Germany · FOOD TOURS
German food is regional to the point of stubbornness, and a market walk is the fastest way through it. These 15 tours are priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.
You’ll spend three hours with a German- or English-speaking guide, such as Ute or Ursula, exploring Sternschanze and stopping at five local food spots. Expect small tastings, stories about Carl Hagenbeck and the Rote Flora, and an honest look at rent pressure and gentrification.
“Tour einfach kurzfristig abgesagt und keine Alternative am selben Tag bekommen.”
Join a three-hour walk from Überseequartier through HafenCity and Speicherstadt, with five international tastings, a Hamburg snack, and Elbphilharmonie Plaza access. Guides including Jörg, Jeanne, and Mikkel lead the route in English or German. Concert hall entry is not included.
“Unser Guide Jörg hat uns viel interessante Dinge auf unterhaltsamer Art und Weise erzählt. Die FoodStopps waren gut ausgewählt mit Fischbrötchen, Focaccia, Flammkuchen, Schokolade und Franzbrötchen. Ein Frühstück vorher könnt Ihr gern weglassen.”
Spend three hours walking through central and East Berlin with a small group of up to 12. Sample kebab, Currywurst, Käsespätzle, pastries, Berliner doughnuts, beer and Riesling while guides such as Daniel, Francesco, Fotini and Vincent connect each bite to Berlin’s past.
“We had a great time on this tour. Our guide, Fotini, was wonderful and very knowledgable. We didn’t expect to learn so much about Berlin and its history on a food tour, which was fun. Come hungry - there’s so much food to try!”
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 at Kotti for a three-hour Kreuzberg food walk with an English- or German-speaking guide. Taste five dishes at local and international spots, from Berlin classics to vegetarian sushi, while hearing stories about SO36, the GDR border, May Day protests, and Kreuzberg life today.
“Unser Tourguide Niclas hat uns vielseitige Informationen über Kreuzberg vermittelt. wir haben selten eine so gut vorbereiteten Guide gehabt.”
Walk Bamberg’s old town with a German-speaking guide from Geschichte Für Alle e.V., tasting smoked beer, Bamberger Hörnla, Zwetschgenbames, wine, and other local treats. Guides such as Ulla and Laura bring the brewing story to life, ending with a full beer at Eckerts Wirtshaus.
Spend three hours walking through Mitte with a German- or English-speaking guide such as Kevin, stopping at five restaurants for Berlin classics and international bites. Hear unusual stories about crooks, artists, politicians, and everyday Berliners while seeing Hackesche Höfe, Museum Island, Berlin Palace, and Red City Hall.
“Sehr gute Tour mit unserem Guide Kevin. Viele neue Informationen über Berlin erfahren. mit Berliner Spezialitäten.”
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 your English- or German-speaking guide at Heidi-Kabel-Platz for a three-hour private or shared walk through St. Georg. Guides such as Henning, Martin, and Patricia lead you past queer venues, mosques, churches, and schools, with five local tastings along the way. Drinks cost extra.
Spend three hours tasting Berlin with guides such as Felix, Francesco, Fotini, and Dania. Try Mustafa’s kebab, German biscuits, Flammkuchen, currywurst, regional wine, fresh beer, and a secret dish while walking through historic streets and street-art courtyards.
“The food was delicious! Varusa was an excellent guide and brought our group together.”
Spend Saturday or Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm at Knutschfleck, beneath Berlin’s TV tower. You’ll get a buffet of vegan, classic Berlin, savory, and sweet dishes, plus live entertainment, pancakes, popcorn, a candy buffet, and a live cooking station. Drinks cost extra.
Spend three hours exploring St. Pauli beyond the Reeperbahn, stopping at five selected food spots for local and international tastings. A licensed German or English-speaking guide, including Bettina on some departures, shares stories of the district. Vegetarian alternatives are available at every stop.
“Das ist so eine tolle Tour. Bettina macht die Tour zu einem ganz besonderen Erlebnis Sie bringt einen dahin, wo man als Tourist nicht hingehen würde. Man sieht St. Pauli von einer anderen Seite.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at The Sanctuary bakery on Torstraße for a three-hour walk through Mitte. Sample at least six seasonal bites, including Turkish kebab, tacos, sandwiches, and buttery pastries. Guides such as Julie, Jean-Charles, Inès, Marion, and Camilla connect each dish with Berlin’s past and present.
“An excellent tour! Jean-Charles was a great guide, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining. Each stop was delicious. Would 100% recommend”
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