• Munich Beer Experience

  • Munich History & Culture

  • Andechs & Munich

  • Munich Beer Garden - Dinner Evening

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Frühjahr 2018

8 vacancies

Bavarian Christmas Markets

09 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2018

Starkbier = Strong Beer. If you love beer, you will love this Doppelbock festival. And the best part? It is almost unknown to outsiders! Centered on Munich and Bamberg - classic favorites of beer connoisseurs - only the best beer destinations make the cut.

$ 2230 p.p.
$ 2995 for single
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Bavarian Christmas Markets

09 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2018

Starkbier = Strong Beer. If you love beer, you will love this Doppelbock festival. And the best part? It is almost unknown to outsiders! Centered on Munich and Bamberg - classic favorites of beer connoisseurs - only the best beer destinations make the cut.

Starkbier = Strong Beer. If you love beer, you will love this Doppelbock festival. And the best part? It is almost unknown to outsiders!

$ 2230 p.p.
$ 2995 for single
8 vacancies

Bavarian Christmas Markets

09 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2018

Starkbier = Strong Beer. If you love beer, you will love this Doppelbock festival. And the best part? It is almost unknown to outsiders! Centered on Munich and Bamberg - classic favorites of beer connoisseurs - only the best beer destinations make the cut.

$ 2230 p.p.
$ 2995 for single

Sommer 2018

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Bavarian Christmas Markets

09 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2018

Starkbier = Strong Beer. If you love beer, you will love this Doppelbock festival. And the best part? It is almost unknown to outsiders! Centered on Munich and Bamberg - classic favorites of beer connoisseurs - only the best beer destinations make the cut.

Starkbier = Strong Beer. If you love beer, you will love this Doppelbock festival. And the best part? It is almost unknown to outsiders! Centered on Munich and Bamberg - classic favorites of beer connoisseurs - only the best beer destinations make the cut.

$ 2230 p.p.
$ 2995 for single
8 vacancies

Bavarian Christmas Markets

09 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2018

Starkbier = Strong Beer. If you love beer, you will love this Doppelbock festival. And the best part? It is almost unknown to outsiders! Centered on Munich and Bamberg - classic favorites of beer connoisseurs - only the best beer destinations make the cut.

$ 2230 p.p.
$ 2995 for single

Oktoberfest Beer Lovers

Oktoberfest 6 Night Tour 2024

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Experience fantastic Franconia and Oktoberfest! Culminating at Munich's famous Oktoberfest, we first visit the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg. Renowned for its baroque architecture and its famous breweries, we stay in an active brewery! We also visit the Weyermann Malt factory and will enjoy the famous smoked beer from Schlenkerla and more! We also cruise on the Danube to the Weltenburg Monastery with its famous dark beer, plus we have a private tour of the whimsical Kuchlbauer Brewery. In Munich, we have two reserved seatings at Oktoberfest, plus a historical walking tour of Munich's old town. No Deposit required until January 2024!
$ 2011 p.p.
$ 2468 for single


Experience fantastic Franconia and Oktoberfest! Culminating at Munich's famous Oktoberfest, we first visit the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg. Renowned for its baroque architecture and its famous breweries, we stay in an active brewery! We also visit the Weyermann Malt factory and will enjoy the famous smoked beer from Schlenkerla and more! We also cruise on the Danube to the Weltenburg Monastery with its famous dark beer, plus we have a private tour of the whimsical Kuchlbauer Brewery. In Munich, we have two reserved seatings at Oktoberfest, plus a historical walking tour of Munich's old town. No Deposit required until January 2024!
Our price includes breakfast and dinner daily, tours as described, all ground transportation, 2 drinks at dinner, 2 Oktoberfest reservations (with 2 liters per person there). You need to purchase your own airfare to and from Munich (MUC). Have a look at our itinerary below and you'll see how culturally in-depth our trips are. Not only are you having fun, but you are learning about - and experiencing - the wonderful Bavarian culture as well as its magnificent beer.
Day 1
25
Sep 2024
After leaving Munich airport by 11:00 AM, we drive 90 minutes north on a scenic route known as the German Street of Hops. Our first stop is at a small castle and Veronika and her small team will prepare a traditonal meal for us and serve up some delicious Pyraser Bier before travelling the final 90 minutes on the Authobahn before arriving in Bamberg.  Once in Bamberg, you’ll be sleeping inside a working brewery for three nights. There is no elevator and little WiFi, but the beer is excellent and the place is packed downstairs! Settle down for a good night's sleep, or catch a little snack before retiring - it's up to you!
Day 2
26
Sep 2024
Erik the Storyteller will be on hand to take you on a special tour of his city. You'll see the famous Rathause in the middle of the river, the cathedral from 1237, the Rosengarten, and you'll learn a lot as Erik weaves his stories.  For lunch we'll enjoy the famous Bamberg Stuffed Onion at Schlenkerla. Perfectly paired with the town of Bamberg's pride, Rauchbier (Smoked beer), this may sound unusual, but it's extremely rare that our guests don't thoroughly enjoy this meal! For the Beer aficionados, opt in for an exclusive tour of the Weyermann Malt factory. Weyermann is the world's number one supplier of specialty malts used in many of your favorite craft beers. This tour is rich in science and is a memorable experience! We can only offer this to the first 20 people who sign up and the extra charge is €20 which will include a small tasting experience. For those opting fot this experience, a condensed tour of Bamberg will be offer to you after lunch. For every one else, the afternoon is free to explore and enjoy Bamberg!
Day 3
27
Sep 2024
After leaving Bamberg, we drive along the Altmühltal valley. Cliffs, caves, and castles dot the lanscpae as we make our way to Kelheim. Here we board a small ship for a 40 minute cruise through the Danube Gorge. There is so much to see as we make our way to Kloster Weltenburg, which dates to 1050. In addition to the marvelour church, you will get to try one of the world greatest beers, the Weltenburg Dunkles. After lunch and a few rounds of dunkles, we have a short trip to the Kuchlbauer brewery. Their excellent Weissbier is somehwat overshadowed by the Hundertwasser Turm. There brewery is an amazing mash up of Dr. Seuss meets Willy Wonka! Brew Science, Art and whimsy are all on tap. From here it's another 90 minutes or so to our hotel in Munich's Grünwald suburb.
Day 4
28
Sep 2024
Awake to a traditional German breakfast, complete with fresh organic  baked goods and strong, dark coffee. 

Using Munich’s efficient public transportation system we head downtown to start our exploration of the city: Founded in 1158, Munich has a rich history from the “First Reich, Second Reich” and was, of course, the birthplace of the infamous “Third Reich.” Our walk through Munich’s old town covers all these periods – medieval architecture, historical anecdotes and insights into the culture. Although each walk is slightly different and customized to the guest’s interests, we typically begin in the heart of Munich at Marienplatz. After the hearing the chiming of the Glockenspiel, we set off to explore the city – the Neues and Altes Rathaus (City Hall), the Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady), and Munich’s open air market – Viktualienmarkt. We also walk part of route that Hitler’s failed Putsch attempt of 1923. We’ll also see where he attended his first meeting of the DAP (German Worker’s Party – later the NSDAP) and visit where he gave his first major public speech.

In the afternoon, you can have some free time before we head for dinner at Scott's favorite place: The Schneider Bräuhaus, featuring Schneider's amazing Hefe-Weizen Beer, know in Munich simply as Weissbier. 

Day 5
29
Sep 2024
After a good night's sleep, wake up late and enjoy the fresh, organic breakfast at the Alter Wirt. Put on your Lederhosen or lace up your Dirndl and get ready to head to Oktoberfest! We'll start the day a bit later and make a stop or two before we make our way to the Wiesn (Oktoberfest). Our seats are in a side box of the Augustiner Tent. It will be a fun night of feasting on rotisserie chicken and Augustiner Beer while enjoying the band.
Day 6
30
Sep 2024
After breakfast we'll depart around 9:30 AM and take you straight to the Oktoberfest grounds: Theresienwiese. We'll stroll past the many rides and stands before Oktoberfest really gets humming. At 11:30 we take our tables in Box 3 in the Augustiner tent. This is the friendliest tent and the best beer at the Wiesn. We've known the service team here for years and the ladies will take great care of us during the afternoon. At 4 PM, we have to leave our seats and you can decide if you want to enjoy more of Oktoberfest or visit downtown Munich again.
Day 7
01
Oct 2024
Everything has an end - only the sausage has two, says the Bavarian. Today is departure day and you'll make you own way out to Munich airport to catch you flight home. The Munich airport is located 35 miles north of Hotel Alter Wirt. You will make your own way to the airport, depending on your personal flight time. A taxi can be arranged, or you can use the tram/S-Bahn which goes to the airport every 20 minutes.

Additional Information

With our tours, you experience the richness of Bavarian Culture. Our tour offers the excitement of Munich and its world famous Oktoberfest plus the beautiful region of Franconia. Our trips appeal to those who wish to experience the real Bavaria, develop an understanding of its culture and discover its history. Many of our guests have a personal connection to Germany - family history, military service, etc and are seeking a deeper understanding. Others are looking for authenticity - quaint Bavarian inns, excellent traditional food and drink, and a slower pace of travel that allows them to experience a place and not just see the sights. Oktoberfest, known locally as the "Wiesn" is a great time to visit Bavaria. The weather is usually still warm during the day and with our connections, you'll experience all of Oktoberfest - not just the beer tents, but also all of the traditional rides and amusements. Come to Bavaria and experience it like a local!

Oktoberfest in Bavaria

We offer small, personalized tours and guide you through the intricacies of visiting Munich's world famous Oktoberfest. Our tour shows you the traditional side of Oktoberfest - all the charm and details that have made this festival famous.  Since we've been doing this for years, we have reserved tables in the Beer Tents! With us, you are guaranteed a seat with your companions!

Oktoberfest is the most famous celebration of beer, but it began as a wedding celebration for Ludwig I in 1810 and marked the first time that the Royal family invited the commoners along to the party. Each of Munich six breweries are represented at the Festival with a "Tent." These tents are enormous structures than can hold up to 10,000 people at a time. At the center is an elevated stage where the band plays. They are surrounded by tables where the guests sit and each tent offers excellent food - Roasted Chicken, Pig Knuckle, and Ox are the favored treats. The guests pass the time drinking, eating, and dancing on the benches. Outside the beer tents there is much to be seen. A large carnival with rides surround the beer tents. Many, many people are attired in the traditional Bavarian Garb - Lederhosen for the men and a Dirndl dress for the ladies. It's a wonderful atmosphere, full of fun. So, join us for the Munich Oktoberfest!

Insider Tip: Consider coming for Starkbierfest. The airfare is cheaper, the hotel rooms are cheaper, and so is the beer. It's even more traditional than the Munich Oktoberfest and isn't as crowded. See my page here for details!