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Cologne Beer tasting & brewery tours

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Cologne: Brewery Tour with Three "Kölsch" Tastings

1. Cologne: Brewery Tour with Three "Kölsch" Tastings

Explore the beautiful city and history of Cologne in a fun and interactive way. Visit the famous breweries and taste 3 Kölsch beers during the tour. You can choose from a private or group tour and soak in the brewing culture of the city. Take part in a tour where the guides have the freedom to choose which breweries to take you to. Allow these Kölsch connoisseurs to make decisions based on the group dynamic, ensuring that everyone is entertained and satisfied Begin your experience near the cathedral's grand entrance by the Kreuzblumen monument. Start the thirst-quenching journey to 3 different breweries, where you will taste 3 delicious local beers to find the one that best suits you. Learn about the breweries and the local brewing culture as well as taste hundreds of years worth of brewing experience. Visit traditional breweries such as the 700-year-old Brauhaus Sion, as well as younger upstarts like Früh am Dom, Cologne's largest.

Cologne: Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting and Halven Hahn

2. Cologne: Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting and Halven Hahn

Experience 4 typical breweries in the Old Town and learn about the art of brewing in Cologne on a guided brewery tour. 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.

Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

3. Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

Learn more about the beer culture of Cologne on a 2-hour guided tour of the historic city center. See famous monuments along the way, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cologne Cathedral. Venture into the Alter Markt to locate some of the finest brew houses in the city, and learn more about the open-minded and passionate attitude of the city's residents. Hear about their drinking rituals and why beer has become such a special culture in the city. Get insider tips to make more of your time in Cologne and visit popular venues such as the Hennes am Dom and Heinzelmännchenbrunnen brew houses. Hear about the small kiosk stores known as büdchen, often converted from colorful former shipping containers.

Cologne: Old Town Brewhouse Tour

4. Cologne: Old Town Brewhouse Tour

Your guide will meet you at the meeting point and bring you to 4 different traditional beer houses in Cologne's Old Town. In each establishment, you can order a different Kölsch, a local beer brewed in the city. While you rest at the brewhouse, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about Kölsch, Cologne and the local way of life. Throughout the 2-hour tour, your guide will share personal anecdotes as well as interesting facts about this historic city and its unique beer culture. If you're in luck, the guide will even let you in on a local secret and explain why the person bringing you beer in Cologne is not called a waiter, and why they have a very unique attitude.

Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with Brewery and Kölsch Beer

5. Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with Brewery and Kölsch Beer

Discover the secrets of Cologne's Old Town on this guided walking tour. Uncover the almost 2000-years of history in the historic city center as you see the Cologne Cathedral and the Town Hall Meet your guide by the Friedrich Wilhelm III statue in Heumarkt. Navigate through the narrow alleys that has been a bustling merchant center since the Middle Ages. Travel back in time as you hear about what life was like in the past. Snap pictures of the Gothic architecture at Cologne Cathedral and the Renaissance-style of the Town Hall. Get suggestions on local hotspots. Make your way to a traditional brewery which serves Cologne's drink of choice, Kölsch beer. Sit back and enjoy the lively atmosphere in the brewery while drinking a cold Kölsch beer. Enjoy how the fruity taste of the beer is balanced with hoppy bitterness. Return to your meeting point at the end of your tour.

Cologne: Guided Walking Tour to 3 Old Town Breweries

6. Cologne: Guided Walking Tour to 3 Old Town Breweries

Discover the Cologne beer scene during this guided walking tour of the Old Town in Cologne. Stop at 3 breweries to sample a selection of the city's signature brew, Kölsch beer. Admire the sights in the old town as you walk through narrow alleyway and down cobbled streets. Meet your guide at the centrally-located meeting point at Heinzelmännchenbrunnen which is a 19th-century fountain and sculptures depicting a legend concerning gnomes. Make your way through rows of traditional houses and catch romantic glimpses of the imposing Cologne Cathedral. Stop at each brewery and listen as you guide takes you back in time with vivid stories while you enjoy a refreshing glass of fresh Kölsch beer. Hear about the special features of this drink and its history.  Let your host take you to breweries like Früh am Dom, Sion, Peters, Bierhaus in der Salzgasse, Pfaffenbräu, Sünner im Walfisch, Dom im Stapelhaus, or Päffgen in the Delfter Haus. End your tour near the vibrantly colored buildings in Heumarkt.

Pub Crawl Cologne Including Admission Fee for Bars and Shots

7. Pub Crawl Cologne Including Admission Fee for Bars and Shots

Hit the streets of Germany's most beautiful city, best known for its nightlife and its amazing beer culture. This pub crawl in Cologne will take you to some of the city’s liveliest bars, and lets you meet fun folk from all around the world. You will get free and immediate entrance to all locations, with a complimentary shot in each pub that you visit. Along with an enthusiastic tour leader, head for at least 4 of the most popular bars in town. A top tip for a great pub crawl is to eat well before you drink, and to choose solid food that will line your stomach! You can also be provided with non-alcoholic drinks during the tour should you prefer.

Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour inkl Brewery Visit & 2 Kölsch

8. Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour inkl Brewery Visit & 2 Kölsch

Discover the highlights of Cologne's Old Town on a guided walking tour with a local. See top sights like Heinzelmännchen fountain, Alter Market Square, and the Cathedral. Savor three crisp, Kölsch beers at breweries along the way. Meet your guide at a centrally-located meeting point and begin your walking tour. Hear fun facts as you walk like why the Cathedral always has scaffolding and why Kölsch is always served in 200-millilitre glasses. Pass by sights like the statue of the theatre characters Tünnes und Schäl and see the Heinzelmännchen fountain which depicts the story of house elves and the city of Cologne. Stroll by some facinating Roman treasures along the way. Head to rustic breweries to experience the special way in which Kölsch is served. Taste how each Kölsch has its own unique character. Get some insider tips of how to spend your time in Cologne from a native that knows where to shop, eat, and drink.

Cologne: Brewery Walking Tour with 3 Kölsch Beers

9. Cologne: Brewery Walking Tour with 3 Kölsch Beers

Immerse yourself in a part of Cologne's culture on this walking tour led by a guide. Visit breweries and taste the local specialty of Kölsch, a style of bright and clear beer with a straw-yellow hue originating in Cologne. Meet your guide and discover historic breweries as well as the most beautiful sights of the Old Town. Stroll around the sprawling Innenstadt, the city center, and admire the towering Cologne Cathedral. Visit selected breweries on your walk, hearing interesting facts about the brewing tradition of the Rhine metropolis and trying different types of Kölsch on the way. Learn about the origins of Kölsch, a beer that originated in Cologne between the early 17th century and late 18th century. Also, discuss its contribution to Germany’s beer history from your guide. After this tour, become familiar with terms such as Köbes, Kranz, and Pittermännchen and drink just like a local.

Cologne: Belgian Quarter and Kiosk Tour with 2 Kölsch

10. Cologne: Belgian Quarter and Kiosk Tour with 2 Kölsch

Wander Cologne's bustling Belgian Quarter on a guided walking tour, including stops at several corner kiosks "Büdchen" to savor traditional Kölsch beer. Learn why these iconic kiosks are so important for everyday life while exploring Hahnentor, Brüsseler Platz, and Aachener Street. Discover trendy boutiques and artist studios in the Belgian Quarter while touring a variety of corner kiosks. Sip a beer and chat with locals at historic Brüsseler Platz, view art installations along Aachener Street, and marvel at Hahnentor, a 13th-century gate featuring Cologne's coat of arms.

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Really enjoyed this tour with Pina and her fellow Christine! Learned about the local culture and habits of Köln, about the different brew houses, their respective beers, about the people working in the breweries,… They were very welcoming, caring and shared a lot of their personal knowledge of the city. Thanks again ! Will be back for Carnival !

Julian was a great guide! He took us to three different breweries and walked past a couple others, giving us the history of each as well as some landmarks near us. A remarkable tour one should definitely experience.

Was a very interesting tour of 3 breweries. Information about the breweries was presented in a very interesting and funny way.

Great tour of Cologne! Super informative about beer and Cologne history and facts about Karneval.

Our Kölner Kompass Guide Julian was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting.