Kölsch and Brewhouse Tour (18 and up)
Come and join us on a memorable authentic tour through the old town of Cologne and its famous brewhouses where the inhabitants enjoy their beer, the so called traditional Kölsch!
- Minimum age: 18 years, no costumes allowed in the breweries.
- Please note that there are two options for this tour: with and without drinks.
- The option with drinks includes 3 Kölsch beers. Soft drinks are not included in this price.
Options
Brewery tour with drinks
Kölsch: The option with drinks includes 3 Kölsch. Soft drinks are not included in this price.
What's included in Kölsch and Brewhouse Tour (18 and up)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cologne Cathedral
This tour addresses people who are interested in interesting information about the city scattered by tastings of three different traditional beers in selected rustic brewhouses. We start together in front of the Cologne Cathedral which has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Be amazed by its greatness! Next we go on to the Alter Markt in order to visit the brewhouses. Let’s get in touch with the special mentality of the Cologne people who are known for their carnival passion and for being highly open-minded and friendly. Our tourguide shows you the right drinking patterns and explains more about the special culture of the city. He is also willing to provide you with his personal survival tips for Cologne so that you are perfectly prepared for your stay in the city. Moreover, we lead you to popular spots such as the “Hennes am Dom” as well as the “Heinzelmännchenbrunnen” and other interesting historical sites. Cologne is not only full of great brewhouses but also of a variety of small kiosks, the so called “Büdchen”. The tour is providing you answers next to others to the following questions: • Why is „Kölsch“ much better then „Altbier“? • What means Köbes, Kranz, Pittermännchen and Halve Hahn? • What is worse than the pest and protestants? • How much does the Cologen Cathedral cost? We visit three of the following brewhouses: • Gaffel am Dom – the oldest monumet at „Alter Markt“ with rustic ambience • Brauhaus FRÜH – the largest brewhouse of the city • Brauhaus Sion – thanks to Hans Sion Kölsch is still brewed! • Peters Brauhaus –one of the newest breweries in Cologne • Brauhaus „Sünner im Walfisch“ – Sünner is known for Cologne tradition amongst beer-experts • Brauhaus en d’r Salzgasse – the former brewery „Zur Täsch“
Inclusions
- Visit of 3 different brew houses
- Qualified and friendly tour guide
- Interesting historical insider information
- Kölsch in three breweries (if you choose the option without drinks)
- Interior tour of Cologne Cathedral
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: In the breweries we pay the same price for the Kölsch as any other guest.If we offer our tour without drinks, we save commissions and administrative costs. This means that you can even buy an additional drink for the same price as on the tour with included Kölsch ;-) We recommend that you bring cash with you.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Not recommended for travelers with major walking problems, as this is a public walking tour the guest have to keep up with the guide
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- in front of the Cologne Cathedral main entrance (by the flagpoles)
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meeting point in front of the main entrance of the Cologen Cathedral (Kölner Dom) at the flagpoles. Attention: In the breweries we pay the same price for the Kölsch as any other guest. If we offer our tour without drinks, we save commissions and administrative costs. We pass the discount directly to you! Thus, for the same price as the tour with included Kölsch, you can even buy an additional drink ;-)