2 hour(s)
English
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Two-hour guided tour through Cologne's old town and its breweries
Visit to three different breweries with tasting of three Kölsch beers
Cultural tips for your stay in Cologne
Interesting historical insider information about the area with Cologne Cathedral and its breweries
€ 25
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Experience the charm and history of Cologne’s Old Town on this immersive guided walking tour that combines cultural insights with the city’s famous brewery traditions. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the historic streets, beginning at the iconic Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before exploring popular landmarks such as the Alter Markt, Hennes am Dom, and the Heinzelmännchenbrunnen. Along the way, you will gain fascinating insights into the city’s rich history, local customs, and the unique mentality of Cologne residents, known for their friendliness, open-mindedness, and passion for carnival. The tour offers a lively introduction to the heart of the city, giving you the chance to experience both its historic architecture and vibrant culture firsthand.
A highlight of the tour is visiting three carefully selected breweries to sample traditional Kölsch, learning about the local drinking culture, and discovering the meaning of local expressions such as Köbes, Kranz, Pittermännchen, and Halve Hahn. Your guide will provide tips for enjoying Cologne like a local and share personal anecdotes that make the city come alive. Alongside the brewery visits, you will also see small kiosks known as Büdchen and learn about the city’s brewing heritage, including the history behind iconic breweries such as Gaffel am Dom, Brauhaus Früh, and Sion Brewery. This engaging tour combines history, gastronomy, and local stories, giving you a full and authentic experience of Cologne’s Old Town.
Two-hour guided tour through Cologne's old town and its breweries
Three Kölsch beers in three different breweries
A guide trained by us with insider knowledge
Gratuities
Entering Cologne Cathedral
Water bottle
Camera
Wear comfortable shoes
Not wheelchair accessible
Tour operates in most weather conditions
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Our guide was wonderful! She enthusiastically shared her years of experience in/with Cologne's Kolsch culture - no fakery or awkward scripting here. Having been on several similar tours, that alone was refreshing.
We had some free time in Cologne and were looking for a local group to take us on a Kolsch pub/beer crawl. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour given by Vincent at the Kolsch Crew. Good locations, plenty of sampling, and meeting others on the same tour. Vincent also added some talks on the Cologne history during the walks. It was definitely worth the money and we would recommend The Kolsch Crew to others.
Marina was an amazing tour guide sharing details about everyday life, beer culture, and everything in between. We did a small private tour and it was so fun! Couldn’t recommend more!
Our tour guide Max was fantastic. He was a great fit for our group, he enjoyed some banter and was incredibly insightful about the history of Köln, Germany and Kölsch. It was great fun, a great experience on our stag do would recommend
What a wonderful way to spend an evening in Cologne! Michael took us on an outstanding tour of four venues to enjoy four different Kölsch. In addition to his top notch knowledge of the history of Cologne, and a few fun facts here and there, he shows you the ropes of ordering, drinking, and toasting in this special city. It was just two of us on the tour, so Michael was able to take a little more time at each venue than if it were a large group. This tour is well worth the price and Michael is a top notch tour guide! An absolute must for anyone visiting Cologne. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.
