The 15 Best Brewery Tours 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.Classic Mike’s Bike Tour daily @ 11.30 incl Beer Garden & Surfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,246 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Ride through central Munich and the English Garden with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, royal courtyards, the Chinese Tower beer garden, the Isar, and Munich’s famous river surfers. Bikes and helmets are included. Guides such as Dave, Iris, James, Matt, Scott, and Bob are known for clear stories, humor, and a relaxed pace.

“Easy biking through Munich. Our tour guide Scott was very informative with the history of Munich and the various buildings we saw. We enjoyed the outing and almost wish it could’ve lasted longer. Highly recommend this as a great way to see Munich.”

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4.Altbier-Safari Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,150 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Walk Düsseldorf’s Old Town with an English- or German-speaking guide and taste five Altbiers at five local breweries. You’ll visit Brauerei Kürzer, Im Füchschen, Schumacher, Zum Schlüssel, and Uerige, learn why glasses are small, and get tips on where to eat and drink next.

“Really interesting. Tim was a great host - very knowledgeable and really passionate about Dusseldorf's brewing history and culture.”

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5.3-Hour Beck’s Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,091 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Visit Beck’s and Haake-Beck in Bremen with a German or English-speaking guide. See the museum, brew house, malt silos, and fermentation tanks on weekday tours, watch brewery films, then taste three beers or soft drinks. Guides such as Florian, Jakob, and Violete bring the brewing story to life.

“Our English-speaking guide was enthusiastic and a great source of information.”

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6.Munich’s Beer Halls and Breweries: 3-Hour Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 928 reviews · 3h 30m · from $50

Meet in Marienplatz for a 210-minute guided walk through Munich’s beer culture. Visit traditional beer halls, enter Germany’s oldest commercial brewery, learn how Weissbier is made, and finish at Hofbräuhaus with two included 0.5-liter beers. Guides such as Noel, Liam, Steve, and Thomas lead tours in English or German.

“Steve was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. Absolutely excellent knowledge on the subject and brought enthusiasm to tour.”

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7.Berlin City Bike Tour with Beer Garden Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Set out from Alexanderplatz on a beach cruiser and helmet for a 5.5-hour English-language ride through Berlin. Guides such as Marco, Yael, Nick, Simon, and Carlo combine Nazi and Cold War history with humor, parks, and practical city tips. The route includes the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, and a beer garden lunch at your own cost.

“A great way to see Berlin in a day with a very knowledgeable tour guide, much better than walking all day. Our tour guide was Yael, a 34 year old woman from Israel who had immigrated to Germany a bit over 3 years ago. She was charismatic and passionate with a wealth of knowledge to impart on us. Apparently in addition to being a tour guide she worked the improv clubs as a standup comic and of course supported herself as a waitress. I would highly recommend the tour, especially if you are lucky enough to have Yael as your guide”

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8.BRLO BRWHOUSE Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

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

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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9.Guided City Tour by Bike with Beer Garden Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 604 reviews · 3h 30m · from $53

Ride through Munich’s Old Town, Residenz courtyards, Odeonsplatz, and the English Garden on a 3.5-hour guided bike tour. Guides such as Iris, Kyle, David, Simon, and Scott bring the city’s history to life, while a 45-minute stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden gives you time for Bavarian food and a drink. Bikes are included, and helmets are available on request.

“Iris was our tour guide and she was fantastic! She explained the history very well, and gave us time to look around and take photos and made sure that we were stopping safely and out of the way of other people. She’s very friendly and I really enjoyed this tour!!”

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10.Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 483 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Join a German-speaking guide such as Lars for a two-hour walk through four Cologne old-town breweries. You’ll taste one Kölsch or soft drink at each stop, hear amusing city stories, and share a traditional Halve Hahn: rye bread, butter, cheese, mustard, and onions. Adults only.

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11.Bike Tour with Beer Garden Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 391 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Ride through Munich with an English-speaking guide such as Karl, Rob, or Canaan, stopping at major sights, Nazi-era sites, the Isar, and the Eisbach surfers. The mostly flat route suits casual cyclists, and the 40-minute English Garden stop includes time for beer and regional food, though you pay for refreshments separately.

“The bike tour is rain or shine, and I was pleased to see that most people arrived for the tour suitably prepared for the predicted rain. Hose who were not were able to buy rain ponchos in the shop before the tour. The bikes were very easy to ride with all-terrain tires and had good rear splash guards to keep dry. This was not a “normal” tour as our guide let us decide how many stops to make due to the rain, and we ended up cutting the tour short to get back early to dry off, warm up and go to lunch a bit early instead of biking through…”

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12.Berlin Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

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

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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13.Berlin City Bike Tour with Beer Garden Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · 5h 30m · from $81

Spend about five and a half hours cycling Berlin with an English-speaking guide. Visit Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, Hitler’s bunker site, Bebelplatz, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Tiergarten, and more. The city cruiser bikes are easy to handle, and the beer garden lunch stop adds a relaxed break, though food and drinks cost extra.

“This was a fantastic bike tour and the 6 hours went so very quick we were disappointed when it was over. Thor was an amazing tour guide with heaps of knowledge and stories. We learnt so much and this is the best way to see Berlin. Highly recommend this tour, the lunch stop was great too. we hired bikes the next day at a discounted rate is really the only way to see Berlin. Don’t hesitate book this tour!”

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14.Beer & Beyond: Munich Beer Tour

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

Meet at 6:45 pm near Munich Central Station for a three-hour walking tour through the city’s beer culture. Visit Augustinerkeller, learn about Oktoberfest, see Löwenbräu’s mashing tanks, and enjoy 1.5 liters of included beer. Guides such as Juan, Layla, Merry, and Christine bring history, humor, and easy conversation to the evening.

“I did this trip solo and I really enjoyed the people I met and the tour was excellent. Due to an ongoing German event at one brewery we were able to eat in a below ground cellar which was even a first for the tour guide. It was a very cool experience.”

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15.Munich City Bike Tour + Beer Garden Lunch Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Cycle Munich at an easy pace with guides such as Karl, Rob, Susanna, and Canaan. See Königsplatz, Odeonsplatz, the Eisbach surfers, Marienplatz, and the English Garden, then stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden. Bikes, helmets, Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and children’s equipment are provided. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Rob, our tour guided was very knowledgeable, funny and patient. We all enjoyed the tour and recommended 💯 %”

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