15 Brewery Tours in Germany Worth Booking

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 history and local legends. The route can change with group wishes and crowded venues, making this a social introduction to Cologne’s beer culture.

“Enjoyed this tour, met some interesting people from around the world. The guide (Johnathan) was very friendly and knowledgable and made sure everybody was happy.”

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2.Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings

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

Join a two-hour private or shared walk through Düsseldorf’s brewery quarter, with three Alt beer tastings and stories about local customs, legends, and brewing. Stops may include im Füchschen, Kürzer, Zum Schlüssel, and Uerige. Guides such as Asli, Miguel, Sean, Luisa, and Fabio lead in English or German.

“We booked very last minute but that didnt matter. We had a great experience on this tour. Our tourguide Louisa had a lot of enthusiasm in telling all the insights and information about Alt beer. Greeting from the dutch boys. :)”

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3.Bremen: 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. Explore the museum, brew house, malt silos, fermentation tanks, and brewery cinema, then taste three beers or soft drinks. The working production areas are open on weekdays, and sturdy shoes are required.

“The tour was very fun and informational and loved tasting the beer”

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4.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 walking tour through Munich’s beer culture. Visit traditional beer halls, enter a centuries-old brewery, learn how Weissbier is made, and finish at Hofbräuhaus. Two 0.5-liter beers are included. Guides such as Noel, Liam, Steve, and Thomas lead tours in English or German.

“nice, funny, authentic guide with lots of things to share with. was a pleasure”

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5.Berlin: BRLO BRWHOUSE Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

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

At Berlin’s BRLO BRWHOUSE, your guide explains beer history, brewing methods, and the brewery’s creative approach before a tasting of five beers with paired snacks. Guides such as Massimo, Natasha, Alex, and Felix have led engaging sessions. Expect a small brewery, plenty of questions, and 90 minutes of beer-focused learning.

“Tour was great, beer was fab, definitely recommend x”

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6.Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn

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

Walk Cologne’s old town with a German-speaking guide, visit four traditional pubs and breweries, taste one Kölsch or soft drink at each, and share a Halver Hahn sandwich. Guides such as Lars add humorous stories about Cologne’s cathedral city, brewing customs, and local pub life.

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7.Berlin Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

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

Walk through Friedrichshain and the RAW Gelände with a local guide such as Alex, Chris, Mike, or Rafael. Taste up to nine Berlin craft beers, enjoy a vegetarian or vegan snack, and learn how East Berlin’s past shaped its modern beer culture. The small group is capped at 14 people.

“This was a great tour. Alex is an engaging and funny guy. He goes into detail around the different brewing methods that result in flavours of the beer you drink. The venues are well selected with some good information about the history of the area. Highly recommend.”

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8.The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk Cologne’s Old Town with a small group of up to 10, stopping at An der Malzmühle, Päffgen, Sünner, Peters, and Früh. Your English-speaking guide, including popular hosts such as Sean, Izzy, Marcel, or Andrea, explains Kölsch customs, local history, and brewery rivalries while you sample several beers.

“Wow wow wow!!!!! Marcel you rock what an awesome experience you made it so much fun and we learned alot We recommend you as tour guide Really something for the books Felt like long time friends Johan Yolanda Daffue South Africa”

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9.Hamburg: St. Pauli Breweries Walking Tour with Tastings

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

Walk through Hamburg’s St. Pauli with a German-speaking Kiezjungs guide, hear local beer and Reeperbahn stories, visit Zur Ritze’s boxing cellar, and taste five beers at the Astra Brewery. The two-hour tour begins by the Hard Rock Cafe jetties and suits visitors comfortable with German and walking.

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10.Guided Food Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English- or German-speaking guide beneath the Isartor arch for a two-hour food walk through Munich’s Old Town. You’ll taste three beers, pretzels, Obazda, Pfennigmuggerl bread, Leberkäse, and a fresh Schmalznudel while hearing bits of medieval Munich history. The route ends near Viktualienmarkt and Café Frischhut.

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

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11.Bamberg: Beer & Brewery Tour – 2 Hour – English Or German

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Walk Bamberg’s medieval old town with certified Beer Sommelier Patrick Murphy, a native English and German speaker. Over two hours, taste 3 to 4 local beers, learn the city’s brewing story, and either visit a small brewery or join a professional tasting. Expect local tips, smoked beer, and plenty of practical context.

“Patrick easily managed the big group easily transitioning between English and German. There was sooo much information about both the city and the beers! I strongly recommend taking this tour with Patrick Murphy! Had a great time! Thanks for the beers!! Prost!!!”

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12.Berlin: Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

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

At Berliner Berg Brewery on Treptower Strasse, a German-speaking guide leads you through 45 minutes of production areas, followed by a 45-minute tasting of five Berlin beers. Expect clear explanations, questions welcomed, and a chance to buy bottles at a special price. The tour is for ages 16 and up.

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13.Bamberg: Historical Tour in German with Brewery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 126 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Best value

Walk Bamberg’s old town with a German-speaking guide, learn how hops, malt, and beer shaped the city, then visit Schlenkerla brewery at Stephansberg. You’ll see the brewing spaces, enter an 8°C fermentation cellar, and taste 0.1 liter of Zwickelbier. Guides such as Erik and Doris bring local stories to life.

“Sehr schöne Tour mit einem kompetenten Tourguide. Keine Frage blieb unbeantwortet. Man merkte ihm an, dass er für Bamberg und die Bierbrautradition brennt. Für die Tour sollte man einigermaßen fitt und gut zu Fuß sein, da es schon ziemlich bergauf ging und bei der Brauereibesichtigung etliche Treppenstufen zu meistern sind.”

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14.3 Old Town Breweries Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend two hours walking Cologne’s Old Town with a German-speaking Echt Köln guide. Visit three traditional breweries, enjoy one glass of Kölsch at each, hear stories about Cologne beer culture, and finish at Heumarkt. Recent tours have been led by guides including Markus and Thomas.

“Richtig tolle tour! Kann ich nur empfehlen! Es war lustig, informativ & einfach ein gelungener & guter abend :) danke dafür!”

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

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

Visit Haderner Bräu München, Munich’s first certified organic brewery, for a one-hour German-language tour led by a brewmaster. Follow the process from raw malt and hops to finished beer, smell hop varieties, taste malt, and sample four organic beers, including an IPA. English tours require advance request and at least eight participants.

“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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