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The 14 Best Food Tours in Germany

14 tours  ·  from $29 a head

A market hall, a butcher who still smokes his own, and somebody explaining why the bread is like that. The 14 below are priced and timed, with a note on which ones are a full meal and which are a tasting.

Hamburg: Schanzenviertel Culinary Tour - Five tastings, with enough walking between them
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Hamburg: Schanzenviertel Culinary Tour

1.Schanzenviertel Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,051 reviews · 3 hours · from $57Our pick

Walk through Hamburg’s small but lively Sternschanze district with a local guide, stopping at five food spots for tastings. You’ll hear about Carl Hagenbeck, the old piano factory, the Rote Flora, and the neighborhood’s struggle with rising rents. Guides speak German and English, and vegetarian options are available.

“Tour einfach kurzfristig abgesagt und keine Alternative am selben Tag bekommen.”

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Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour - Five food stops, with a practical warning about pace
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Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour

2.Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,711 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours walking through HafenCity and Speicherstadt, sampling five small dishes at up to five restaurants, then ride Germany’s longest freestanding escalator to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza. Guides such as Jörg, Jeanne, and Mikkel bring local stories, architecture, and food together. Concert hall access is not included.

“Unser Guide Jörg hat uns viel interessante Dinge auf unterhaltsamer Art und Weise erzählt. Die FoodStopps waren gut ausgewählt mit Fischbrötchen, Focaccia, Flammkuchen, Schokolade und Franzbrötchen. Ein Frühstück vorher könnt Ihr gern weglassen.”

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Berlin Center Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Local Tastings - Street art, courtyards and Berliner doughnuts
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Berlin Center Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Local Tastings

3.Berlin Center Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,227 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Walk from Berlin’s historic center through street-art courtyards, East Berlin boulevards and the East Side Gallery while sampling kebab, currywurst, pastries, Käsespätzle, beer and more. Guides such as Daniel, Francesco, Fotini and Vincento connect each bite to Berlin’s past. Expect up to 12 people, plenty of walking and a full stomach.

“Daniel was superb and the food was varied, interesting and delicious and there was plenty to eat. Daniel was warm and engaging.”

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Munich: Viktualienmarkt Food Tour - The Bavarian opening: Weißwurst, pretzels, and beer
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Munich: Viktualienmarkt Food Tour

4.Viktualienmarkt Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,127 reviews · 2h 30m · from $50

Meet your guide near Marienplatz for a 150-minute walk through Munich’s Viktualienmarkt. You’ll taste Weißwurst, pretzels, regional cheeses, bread, beer, international dishes, and unusual fruit while learning about Bavarian food culture. Guides including Danielle, Thomas, Stephanie, and Wolfgang are known for adding local stories and practical Munich tips.

“Tour was excellent, Thomas was a very fun and knowledgeable host. Great amount and variety of food, just right! Would recommend to anyone visiting Munich.”

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Munich: Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum - Sampling Bavarian beer without rushing the night
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Munich: Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum

5.Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,086 reviews · 3h 30m · from $84

Walk Munich’s old center with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Dan, or Aileen, taste several beers, visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, and finish with a reserved Bavarian dinner. Expect a social evening, partial museum access, public transport, shared food, and plenty of local brewing stories.

“Heidi was very knowledgeable and fun. Had a really good time on the tour.”

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Kreuzberg: Culinary Food Tour - Kottbusser Tor and the Neues Kreuzberger Zentrum
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Kreuzberg: Culinary Food Tour

6.Kreuzberg: Culinary Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 3 hours

Walk through Kreuzberg with a live English or German guide, stopping at five restaurants for Berlin classics, international food, and vegetarian bites. You’ll hear stories about SO36, May Day protests, GDR escape attempts, Martin Luther King’s 1964 visit, and the neighborhood’s changing identity. Guide names may include Niclas or Nike, depending on the date.

“Unser Tourguide Niclas hat uns vielseitige Informationen über Kreuzberg vermittelt. wir haben selten eine so gut vorbereiteten Guide gehabt.”

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Bamberg: Guided Historical Culinary Tour - Meeting the guide at the old slaughterhouse
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Bamberg: Guided Historical Culinary Tour

7.Guided Historical Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Meet a German-speaking guide from Geschichte Für Alle e.V. at Bamberg’s old slaughterhouse, then walk through the old town for smoked beer, wine, Bamberger Hörnla, Zwetschgenbames, and a final full beer at Eckerts Wirtshaus. Guides including Ulla and Laura have led engaging tours, though the experience takes place in German.

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Berlin: Mitte Culinary Food Tour - Starting among the courtyards of Hackesche Höfe
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Berlin: Mitte Culinary Food Tour

8.Mitte Culinary Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 447 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Spend three hours walking through Berlin-Mitte with a German- or English-speaking guide such as Kevin. Stop at five restaurants for Berlin originals and international specialties, while tracing the district from Hackesche Höfe past Museum Island, Berlin Palace, St. Nicholas’ Church, and Red City Hall.

“Sehr gute Tour mit unserem Guide Kevin. Viele neue Informationen über Berlin erfahren. mit Berliner Spezialitäten.”

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Lunch Like a Local: Munich's ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt Food Tour - Meeting at Marienplatz at 11 a.m.
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Lunch Like a Local: Munich’s ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt Food Tour

9.Lunch Like a Local: Munich’s ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $163

Start at Marienplatz, then follow an English-speaking guide through Schrannenhalle and Viktualienmarkt for more than 20 food and drink tastings. Guides such as Sofia, Zsofia, Sophie, Victoria, and Katrina explain Munich’s food customs, market traditions, and local etiquette during this generous three to four hour lunch tour.

“Our Viktualienmarkt tour was incredible! Our guide took us to some amazing, very local spots that we never would have found on our own. Everything we had was delicious, and the pacing between each stop was perfect. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, which made the whole experience even more in-depth. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to try local foods at hidden gems!”

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Munich: Viktualienmarkt Food Tasting Tour in German - Starting with a seasonal welcome drink
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Munich: Viktualienmarkt Food Tasting Tour in German

10.Viktualienmarkt Food Tasting Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 394 reviews

Explore Munich’s Viktualienmarkt for two hours with a live German or English guide, stopping at eight market stalls for regional and international tastes. Expect a seasonal welcome drink, sausage, bread, Bavarian antipasti, pretzel, cheese, and possibly fruit or fresh juice. Gina is one guide named in the feedback.

“Gina war ein sehr guter Guide. Essen gab es reichlich. Ein Getränk mehr wäre schön gewesen.”

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Hamburg: Culinary Insider Tour of St. Georg - A walk through St. Georg’s many identities
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Hamburg: Culinary Insider Tour of St. Georg

11.Culinary Insider Tour of St. Georg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 3 hours

Walk through Hamburg’s St. Georg with a local guide such as Henning, Martin, or Patricia, learning how a former plague isolation zone became a multicultural quarter. You’ll visit several local bars and restaurants for five tastings. The tour is gentle, available in English or German, and can suit vegetarians.

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Berlin: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour - Starting at Friedrichsbrücke and heading for kebab
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Berlin: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour

12.3-Hour Secret Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · from $106

Explore Berlin’s food culture on a three-hour walk limited to 10 people. Start with Mustafa’s kebab, visit a classic deli and historic restaurant, taste currywurst, regional wine, fresh beer, and a secret dish. Guides such as Felix, Francesco, Fotini, and Dani add local history, food stories, and useful tips for the rest of your stay.

“I loved the tour a great bit of history and tastes of Berlin. Francesco is one of the best tour guides I have encountered in any city. made the group feel cohesive and comfortable as if we were all old friends. I can't say enough about this tour if you are in Berlin for the first time. Only regret was not taking tour earlier on my trip.”

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St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings - Bettina and the value of a local guide
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St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings

13.St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 202 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours walking through Hamburg’s St. Pauli with a licensed English or German-speaking guide, stopping at five selected food spots. You’ll taste local and international dishes, hear stories about the district’s strange past, and finish near the Reeperbahn. Vegetarian alternatives are available at every stop, and private groups can book.

“Das ist so eine tolle Tour. Bettina macht die Tour zu einem ganz besonderen Erlebnis Sie bringt einen dahin, wo man als Tourist nicht hingehen würde. Man sieht St. Pauli von einer anderen Seite.”

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Exclusive Wine & Food Tasting in Historic Cellar | Mainz Old Town - Six pours, from Sekt to Riesling
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Exclusive Wine & Food Tasting in Historic Cellar | Mainz Old Town

14.Exclusive Wine & Food Tasting in Historic Cellar | Mainz Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet wine expert Jérôme at Kupferbergterrasse in Mainz for a two-hour tasting in a historic underground cellar. You’ll try Sekt, Riesling, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, and other local wines with sausage, cheese, Spundekäs, and surprise pairings. The English-language group is limited to 12 people.

“What an awesome experience. Our guide Jerome was knowledgeable and answered all the various questions the group had. He made us all feel comfortable and after the 2 hours we all felt a group of friends enjoying an excursion together. The snacks especially the sausage was great! Last but not the least, our venue was a surprise, deep underground an exquisite space to experience the evening. Thank you Jerome, my husband and I had a lovely evening discovering German wines and your love for Mainz region.”

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