The 9 Best Beer & Pub Tours in Munich

1.Beer & Beyond: Munich Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Spend an evening with an English-speaking local guide at Munich’s Augustinerkeller and Löwenbräu Brewery. Learn about Oktoberfest, inspect historic brewing equipment, drink up to 1.5 liters of beer, and meet fellow visitors in a small group. Guides such as Juan, Layla, Merry, and Christine have led especially lively tours.

“Juan gave a slick and informative and highly entertaining tour . Some brilliant background knowledge of the beer scene in Munich. He encouraged the group to interact with each other and that worked really well. We had a chance meeting with him the next evening and he gave us a fantastic recommendation on where to drink. A real locals pub.”

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2.Munich’s Original Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 207 reviews · from $33

Join BARTOURZ in central Munich for a four-hour evening with English or German bar guides, welcome shots, one beer, entry to two or three bars, and a club finale. Meet at Starbucks by the Karlsplatz fountain, bring your ID, and dress for the door.

“Better bars could be selected to cut down , wait time. Overall it was a lovely experience and loved it ❤️”

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3.Guided Food Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 2 hours

Meet under Munich’s Isartor arch for a two-hour private food walk through the Old Town. Taste three Munich beers, Obazda, pretzels, Leberkäse, Pfennigmuggerl, and fresh Schmalznudeln while your English- or German-speaking guide adds medieval stories and market know-how.

“Schön fand ich, dass es noch Münchens Geschichte teilweise in die Tour integriert wurde”

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4.Munich Pub Crawl – 4 Locations, Shots, and Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Meet at Neuhauser Str. 20 for a four-hour Munich night out led in English or German. You will visit three bars and a final club, with a welcome shot, one shot at each stop, and extra shots between venues while supplies last. Guides include Ceyhun, Franzi, Fernanda, and others.

“The pub crawl was simply excellent! We had an amazing time from start to finish. The organization was perfect, and the atmosphere was incredible at every place we visited. Our guide was fantastic super friendly, energetic, and always making sure everyone was having a great time. We met incredible people from different countries, which made the experience even more special. It was a night full of laughter, great music, and new friendships. Grateful!”

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5.Hofbräuhaus Guided Tour with 1 Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · from $36

Meet your English-speaking guide at Marienplatz for a 90-minute walk through Munich’s past and the Hofbräuhaus. See rooms normally closed during the day, hear stories about famous patrons and hardworking servers, then redeem your token for a one-liter beer or nonalcoholic drink.

“Really friendly guide, got a bit of a guided tour of Munich while walking to the Hofbrauhaus which was really nice and unexpected. She took around the beer hall and it felt like a chat with mates with her and the fellow people on the tour. Had a great time. Def recommend.”

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6.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 taste malt, compare hop aromas, and sample four beers, including an IPA. The tour is in German, with English 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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7.Size Matters Beer Tour Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 105 reviews · from $34

Meet at Euro Youth Hotel at 6:45 PM for a four-hour walk through Munich’s beer culture. An English-speaking guide such as Layla, Dani, Sam, Patrick, or Lauren leads you to up to three beer halls or gardens, with 1.5 litres of beer included. Expect history, local tips, and a social pub-crawl mood.

“We got some free beers along the way and a great upbeat guide on the history and types of Munich beer. Group was fun and everyone had a great time.”

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8.Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours

Join a private group of up to 12 for four hours in Munich’s nightlife. An English or German-speaking guide leads you from Leopoldstraße 96 to 3 or 4 bars, with reserved entry, free shots, drinking games, a city quiz, and anti-hangover powder.

“Ich hab als gebürtige Münchnerin zu meinem Geburtstag die private Kneipentour gebucht. Vero hat das so super gemacht, wir hatten alle sehr viel Spaß. Vielen Dank für diesen süffigen und lustigen Abend ! Ich kann es jedem empfehlen - auch ortskundigen.”

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9.Pub crawl incl. Oktoberfest museum guided tour with beer tasting (private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $79

Join a native Munich guide for a private 3 to 4 hour pub crawl starting at the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum. Taste 3 to 4 Bavarian beers with pretzels, visit Hofbräuhaus, then choose a third pub. Two additional half-liter beers and reservations are included.

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