Germany · FOOD TOURS IN MUNICH
The 12 best food tours in Munich you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet at Marienplatz for a 150-minute guided walk through Munich’s Viktualienmarkt. Guides such as Danielle, Thomas, Wolfgang and Stephanie connect Bavarian food with Munich stories while you sample sausages, pretzels, cheese, beer, fruit, juices and international bites. Come hungry.
“Thomas was a great guide and highly recommend this tour when visiting Munich”
Spend 210 minutes tracing Munich’s beer story, sampling several local brews, touring the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, and sharing a Bavarian dinner. English-speaking guides such as Sam, Dan, Mike, and Aileen lead the evening, with transport into the historic center included.
“Great way to learn about beer and also get a bit of a tour around the old town area. Connie our guide was fantastic”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Marienplatz for a three- to four-hour food walk through Schrannenhalle and Viktualienmarkt. Guides such as Sofia, Zsofia, Sophie, Victoria, and Katrina lead more than 20 tastings of local food and drinks, with lunch included and groups capped at 15.
“A wonderful tour! Our guide Katrina was engaging and informative. The food was plentiful and delicious. I would recommend this tour to others. Also kid-friendly!”
Explore Munich’s Viktualienmarkt with a German or English-speaking guide, including Gina when available. Visit eight market stalls in two hours and taste sausage, Bavarian antipasti, pretzel, cheese, farmer’s bread, juice, and a seasonal welcome drink.
“Gina war ein sehr guter Guide. Essen gab es reichlich. Ein Getränk mehr wäre schön gewesen.”
Meet a costumed Munich night watchman for a three-hour walk through the old town. Begin with meat, bread, and a drink, then hear dark tales at St. Peter’s, the Old Court, Gruftgasse, and more before returning for dessert and a nightcap. The tour is conducted in German.
“guida eccezionale ottima esperienza gastronomica, gruppo simpaticissimo. Da ripetere”
Spend three hours walking Munich’s Christmas markets with guides such as Patrick, Kevin, Iain, or Daniel. Taste seasonal sausages, pastries, pizza-style snacks, cookies, and several alcoholic drinks while visiting Marienplatz, Residenz, Wittelsbacherplatz, and Viktualienmarkt.
“We had an amazing time on this food tour, 10/10! Daniel was our guide and he was a lot of fun. He was very knowledgeable and added some fun and interesting stories including one about Lola Montez. We visited 5 Christmas markets, tried 3 different kinds of gluhwein and had 3 different snacks at the different markets. Everything was really tasty! We walked through the Munich city center and Daniel included a few historical stops and stories along the way. There were 3 couples, so 6 total plus Daniel - the perfect size group for this experience. I would highly recommend! Thank you Daniel!”
Walk through Munich’s Haidhausen with a German-speaking guide, tasting fresh juice, organic sausages, bread with spreads, falafel, chocolates, and espresso. See Weißenburger Platz, Kriechbaumhof, the French Quarter, and finish at Wiener Platz in a small-group or private setting.
“Bei schönsten Sonnenschein haben wir unsere Tour durch Haidhausen am Weißenburger Platz begonnen. Sehr schöne, kleine, feine Lokalitäten, Bars und Restaurants und ein Koch-Shop standen auf unserer kulinarischen Reise. Unsere Stadtführerein hat uns zudem kleine Oasen entdecken lassen, bei denen man nicht vermutete, sie in in einer Großstadt vorzufinden. Eine gelungene Tour mit vielen neuen und sehr schönen Eindrücken. Vielen Dank!”
Walk Munich’s old center with a local guide and taste Weißwurst, pretzel, sweet mustard, Leberkäs-semmel, a main Bavarian dish, dessert, honey wine, or schnapps. Small groups of up to 12 visit Viktualienmarkt, Platzl, Marienplatz, and Sankt-Jakobs-Platz.
“Der Guide war super sympathisch, offen und informativ. Wer Zeit in München hat dem würde ich diese Tour empfehlen. Man sollte nicht so viel Frühstücken wenn man die Tour wie wir um 10;45 Uhr gebucht hat. 5 von 5 Sterne.”
Meet your German-speaking guide at Marienplatz and follow Munich’s beer story from a Schnitt at the start to Hofbräuhaus, the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, and Weisses Bräuhaus. You’ll taste three small beers, eat pretzels, and finish with a Bavarian Brotzeit. Guides include Eva and Hans Jürgen Beumer.
“Toller Rundgang mit vielen Infos zum Thema Bier und natürlich Verkostung von verschiedenen Sorten von unterschiedlichen Brauereien.”
Walk Munich’s Old Town with guide Eddy, stopping at five selected places for Bavarian specialties, sweets, spices, and more. Along the way, you’ll see Marienplatz, St. Peter’s, Viktualienmarkt, and the Jewish Center while hearing food stories, local legends, and practical tips. The tour is conducted in German.
“München und seine Geschichte richtig kennenlernen auf dieser Tour gelingt das fantastisch! Der Guide mit allen Insider Kenntnissen gespickt. Tolle Tour mit leckeren Kostproben. Immer wieder!”
Walk through Munich’s Glockenbachviertel with an English or German-speaking guide, stopping five times for international foods and Munich specialties. You’ll see cafés, boutiques, the State Theater, and Old South Cemetery while hearing stories about the district’s working-class past and underground scene.
“The tour can be recommended, is entertaining and really interesting if you like drinking beer.”
Spend three hours walking through Munich-Haidhausen with a German-speaking guide, stopping for five tastings along the way. See Weißenburger Platz, historic hostel houses, Kriechbaumhof, the French Quarter, and Wiener Platz. The tour starts and ends at Orleansplatz and costs $50 per person.
“Haidhausen is a beautiful district of Munich 😍 We thoroughly enjoyed the city tour through the French quarter and were delighted by the many delightful culinary stops and tips. Thanks to our attentive guide, Haidhausen took on a very special charm! We can highly recommend this tour! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!”
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