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Get a dose of Bavaria's iconic beer culture with this food and beer tour in Munich. Home of Oktoberfest and a collection of famous beer halls and beer gardens, Bavaria's beautiful capital invites visitors from around the globe with its promise of fun and camaraderie. Partner with a savvy guide for an insider look at this tradition of imbibing. You’ll hit local haunts and enjoy Bavarian nibbles in the company of fellow beer aficionados.

Enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich during this full-day experience that includes a Munich city tour and a guaranteed spot inside a tent. Beginning with a walking tour, learn about the city’s history and brewing customs, and hear about the 200-year-old festival at Theresienwiese. Then, take a seat at your reserved place in one of the major Oktoberfest beer tents, where you receive two liters of beer and chicken.

Go deep into the history and culture of Munich’s Oktoberfest with this half-day tour of the world-famous beer festival. Your guide will introduce you to Bavarian traditions and dialect, while leading you through the breweries and tents of Theresienwiese. This informative and entertaining tour includes a liter of beer and entrance to the traditional section of the festival.

Discover a local’s eye perspective of Munich—and learn about its history, and spot famous landmarks, in between stops for tasty beers and nibbles—on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon at the Karlsplatz in central Munich, and set off on foot. You’ll hear stories about the city’s past, will visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, will enjoy a hearty meal at a favorite local restaurant, and more.

See Munich in a fun new way: via Segway. After learning how to ride a Segway, zoom through the attractive Bavarian city. Learn about the history of Munich from the guide while seeing such sites as Odeonsplatz, Hofgarten, Victory Gate, Leopoldstraße, the Maximilianeum and the Peace Angel, among others. This tour is a great way to rest your cobblestone-weary feet!

Tour the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site during an informative visit with a small group. Travel by train from central Munich and walk the grounds with a guide to learn about the 12-year history and operations of the first Nazi concentration camp—established by Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. Your guide details the brutal system of oppression at Dachau during World War II and the suffering experienced by its prisoners.

Travel from Munich to Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein Castle on this day trip that includes round-trip transportation by train. Often known as Germany’s "Cinderella castle," Neuschwanstein was actually the inspiration for a different Disney story, the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ castle at Disneyland. Take a guided tour of the castle, and hear stories about the "Mad" King Ludwig II, who commissioned it. The entrance fee is not included, but skip-the-line access is, so you won’t wait in the main admission queue.

Wind through Munich’s bustling neighborhoods and parks on a fun and educational Segway tour! On the self-balancing device, you’ll follow an expert guide through pristine gardens and vibrant markets, past famous residences and some of the city’s great museums. Along the way, take pictures, stop at favorite sites, and hear fascinating facts and stories about this contemporary city with ancient roots.

Witness the fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, created by Germany’s 19th-century King Ludwig II, on a day trip from Munich. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, admire Bavaria's magnificent scenery as you journey to Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home. Join an optional interior tour and then continue to Neuschwanstein, a picture book clutch of turrets and chambers that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. Enjoy free time in nearby Hohenschwangau village for lunch and to explore Neuschwanstein’s grounds, and take an optional castle tour. Entrance fees not included (unless you choose the Upgrade option).

Get acquainted with Munich the easy way on a fun, flexible hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Choose a 24-hour Express Tour to check out Munich’s main highlights or a 24-hour or 48-hour Grand Tour ticket to widen your sightseeing net. Either way, settle aboard an open-top double-decker bus, listen to the enlightening onboard commentary, and enjoy panoramic views of sites such as the Marienplatz, Hofbrauhaus, Viktualienmarkt and more. Hop off at the stops that interest you, explore on foot and then re-board the bus at any stop you wish.

Gain insight into the Holocaust of World War II on this half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich. Travel by train and bus to the memorial site, and take a guided tour of the compound, a place of memorial and education dedicated to the thousands who were imprisoned and lost their lives there between 1933 and 1945. Learn how Dachau provided a model for all Nazi camps, and see the exhibitions and memorials, together with the reconstructed barracks and cells, as your guide provides illuminating, informative and sensitive commentary.

Visit the famous Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, on this guided, full-day trip with road transfers from Munich. Take a cable car to the summit of Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level, for breathtaking views of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, then ride the cogwheel train back down.

Soak up the holiday spirit with a 2-hour tour of the Munich Christmas markets. With more than 20 holiday markets across the city, follow a guide through Munich's Old Town to explore the city's festive offerings, including Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz. Shop for handmade Bavarian gifts, sip on Glühwein (mulled wine; not included in price), and try Lebkuchen, the gingerbread cookie that has been a local Christmas staple since the 14th century.

Raise a glass to Bavarian beer with an evening of beer tasting in Munich! Follow your guide, a fellow beer lover, on a 3.5-hour tour of the city’s beer halls and breweries. Go behind-the-scenes with a tour of one of Munich’s historic breweries, learn about Bavaria’s famous purity law and see the beer-brewing process in action. Then, pay a visit to the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall, where you can sample a refreshing Weissbier (Wheat Beer) or order a ‘mass’ – a whole liter of beer!

Experience the best of Bavarian beer culture with this all-inclusive Oktoberfest tour and table reservation. Enjoy skip-the-line entry into the festival with a guide. Explore the historic Theresienwiese and gain insight into Bavaria’s rich brewing heritage, then take your seat inside one of the Oktoberfest tents. Savor a traditional Bavarian lunch and swill as many steins of beer as you wish! Afterward — when the party ramps up — drink and dance as Bavarian music fills the tent. Book early to avoid disappointment!

This is the ultimate Munich beer tour for beer lovers. Your guide will take you on a unique beer and schnapps experience, steering clear of the mainstream, mass-producing breweries and showcasing the lesser known but locally preferred beers. Discover this history of Munich, while experiencing the drinking culture of Munich firsthand.

Get to know the best of Munich on this guided bike tour. Learn the history of this popular city while riding around its open parks, elegant plazas, meandering riverbanks and winding, medieval alleyways. This tour includes stops at gathering spots like Marienplatz, Königsplatz, the Odeonsplatz and ride through Englischer Garten, Europe’s largest city park. In the evening, enjoy a Bavarian beer and food tour. Use of a bike and helmet are included.

For beer lovers only! On this tour, you’ll meet up with your local guide, who leads you from famous Bavarian beer hall to famous Bavarian beer hall, across a palate of 600-year-old brew recipes and platters of authentic German fare, all the way to downing lagers on the street—a German tradition—and diving into Munich’s infamous bar quarter. Prost!

Immerse yourself in the world of Bavarian beer and Oktoberfest celebrations during an exclusive beer tasting tour in Munich’s Old Town. Sample 4-8 types of beers, including a selection of craft beers. Take a guided tour of the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Beer Tour with 4 Beers Immerse yourself in fascinating stories about Munich’s brewing tradition and beer scene. Visit 2 venues in Old Town and sample 4 different types of beer. 3-hour: Beer Tour with 6 Beers & Appetizers Choose this tasting tour to visit 2 venues in Munich’s Old Town, including the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum. Sample 6 different types of beers with paired German appetizers. 4-hour: Beer Tour with 8 Beers & Food Opt for this beer and food tasting tour to 8 different types of beers and paired food. Includes a visit to 3 venues, including 1 local restaurant and the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum.

Munich is the world’s most famous beer capital with a history of brewing going back over 800 years and on our 3-4 hour walking tour of the old town you can explore the story of how Munich and beer became so entwined. From religion to politics, to science, to art, the beer and brewing traditions of the city have helped shape Munich to become what it is today. At the end of the tour there will also be the option to sit down with your guide for a refreshing and well earned beer.

Visit Munich’s iconic beer halls—and indulge in Bavarian bites and beers—on this private tour. Choose from multiple convenient tour times, and meet your Bavarian-born guide in central Marienplatz. Then, visit a traditional beer hall, where you can sip a locally made brew and enjoy a hearty main course, before continuing to a beer cellar for more nibbles and beer. Finish with an optional visit to the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum.

Andechs is a favorite of locals for good reason. With views of the Alps, a fine Baroque church and a bustling beer hall serving up some of the finest Bavarian dishes anywhere, it's easy to see why. The monk's home-brewed beer is world renowned and there's no better place to drink it than onsite. Hike back via beautiful Lake Ammersee and stop at the scenic lakeside Biergarten for one last beer. Join Beer Hiking Bavaria author as he takes you along the Way of St. James en route to the hilltop Andechs monastery. Note that this is a private tour and can be tailored to your group's needs.

Bavaria, Germany is famous for its excellent beer, but did you know that it is also a perfect destination for wine connoisseurs? Join us on this exclusive tour to discover the rich wine culture in Munich with a visit to 2 amazing wine bars in Old Town or a winery in Franconia Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Wine Tour with 4 Wines Indulge in 4 different German wines on an exclusive wine tasting tour at 2 amazing wine bars in Munich Old Town. 3-hour: Wine Tour with Sightseeing, 5 Wines and Appetizers This option includes a tour of Munich Old Town with a visit to 2 wine bars and a tasting of 5 different wines and paired appetizers such as cheese and meat delicacies. Bavaria, Germany is famous for its excellent beer, but did you know that it is also a perfect destination for wine connoisseurs?

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