Stroll through Cologne's old town and discover the historic cathedral city in the light of its relationship of beer. Taste the different Kölsch varieties in traditional breweries.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- German
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Experience an interesting brewery tour through Cologne's old town and taste 4 Kölsch varieties in a rustic atmosphere
- Listen to typical Cologne anecdotes and learn all about the development of the historic cathedral city in a humorous way
- Learn, why a confession in breweries is reasonable or why you shouldn't order water in Cologne's breweries
- Enjoy Cologne's traditional "Halve Hahn" in a brewery
Full description
Experience 4 typical breweries in the Old Town and learn about the art of brewing in Cologne.
Learn, why people sometimes go to Cologne's breweries to confess and why it's better not to order water there.
Taste 4 different freshly tapped varieties of Kölsch beer and learn why it is the favorite drink of Cologne's inhabitants.
Try a traditional Halver Hahn at one of the breweries - half a rye roll with butter, cheese, mustard and onions.
See the cozy living rooms and the way of live in Cologne and experience comfort Cologne-style.
Additionally, you can learn more about the history of the 2000 year old cathedral city in a humorous way.
Includes
- Visit to 4 breweries
- 1 Kölsch or soft drink per brewery (depending on option booked)
- 1/2 Halver Hahn (depending on option booked)
- Guided tour of the old town
- Additional drinks
- Additional food
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Kreuzblume Köln, opposite the main entrance of Cologne's cathedral (next to Domforum). The finial/Domforum is located directly across from Café Reichard.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- The minimum age for participation is 18 years
- The tour guide reserves the right to reject to intoxicated persons or people in costumes
- This tour is only available in German
