Bamberg: Historical City Tour in German with Brewery Visit
ID: GYG87410-123302
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a city tour through Bamberg's beer history, and embark on a guided tour of the world-famous Schlenkerla brewery. Learn everything there is to know about hops and malt and taste the traditional Zwickelbier.
Discover Bamberg’s beer culture by visiting important sites related to the art of brewing, and hear exciting stories about hops and malt. Afterwards, enjoy an exclusive visit to the Schlenkerla brewery at Stephansberg, complete with malting and gusset samples.
Hear about the important role beer plays in Bamberg. Eleven family-owned breweries in the Bamberg city area and around 60 breweries in the nearby Bamberger district produce over 400 different kinds of beer, all hand-brewed, including winners of international awards, traditional varieties and new specialties.
The sheer variety of beer in Bamberg - from rauchbier (smoked beer) to Franconian Kellerbier, from Ungespundetes or lager beer to bock beer - is amazing.
Highlights
- Discover Bamberg's old town on a beer-themed tour and learn about hops and malt
- Listen to the important role beer production plays in Bamberg and visit one of the city's most famous traditional breweries
- See how the beer is brewed, what steps are necessary and taste the unfiltered Zwickelbier for yourself
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Wearing sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the tour of the brewery and the 8° C fermentation cellar are recommended
The tour will start at the Tourist Information Office, Geyerswörthstraße 5, in Bamberg.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
