Monheim's Culinary Tours
In collaboration with the local "Monguides" (Monheim Guides), the city's gastronomic hosts and chefs invite you to savor unique experiences on their Culinary Tours.
These guided routes combine interesting insights into the city's history and highlights with scheduled stops at various food and drink venues. The refreshments provided vary by location, ranging from gourmet appetizers and seasonal plates to regional specialties, signature drinks, and delicious desserts.
Get ready for some exciting additions in 2026! Will you be enjoying a stopover at the historic Marienburg, or exploring a new route that links the Old Town (Altstadt) with Monheim Mitte (the City Center)?
Stay tuned and check out the new program:
Find out more about the restaurants and cafés in Monheim's old town.
These tours are guided only in German. However, you are welcome to book individual group tours with an English guide. How and where as well as a list of ideas for topics can be found here.
Gourmet Wednesday 2025
"Monheim for gourmets" is the motto for Wednesday. Enjoy the picturesque tour of the old part of town with all your senses: interesting facts about the history and way of life in Monheim am Rhein – accompanied by high-quality dishes, artfully presented plates and seasonal treats for the palate. The tastings are included in the price.
Dates for 2025: January 29, February 12, March 19, April 16, May 7, June 18,
July 9, August 20, September 10, October 22, November 19, December 17, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: €68 per person plus €2 online booking fee
Duration: about 3 hours; less than 1 km
Meeting point: Tourist Information Office at the Rheinbogen Landscape Park
Old town delicacies 2025
Monheim characters invite you to a 3-course meal in their restaurants in the old part of town. With the weekend already in sight, it’s high time to enjoy the tasty delights of the old part of town: regional delicacies, Rhineland treats and brewing specialties. And on top of that, there are stories about the town, worldly wisdom, and tales of carnival. Food is included in the price.
Stops at the following restaurants: Pfannenhof, Spielmann, Bloomgold and Max Burger und Bar (subject to change without notice)
Dates for 2025: January 30, February 20, March 27, April 10, May 22, June 26, July 10, August 21, September 25, October 30, November 20, December 4
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: €63,00 per person plus €2 online booking fee
Duration: about 3 hours; less than 1 km
Meeting point: Tourist Information Office at the Rheinbogen Landscape Park
Sunday Delights 2025
Get some interesting insights into life in Monheim am Rhein – how it was, how it is, and how it will be. Discover the culinary diversity of the old part of Monheim and let yourself be spoiled. As is fitting on a hassle-free Sunday. The tastings are included in the price.
Dates for 2025: 26 January, 23 February, 23 March, 27 April, 25 May, 29 June, 6 July, 31 August, 21 September, 26 October, 16 November, 7 December
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: €58 per person plus €2 online booking fee
Duration: about 3 hours; less than 1 km
Meeting point: Am Schelmenturm, Grabenstrasse, 40789 Monheim am Rhein
Gourmet Wednesday 2026
"Monheim for Food Lovers" is the motto on Wednesdays. During a tour through the picturesque Old Town, you will experience gastronomy and culture for all the senses: fascinating facts about the history and way of life in Monheim am Rhein, all framed by high-quality dishes, artistically presented plates, and seasonal delicacies. The tasting is included in the price.
The tour includes stops at the following gastronomic venues: Nashe Café, La piccola enoteca, Restaurant Ohters, and Bloomgold (venues are subject to change).
2026 dates : February 2, March 25, April 15, May 13, June 24, July 8, August 19, September 9, October 14, November 18, December 16
Start time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: 69 Euros per person, plus a 2 Euro fee for online boooking
Duration: Approx. 3 hours, route approx. 1 kilometer
Meeting Point: Tourist Information at Landschaftspark Rheinbogen, Am Vogelort, 40789 Monheim am Rhein
Rhenish Tapas 2026
Discover the culinary diversity of the Rhineland during a delightful stroll through the historic city center. Look forward to three selected stops where Monheim originals (local hosts) will serve a fine selection of Rhenish tapas—accompanied by curated wines and regionally brewed beers. The experience is enhanced by entertaining anecdotes about the city's history and local Rhineland wisdom.
Please note here that dietary intolerances unfortunately cannot be accommodated, there is no vegan option available, and the vegetarian selection is limited. The tour includes stops at the following gastronomic venues: Tante Tina, Pfannenhof, and Spielmann (venues are subject to change).
2026 Dates: February 19, March 12, April 23, May 21, June 25, July 30, August 27, September 17, October 29, November 12, December 3
Start time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: 49 Euros per person, plus a 2 Euro fee for online booking
Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours, route approx. 1 kilometer
Meeting Point: Tourist Information at Landschaftspark Rheinbogen, Am Vogelort, 40789 Monheim am Rhein
Sunday Delights 2026
The Sunday Delights tour begins with a special highlight outside of the Old Town: the Marienburg, which is usually closed to the public, provides the enjoyable starting point. Following a mix of history and anecdotes, the tour continues into Monheim's Old Town. Here, you will discover the culinary diversity and allow yourself to be pampered, just as it should be on a relaxing Sunday.
The tour includes stops at the following gastronomic venues: Marienburg, Bloomgold, and Blue Moon (venues are subject to change).
2026 dates: February 8, March 22, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 19, August 9, September 27, October 11, November 22, December 6
Start time: 1:00 p.m.
Price: 59 Euros per person, plus a 2 Euro fee for online booking
Duration: Approx. 3 hours, route approx. 1.5 kilometers
Meeting Point: Marienburg Reception, 40789 Monheim am Rhein
Booking culinary tours
For all tours, you must register at the Tourist Information. For culinary tours, please register three days in advance.
Registration at the Tourist Information Office in Monheim Mitte:
Ingeborg-Friebe-Platz 19
40789 Monheim am Rhein
Tel.: +49 (2173) 276-444
Email: touristinfo@monheim.de
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
You can book culinary tours online online here.
Download the general terms and conditions for the culinary tours here (183 KB, in German)