Photos, Videos & Reviews
Munich, Andechs & Freising
Kelheim & Hallertau
Bamberg & Upper Franconia
Videos
View outside Schlenkerla, the historic Rauchbier brewery during Sandkerwa in Bamberg
Beer tasting session w/Dario Stieren, founder/brewmaster of
​Munich Brew Mafia
"Beer From Upper Franconia"
Reviews​
American Homebrewers Association Member!
​Thank YOU, Gene, for a great introduction to the Bavarian beer scene and some really great brews, sights, and company!  It was really a great experience."
​Anne B. & Beto Z., New London, CT 2018
-> Check out Beto's diary from our August 2018 tour! <-
"This tour surpassed our highest expectations!  It was wonderful to experience the beers from the large Munich brewers as well as small brewers in Franconia; the smoked beer was unexpectedly wonderful - actually my favorite.  I really liked that we were traveling by private bus which seemed to have really uncomplicated the trip.  Lastly, the number of guests on the tour was perfect.  Thanks for the great introduction to German beers and a fabulous vacation!"
​Tom & Debbie F., Pensacola, FL 2018
​American Homebrewers Association Member!
"We had wonderful time on our trip with Original Gravity Tours.  Gene put together an awesome itinerary that explored many aspects of Bavarian beer.  We visited large and small breweries, enjoyed great German food at a variety of beer halls and gardens, toured a malt processing facility and even visited some hop fields.  The group was small which gave us the opportunity to really get to know our fellow travelers.  It was well organized, well executed, and everything was included.  The perfect tour for beer lovers!"  
​Brett & Celina B., Gouldsboro, ME 2018
American Homebrewers Association Member!
"Gene is perhaps the best tour guide I have ever met.  He knows Munich and Bamberg inside out and will introduce you to the best beers these cities have to offer.  Transportation during the tour was in a private bus, and the driver added color to the tour with his own stories about locale.  Transportation at the beginning and end of the tour was easy with great directions from Gene on getting to and from the local airports.  Historical walking tours of both Munich and Bamberg were included and were a great addition to the tour.  It was a great week of touring these cities and breweries!"  
​Jonathan R., Huntsville, AL 2018
​“A true bucket-list experience!  Going to Weihenstephan (the oldest brewery in the world) was great, as was meeting Dario, the owner and brewmaster of the Munich Brew Mafia craft brewery!"
Chris P., New Paltz, NY 2017
American Homebrewers Association Member!
“This tour will make you want to never leave Germany.  You’ll visit every location you’ve ever dreamed of, and then some!”
Kyle & Jodi S., Powell, OH, 2017
“Original Gravity Tours' Munich & Bamberg tour was a high quality experience.  I learned a lot about German history because beer is so deeply embedded in their culture.  I definitely recommend the tour.”
– Mitch M., Portland, OR, 2017
"If you love travel and love beer, and want a truly unique experience, take the Munich & Bamberg tour from Original Gravity Tours!"
- Andrew B., Seattle, WA, 2017
​American Homebrewers Association Member!
“If you’re a home brewer, or if you just like beer and want to explore Bavaria in style, go with Original Gravity Tours.  Cheaper tours are available, but if comfort is a priority and you really want to learn about the German brewing scene, these are the guys to go with.”
– Frank R., San Juan Bautista, CA, 2016
“Everything about the tour was comfortable – from the hotels, to the small group size, to the private bus that picked us up right at our door.  If you want a high-end experience, go with Original Gravity Tours.”
– Desiree D., San Francisco, CA, 2016
American Homebrewers Association Member!
“Our Munich & Bamberg tour was great!  It was a perfect balance of beer & brewery experiences, history, and comfort.  And because the group was small it was easy to get to know everyone and exchange beer ideas!”
– Dan G., Menlo Park, CA, 2016
“I had traveled extensively throughout Europe but never to Munich or Germany until we took this tour.  Wow!  We never realized how beautiful and how much fun Bavaria is.  Original Gravity Tours brings local and brewing history alive and makes you feel like a real 'Münchener'.”
– Heather R., Detroit, MI, 2016
“This was our first organized tour and it won’t be our last.  We had a blast in Munich and Bamberg with Original Gravity Tours!  They set us up in comfort and introduced us to all of the key breweries and historic sites you might want to see.”
– Joe D., Santa Barbara, CA, 2016
"Geno and his fellow guides were very knowledgeable about Munich and Bamberg and the amazing influence beer has had on German culture for hundreds of years.  We had a great week with a great group of people!"
– Charmaine R., Redwood City, CA, 2016