Best of · GERMANY FOOD TOURS
Good food tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk through Hamburg's Schanzenviertel with a German- or English-speaking guide, stopping at five local food spots. You’ll hear about the former star-shaped fort, Carl Hagenbeck, the old piano factory, the Rote Flora, and the district’s fight with rising rents. Guides including Ute and Ursula have led recent tours.
“Tour einfach kurzfristig abgesagt und keine Alternative am selben Tag bekommen.”
Start near Überseequartier with a guide such as Jörg, Jeanne, or Mikkel, then walk through HafenCity and Speicherstadt while sampling five international bites. Ride Germany’s longest freestanding escalator to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza for harbor views, taste a Hamburg snack, and finish at Störtebekers.
“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.”
Spend about three hours walking and eating through central and East Berlin with a guide such as Daniel, Francesco, Fotini, or Vincento. Expect kebab, Currywurst, Berliner doughnuts, Flammenkuchen, Käsespätzle, pastries, beer or Riesling, and a final secret bite, with street art and Berlin Wall stories along the way.
“Amazing experience and Danielle was such a great guide! The food was 10/10 at every stop, loved the mix of history/food and selection of food/drink options.”
Meet your guide near Marienplatz for a 150-minute walk through Munich’s Viktualienmarkt. You’ll taste Bavarian sausage, pretzels, cheese, bread, beer, international foods, and unusual fruit while learning about Munich’s food culture. Guides such as Danielle, Thomas, Wolfgang, and Stephanie are known for adding local history and practical city tips.
“The tour was fantastic, Danielle was an excellent guide. She knew a lot about the local history and customs, also related to the food we were having. We had a great time!”
Spend 210 minutes exploring Munich beer culture with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Dan, or Aileen. Sample several beers, taste Bavarian meats and cheese, visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, see famous beer halls, and finish with dinner. Vegetarian food is possible with advance notice.
“Mike was great!! I learned so much about beer and its history. We also learned a little bit of Munich history, and I think that was a plus star! Mike was very friendly too and would answer any questions you may have during the tour. Definitely recommend this tour!”
Meet near Kottbusser Tor for a three-hour private walking tour led in English or German. Guides such as Niclas and Nike connect Kreuzberg’s working-class past, GDR escape stories, SO36, and modern street life with five food tastings, including vegetarian choices. Drinks and vegan meals are not included.
“Interessante Fakten zur Entstehung und Entwicklung Kreuzbergs. Vom besten Döner/Dürüm der Stadt über Currywurst, Flammkuchen, Baklava, ausgezeichnetem vegetarischen Sushi bis gerösteten Nüssen in jeder Form von süß bis pikant war alles dabei. Nike hat die Tour sehr ansprechend und interessant gestaltet. Sehr empfehlenswert!”
Start at Chlodwigplatz for a three-hour guided walk through Cologne’s Südstadt and Severin district. You’ll try five small dishes at international food spots, stop at a local brewery for a traditional Cologne snack, and finish with something sweet. Guides such as Victor, Jakub, and Thorsten bring history, architecture, and local stories into the route.
“Es hat uns sehr gefallen.Victor hat uns viel von seinem kulturellen Wissen vermittelt und mit seinen kreativen Ideen für zukünftige Walking Touren Interesse geweckt.”
Spend two hours with a private English- or German-speaking guide walking from Isartor through Munich’s old town to Viktualienmarkt. Along the way, you’ll see Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus, the Alte Münze, and more, then sample a pretzel, leberkäse sandwich, pickled gherkin, Schmalznudel, and water from the market fountains.
Walk Bamberg’s old town with a German-speaking guide from Geschichte Für Alle e.V., tasting smoked beer, wine, Bamberger Hörnla, Zwetschgenbames, and other local treats. Guides such as Ulla and Laura bring the brewing story to life. The two-hour tour ends with a full beer at Eckerts Wirtshaus.
Spend three hours walking through Berlin-Mitte with a German- or English-speaking guide, tasting five specialties at five restaurants. You’ll visit Hackesche Höfe, Hackescher Markt, Lustgarten, Berlin Palace, St. Nicholas’ Church, and Red City Hall while hearing stories about crooks, artists, politicians, and everyday Berliners. Guide Kevin has earned especially warm praise.
“Es könnten noch mehr Nebengassen sein, weniger klassische Touristenhotspots (Humboldtforum).”
Walk Dresden’s Old Town with a German-speaking guide and taste six Saxon favorites, including regional wine, beer, Eierschecke, chocolate, and coffee from Dresdner Kaffeerösterei. Along the way, hear about medieval inns, Baroque coffee culture, life under communism, and Dresden’s long tradition of hospitality. Guide Jörg Richter has earned special praise for his lively style.
“Außergewöhnliche gute Führung, viele Informationen und für den Preis auch ausreichend Verkostung.”
Walk Berlin’s bohemian centre with an English-speaking guide such as Francesco, Fotini, or Felix, stopping for döner at Mustafa’s, currywurst, Flammkuchen, Käsespätzle, pastries, local beer, and a secret dish with Riesling. Expect plenty of food, stories about Berlin’s wartime and Cold War past, and a fair amount of walking.
“Great activity and an introduction to Berlin food culture.”
Walk through Berlin’s Mitte with an English-speaking guide and stop for at least five seasonal tastings. Expect Turkish kebab, tacos, bakery treats, dessert, and plenty of local food talk. Guides such as Marie, Choncha, Namir, and Jean-Charles add history and practical restaurant tips. The group is capped at eight, and the walk lasts three hours.
“Really enjoyed this tour - our guide Namir was so helpful and friendly and very knowledgeable of the city . Fully recommend”
Walk through Hamburg’s St. Georg with a local guide such as Henning, Martin, or Patricia, learning how a former plague exclusion zone became a diverse quarter beside Hamburg Central Station. You’ll visit several local bars and restaurants for five tastings. The tour is in English or German, suits vegetarians, and is available as a private group.
Spend 3.5 hours walking Friedrichshain with an English-speaking guide such as Clara, Jed, Lily, or Eden. Taste currywurst, döner, Vietnamese tacos, Syrian mezze, beer, and other treats while learning how migration and East Berlin’s past shaped the city’s food scene. Groups are capped at 12.
“Experience food like a local, and learn history along the way! I can’t say enough about this tour. Our guide Clara was funny, knowledgeable, and really took her time answering questions and giving us a fun experience! Great food (though I’m not a big fan of the Currywurst), beer, and lots of interesting facts and fun things to do (experience the world’s smallest disco!) I’ll be booking another tour with this company soon.”
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