The World’s 10 Best Beer Halls and Beer Gardens

1.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63Our pick

Spend two hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide such as Wag, Iain, Christy, or Sara. Visit three pubs, taste several Scottish beers, learn about cask ale and brewing, and hear stories about Canongate, Cowgate, the university, and the castle.

“Iain did a great job talking us through the different styles of beers produced in scotland. We got to do a small tour around Edinburgh as well. Great time trying super unique beers :) Would recommend”

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2.Belgian Beer Tasting and Course at a Private Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 219 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at The Unusual Cafe for a 75-minute tasting of at least five Belgian beers. You’ll learn brewing basics, beer history, and tasting technique in a relaxed group. Guides such as Tommy, Moses, Isabel, and Jack have led lively sessions, with an optional discounted pub crawl afterward.

“Really excellent activity! Sophia was a fantastic guide and we learnt a lot about Belgian beer.”

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3.Toronto Local Beer Tour: 2 Beers at 2 Unique & Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $73

Join a beer-focused guide such as Jordan, Kieran, Dave, or Jason for a three-hour walk from the Hockey Hall of Fame through Old Town Toronto. Taste included beers at two pubs, visit a craft brewpub, explore St. Lawrence Market, and finish in the Distillery District.

“Our tour guide Roidan was wonderful! He was super knowledgeable, personable and engaging! It ft like we were hanging out with a friend while learning not only about beer but also some of Toronto's history. Highly recommend!”

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4.Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Walk from George Square through Merchant City, stopping at three pubs to taste Scottish beers and learn how brewing shaped Glasgow. Guides such as Mhairi, Iain, James, and Leigh explain beer styles, tasting methods, and city history in a small English-speaking group.

“Very nice experience! James was a lovely host. It was a great way to spend time in 3 different pubs and get a taste of 7 brews all while getting in a wee walk and the history of the beer industry in the Glasgow area.”

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5.Barcelona Craft Beer Tour with a Brewery Tour and 3 Local Bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Join Kiki Rebel Tours for a small-group evening through Barcelona’s craft beer scene. Meet head brewer Matt at BlackLab Brewhouse, learn how beer is made, then visit Cat Bar and Craft for more local pours, city stories, and conversation.

“This was a highlight of my visit to Barcelona. Kiki was great, very personable and open to questions. The tour started at BlackLab brewhouse and Matt, one of the proprietors gave us a detailed tour of the facility, explaining the process from start to finish. We had a beer there and then moved on to Cat Bar for another round. On the way, Kiki told us some history and pointed out some historic buildings. Finally, we went to Craft, in a building that dates back to Roman times. Another round of beer and live music. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough.”

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6.Gdansk Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour at Best Pubs & Bars

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $184

Explore Gdansk beer culture with a private guide in your chosen language. Taste 7, 11, or 13 Polish beers at local pubs and restaurants, paired with snacks or traditional dishes. Guides such as Marek Graszek and Eva explain brewing, customs, and the story of Gdansk along the way.

“Marek Graszek was our guide and he is awesome great guide, I totally recommend him and this tour.”

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7.Munich Oktoberfest Tour with Beer Hall Table Reservations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $222

Start near Karlsplatz at 10 a.m. with a guide such as Rob, Michelle, Suzanna, Mark, or Canaan, then walk Oktoberfest’s key sights before settling into a reserved beer hall table. Your package includes two liters of beer and half a roast chicken, with a maximum group size of 20.

“Mark shared alot of history which was very interesting. The band and brass section at the end on the balcony was awesome”

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8.Melbourne Beer Tour – Hidden Bars & Local Brews

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $239

Follow a local English-speaking guide, often Tristan, from central Melbourne by tram to Collingwood for tastings at three independent beer venues. Expect tasting paddles, paired snacks, brewing stories, about 1.5 km of walking, and a small group of up to 12, with private tours also available.

“Tristan was really cool. A true local. I would say this tour was disability friendly, I supported a man with Down syndrome on the tour and he really enjoyed it. It was just me, my client and Tristan. It felt like three mates who were all beer enthusiasts, going out to drink and chat mainly about beer, but Tristan had that local knowledge which added a lot to the experience.”

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9.Pub crawl incl. Oktoberfest museum guided tour with beer tasting (private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $79

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a private English- or German-speaking guide, starting at Munich’s Beer and Oktoberfest Museum. Taste 3 to 4 Bavarian beers with pretzels, visit Hofbräuhaus, then choose a third pub suited to your interests.

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10.Swedish Beer Tasting Tour in Stockholm Old Town Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $301

Meet your private beer guide in Gamla stan for a tasting tour through two or three local pubs, brewpubs, or breweries. Try 4, 6, or 8 Swedish beers, with snacks on the longer tours. Guides include Alexander and Cedric, and tours are offered in seven languages.

“Great tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and shared great information about the history of Stockholm and landmarks within the old town. Plenty of food and beers included in the tour. Enjoyed a varied selection of beers and delicious local food. Would highly recommend.”

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