GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best lunch experiences in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Skip the line at Hard Rock Cafe Berlin for a 2- or 3-course American set menu with priority seating, memorabilia, and a balcony view.
“Good food, lovely atmosphere our host Eva was great and went the extra mile for us!”
Rooftop Käfer lunch on the Reichstag with reserved entry, 3 courses, and time in the glass dome—Berlin from above.
“Beautifully presented food in an iconic location - what’s not to love?”
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne set-menu lunch or dinner with priority seating, English/German guide, and a music-memorabilia atmosphere for about $33.
“there were no issues... seated immediately... clear communication with regards to the menu... the staff were extremely friendly. highly recommended!”
Skip the line at Hard Rock Cafe Munich for a 2- or 3-course lunch or dinner with priority seating, Rock Shop time, music, and set-price value.
“tutto ok non posso lamentarmi, anche perché Hard Rock, è una realtà degna di nota quella di Monaco di Baviera rispecchia perfettamente.”
Munich’s ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt food tour with 20+ tastings, drinks, local tips, and easy meetup at Marienplatz. Small group.
“Wonderful way to visit the market and experience German food. Our guide was fabuous’ I would highly recommend!”
Guided bike tour of Munich’s biggest landmarks, with English Garden, Eisbachwelle surfers, and a Chinese Tower beer garden lunch stop.
“Karl was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable on the area, history and added humour into the experience. As it was off season we went to a lovely little cafe rather than the beer garden.”
A guided Oktoberfest walk in Munich with reserved tent seating, pretzels, shared snacks, and 2 liters of beer for $182.
“Was our first time going. So glad we booked this tour! Boris was very informative and so much fun! Wouldn’t have been able to experience it the same way without him.”
Guided Oktoberfest walk plus reserved tent lunch with 2 liters of beer, local stories, and a small-group vibe at Munich’s Wiesn.
“Great time visiting Oktoberfest for the first time. Karl and Jacob were friendly, informative, and passionate about the tour. They took time to give the history and answered all questions the group had. Highly recommend this tour, especially for first-timers to Oktoberfest.”
Hard Rock Cafe Berlin dinner with priority seating, 2- or 3-course set menu, soft drinks, and rock memorabilia near Ku’damm.
“Server was excellent, very friendly. Surroundings tired and in need of an upgrade. Food mediocre, Worst thing for us was souvenir shop closed at 10pm so didn’t have chance to shop. My husband was very disappointed as he has a T-shirt from every Hard Rock he has visited, which is in excess of 20”
Hard Rock Cafe Munich set lunch or dinner with priority seating, rock memorabilia, and a choice of Acoustic (2-course) or Electric (3-course).
“If you are going to visit the Hard Rock café, I suggest you look at the menu first. There wasn't a significant price difference and you had a select menu of a few choices to choose from. It was very difficult for them to review the voucher as well.”
Skip the line at Hard Rock Cafe Cologne with a 2- or 3-course set menu, coffee or soft drink, and rock memorabilia near the cathedral.
“Very friendly customer service! Loved the food and the place. The only problem is they dont play hard rock music the whole time..”
Private Zugspitze day trip from Munich with cable car tickets, Lake Eibsee time, and lunch plus drinks handled by guide Sepp.
“When doing this tour, ask for Sepp!!!!! Great tour and a great way to see the Alps! The drive was enjoyable, he had food, snacks and drinks for us. What an amazing way to experience Germany”
Semi-private Salzburg day trip from Munich with lunch, coffee breaks, Old Town highlights, Hohensalzburg Fortress, and English guiding.
“This tour was fantastic! Although the weather forecast predicted rain on our tour day, we decided to go for it since it runs rain or shine—and we’re so glad we did. It did rain, but that didn’t dampen our experience one bit. Salzburg was still incredible! The sights and lunch were absolutely amazing, but what…”
Private Zugspitze and Neuschwanstein with pickup, Mary’s Bridge shuttle, skip-the-line style tickets, and an included Bavarian lunch.
“Our guide, Sepp, met us at the square in Marienplatz. His amazing depth of knowledge and engaging facts of not only the politics of Munich but the interesting everyday life through its history, kept us walking and talking all over Old Town. Two hours went by in a flash and ended with an inspired recommendation…”
Private day trip from Munich to Königssee and Berchtesgaden, with boat cruise, salt mine visits, and Bavarian lunch—comfort included.
“I had a wonderful tour with Sepp. Königssee is a truly spectacular sight and shouldn't be missed if you're in the area. Having been on many tours over the past few years, I strongly believe that a skilled and attentive guide makes all the difference. Sepp is, in my opinion, the best service provider I've…”
