K
A great walking tour in cologne
A very enjoyable two hours in central cologne covering 3 kolsch breweries, & key sites in the area. Onit kept us very engaged the whole time
Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $31 / person
- Location
- Cologne, Germany
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 62 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Kölner Kompass
- Meeting point
- The 'Kreuzblume' is a 10-meter-high stone monument located in front of the main entrance of Cologne Cathedral (approximately 100 meters away). Your guide will be identifiable by a black backpack and a red name tag from the tour provider 'Kölner Kompass.
Description
Enjoy the entertaining brewery tour with 3 included Kölsch (local beer), and explore Cologne's Culture and History the fun way. The tour kicks off in the heart of the city at Cologne Cathedral. Following a warm welcome from your motivated guide, the exploration of Cologne's Old Town begins. Together, we'll discover the most renowned breweries during the tour, such as the over 700-year-old Sion or the venerable Früh am Dom. Additionally, we'll also visit the exciting younger beer houses along the Rhine. Whether traveling solo, as a couple, in a group, or with your colleagues – one thing is sure: after the two-hour brewery tour, you'll be familiar with the funniest and quirkiest stories of the city and have shared many laughs.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $31
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:30 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cologne Cathedral
Our tour begins 100 meters in front of the main entrance of Cologne Cathedral. Of course, you'll learn plenty of fun facts about the city's most beautiful building.
Historische Altstadt
Our tour of the most charming breweries takes you through the historic Cologne Old Town. We stop at the most famous landmarks, such as the Historic City Hall or the Jan-von-Werth Fountain.
Heumarkt
Our tour concludes near Heumarkt. We're happy to provide you with tips for the rest of your stay afterward.
What's included
Included
Cologne's funny Constitution to Take Away
3 Kölsch (local beer) per person
Motivated Guide
Not included
Snacks or Additional Beverages
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
62 reviews
How it compares in Cologne
- No. 13 by number of reviews among 207 tours in Cologne
- Starting price $31 is close to the typical $34 for tours of similar length in Cologne
Excurgo comparison of 207 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $31 per person for this Cologne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The 'Kreuzblume' is a 10-meter-high stone monument located in front of the main entrance of Cologne Cathedral (approximately 100 meters away). Your guide will be identifiable by a black backpack and a red name tag from the tour provider 'Kölner Kompass. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 62 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Kölner Kompass.
Reviews(62)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
N
Perfect little experience.
Excellent guide. Called us to make sure we knew the exact location for the starting point. Very entertaining.
Operator response
Thank you for your good rating! We really appreciate your opinion! Feel free to come back whenever you like😍. Kind regards, the Kompass Team
P
Great way to explore Cologne
Great experience best way to experience the Brauhaus’s and 2 hours was just right so you could continue afterwards
Operator response
Thank you very much for your postive evaluation! I hope you had a great time in Cologne! We had an amazing time with you😽!
3
It was a good start to a Cologne weekend!
Very nice tour through the Old Town!
Operator response
Danke, für deine Sterne! Wir freuen uns, dass dir unsere Tour durch die Kölner Altstadt gefallen hat!😊
7
Very entertaining tour.
Maike was really great. She engaged with everyone and made the tour entertaining and humorous. Definitely a recommendation!
Operator response
Schön zu hören, dass die Tour so persönlich war und, dass ihr so viel Spaß hattet☺️! Danke für die Weiterempfehlung!! Liebe Grüße aus Köln!
A
Everything was great!
Everything was excellent. Our guide Benni made the tour entertaining and informative, and despite the rain, he maintained his good mood.
Operator response
Danke Anja, super, dass die Tour trotz des Wetters ein schönes Erlebnis war. Komm gerne wieder zu einer unserer Touren! Liebe Grüße aus Köln😘
T
Nice and fun but also a bit expensive.
Quite okay but a bit overpriced. You get exactly three Kölsch, and each additional one costs extra. The history of the breweries and their surroundings is the main focus here.
K
Knowledgeable and very...
Knowledgeable and very out going and personable tour guide. 3 brewery visits with good atmosphere. Also the group I met who were also on the tour were great
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words! It's nice that you had a sociable good day! We would be happy if you come back to one of our tours! Best regards the Kompass Team
S
Brewery tour with Kölsch tasting
Very nice young brewery guide. He told me a lot of interesting things. High praise 👍 Thank you very much
Operator response
Danke Sandra, immer gerne wieder! Schön, dass es dir auch an einem nicht allzu schönen Maitag gefallen hat!😉
M
Cologne brewery tour
This is the third time we have tsken this tiur. Each guide brings some of their own personality to the visit making it unique. Peter, our gude, shared information about the city culture and architecture as well as the breweries making the tour very interesting and entertaining.
Operator response
Oh wow thank you Mark, we would like to welcome you to a fourth and a fifth tour! *REGULAR CUSTOMER LOVE💛*
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