry is included only in the 5-hour option. That tour also includes eight beers and food pairings, plus access to the museum's beer tavern where you can order authentic Oktoberfest beer.

What food is served on the longer beer tours?

The 3-hour tour includes German-style appetizers (snacks and simple hot starters). The 4- and 5-hour tours add a variety of snacks, appetizers, and hot dishes. All food is served at one venue, since pubs and breweries typically don't have full kitchens.

Where in Munich does the tour take place?

The tour stays in Munich's Old Town, visiting at least two traditional beer venues: pubs, breweries, or beer gardens. You meet at Marienplatz in front of the hotel BEYOND by Geisel, opposite St. Peter's Church, and walk from there.

Can I do this tour if I'm under 18 or don't drink alcohol?

Yes. Children can join the tour, though anyone under 18 cannot taste the beers. The guide's stories about brewing, beer culture, and Munich's festivals are part of the experience, and you can enjoy the atmosphere and food (if included in your option) without participating in the tastings.