Beer Tours in Berlin: The 11 That Earn the Day

1.BRLO BRWHOUSE Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 654 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21Our pick

Meet your German or English-speaking guide at BRLO BRWHOUSE for a 1.5-hour look at brewing, beer history, and the brewery’s recycled shipping-container setup. Then taste five BRLO beers with small paired snacks. Guides such as Massimo, Natasha, Alex, and Felix have been praised for making the session clear, friendly, and fun.

“Really good tour and really interesting to learn about the brewery! Recommended :)”

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2.Berlin Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143Top rated

Spend about three hours walking through Friedrichshain with a local guide such as Alex, Chris, Mike, or Rafael. Visit three beer venues, taste up to nine local craft beers, try a vegetarian or vegan snack, and learn how Berlin’s East German past shaped its modern beer culture. The tour is in English and capped at 14 people.

“We really enjoyed this tour, visiting three different bars and walking around Friedrichshain with a beer in hand. Rafael was a great guide; he was interesting and knowledgeable about the area and the beers. The beers were good, as were the snacks. He also gave us lots of good advice about other places to visit in Berlin. Highly recommended.”

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3.Berlin’s first original craft beer tour & experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

Meet your English-speaking guide at Salami Social Club in Friedrichshain for pizza and beer, then walk to three local bars for 6 to 9 craft beer samples. Guides such as Cliff, Clif, Chris, and Michael combine brewing advice with Berlin history. The tour ends near Ostkreuz after about three and a half hours.

“Unfortunately my reservation got cancelled because the operator got sick, I’m hoping to get a fully refund”

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4.Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $19Best value

Visit Berliner Berg at Treptower Str. 39 for a 45-minute German-language brewery tour, followed by a guided tasting of five beers. You will see how malt and hops shape the beer, try styles from hoppy Pils to Berliner Weisse, and receive a special price on beer bought that day. Minimum age is 16.

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5.Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend two hours at Vagabund Kesselhaus with guides such as Joe, Joji, or Ole. Tour the former boiler house, see 4,500-liter brewing tanks, learn how to taste beer, and choose five samples from 16 taps, including Vagabund and other Berlin brews.

“Really enjoyed Joe's vibes, he made everything very chill and casual. Was a lovely introduction to beer. Hearing the science and steps that go into making beer was incredibly interesting. No complaints about the tasting, everything was delicious!”

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6.Guided Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Spend three hours walking through Friedrichshain with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Julia, or Rafael. Visit three microbreweries and brewpubs, taste nine Berlin-made beers, enjoy a homemade snack, and learn how East Berlin’s history shaped its beer culture. Vegetarian, vegan, and non-alcoholic options are available.

“Great tour visiting some great bars we would not have found on own. Alex was a friendly host and knows beer and east Berlin history.”

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7.2.5-Hour Beer & Sunset Sightseeing Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 61 reviews · from $45

Cruise central Berlin for 2.5 hours aboard the historic electric Kaiser Friedrich. An English or German host helps you enjoy views of Berlin Cathedral, East Side Gallery, Oberbaum Bridge, Holzmarkt, Museum Island, and the government district. Drinks and snacks are available to buy, but the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

“The boat cruise was lovely, it was very private as only 2 other couples on the boat. The staff were amazing and friendly and looked after our large group. I would highly recommend.”

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8.Berlin Beers & Battlefields Tour: War History and German Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Meet your English-speaking guide at 3 pm on Ebertstraße for a 3-hour-15-minute walk through Mitte and Berlin’s World War II past. Hear stories of the Battle of Berlin, visit pubs tied to the city’s history, and sample German beers. Guides including Ciaran and Aaron bring strong history and beer knowledge to this small-group experience.

“A fantastic tour. Ciaran was a wonderful guide: incredibly enthusiastic and amazingly knowledgeable about Berlin's unique stories--from beer to the Battle of Berlin. This was one of the best tours I've done in my travels, and Ciaran made it a total blast. If you want to walk literally in the footsteps of the end of the Third Reich, feel history come alive, and drink some great beers, this is your tour.”

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9.Beer Bike & Party Bike Highlights Berlin City Tour including pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride a private beer bike around central Berlin for about one to two hours with a JBL sound system and a guide such as Leo or Michi. The route links the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and Friedrichstrasse. Pickup is included near the Brandenburg Gate, while beer costs €15 per person.

“Beer Bike Berlin - The provider didn’t show up for the booking or communicate that they wouldn’t be coming. They didn’t answer calls and the Viator call centre people didn’t know what was going on. Still waiting for my refund 3 days later.”

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10.Beer Bike & Party Bike: Unforgettable Berlin City Tour incl. pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $40

Join Leo Rikscha Tours for a private 1 to 2 hour Berlin party bike ride with pickup near Brandenburg Gate. See major sights including the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, and Berlin Cathedral with a German or English guide. Music, Wi-Fi, a photographer, and blankets are included. Beer costs extra.

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11.Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Berlin Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $257

Meet your private beer guide by the Humboldt monument and visit two or three Berlin Old Town pubs, breweries, and bars. You will taste popular, regional, and craft beers, then add German snacks or hot dishes on the longer options. Ask for Ewa if available, a guide praised for her warm, lively manner.

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