Top Munich Food & Drink

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.

Take a deep dive into the world of Munich food—from hearty Bavarian classics to contemporary fusion ice cream—on this small-group tour with a foodie guide. Enjoy tastings at seven different stops, including sausages, beer, cakes, pastries, and dumplings, and explore the Viktualienmarkt food market and beyond. Numbers are capped at just 10 travelers for a more intimate experience.

See Munich through the eyes of a local, with a guide who is native to the city. This half-day tour puts the spotlight on the city's character through commentary about Munich's history, and cultural experiences like a Bavarian food and beer tasting. Even better: The experience is capped at just 15 people per group for a more intimate and sociable tour.

Delve into Munich’s dark past and the birth of the Nazi ideology on a revealing 2.5-hour city walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, discover the sites that provided backdrops to Adolf Hitler and his followers as they set about founding the Third Reich, giving Munich its title as the ‘Capital of the Nazi Movement.’ See beer-halls where Nazi brown shirts first gathered, buildings from where Hitler delivered speeches, and memorials to opposers of the movement, all as your guide charts the events that saw Hitler take power in 1933.

First time in Munich? Take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy, while walking between the central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.

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).

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.

Spirits, monsters, and ghosts run amok in Munich—or so you’ll discover on this spooky tour. Following your local guide, you’ll hear scary stories and wild tales of the city’s dark side, from shameful secrets to evil pasts to inexplicable terrors, executions, and even miracles. Mulled wine and more will keep you warm, but it won’t help you handle the dark.

Eat your way around Bavaria without leaving Munich on this tantalising 2-hour tasting tour. Immerse yourself in local life as you visit Munich’s historic Viktualienmarkt and follow your guide around the colorful stalls. Along the way, tuck into Bavaria’s famous sausages, regional cheeses and freshly baked breads, or sample exotic fruits and delicious sweet pastries.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Feast your way around Munich’s Christmas markets and benefit from having a guide to show you where to find the city’s best festive eats with this guided food tour. Exploring the markets with a guide eliminates the need to do any research, and means you’ll discover lots of hidden gems along the way, including a medieval-inspired market, and stalls in the courtyard of a Bavarian Palace.

When a market is 200 years old, you know it must be good. On this tour, your local guide leads you through Munich’s timeless Viktualienmarkt, held daily since 1807 (barring Sundays). Explore the history of this city mainstay, get the downlow on the market’s vendors, and sit down to some of the city’s best street food—drinks included—just like the locals do.

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!

Rock your senses with classic American cooking and the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia at the Hard Rock Cafe Munich. Choose from a 2- or 3-course meal and fill up on hearty dishes such as the classic cheeseburger, a half-rack of hickory-smoked and barbecue chicken. Both options include a dessert and your choice of drink (coffee, tea or soda). Cheers!

Discover Munich’s most delicious highlights—and learn more about its traditional delicacies, as well as its modern dining scene—on this indulgent, private walking tour. Before lunch, meet your guide at the central Marienplatz, and come with an appetite: you’ll enjoy generous samplings all throughout the tour. Browse the stalls at the Viktualienmarkt, try classic bites like weisswurst, sip Bavarian beer, and finish with a sweet, Viennese treat.

Learn to make one of Bavaria’s celebrated snacks, the pretzel, during this private hands-on cooking experience in Munich. Meet your host at his home and discover all there is to know about the brezn. After you’ve baked your delicious bread, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with a weisswurst, or white sausage, and a non-alcoholic beer while chatting with your host.

See a more sophisticated side of Munich’s nightlife while going beyond the typical beer halls on this private cocktail bar tour. You’ll stroll through the city center while receiving a historic tour of the Bavarian capital, popping into speakeasies and stylish bars to fortify yourself with mixed drinks along the way.

If your perfect day in a new place involves getting an early start and enjoying a sumptuous breakfast; before setting off to see the city sights, then this is the tour for you! Your day begins with a proper Bavarian breakfast the way the locals like it. Become immersed in culture while you eat; discovering local quirks and traditions, and making new friends along the way. Afterwards, set off on a friendly, casual tour of Munich; hitting all the major sights and landmarks, but without the lecture-style of more traditional city tours.

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.