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September 19No refund
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Public brewery tour in Cologne in English
2 Adults x $21.19
$42.38
Approx Total
$42.38
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Two-hour professionally guided tour
All Fees and Taxes
Drinks are not included in the tour, you should bring 25 euros in cash per person!
Overview
What do you have to see in Cologne? The cathedral, of course! But the breweries are also an essential part of a trip to Cologne. Because this is where real Cologne life takes place; nowhere else can you experience first-hand what the people of Cologne are like. We'll take you on an exciting, informative and fun journey through the breweries in Cologne's old town. Experience the typical atmosphere and enjoy the delicious Cologne beer: Kölsch! What does it have in common with champagne and what makes it so particularly digestible? You'll find out all this and lots of insider tips on a tour with Cologne Guide! We're really looking forward to seeing you!
Meeting points
The meeting point is in front of the "Mühlenbar", right next to the "Zur Malzmühle" brewery.
The tour usually ends in one of the breweries in Cologne's old town!
Itinerary
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Here we start our tour! Learn the rules of the brewhouses, discover what is so special about the breweries and follow the steps of a former U.S. president!
30 minutes
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Here we probably have our second stop and discover the secrets of the oldest brewhouse basement in Cologne!
30 minutes
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Here you will discover the oldest brewhouse in the city and get to know why Kölsch beer is so important for Cologne!
30 minutes
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Try the rarest and hoppiest beer in the city!
30 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can adapt the tour for wheelchair users, although not all breweries are barrier-free!
Not suitable for recovering alcoholics
Free Cancellation
September 18100% refund
September 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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The Amazing Chris
Published on Feb, 2025
What an absolute tour we had with Chris. His knowledge and sense of humour is fantastic. We didn’t want the 2hr tour to end. The tour being in English did help a lot.
I highly recommend Chris for the tour. You’ll be in great company and appreciate the Kőlsh a lot more.
Enjoyable brauhaus Sunday evening
Published on Jan, 2025
Chris was an excellent guide who really knew his stuff! We went to four different brauhaus and each had a different history. It was important to understand the “rules” of a Cologne brauhaus before enjoying the local brew. Chris was an excellent host and made me feel very welcome.
Amazing!
Published on Dec, 2024
Our tour guide Chris was amazing. Chris had so much knowledge to share about Kölsch beer, and German beer house etiquette. We visited 4 local beer houses, all with in walking distance. My wife and I took this tour on our arrival day to Cologne, this was a great way to orient ourselves in the city, Chris also offered a lot of suggestions for our visit.
Great to go in the evenings
Published on Dec, 2024
My sisters and I booked this tour during the Christmas Markets this winter.
Chris was exceptional. Fantastic storyteller and he’s able to get you past the queues at some of the most popular and best breweries.
Chris was very LGBT friendly!
Fantastic tour
Published on Dec, 2024
We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Köln. Chris is friendly, welcoming and very informative about the city - and teaches you all about the fascinating beer culture. He really looked after us and gave us a lot more confidence about how to behave correctly in a Brauhaus!
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