Historic Pubs Beer Crawl

Historic Pubs of Berlin & Berlin Beer Tour

★ 5.0 239 reviews

3 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $84.95 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Birchys Berlin Tours

Overview

This half-day beer tour from Birchys Berlin Tours pairs German beer with Berlin history, and reviewers consistently say the history half is not an afterthought. The group meets beside the Marienkirche on Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 8, then spends roughly three hours and ten minutes in Mitte, moving between stops for beer tastings with commentary on the buildings and neighbourhoods passed along the way. The tour runs about three and a half hours in total and ends at St. George, The Dragonslayer, on Propststraße 8.

Beer tastings are included, along with the history of beer in Germany and Berlin. Reviewers often mention being taken to pubs they would never have found on their own, with history woven through the walk from stop to stop rather than saved for the meeting point.

It suits travellers who like their sightseeing with a drink in hand and who are comfortable on foot. Groups are capped at ten. Snacks are not included, so eat beforehand. It is wheelchair accessible and near public transport, though the listing flags it as not recommended for pregnant travellers.

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What's Included

Included

Alcoholic beverages (beer tastings and history of beer in Germany and Berlin)

Not Included

Snacks

Itinerary

Meet at MarienkircheThe guide waits on the southern side of the Marienkirche, by the plinth with a historical model of Berlin on it, at Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 8, 10178 Berlin.
Mitte walking tourThree hours and ten minutes in Mitte, moving between stops for beer tastings and commentary on the history of beer in Germany and Berlin.
End at St. GeorgeThe tour finishes at St. George, The Dragonslayer, Propststraße 8, 10178 Berlin.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past travellers and the listing say the experience is actually like, and what to sort out before you go.

$84.95from, per person

3 hours 30 minutesduration

5.0across 239 guest reviews

10guests at most

Be ready to walk. The tour is on foot between stops for most of its three and a half hours. Comfortable shoes make the walking easier.
It is a walk. Reviewers emphasise that the time between pubs is filled with history and commentary on things passed along the way. If you want a pure drinking night out, this is not that.
Small group feel. The listing caps the tour at ten travellers. Several reviewers said the guide made an effort to get the group talking and comfortable together.
Real pours. Beer tastings are included. One reviewer mentioned four different beers plus one shot, the contents of which are kept a surprise.
Eat beforehand. Snacks are not included, per the listing. Plan accordingly around the tour's timing.
Getting there. The meeting point is near public transportation, according to the listing. The guide waits on the southern side of the Marienkirche, by the plinth with a historical model of Berlin on it.

A wooden restaurant table with meat patties, potato salad and a beer glass

Common issues. There is a lot of walking, which one reviewer noted outright, so factor that in before booking. The listing also says the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with serious heart or other medical conditions. Cancellation must happen at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund; the amount paid will not be refunded inside that window, and changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Alcoholic beverages are included, meaning the beer tastings along with the history of beer in Germany and Berlin. Snacks are not included, so arrive having eaten.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The guide waits on the southern side of the Marienkirche at Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 8, 10178 Berlin, by the plinth with a historical model of Berlin on it. The tour ends at St. George, The Dragonslayer, Propststraße 8. The listing does not state pickup, so check the booking page if you need transport to the start point.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The full experience runs three hours and thirty minutes, with about three hours and ten minutes spent in Mitte. There is a good amount of walking between pub stops, so factor that into what you wear on your feet.

Is The Tour Wheelchair Accessible?

Yes. The listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible, that transportation and surfaces along the route are wheelchair accessible, and that service animals are allowed. It is also near public transportation. However, the amount of walking is worth factoring in.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancel or request changes inside that window and no refund or change is accepted. Cut-off times follow Berlin local time.

Is It Suitable For Children Or Pregnant Travellers?

The tour centres on alcoholic beer tastings, and the listing says it is not recommended for pregnant travellers. The maximum group size is ten, and the listing states most travellers can participate.