The 3 Best Cologne Drinks Tours

1.Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,108 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Our pick

Start near Cologne Cathedral and walk through the old town to Heumarkt, stopping at three breweries for Kölsch tastings. Guides such as Julian, Helena, Emre, and Felix mix beer facts with city history and local legends. The route can change with group wishes and crowded venues, making this a social introduction to Cologne’s beer culture.

“Enjoyed this tour, met some interesting people from around the world. The guide (Johnathan) was very friendly and knowledgable and made sure everybody was happy.”

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2.Old Town Beer History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 659 reviews

Meet your guide near Heumarkt and visit four traditional Old Town brewhouses, including Brauerei zur Malzmühle. Buy a Kölsch at each stop, hear stories about Cologne customs, and share tables with fellow visitors. Guides such as Nico, Mery, Marina, Chris, and Rebecca bring plenty of humor and local detail. Private tours can be adapted for groups.

“Absolutely amazing, a definitely must do for a 1st day in Cologne”

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3.Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 651 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

Spend two hours walking Cologne’s old center with guides such as Marcel or Ortrud, stopping at three brew houses for Kölsch tastings on the private option. You’ll see the cathedral area, Alter Markt, Roman harbor road, fountains, statues, büdchen, and traditional beer halls while learning how Cologne locals order, drink, and socialize.

“Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen. Marcel weiss wirklich alles über "seine" Stadt. Wir können es auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.”

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