Experience the world's largest beer festival with authentic Bavarian culture, traditional beer tents, and festive atmosphere!

Experience Oktoberfest, the world's most legendary beer festival held annually in Munich from late September through early October! This iconic celebration attracts over 6 million visitors who come to enjoy traditional Bavarian beer in massive tents, authentic German food, lively folk music, and the unique atmosphere that makes Oktoberfest a bucket-list experience. From navigating the bustling Theresienwiese grounds with expert guides to securing coveted seats in famous tents like Hofbräu, Augustiner, and Schottenhamel, these tours make your Oktoberfest experience unforgettable. Learn the traditions, toast with locals, wear traditional lederhosen or dirndl, and immerse yourself in centuries-old Bavarian culture. Whether you're a beer enthusiast, culture lover, or party-goer, Oktoberfest tours provide insider access to this extraordinary festival. Perfect for groups, solo travelers, and anyone wanting the ultimate Munich experience!
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As your trusted Oktoberfest experts, we specialize in securing the best table reservations in Munich’s most iconic beer tents and organizing legendary party tours that take your festival experience to the next level. What We Offer: Exclusive Oktoberfest Table Reservations – Skip the hassle and enjoy prime seating in the heart of the action. Unforgettable Party Tours – Join a fun-loving crowd, enjoy beers, traditional Bavarian food, and experience the festival like a true local. Whether you're a first-timer or an Oktoberfest pro, we handle the details, so you can focus on having the time of your life. Prost to an experience you’ll never forget! Book now and let’s make your Oktoberfest adventure legendary!

There are many beer tours in the city, but this one is about tasting beer like a sommelier. My trained guides will show you the secrets of real beer tasting and give you ideas for your own event. The traditional beer history helps us understand why this beverage became so popular. After the tasting show, you can visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, This is a real must for those who like beer and want to learn more about this local tradition.

Oktoberfest 2026: September 19 – October 4 Midday Lunch - time: 11/12 AM – 3/4 PM Evening Dinner - time : 4/5 PM – 11 PM Meet your guide at Ristorante Ottantanove, Bayerstr. 89, and enjoy a short walk to the Oktoberfest grounds, stopping for photos at the main entrance to capture the vibrant festival atmosphere. Enjoy a reserved seat in one of the iconic beer tents, such as Paulaner or Hofbräu. Your reservation includes 2 liters of beer and: Lunch: Half a roast chicken (vegetarian option available) Dinner: Half a roast chicken or duck menu (vegetarian option available) Please note: This is not a guided Oktoberfest tour. Your guide will escort you from the meeting point to your reserved beer tent table and remain on site for 1–2 hours to assist and answer questions. There is no guided walk or tour of the Oktoberfest grounds. Table sharing: If fewer than 10 people are booked, other guests may be seated with you. Each table accommodates 10 persons, as required by the tent operators.

Experience Munichs Oktoberfest like a local, learn about Bavaria, and savor a traditional lunch and Bavarian beer inside one of the popular beer tents! Head to the meeting point and meet your friendly local guides (2x) and other travellers. We start getting to know each other over a welcome beer and provide general information. Then we enter the Oktoberfest to experience Germanys iconic beer festival first hand. Explore the attractions as your guide regale you with interesting stories about Bavaria and the Oktoberfest. Of courese there are many opportunities to take fancy photos! Afterwards we make our way to a reserved table in one of the beer tents! Sit down to a traditional lunch of your choice and 2 litres of Oktoberfest beer and enjoy the lively atmosphere! We proudly run the best-rated Oktoberfest tour on Viator led by top guides! Our commitment to quality and unforgettable moments is reflected in every detail of the experience! It will be one of the best days of your life!

Our Oktoberfest Budget Camping Tour delivers the full festival experience without the hefty price tag. You’ll stay at a lively, social campsite in Munich—complete with pre-pitched tents, comfortable sleeping gear, and a fun, festival-style atmosphere. Each morning begins with a breakfast, and each evening winds down with music, new friends from around the world, and the convenience of on-site staff to help with anything you need. What truly sets this tour apart is the perfect balance of affordability, comfort, and community. You get guided support to and from the Oktoberfest grounds, insider tips to make the most of your time in the beer halls, and a welcoming environment where solo travelers, groups, and first-timers all feel at home. It’s an authentic, social, and budget-friendly way to experience the world’s biggest beer festival—without compromising on the fun.

Experience Oktoberfest and Munich's rich beer history at its finest on the famous Oktoberfest Experience! Learn the history of both the city and the autumn festival while enjoying Bavarian food and drink in central Munich and at the festival grounds. The day starts with a traditional Bavarian breakfast (beer included of course!) in the city center where you will meet your guide for the day. Then make your way through Munich to the world’s largest inner-city beer garden where you learn more about beer, beer gardens and cellars. Along the way you taste different types of popular beers in Bavaria. Arrive at the much-awaited Oktoberfest grounds and bypass the crowds to your reserved tables – complete with assorted Bavarian meats & cheeses. Take some photos with the lederhosen clad waiters and enjoy typical fest fare 2 liters of beer and a half-roasted chicken.

You may find many beer tours in the city, but this one is about tasting beer like a sommelier. My trained guides will show you the secrets of real beer tasting and give you ideas for your personal event. The long Beer history helps us understand why this beverage became so popular. After the tasting show, you can visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, A real must for those who like beer and want to learn more about this local tradition.

With over 12 years experience bringing people into the Oktoberfest we know how to ensure a great time! Our goal is to give you an introduction to the worlds greatest beer festival and provide you with an amazing memory. We do this by first bringing you to a local beer garden for pregame beers an opportunity to learn about the history of beer and the festival. While at the beer garden we have lunch and plenty of beer before heading into the festival for our reserved afternoon table at Schottenhamelfestzelt or Marstalfestzelt where the beer continues and so does the fun!

There’s nothing quite like the Oktoberfest! It’s the world’s largest beer and folk festival and you have to experience it to believe it. We’ll take you on a guided tour to the festival grounds, explain the history of the celebration, and give you the ins and outs to appreciate the “Wiesn,” as the Oktoberfest is known to the locals. Then we’ll go inside one of the massive beer tents where we have a table reserved for our group. A couple liters of beer and plate of food (generally a half chicken, the typical Oktoberfest meal) is included! As with all our tours the group size is small – max 10 people – so you’ll get the personalized attention you desire. Our guides, all native English-speakers, have been going to the Oktoberfest for years and not only know how to make the most fun out of the event, but also are masters of group chemistry to ensure everyone has a fantastic time.

This isn’t just another Oktoberfest visit—it’s your VIP pass to the world’s biggest beer festival, guided by locals who live and breathe Bavarian culture. While thousands of travelers struggle to find a table or figure out where to go, you’ll walk in with confidence, guided by a friendly Oktoberfest expert in full traditional dress. We go beyond the beer to share the festival’s fascinating origins, hidden traditions, and quirky local customs—plus we teach you how to order like a pro, sing along to the classics, and even navigate your way to the best tents and snacks. With small-group or private options, personalised attention, and help securing beer tent access, this experience offers authenticity, comfort, and unforgettable fun—the kind you just can’t get on your own. Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, this tour gives you the real Oktoberfest: lively, local, and legendary. Note: table NOT guaranteed. Our seasoned guides will do their best to sit via connections.

Besides being the largest beer festival in the world, the Oktoberfest is an event rooted in Munich’s history and impregnated with the rich Bavarian culture, which makes it a manifold experience for young and old alike. My tour is meant to disclose you the traditional side of the festival and give you the chance to feel its genuine vibe and enjoy it like a local. Along our 2-hours walk you will learn how a royal wedding laid the foundations for a worldwide renowned festival, why the locals call the Oktoberfest the “Meadow”, how come there are only six breweries serving their beers to the millions of festival guests and why does the Oktoberfest start in September. We will visit the tents, for you to feel the true Oktoberfest spirit and to discover where to enjoy the best grilled fish, roasted ox, organic venison and chicken, where to get a glass of wine or champagne, and where to treat your children to an excellent Kaiserschmarrn. So join me and let the Oktoberfest discovery begin!

Welcome to the Oktoberfest experience! Immerse yourself in the ultimate festival with freshly tapped Bavarian beer at the world's most famous folk festival. Explore the festival grounds with a local guide who will show you the best insider tips and most exciting attractions. Enjoy traditional Bavarian cuisine at a reserved table in one of the legendary marquees – accompanied by 2 litres of the best Oktoberfest beer. Meet travelers from all over the world, celebrate, laugh and make new friends in a unique atmosphere. For adrenaline fans: Two ride tickets are included so you can experience Oktoberfest from its adventurous side. As a loving memory, everyone receives a traditional gingerbread heart. On site, you can have professional photos taken – for a fee, to capture the best moments of this unforgettable day. Cheers!

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Beer Tour with 4 Beers Book a 2-hour beer tour to taste 4 German beers at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town, and learn about beer, brewing culture, local beer festivals, and more. 3-hour: Beer Tour with 6 Beers & Appetizers Book a 3-hour beer tour to taste 6 German beers served with delicious appetizers (snacks) at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town, and learn about beer, brewing, beer festivals, and more. 4-hour: Beer Tour with 8 Beers & Food Book a 4-hour beer tour to taste 8 German beers and a variety of food at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town, and learn about beer, brewing, food pairing, beer festivals, and more. 5-hour: Beer Tour with 8 Beers and Food & Oktoberfest Museum Book a 5-hour beer tour to visit the Oktoberfest Museum and taste 8 German beers and a variety of food at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Beer Tour with 4 Beers Book a 2-hour beer tour to taste 4 German beers at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town, and learn about beer, brewing culture, local beer festivals, and more. 3-hour: Beer Tour with 6 Beers & Appetizers Book a 3-hour beer tour to taste 6 German beers served with delicious appetizers (snacks) at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town, and learn about beer, brewing, beer festivals, and more. 4-hour: Beer Tour with 8 Beers & Food Book a 4-hour beer tour to taste 8 German beers and a variety of food at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town, and learn about beer, brewing, food pairing, beer festivals, and more. 5-hour: Beer Tour with 8 Beers and Food & Oktoberfest Museum Book a 5-hour beer tour to visit the Oktoberfest Museum and taste 8 German beers and a variety of food at 2 beer venues in Munich's Old Town.

Experience Oktoberfest Like Never Before – A Private Tour with Sepp Celebrate Oktoberfest in Munich like a true local! This private tour for up to 10 people guarantees a stress-free, unforgettable experience. Your group will enjoy a reserved table in one of the massive festival tents, complete with a traditional Bavarian lunch—a hearty half chicken—and authentic Oktoberfest beer served in iconic one-liter mugs. Step into the electric atmosphere of the world’s biggest festival! Wander through bustling tents filled with cheerful locals and visitors, lively beer gardens, colorful parades, funfair rides, and vibrant music. Along the way, Sepp shares fascinating insights about the origins of the Wiesn, quirky traditions, and insider stories you won’t hear anywhere else. With laughter, cheers, and Bavarian hospitality at every turn, this private tour promises a full-day immersion in festival fun, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Experience the legendary celebration that defines Bavarian culture and beer tradition.
Avoid hours of waiting with reserved tent seats and expert guide navigation.
Learn traditions, enjoy local food, and drink beer the way Bavarians have for centuries.
Understand the history and customs that make Oktoberfest more than just a beer festival.
Visit multiple traditional beer tents with reserved seating and insider knowledge.
Premium access to exclusive areas with table service and enhanced comfort.
Full Bavarian experience including traditional dirndl or lederhosen rental.
Experience both the daytime family atmosphere and nighttime party energy.
Tours range from 3-hour evening experiences to full 8-hour day adventures.
Enjoy authentic Bavarian beer (1-liter steins!) and traditional foods like pretzels and sausages.
Skip long lines with pre-reserved seats in popular tents - otherwise you might not get in!
Traditional oompah bands, drinking songs, and festive atmosphere throughout.
Learn Oktoberfest history, proper toasting customs, and Bavarian traditions from experts.
Capture memories at iconic tents, with the festival atmosphere, and in traditional costume.
Book tours months in advance - Oktoberfest sells out quickly, especially for popular dates!
Arrive early (before noon) on weekdays for easier tent access and calmer atmosphere.
Pace yourself - those 1-liter steins are strong! Alternate beer with water.
Traditional costume isn't required but greatly enhances the experience and atmosphere.
Bring cash - most vendors and some tents don't accept credit cards.
The opening parade on the first Saturday is spectacular - book tours for this if possible!
Try a Brotzeit platter (bread, cheese, meats) to balance the beer consumption.
Learn "Ein Prosit" song - it's sung every 15 minutes and everyone joins in!
A: Oktoberfest runs for 16-18 days from late September through the first Sunday in October. The 2025 dates are typically announced a year in advance. Despite the name, most of Oktoberfest actually takes place in September! The festival starts on a Saturday with the ceremonial keg tapping ("O'zapft is!") by Munich's mayor. Opening weekend is the busiest but most exciting time. Weekdays, especially Monday-Thursday, are less crowded and easier for tent access. The final Sunday is family-friendly. Book tours as soon as dates are announced for best selection!
A: Entry to the Oktoberfest grounds is completely free! However, you'll pay for everything you consume. A 1-liter beer (Maß) costs €13-15, traditional meals range from €12-20, and rides cost €5-10 each. Budget €50-100 per person for a good day at the festival. Guided tours typically cost €55-150 depending on what's included (reservations, food, drinks). VIP experiences can reach €200-300. The value of tours is in guaranteed tent access and reservations - without them, you might wait hours or not get in at all!
A: Reservations aren't mandatory, but they're HIGHLY recommended, especially for evenings and weekends. Without reservations, you might wait 2-4 hours to get into popular tents, or not get in at all! Tents are massive (holding 6,000-10,000 people) but fill up quickly. About 70% of tent seating is reserved. Weekday daytimes are easier for walk-ins. The real value of guided tours is guaranteed reserved seating - you skip the massive lines and stress. Individual tent reservations require booking entire tables (8-10 people) months in advance with minimum spending requirements.
A: Traditional Bavarian costume (Tracht) is wonderful but not required! Women wear dirndls - a dress with apron and blouse. Men wear lederhosen - leather shorts with suspenders. About 60% of festival-goers wear traditional costume, which really enhances the atmosphere! You can rent quality costumes in Munich for €50-80, or buy them for €100-300+. If not wearing Tracht, dress smart casual - avoid sportswear and flip-flops. Comfortable shoes are essential as you'll walk a lot. Bring a jacket for cooler evenings. Many tours include costume rental!
A: Only six Munich breweries can serve beer at Oktoberfest: Paulaner, Spaten, Hofbräu, Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, and Löwenbräu. Each brewery has its own tent(s). All brew special Oktoberfest beer (Oktoberfestbier or Wiesn beer) - a Märzen-style lager that's slightly stronger (5.8-6.3% ABV) and maltier than regular beer. Beer is served exclusively in 1-liter glass steins called Maß (pronounced "mass"). You can only be served while seated - standing guests cannot order. The beer is exceptional quality and brewed specifically for this festival!
A: Yes! Oktoberfest is surprisingly family-friendly, especially during daytime hours. Tuesday is official Family Day with discounted rides. The festival grounds include a massive carnival area with rides, games, and attractions for all ages. Many tents have family sections that are calmer and less rowdy. The atmosphere shifts throughout the day - mornings and early afternoons are family-oriented, while evenings become more party-focused. Children under 6 enter tents free, and those 6-14 get discounted food. It's a cultural celebration as much as a drinking festival. Many families come annually!
A: Absolutely! While beer is central to Oktoberfest, there's much more to enjoy. All tents serve non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee. The food is fantastic - try roasted chicken, pretzels, potato dishes, and various Bavarian specialties. The carnival area has rides and games. The atmosphere, music, traditional costume, and cultural experience are wonderful even without drinking. Many people come primarily for the food and festival atmosphere! Just know that tables require ordering, so you'll need to purchase something to sit down.
A: Oktoberfest is held at Theresienwiese (locals call it "Wiesn"), easily accessible by Munich's excellent public transport. Take U4 or U5 subway to Theresienwiese station - right at the grounds! Alternatively, U3/U6 to Goetheplatz or U4/U5 to Schwanthalerhöhe are short walks away. S-Bahn trains to Hackerbrücke station work too. The grounds are about 2km from Munich's main train station - walkable in 20 minutes. Many tours include transportation or meet at easily accessible locations. Avoid driving - parking is nearly impossible and you'll be drinking anyway!
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September to October brings Oktoberfest season with larger crowds and higher prices.
November to April offers lower prices and fewer crowds, though with cold weather and shorter days.
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