Immerse yourself in Oktoberfest at Theresienwiese, where timbered beer tents glow with lights and music. Embrace tent hopping, raise frothy Maß steins of golden Festbier, and sway with brass bands as dirndls and lederhosen bring color to long communal tables.

Across two festival days, discover celebrated tents such as Hofbräu-Festzelt, Augustiner-Festhalle and Paulaner’s Winzerer Fähndl; sample roast chicken, pork knuckle and giant pretzels, and browse fairground rides between sessions. Only six Munich breweries pour here, honoring centuries of craftsmanship and convivial Bavarian Gemutlichkeit.

Cycle flat riverside paths on a relaxed city ride, taking in the Englischer Garten’s meadows and the surfers on the Eisbach wave. Pause beneath the Chinesischer Turm beer garden for a toast, and cruise past neoclassical Konigsplatz and the Isar’s leafy embankments.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Expect frequent stops, local commentary on Munich’s green design and history, and plenty of time to photograph bridges, palaces and shaded trails before rejoining the festivities.

Visit a historic Munich brewery for a behind-the-scenes look at mash tuns, copper kettles and vaulted cellars. Learn how the Reinheitsgebot of 1516 shaped Bavarian beer styles, then sit down for a guided tasting of Helles, Dunkel and Weissbier paired with freshly baked pretzels and tangy Obatzda.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Hosts share pouring rituals, glassware traditions and local pub etiquette, connecting Munich’s beer culture with centuries of craftsmanship and conviviality.

Savor the fairground spirit with a spin on the classic Ferris wheel, taking in panoramic views over the Theresienwiese and Munich’s skyline. For adrenaline, choose high-speed coasters or vintage funhouses between tent sessions.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Rides at Oktoberfest are pay-as-you-go; your team can advise on timing so you balance thrills with the music, food and camaraderie inside the tents.

Explore Munich’s Altstadt on foot with a local guide. Join a guided walking tour past Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel, the twin-towered Frauenkirche, and the bustling Viktualienmarkt. Expect clear orientation, photo stops, and practical tips for moving around the city and its beer halls.

Unpack Munich’s story from ducal markets to royal courts at Odeonsplatz and the Residenz, through wartime damage and careful reconstruction. Your guide points out trusted shops to pick up dirndls and lederhosen, helping you blend Bavarian style with comfort before the festivities.