The 15 Finest Beer Tastings in Germany

1.Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,108 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Our pick

Start near Cologne Cathedral and walk through the old town to Heumarkt, stopping at three breweries for Kölsch tastings. Guides such as Julian, Helena, Emre, and Felix mix beer facts with city legends and can adjust the route to suit the group. Expect a social, standing-room experience rather than a brewery production visit.

“Fun and informative! Peter was amazing and thanks to the tour we returned to one of the places we loved that he recommended. Always happy to answer any questions we had and give us plenty more recommendations for the rest of our trip”

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2.Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,523 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours walking Düsseldorf’s old town with a guide such as Asli, Sean, Luisa, or Miguel. Visit three breweries, taste local Altbier, and hear stories about brewing, city customs, and strange local legends. The route may include Füchschen, Kürzer, Zum Schlüssel, and Uerige, though stops can change.

“Our guide Chris from Colombia was excellent. Her knowledge of German Altbeer, production processes and flavor profiles was pivotal for us to learn more about local culture and history of beer. She also can speak a perfect German which is helpful during the tour as most of the menus, posters and traditional signages in pubs are in German. Overall the experience was fantastic, we had nice chats and shared life experiences. It felt as going out for beer with a local friend. Highly recommended. Thank you ! 🙏”

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3.BRLO BRWHOUSE Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 654 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Meet your German or English-speaking guide at BRLO BRWHOUSE for a close look at its compact container-built brewery. Learn how beer is made, hear about German brewing traditions, and finish with five BRLO beers paired with small tasting snacks. Guides have included Massimo, Natasha, Felix, Barbara, and Alex.

“Interesting tour and tasting of the BRLO Brewhouse. Was a bit short but nonetheless interesting to learn and sample the different beers with pairings”

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4.St. Pauli Breweries Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Walk through St. Pauli with a German-speaking local guide, hear beer and Reeperbahn stories, visit Zur Ritze’s boxing cellar, and taste five beers at Astra Brewery. Guide Stephan is known for lively local anecdotes. The tour lasts two hours, meets by the Hard Rock Cafe, and costs $57.

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5.Guided Food Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English or German-speaking guide under the Isartor arch for a two-hour walk through Munich’s Old Town. Taste three beers, pretzels, Obazda, Pfennigmuggerl bread, Leberkäse, and fresh Schmalznudel pastries while learning about medieval walls, towers, and local food traditions.

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

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6.Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $19

Visit Berliner Berg Brewery on Treptower Strasse for a 45-minute production tour followed by a guided tasting of five Berlin beers. Your German-speaking guide explains ingredients, brewing, flavor, and beer history. The tour lasts 1.5 hours, is open to ages 16 and up, and includes a same-day discount on beer purchases.

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7.Hands-On Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 117 reviews · 1 hour · from $24

At Haderner Bräu München, a brewmaster guide leads you through Munich’s first certified organic brewery, from raw ingredients to finished beer. You’ll taste malt, compare hop aromas, and sample four house beers, including an IPA. Tours run in German; English is available by special request for groups of at least eight.

“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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8.Private 1.5-Hour Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 111 reviews · 1h 30m

Spend 90 minutes with a private German or English-speaking guide exploring Nuremberg’s old town, Albrecht Dürer’s House, the Imperial Castle, and Hauptmarkt. The walk ends at a microbrewery with Franconian beer tasting, including possible red beer, pale beer, or the house drink. Hotel pickup is possible within the old town.

“Schöne kurzweilige und interessante Tour. Unser Guide Bernd Vogel war sehr freundlich und passte gut zu unserer lustigen Sauerländer Truppe. Er vermittelte sein Wissen mit Leidenschaft und einer Prise Humor. Durch ihn erhielten wir einige hilfreiche Insidertipps wo man in der Altstadt gut essen und trinken gehen kann. Nochmals vielen Dank Bernd! Wir können diese Tour absolut weiterempfehlen!”

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9.Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Joe, Joji, or Ole at Vagabund’s Kesselhaus brewery. See the former boiler house, learn seven key brewing stages, visit the bar and beer garden, then choose five beers from 16 taps. Expect a relaxed lesson in tasting, with a cool interior in winter.

“Joe did a great job as our tour guide. He was very passionate and knowledgeable about all things beer which really added to the tour.”

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10.Castle and Old Town Tour – incl. Tickets and red beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69

Join local guide Darius for a 210-minute walk through Nuremberg’s castle grounds, churches, bridges, squares, and lesser-known corners. You’ll enter the Deep Well and Sinwell Tower, see Albrecht Dürer’s neighborhood, and finish with Nuremberg red beer at Altstadthof Brewery. The group is limited to 10 people.

“This was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. What impressed me most was the leader deep knowledge of the places we visited and his wonderful sense of humor. Every explanation was engaging and insightful, and he had a great way of making learning fun. His jokes and stories kept everyone smiling, I highly recommend this tour to everyone who is interested in knowing Nuremberg history.”

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11.Münster: Beer Tasting Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Meet your English or German-speaking local driver by Münster’s Old City Hall for a 90-minute private rickshaw ride. Match Finne Brewery beers to the buildings on its beer mats, including the Dom, Prinzipalmarkt, palace, Aasee, Zwinger, and Erbdrostenhof. Expect five beer styles, local dönekes, and a relaxed city tour.

“Soweit alles gut, es gab meiner Meinung zu wenig Bier da sollte man etwas dran tun.”

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12.Dresden: Guided Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Spend two hours walking Dresden’s Old Town with a live German-speaking guide, stopping at historic and food-themed venues for five beer samples, including regional classics and a chocolate beer. The tour ends with a Saxon liqueur and a Sächsisches Bierzertifikat. Guide Jörg is among the named guides associated with the experience.

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13.Mampe Schnapps Brewery Tour and Tasting (IN ENGLISH)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 44 reviews · 45 min · from $14Best value

Visit Mampe Spirituosen in Kreuzberg’s Bergmannkiez for a 45-minute English tour through a historic liquor manufactory. Learn how Mampe’s spirits are made, hear the brand’s Berlin story, and taste Bitter Drops, Halb&Halb, and other schnapps. Your guide wears Mampe merchandise, and a 10% shop discount is included.

“bardzo przyjemna wycieczka, cudowna historia i wyborne trunki, cena również przyjemna polecam każdemu”

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14.Nuremberg World War 2 and Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about four hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Rob, Bob, or Katrina, visiting Zeppelinfeld, the Palace of Justice, and the Documentation Center. Hotel pickup is offered in Nuremberg’s Old Town, private transport keeps the route moving, and beer tasting is included. The Palace of Justice is closed on Tuesdays.

“This is a perfect tour if you’re short on time but want to see the main WWII sites in Nuremberg. Rob was a great guide. He was friendly and very informative.”

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15.Brewery tour with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

At Rügener Insel-Brauerei in Rambin, a brewer or master brewer leads you through the brewhouse and explains how rare and classic beers are made. The 90-minute visit ends with four 125 ml tastings. Tours run in German or English, though some material remains in its original language.

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