Munich Food Tours: Viktualienmarkt & Bavarian Tastings
Munich’s Viktualienmarkt has been the city’s food market for two centuries, and a guided tasting there, with weisswurst, pretzels, cheese and beer, is the most booked food experience in Munich. Below are the most booked Munich food tours, compared.
Top-rated Munich food tours
The best food tours in Munich
The most booked food tours in Munich, compared. All are walking tours with tastings in the Old Town and the Viktualienmarkt.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour | 2.5 hours | 4.5 (1,338) | The most booked | Check availability |
| Short and Sweet: Savour the Viktualienmarkt | 1.5 hours | 4.7 (226) | A quick tasting | Check availability |
| Old Town Food Tour with 10 Tastings, Beer and Pretzel | 3 to 3.5 hours | 4.7 (200) | The Old Town | Check availability |
| Bavarian Full-Meal Food Tour with Drinks | 3 hours | 4.8 (60) | A proper Bavarian dinner | Check availability |
Our pick: the Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour, rated 4.5 (1,338) on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in November 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
What you taste
Expect weisswurst with sweet mustard, pretzels, Obatzda cheese spread, local cheeses and sausages from the market stalls, a Bavarian beer and something sweet such as Dampfnudel or Auszogne. The full-meal tour adds roast pork and dumplings in a traditional inn.
How to choose
The Viktualienmarkt gourmet tour is the classic. Short on time: the 90-minute tasting. To see more of the city: the Old Town tour with 10 tastings. Hungry: the Bavarian full-meal tour.
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FAQ about Munich Food Tours: Viktualienmarkt & Bavarian Tastings
Frequently asked questions
Is a Munich food tour worth it?
Yes, especially at the Viktualienmarkt, where a guide takes you to the best stalls for weisswurst, cheese, pretzels and beer in two to three hours.
What food is Munich known for?
Weisswurst, pretzels, Obatzda, roast pork (Schweinsbraten), dumplings and of course beer.
Do Munich food tours run in winter?
Yes, all year. In December they pass close to the Christmas markets at Marienplatz.