12 Craft Beer Tours in Germany That Earn the Thirst

1.BRLO BRWHOUSE Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

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

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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2.Berlin Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143Top rated

Spend about three hours walking through Friedrichshain with a local guide such as Alex, Chris, Mike, or Rafael. Visit three beer venues, taste up to nine local craft beers, share a vegetarian or vegan snack, and learn how Berlin’s East German past shaped its modern beer culture. The tour is in English and capped at 14 people.

“Had an amazing time on this beer tour—Chris was the perfect guide! Super knowledgeable, friendly, and funny, he made the experience both informative and fun. We visited some fantastic spots, tasted great local brews, and learned a lot about Berlin’s beer culture. Highly recommend if you're looking for a laid-back, engaging way to explore the city’s craft beer scene!”

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3.Berlin’s first original craft beer tour & experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

Meet your guide at Salami Social Club in Friedrichshain for pizza and beer, then walk to three local bars for 6 to 9 craft beer tastings. Guides such as Cliff bring home-brewing experience, Cicerone training, and a strong grasp of Berlin history. The tour lasts about 3.5 hours and ends near Ostkreuz station.

“Clif was the perfect Guide — not only in terms of beer but also German history. Very interesting & nice tour! Enjoyed it a lot! Even as a local:)”

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4.Guided Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Spend three hours walking through Friedrichshain with guides such as Alex, Chris, Julia, or Rafael, stopping at three local microbreweries and brewpubs. Taste nine German craft beers, from classic lagers to experimental brews, with a homemade vegetarian or vegan snack. Expect beer lessons, East Berlin stories, street art, and a few generous pours.

“We loved our tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the areas we walked and all the beer. As people who love and know beer, it was a great experience.”

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5.Munich Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours walking beside the Isar and through Isarvorstadt and Haidhausen while tasting seven local craft beers, a snack, and visiting a microbrewery. Guides such as Alberto and Josh explain Munich’s brewing traditions and newer beer scene. Non-alcoholic drinks, cider, and wine are available.

“Great way to see some microbreweries instead of all the major ones in Munich. Our guide was highly knowledgeable and it was a nice small group.”

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6.A Taste of Berlin: Craft Beer Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $161

Spend about three hours with a private Berlin host, tasting traditional German beer and newer craft brews around Kreuzberg. The route may include the Spree, Görlitzer Park, quirky local bars, and Schoppe Bräu Taproom. Guides vary, with Michelle, Amelia, Javier, Michele, and Michael among the hosts praised for warmth and local insight. Sunday departures follow a different plan.

“It was like a friend from Berlin took us pt for some beers. Explored a very fun, interesting area of the city. Definitely recommend.”

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7.AXE THROWING & CRAFT BEER EXPERIENCE IN COLOGNE

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $28

At WoodCutter Köln, you get a private lane for up to four people, a safety briefing, coaching in German or English, unlimited axe throws, games, trick shots, and craft beer in a city-center indoor setting. No experience is needed, but you must wear closed shoes and be at least 12.

“Very fun. Our instructor was attentive and funny but still gave us space to practise without hovering too much. They also let us overstay for about 15mins which was nice not to be rushed out.”

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8.Stuttgart: Hiking Tour with Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 9 reviews · from $33

Start at Stuttgart’s Riverhouse, pick up a chilled bag with five Kraftpaule beers and a puzzle card, then follow a 2.5-hour walking route through the city’s vineyards and natural areas. You solve tasks along the way and may win a 15% discount for your next Kraftpaule visit. Sturdy shoes are advised.

“The walking route was well chosen and the puzzles were fun and entertaining. I would have liked information about the beers and perhaps also an order in which they should be drunk.”

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9.Craft beer tour/beer tour Hamburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $40

Join a German-speaking beer expert for three hours in Hamburg. Start at ÜberQuell Restaurant & Brauerei, taste up to eight freshly tapped beers, visit the brewing area, sample raw ingredients, and walk to a shop with more than 250 beers. You will also get practical brewing tips and time to buy bottles for home.

“It was just great, got a lot of interesting information in a very friendly environment and tried out a lot of interesting beers brewed locally. I really recommend it!”

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10.Beer tasting craft beer Hamburg (beer tour)

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Meet your German-speaking guide at Braumarkt on Beerenweg 12, near Landgang brewery. Over three hours, taste at least seven craft beers, hear stories about brewing, visit a brewery when possible, and pick up practical homebrewing tips. The route can shift to another nearby venue if needed.

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11.Heidelberg: Craft Beer and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours tasting Heidelberg street food and beer with a private English or German-speaking guide. Johannes and Sophie are among the guides used for this experience. Your route can include Old Town pubs, Little France, organic restaurants across the river, a candy maker, bakery, or distillery.

“Johannes was very engaging and funny as well as knowledgeable. We really enjoyed meeting and getting to know him. We met some fun people at the Craft Beer spot as well as the spirit store. Tasted spirits that we loved and ended up buying several different flavors. But the best part was ending up at the Roten Ochsen which will be shortening hours and possibly closing after 180 years. We were hoping to eat there.”

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12.Guided Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $146

Join an English-speaking local guide, including Josh, for a three-hour walk through Munich’s lesser-known neighborhoods. Taste seven beers from independent microbreweries, sample vegetarian or vegan food, learn about Bavarian brewing, and get local tips. Nonalcoholic drinks are available, but the tour is not suitable for children or anyone avoiding gluten.

“Great tour! Josh was knowledgeable and personable. Would totally do it again, especially if we get to talk more about his cat, Barley!”

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