Bavaria (Bayern) is Germany's largest and most diverse state, stretching from the Danube lowlands in the north to the soaring peaks of the Alps in the south. Home to Munich, one of Europe's most livable cities, Bavaria enchants visitors with fairy-tale castles, pristine Alpine lakes, ancient beer halls, and UNESCO World Heritage towns. The state blends rich Catholic traditions, a proud regional identity, and world-class cultural institutions with stunning natural scenery.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Bavaria through its food.
Viktualienmarkt Food Tour
A guided 2–3 hour tour of Munich's beloved daily food market, sampling regional specialties at stalls while learning about Bavarian food traditions, local producers, and the market's 200-year history. Includes tastings of Weisswurst, pretzels, Obatzda, regional cheeses, and seasonal produce.
Munich Beer Hall Crawl
A guided evening tour of 3–4 Munich beer halls and beer gardens, covering the history of each establishment, the stories behind Munich's six major breweries, beer styles (Helles, Dunkel, Weissbier, Märzen), and proper beer hall etiquette. Sample a half-litre at each venue with Bavarian snacks.
Schwabing Restaurant and Street Food Tour
A tour of Munich's bohemian Schwabing and Maxvorstadt districts exploring the city's more eclectic food scene: Turkish markets, independent cafés, artisan food producers, and neighbourhood restaurants serving everything from Vietnamese Pho to Swabian Maultaschen (pasta dumplings).
Nuremberg Christmas Cookie and Lebkuchen Tour
A December walking tour of Nuremberg's Christmas market and city bakeries exploring the famous Nuremberg Lebkuchen gingerbread, Zimtsterne (cinnamon stars), and traditional Franconian Christmas baking traditions. Includes visits to the city's oldest Lebkuchen producers and tastings.
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Bavaria home with you.
Bavarian Cooking Class — Weisswurst and Pretzels
Learn to prepare Bavaria's most iconic breakfast — Weisswurst (white veal sausages), homemade Laugenbreze (lye pretzels), Obatzda cheese spread, and sweet Bavarian mustard — under the guidance of a professional Bavarian chef. Classes are held in a traditional Munich kitchen and conclude with eating your own creations with a Weißbier.
Bavarian Cake and Strudel Baking Class
A 3-hour baking class focused on Bavaria's beloved pastry tradition: homemade Apfelstrudel (apple strudel), Dampfnudeln (steamed yeast dumplings), and Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancakes). Learn to stretch strudel pastry paper-thin in the traditional technique.
Bavarian Beer Cooking Class
Cook three traditional Bavarian main courses (Schweinshaxe, Tafelspitz, and Käsespätzle) paired with specific Bavaria beers chosen to complement each dish. The class teaches both cooking technique and the art of beer and food pairing.
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.
Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.
Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.