Heumarkt, Cologne

Explore the fascinating brewing culture and history of Cologne in a relaxed way. The guided brewery tour takes you to the most renowned breweries in the city, where you will taste three delicious types of Kölsch (included). The motivated guides select breweries based on group dynamics and desires to create a tailored experience for each occasion. In addition to the traditional breweries such as the 700-year-old Brauhaus Sion or the venerable Früh am Dom, the exciting, younger breweries in the old town are also explored. The unique experience begins in the heart of the city, near the main entrance of Cologne Cathedral, and leads through the picturesque old town to the Heumarkt. No matter whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, in a group or as a company - this tour promises two carefree and entertaining hours in the beautiful old town on the Rhine.

Meet your guide in the historic old town of Cologne and start your walking tour of some of the city's most famous highlights. Marvel at the towering Cologne Cathedral. Discover the ancient myths, legends, and biblical figures incorporated into its Gothic facade. Journey further back in time and visit a Roman villa with a preserved mosaic floor, Roman tomb, and parts of Roman palace buildings. Walking around the Roman-Germanic Museum, you'll see detailed relics from Cologne's Roman period. Walk across the top of the subterranean Cologne Philharmonic Hall, where you'll visit a Holocaust memorial. Then, make your way to Hohenzollern Bridge to take in panoramas of the old town and the futuristic new harbor district. A stroll along the Rhine then leads you to the largest Romanesque church in Cologne. Wander through ancient alleyways to the city's oldest marketplaces and to the Historic Town Hall. End your tour back at Cologne Cathedral and its fairy tale fountain.

Explore Cologne's highlights such as the famous Old town, the romantic Hohenzollern Bridge, and the iconic Cologne Cathedral. Walk through the Old Town and learn all about the rich history of Cologne from your knowledgeable guide. Experience important stages of Cologne's more than 2000-year-old city history up close through virtual reality scenes at six different locations. Use the virtual reality glasses and compare the past with the present. Get a glimpse of the Roman border, witness the metropolis of the Middle Ages, see the outpost of French and Prussian rule, and look at the destruction caused during World War II.  Listen to insightful stories from those time periods which enhances the experience even further. Once you remove your virtual reality glasses, see the shocking contrast between now and then and find that some of the buildings are no longer visible, while others remained nearly untouched. With TimeRide, you will experience a good mix of history and entertainment and take part in a special kind of city tour. Please note that you can only put on the virtual reality glasses at selected stations and do not walk with them.

Walk with us through a 2000-year-old city. From Heumarkt to Fischmarkt, past Groß St. Martin to Alter Markt and the historic town hall. Discover the narrow streets of the old town with us and be inspired by the magnificent architecture and history of Cologne Cathedral. Experience the special mentality of the people of Cologne, their cheerfulness and their openness, also to guests. And let them tell you about 2000 years of history, about Romans and bishops, merchants and craftsmen. Find the traces of Romans and Frenchmen, of monks and bishops or even of the powerful merchants in the Middle Ages. And you can also see the destruction of war and how Cologne was rebuilt after the war.

Join a brewery tour of five of Cologne's most treasured and popular Brauhauses, where Kölsch began to be brewed, including the oldest brewery in Cologne, the largest, and the one most visited by American presidents. While most of the brewing now happens across the river, visit where the culture began! Learn unique insights into what makes Cologne's beer culture special, and what makes a Kölsch a Kölsch. Learn about Cologne's strange style of service and try the city's most loved beers along the way. Find out about the hidden spots in and between the breweries that are unobserved by tourists and locals alike, with histories told by Cologne experts, all while enjoying a walk through the city's historic old town. Three beers are included in the tour with more available for purchase.

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. Stag parties are not served in the breweries. If you are heavily costumed and/or intoxicated, you will not be able to take part in the tour. In that case, any money already paid will not be refunded.

The Cologne scavenger hunt will take you past the most beautiful sights of the Rhine metropolis. Start your adventure at the main station and then head to the Cathedral, which is Cologne's landmark. Also, discover the Heinzelmännchen fountain, the old market with the town hall, the Heumarkt, the Great St. Martin church, the Rhine promenade, and much more. Your city game box contains 16 sealed and numbered envelopes, each holding riddles that need to be solved. Follow clear and precise directions and find your way to the various sights. Once you solve a riddle you will be given a number, which reveals which envelope to open next. You won’t know ahead of time in which succession the Scavenger Hunt City Game envelopes need to be opened. Have fun while you receive detailed information regarding the historical background of every attraction.

Start your private rickshaw tour at the official tourist office in central part of Cologne. Cool down or warm up with a refreshing hot or cold beverage on your trip. Roll by Früh, Heinzelmännchenbrunnen, Dionysos Mosaic, and Hohenzollernbreach. Let your expert driver reveal wonderful panoramic views of the cathedral and of and the east side of the river. Decided to finish your tour at the riverside or in another part of the city center, depending which you choose, continue in the higher part of the city or the riverside. Picking to end in the upper city will take you on a visit of the house of Johan Maria Farina to learn more about the invention of Eu de Cologne. Drive by the town hall and town hall tower, before proceeding to hei and vibrant old market Selecting to end by the riverside will take you on a journey to the southern part of the city with stops at the Chocolate museum, Crane buildings, and Yachthafen.

Cologne today is known as a welcoming city—full of culture, music, drinking, and happiness. But it hasn’t always been that way. Take this tour and discover the darker side of Cologne’s history with a focus on the city's dark, Medieval past and a few jumps to some more recent history. Departing from Heumarkt, stroll through Cologne's historic city center as you listen to stories and legends from the Dark Ages from murderers from the north to Cologne's most haunted house. Prepare yourself for witches, ghosts, murderers and the pure misery of living in Medieval Times. In front of the shelled out skeleton of Cologne's famous St. Alban Church, hear the stories of the scars left by the World Wars on our city and why weather played such a crucial role in the destruction of Cologne. With views of the Oldest Townhall in Germany and the new Jewish Museum of Cologne, hear the tale of the valient Robin Hood of Cologne that ended with his beheading, standing in the square he once lived as well as where he died. Learn about the witches that kicked off Cologne's Witch hunts and helped bring them to a close while standing with views of the Dom at night and the haunted hotel of Cologne's rich and famous. Hear how the Devil helped and hindered the construction of the Cathedral and how one woman helped thwart Satan's efforts to steal her families souls and another woman created the city through a mix of guile and murderous intent. In the shadow of the ominous Groß St. Martin, find out about the most haunted house in Cologne and its terrifying past, present and future before getting to know the zombies, thiefs and doomed souls of the black plague at Cologne's famous Fish Markt. All this and more with us on the Dark Side of the Dom.

Go on a walking tour of Cologne’s old town and visit its most beautiful sites. Listen to your local guide tell you all about the history and culture of the city. Make stops at Neumarkt, Cologne Cathedral, Cologne City Hall, and more. Begin by meeting your guide at the Romans' Northern Gate. Head to the world-famous Cologne Cathedral. Admire the UNESCO World Heritage Site from the outside, as your guide tells you all about the history of the city’s landmark. Continue to explore Cologne's Roman origins, and make stops at sites such as the town hall and the Romanesque Great St. Martin Church. Learn all about the traditions that are special to Cologne, such as carnival. Find out why people from the city have a reputation for being friendly.