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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.

Oktoberfest is known for being the world’s biggest beer festival, which means it can be tricky to avoid the crowds and find a good place to sit. With this tour, enjoy the perks of having reserved seating in a tent, as well as beer and food included. As you explore the festival grounds with a guide, hear stories about the history of Oktoberfest, and get lots of useful tips too.

Experience Munich's famous beer culture on an Oktoberfest tour and guaranteed seating in the festival’s biggest Hofbräu tent. Get an insider look at this world-famous event with your savvy guide, starting with a narrated walk through the festival grounds and a spin on the Ferris wheel. Then grab your seat in the lively Hofbräu-Festzelt tent and soak up the raucous festival culture while indulging in two liters of beer and a half a roast chicken—all included!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Experience Germany’s most famous event, Oktoberfest, during this all-inclusive tour while you’re in Munich. Enjoy a traditional Bavarian breakfast in the city center and learn about the history of the city and the autumnal festival from your guide. Then head to the massive Oktoberfest grounds where reserved tables are waiting for you to enjoy classic Bavarian dishes and of course, 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!

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!

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.

Andechs Monastery is a beautiful Benedictine priory that’s situated at the top of a hill that overlooks the Alps and Lake Ammersee. With this private tour, you can explore this beautiful setting with a guide to lead the way and tell you stories about the local area. After reaching the summit, the trip includes a chance to visit an on-site beer hall where you can purchase beer that’s brewed by monks as well as traditional Bavarian dishes.

Brighten up an afternoon in Munich by heading off on this beer and schnapps-themed tour. Instead of going to touristy and commercial breweries, this tour showcases local haunts where you can try lesser-known beers that locals love. Places visited include beer halls, a bar with a world record, and a hidden medieval castle. To help you avoid waiting to pay at each venue—alcoholic drinks and snacks are included along the way.

Munich’s Christmas markets are a wonderful sight to see, but if you try exploring on your own, it could be a lot to take in independently. Instead, explore with a small group and a guide leading you through areas to see Karlstor, Marienplatz, Residenz, and Odeonsplatz all decked out in their holiday glory. Plus, hear holiday stories as you make your way through four Christmas markets.

Celebrate in one of the large beer tents with up to 10 people (optionally 5 people) at your reserved table for 10. This is an evening reservation including food and drink. You get special seats where the fun factor is greatest and the evening becomes an unforgettable experience. After booking, you will receive your booking information. Program flow/schedule: Booking period: September 16, 2023 - October 3, 2023 Start: 4 p.m. - End 10:30 p.m The reservation package includes: -10 reserved seats (optionally 5 seats) in one of the large beer tents (e.g. Paulaner or Hofbräu tent) -Vouchers for each person: 2 liters of Oktoberfest beer plus half a chicken (vegetarian food is also possible instead of chicken) You will also receive a voucher for a 10% discount on traditional costume fashion in our store at Munich HBF.

Oktoberfest in Munich is the world’s most famous beer festival and up to six million people visit the city during the event. Advance booking is the only way to guarantee a table in one of the famous beer tents and this package includes everything you’ll need for an unforgettable evening. There’s space for up to 10 people and each guest can enjoy two 1-liter beers plus a chicken (or vegetarian option) dinner.