Our Pick of 14 Private Brewery Tours in Germany

1.Private 1.5-Hour Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 111 reviews · 1h 30m Our pick

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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2.Dresden: Private Inflatable Boat Tour with Beer Garden Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · from $32Best value

You’ll paddle a private CE-certified inflatable boat from Körnerplatz along Dresden’s Elbe, passing the river castles, ferry garden, old town, and Altübigau. A beer garden break is included in the route, with life jackets, paddles, and a waterproof bag supplied. German-speaking staff give the safety briefing, but no guide rides with you.

“I really liked the process. Super friendly staff. Super briefing.”

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3.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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4.Private Munich Beer Hall Tour with 3-Course Meal & Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $599Top rated

Spend four to five hours with Sepp, a Bavarian-born guide, sampling local beer and hearty food around central Munich. Visit Marienplatz, Museumsstüberl, the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, Augustiner Stammhaus, and Andechser am Dom. The private format lets your group adjust the pace and, when possible, the route.

“This is a must do while in Munich. Feel like a local and immerse yourself in the German beer and food culture. Sepp made our tour so much fun. 10/10 recommend.”

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5.Private Munich Bike Tour: Flexible Times & Beer Garden Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours to 3 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Meet near Munich’s Glockenspiel at 4pm for an English-language private bike tour through the Old Town, English Garden, and along the Isar. You’ll ride mostly on cycling paths, stop at Marienplatz, Residenz, Odeonsplatz, and Eisbachwelle, then pause at the Chinese Tower beer garden. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers cost extra.

“Despite getting stuck in the rain, this tour was really fun and our guide was funny and knowledgable. Would have been even better on a sunny day!”

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6.Private German Beer Tasting Experience in Frankfurt Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $296

Meet your licensed beer guide at Römerberg and visit several Frankfurt pubs or breweries for a private tasting of German classics, regional pours, and craft beers. Choose a two, three, or four-hour route, with food ranging from snacks to hot dishes. Guides include Georg, also listed as George, and Marcela.

“We had a great time with George. Had a great tour around the town, and it was curated to our personal taste. It was a one of a kind experience. It was like hanging out with an old friend! I would highly recommend this tour.”

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7.from Frankfurt – romantic Black Forest & brewery, private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $290

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Black Forest from Frankfurt or Mannheim with private guide Michael Maus, also called Maik in guest feedback. Visit Mummelsee, Vogtsbauernhof, Alpirsbacher Klosterbräu, monastery ruins, waterfalls, and a cuckoo-clock outlet, with a brewery alternative for adults and a nature stop for children under 12.

“It was a lovely day Maik our guide was very informative and gave us lots of info. The Black Forest was a beautiful area especially our walk around the lake. Our Black Forest cake was very delicious. Unfortunately due to road works we were unable to visit the winery but we were taken on a beautiful scenic drive. The open museum was especially interesting showing the buildings that were a real way of life”

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8.Private Neuschwanstein Castle and Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $714

Leave Munich with a private guide and head to Neuschwanstein Castle, arriving around 10 a.m. with advance entry and a preferred ticket time. After the castle, visit a local brewery in Schwangau for a one-hour tour with beer samples, schnapps, and bottled beer. Guides such as Jake and Lucas add lively Bavarian stories along the way.

“Jake was amazing from the momemt we were picked up at the hotel. He drives safely and is so knowledgeable in Bavarian history and tells the stories so lively! It gave us good background before entering the castle. We liked the duration of the tour and that we had the flexibility to finish earlie”

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9.Pub crawl incl. Oktoberfest museum guided tour with beer tasting (private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $79

Meet a native Munich guide at the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum for a private tour, then taste 3 to 4 Bavarian beers with pretzels. Continue to Hofbräuhaus and a third pub chosen to suit your group. The experience lasts about 3 to 4 hours, includes two half-liter beers, and is limited to 15 people.

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10.Frankfurt: Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $290

Meet your licensed beer guide at Römerberg and walk between two or three Old Town pubs, breweries, and beer venues. Depending on your 2, 3, or 4-hour choice, taste 4 to 8 beers, from popular German labels to regional and craft pours, with German snacks or Hessian dishes on longer tours. Guides speak six languages.

“Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and very personable! We enjoyed our visit with him so much!! Everything was perfect!”

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11.Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Berlin Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $257

Meet your private beer guide by Humboldt University and visit two or three Berlin pubs, breweries, and a restaurant, depending on your tour length. You will taste 4 to 8 German beers, including regional and craft pours, learn about Reinheitsgebot and drinking customs, and add German snacks or hot dishes on the longer options. Guides speak seven languages.

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12.Private Beer Tasting Tour in Munich with Oktoberfest Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $299

Meet a licensed beer expert at Marienplatz for a private walk through Munich’s Old Town. Depending on your time, taste 4, 6, or 8 beers, including Munich craft brews, pair drinks with Bavarian food, and visit the Oktoberfest Museum on the five-hour tour.

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13.Private Highlights of Munich Bike Tour with Beer Garden Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $405

See Munich by bicycle with a private English-speaking guide, using easy routes through Marienplatz, the Residenz, Lehel, the Isar, and more. You’ll stop at Wiener Platz for a beer garden break, then finish near the Maximilianeum for sunset views. Rob and Karl are among the guides who may lead the tour.

“We have a wonderful morning learning all about important sites around the old town in Munich. Rob, our guide, made our bike tour fun, instructive and interesting. The route was easy and the bikes are well taken care of. We will recommend Fat Tire bike tours to all our traveling friends.”

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14.Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Lubeck Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $267

Meet your licensed local Beer Expert at Hotel an der Marienkirche for a private walk through Lübeck’s Old Town. Depending on your chosen length, you’ll visit two or three beer venues and taste 4 to 8 beers, including local craft selections. The longer tour adds German snacks, seafood, beef, and potato dishes.

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