Cologne 2-3 Hour Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings
by Freewalk Cologne
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€56Overview
This 2-3 hour walking tour in Cologne focuses on the city’s legendary Kölsch beer and its breweries. The tour begins with a 10-minute introduction where participants meet each other and receive an overview of the plan for the tour. The group then visits several notable breweries and locations in Cologne’s Old Town. The first brewery stop includes a tasting of Mühlen Kölsch and information about the brewery’s history, including a story involving a famous American. Next, the tour continues with a visit to Heumarkt square, where participants learn about the area’s significance. The tour also includes a stop at Peters Brauhaus, where guests taste another Kölsch and hear about the brewery’s traditions and approach to beer. Another brewery visit offers a tasting of what is considered the oldest Kölsch in Cologne and explains the strict brewing process and regulations that define Kölsch beer. The largest brewery in Cologne’s Altstadt is also part of the tour, where participants learn about local drinking customs and sample another Kölsch. The final stop is a bierhaus where guests taste Päffgen Kölsch, discuss their favorite beers from the tour, and hear stories about a local beer folk hero. Throughout the tour, the guide shares anecdotes about Cologne’s history and culture, including a brief look at Gross St. Martin church. The tour includes multiple Kölsch beer tastings but does not include food or other beverages. This tour is not suitable for anyone under 18 years old.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Tour Introduction
Participants meet here for a brief introduction and overview of the tour schedule. This is also when guests get to know each other before starting the Kölsch tasting experience.
10 min
Mühlen Brewery Stop
This stop begins the beer tasting with the first Kölsch of the evening. The guide explains Cologne’s beer traditions and the rules for drinking Kölsch. The history of Mühlen Kölsch brewery is covered, including the story of a famous American connected to it.
20 min
Heumarkt
Visitors receive information about Heumarkt, Cologne’s most famous square, and its surrounding area.
10 min
Päffgen Bierhaus
At this final stop, the group drinks the last Kölsch of the night or the first of many at the brewery. Guests taste Päffgen Kölsch and learn about the local beer folk hero who watches over the bar.
30 min
Oldest Kölsch Brewery
Guests sample what is considered Cologne’s oldest Kölsch. The guide discusses the strict brewing process, ongoing regulations, and debates about who is allowed to brew Kölsch.
20 min
Cologne Old Town History
The tour includes stories and anecdotes about Cologne’s Old Town history to give insight into the city’s character and traditions.
Gross St. Martin
A brief visit to Gross St. Martin church, one of the key landmarks visible in Cologne’s skyline.
Peters Brauhaus
At Peters Brauhaus, guests learn about Cologne’s brewing rivals and the people who maintain the city’s beer traditions. Another Kölsch tasting is included here.
20 min
Largest Brewery in Altstadt
The tour includes a stop at Cologne’s largest brewery in the Old Town, where guests learn about local drinking customs, pricing, and have another chance to taste Kölsch.
20 min
Meeting point
You'll find your guide outside of the restaurant at this address! You'll be able to recognize them based on their tour guiding badge.
End point
You'll find your guide outside of the restaurant at this address! You'll be able to recognize them based on their tour guiding badge.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cologne 2-3 Hour Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings
by Freewalk Cologne
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€56Overview
This 2-3 hour walking tour in Cologne focuses on the city’s legendary Kölsch beer and its breweries. The tour begins with a 10-minute introduction where participants meet each other and receive an overview of the plan for the tour. The group then visits several notable breweries and locations in Cologne’s Old Town. The first brewery stop includes a tasting of Mühlen Kölsch and information about the brewery’s history, including a story involving a famous American. Next, the tour continues with a visit to Heumarkt square, where participants learn about the area’s significance. The tour also includes a stop at Peters Brauhaus, where guests taste another Kölsch and hear about the brewery’s traditions and approach to beer. Another brewery visit offers a tasting of what is considered the oldest Kölsch in Cologne and explains the strict brewing process and regulations that define Kölsch beer. The largest brewery in Cologne’s Altstadt is also part of the tour, where participants learn about local drinking customs and sample another Kölsch. The final stop is a bierhaus where guests taste Päffgen Kölsch, discuss their favorite beers from the tour, and hear stories about a local beer folk hero. Throughout the tour, the guide shares anecdotes about Cologne’s history and culture, including a brief look at Gross St. Martin church. The tour includes multiple Kölsch beer tastings but does not include food or other beverages. This tour is not suitable for anyone under 18 years old.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Tour Introduction
Participants meet here for a brief introduction and overview of the tour schedule. This is also when guests get to know each other before starting the Kölsch tasting experience.
10 min
Mühlen Brewery Stop
This stop begins the beer tasting with the first Kölsch of the evening. The guide explains Cologne’s beer traditions and the rules for drinking Kölsch. The history of Mühlen Kölsch brewery is covered, including the story of a famous American connected to it.
20 min
Heumarkt
Visitors receive information about Heumarkt, Cologne’s most famous square, and its surrounding area.
10 min
Päffgen Bierhaus
At this final stop, the group drinks the last Kölsch of the night or the first of many at the brewery. Guests taste Päffgen Kölsch and learn about the local beer folk hero who watches over the bar.
30 min
Oldest Kölsch Brewery
Guests sample what is considered Cologne’s oldest Kölsch. The guide discusses the strict brewing process, ongoing regulations, and debates about who is allowed to brew Kölsch.
20 min
Cologne Old Town History
The tour includes stories and anecdotes about Cologne’s Old Town history to give insight into the city’s character and traditions.
Gross St. Martin
A brief visit to Gross St. Martin church, one of the key landmarks visible in Cologne’s skyline.
Peters Brauhaus
At Peters Brauhaus, guests learn about Cologne’s brewing rivals and the people who maintain the city’s beer traditions. Another Kölsch tasting is included here.
20 min
Largest Brewery in Altstadt
The tour includes a stop at Cologne’s largest brewery in the Old Town, where guests learn about local drinking customs, pricing, and have another chance to taste Kölsch.
20 min
Meeting point
You'll find your guide outside of the restaurant at this address! You'll be able to recognize them based on their tour guiding badge.
End point
You'll find your guide outside of the restaurant at this address! You'll be able to recognize them based on their tour guiding badge.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.