If by chance you happen to be in Munich (the beer capital of not only Germany, but perhaps all of Europe), than not to take a moment and visit the most authentic brewery and learn while tasting the subtleties of the culture of "drinking" and "snacks" from the point of the Bavarians at least imprudent. Legends, tales, and true stories related to the beer cannot be counted  - without the help of a guide, you can miss the most important thing - the taste of Bavaria ...      

The Bavarians are quite conservative, they all try to do thoroughly-for ages. And for beer they used the same approach. It is hard to imagine, but the fundamental law of the Bavarian Brewers “Rules of brewing” was stated back in 1539 ...

Beer in Bavaria is a “political” drink. In the old days, the resolution of disputes required the intervention of the king himself! Yes, and this is no exaggeration. "Rules of brewing" prescribed strict time limits for making beer (from 29 September to 23 April). Summer brewing was. Therefore beer was prepared for the future. And so it was well kept, it was brewed stronger (the percentage of alcohol in the beer brewed for the future was much higher).

However, the summer beer was always a problem - how to make it cold? And the solution for the medieval Munich was simply revolutionary! Near the breweries they began to build huge "beer" cellars. In winter the ice was sawed and stacked in the basement; it was logical to sell beer right here to thirsty travellers. So, they started to do  - near the cellars there were beautiful grounds, and placed tables and chairs, and nearby planted trees that provide dense shade.

This revolutionary idea brewers caused a storm of indignation from the owners of pubs restaurants and inns, "Brewers only have to brew and deliver it to us, but not to sell it on the streets!". Here the king Ludwig the First interfered with business - he issued a decree that brewers can sell beer to everyone, but they may not cook food.

And though the rule lost its relevance long ago, thanks to this occasion Munich is decorated with numerous cubbies in the shade of chestnut trees, called "Beer gardens" where traditionally they don't mind if  you order a beer and bring your own food... 

            Together with our guide you from the six major breweries in the city, visit  Löwenbräu,  Spaten Augustiner, Hackerpschorr and hear an entertaining story about the history of their origin and present-day activities. We also make a stop in the most pleasant and interesting surroundings pubs and try a few beer brands. On the road we will go deep into the Bavarian history from time to time and we will get acquainted with the main sights of the city:

•  Opera square,
•  Odeon square,
•  the main highways of the city Maximilianstraße and Ludwigstraße,
•  beautiful churches Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady) and St. Michael,
•  and also visit the summer residence of the ruling dynasty of Wittelsbach “Nymphenburg” and
•  in new areas will see buildings owned by the BMW plant and the Olympic complex, built for the summer Olympics of 1972. But the main theme will remain, of course, beer, features of brewing, keeping and consumption. After all, in Bavaria there are certain rules and traditions of beer consumption. What beer goes with what snacks. What to drink during the day, and what is better to drink in the evening. In what season there are on sale these or those grades and why, where did they get their names.

During our tour we will tell about the main annual celebration of Bavarian brewers - OKTOBERFEST, its origins and traditions, and who knows - maybe you will want to come to Munich again to plunge into crazy atmosphere of autumn celebration of Oktoberfest!