Munich Oktoberfest Guided Experience with Beer and Food
Recommended by 92% of travelers
Munich, Germany
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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 Oktoberfest like a local with this guided tour
- Relax and enjoy the perk of having reserved seating in a tent
- Hear fun stories about the history and traditions of the festival
- No getting lost: Benefit from having a guide to show you around
What's Included
- Guided tour of Oktoberfest grounds
- Reserved table in Oktoberfest tent (we only sit 7 people/ table for more comfort)
- 2 beers
- An Oktoberfest chicken or something else of the same value
- Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- St.-Pauls-Platz 6, 80336 München, Germany
We meet all guests in front of St-Pauls church which is right next to the festival grounds. Easy to reach with the U4/U5 if you get of at "Theresienwiesn".
End point
- Theresienwiese, 80 München, Germany
The tour ends in the beer tent
Itinerary
1
Oktoberfest
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 65 reviews
Patrick_T, Oct 2025
This is a “must do” for first time festival attendees. Erwin is excellent! He’s very passionate and knowledgeable about the festival and the history. He has a great sense of humor and will sing a song too. Haha. The tour gave us the lay of the land. He gave us knowledge on each tent and what to expect from each tent. Also, we walked around the rides area and he explained them. The food and beer were excellent. All in all, the experience was amazing! Thanks Erwin! Next stop is your bar!
Ryann_P, Oct 2025
Absolutely loved this! The historical information was fascinating. The festival itself was fantastic. The atmosphere, the beer, the food-all incredible! Best tour of the week!
Jeff_B, Oct 2025
This was a great experience and well worth the value. Edwin was very knowledgeable and he took the time to answer all questions.
MAUNG_O, Oct 2025
Very good experience, tour include touring the fairground then end up one of the best tent. Tour guide Erwin is excellent. Tour started 10 am, we had to leave the table 330 pm. If I have a choice, I will book afternoon tour, instead of morning tour, music tends to be better later. Overall we had excellent experience, can’t describe excitement until you were there by yourself.
Beatriz_S, Oct 2025
Great experience best way to get a table at a tent . Well worth every penny Erwin was very knowledgeable and he explained everything we needed to know about Oktoberfest. We even made great friends. Oktoberfest 2025 was a blast .
Tom_H, Oct 2025
Octoberfest and Bavaria are amazing. The guided tour is a must for orientation. Erwin was great!!!!!
Elizabeth_S, Sep 2025
Octoberfest - going into beer tents is free. You pay for ur drinks & food. So unless u desperately want to hear some history (instead of just reading about it) & have 2 beer & meal included in the ticket, I would not pay for a ticket.
Jodi_C, Sep 2025
Amazing. Out guide was very knowledgeable and had so many tips for the day! We had a wonderful time with our friends. And met new ones too
Dallas_M, Sep 2025
This was a very informative introduction to Oktoberfest- from the history, the customs and culture, a guide to the beer tents and rides, as well as helpful tips to do Oktoberfest like a local. After this tour, we went back in the evening and had the best time because we knew what to do, where to eat, what to ride, and how navigate the festival thanks to this tour.
Jennifer_F, Oct 2024
I had no idea of what to expect at Oktoberfest. It is a huge fair with food, rides, games, and of course beer. Irwin, our guide, explained the history of how it started and how it has continued for almost 200 years. The explanation about the beers and how to toast by looking into the eyes is very important! The chicken dinner was very good and the beer is delicious! It is an amazing experience. So much more than I expected!
Jose_R, Sep 2024
Erwin is a great guide. Very knowledgeable and fun. The overall experience was great. Totally worth it
Stace_K, Sep 2023
Erwin was a great guide. We learned a lot and drank some great beer. It was worth the price of the ticket.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you so much Stace
Tracy_A, Sep 2023
The guide was ok. Our tour was very early during the week and we really didn’t need a reserved table. Even when it was over we walked into a different tent and was able to find seats pretty quickly.
Cinthia_R, Sep 2023
Great experience! It really helped make you feel more a part of the fest! Lots of background knowledge of the area, the history, the tents and beer!
Peter_W, Sep 2022
Our guide, Erwin was informative and fun. The meeting spot was easy to find. We enjoyed hearing the history behind Octoberfest and walking around the grounds. The beer was great!
Do not expect extra room at the table. The seating is very tight.
Dennis_L, Sep 2022
My friend and I booked this tour as a way to ensure a spot inside a tent for the 2022 Oktoberfest. The idea of lining up for hours at 5am in the cold rain was in no way appealing so we spent the money. We met Erwin at the Karlsplatz at 9am and waited just a bit longer for the rest of the group that was running behind. Our group was a pretty good mix with the majority of folks in their 30s and 40s and the rest a bit older. Some wore lederhosen and dirndl, the older ones did not. I think all but two were Americans. Erwin took us to the festival via S-bahn, let us pose for pictures of the Oktoberfest sign, and allowed a bathroom break upon entering. He gave a very interesting account of the annual festival as we went from spot to spot. It was a Sunday morning and I was surprised to see so many families with young kids. He explained that Oktoberfest wasn't just about beer. Before we made it to our tent we were allowed inside a different one albeit very briefly just to take a quick peak. I've been on several guided tours before and found Erwin's pace swift, but not too fast. A sizable portion of the group would usually lag far behind when going from place to place. We were finally taken to our spot within the Schottenhamel tent which was like a box in the corner. This was advantageous or not depending on how you looked at it. Being in a corner It was clear of foot traffic and there was a bit of extra room to "spread out" a bit. It was easy to lay belongings, umbrellas, purses, etc. on the seat or in the booths. The "disadvantage" if you want to call it that, was that the action was essentially behind you, meaning you were not in the middle of wild craziness. My friend and I enjoyed interacting with Erwin who is a super friendly guy along with the other Americans our age in the group. One tip I will give is to make note of the group members you chit chat with and then sit with them at the festival. Looking around at our group it could've been a bit awkward being forced to make conversation and drinking heavily with strangers you had absolutely nothing in common with (including age).
Allison_K, Sep 2022
Erwin was great! He provided a lot of history behind Oktoberfest and the reserved tables in the tent were worth the money alone.
Thomas_A, Sep 2022
We enjoyed meeting people from all over! Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. He shared stories, history, and personal experiences.
Chelsae B, Oct 2019
This was a great way to get the lay of the land at the Oktoberfest grounds. Our tour guide was great, super knowledgeable and very friendly as a guide. (I think his name was Erwin)
Once you get seated you get two drink tickets and food options. The food was good and they allow you to add sides for an extra fee if you'd like.
Don't forget to wear your lederhosen or dirndl, it's worth it!
Steve_T, Sep 2019
The tour was great with Erwin. He was very knowledgeable about the beers and the history of Oktoberfest. The tent was lively and fun. The other people in the tour were fun as well. After our tour was over we followed Erwin to another tent where he got us a table as well. Overall, a great time.
Yves_C, Sep 2025
The good thing is that it allows you to have a reserved place in a tent. Otherwise, the price of the excursion is obviously excessive for a meal at 50 € including beers, and a tour of the Octoberfest site of 1h 1/2.
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