The 10 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 $22

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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4.Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 483 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Walk Cologne’s old town with a German-speaking guide, visit four traditional pubs and breweries, taste one Kölsch or soft drink at each, and share a Halver Hahn sandwich. Guides such as Lars add humorous stories about Cologne’s cathedral city, brewing customs, and local pub life.

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5.The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $33Top rated

Walk Cologne’s Old Town with a small group of up to 10, stopping at An der Malzmühle, Päffgen, Sünner, Peters, and Früh. Your English-speaking guide, including popular hosts such as Sean, Izzy, Marcel, or Andrea, explains Kölsch customs, local history, and brewery rivalries while you sample several beers.

“Wow wow wow!!!!! Marcel you rock what an awesome experience you made it so much fun and we learned alot We recommend you as tour guide Really something for the books Felt like long time friends Johan Yolanda Daffue South Africa”

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6.3 Old Town Breweries Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend two hours walking Cologne’s Old Town with a German-speaking Echt Köln guide. Visit three traditional breweries, enjoy one glass of Kölsch at each, hear stories about Cologne beer culture, and finish at Heumarkt. Recent tours have been led by guides including Markus and Thomas.

“Richtig tolle tour! Kann ich nur empfehlen! Es war lustig, informativ & einfach ein gelungener & guter abend :) danke dafür!”

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7.Public brewhouse tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Walk through Cologne’s old town with guides such as Chris, Devis, or Kim, visiting four traditional brewhouses in about two hours. Learn Kölsch customs, hear stories about Cologne, and sample local beer at your own cost. The advertised route includes Malzmühle, Gilden im Zims, Sion, and Bierhaus en d'r Salzgass.

“Great way to get to know then history of Kolsch beer in Cologne, Devis was a fantastic host with lots of worldly knowledge. A must do for beer aficionados visiting Koln!”

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8.Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 2 hours · from $21Best value

Spend two hours exploring Cologne’s Old Town with a live German-speaking guide, visiting Heumarkt, Fish Market, Alter Markt, Rathausplatz, and Bierhaus en d’r Salzgass. You’ll learn Cologne’s past, hear local language, and drink one Kölsch in a traditional brewery. Guides including Zoe and Markus have led recent tours.

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9.Kölsch Brewery Tour with 3 Beers Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $32

Join guides such as Amber, Izzy, Marcel, and Andrea for a 150-minute to 3-hour walk through Cologne’s old beer quarter. Visit five Brauhaus stops, learn the rules of Kölsch service, hear local stories, and drink three included beers. Bring cash for extra glasses and expect an adults-only outing.

“Absolute fantastic way to spend a light hearted few hours drinking and learning our way round Cologne! Highly recommended!”

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10.Old Town Walking Tour inkl Brewery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · from $26

Meet at Cologne Cathedral for a two-hour walk through the Old Town. Your German-speaking guide leads you to Alter Markt, the Heinzelmännchen fountain, Tünnes und Schäl, Roman remains, and local breweries, where you taste three Kölsch beers. Expect local anecdotes, serving traditions, and practical tips for eating, shopping, and drinking in Cologne.

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