Public Brewery Tour in Cologne
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Köln

Discover Cologne’s vibrant culture with a fun brewery tour. Taste Kölsch, learn its secrets, and get insider tips. Book your unforgettable experience now.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Brauerei zur Malzmühle - Here we start our tour! Learn the rules of the brewhouses, discover what is so special about the breweries and follow the steps of a former U.S. president!
  • Gilden im Zims “Heimat kölscher Helden” - Here we probably have our second stop and discover the secrets of the oldest brewhouse basement in Cologne!
  • **Brauhaus…
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What's Included
  • Two-hour professionally guided tour
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Drinks are not included in the tour, you should bring 25 euros in cash per person!
Additional Information

What do you have to see in Cologne? The cathedral, of course! But the breweries are also an essential part of a trip to Cologne. Because this is where real Cologne life takes place; nowhere else can you experience first-hand what the people of Cologne are like. We’ll take you on an exciting, informative and fun journey through the breweries in Cologne’s…

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Location
50667
Heumarkt
The meeting point is in front of the "Mühlenbar", right next to the "Zur Malzmühle" brewery.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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F6105aysimonb
May 3, 2025
Top quality tour with great knowledge and stories! - Ironically, we don’t drink, we wanted to just learn about the culture and breweries. Absolutely loved it! Chris had exceptional knowledge as well as the cool myths and legends, very funny guy as well. I have been to Cologne a few times but this was the first time not on business so it’s great to have found a cool tour that took us to some of the best, if not the best, brewery houses and to learn so much. Other half not been here before so it was a great tour. Highly recommend!
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Johnla5545rp
Apr 25, 2025
The realest kölsch and brewhouse's experience in Cologne - This is the most authentic tour you can get. Cologne’s brewhouses are full of character, and the Kölsch, light, crisp, and served in small glasses, is local tradition at its finest.
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Jessica
Apr 23, 2025
Excellent kölsch tour with great guides - Well-guided, well-informed, and very well hydrated tour with Felix (and later on Chris). I had so much fun and visited many breweries that I later went back to drink more and try some of the food. Highly recommend to learn about kölsch history, culture, and “rules” as well as interesting tidbits about Cologne. Whether with Felix or Chris you’re sure to have a good time. Bring Euros!
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Danbd1089zp
Apr 15, 2025
Informative, fun and immersive - A fun and informative brewery tour. Chris is very passionate and knowledgeable about Cologne and its beer and this tour provided a more immersive experience in Cologne culture. I would recommend going on this tour as early as possible on your trip so you know the history and etiquette of the brauhaus.
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Nriff
Apr 14, 2025
Fine time in the Beer Halls. - Perfectly enjoyable tour with Chris and another American couple. Excellent history and lore. Chris is easygoing and approachable. Good value for the money.
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Saulele13
Mar 23, 2025
Definitely worth doing - Amazing tour 😀 Chris is so informative with lots of knowledge! He is funny and knows how to interact with people. No one in our group was bored because he just knows how to get you interested 😃 The only negative from few people in the group - they could have been prewarned to get cash out to pay for beers 🙈 Overall - great experience 👌
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Sammy
Feb 2, 2025
The Amazing Chris - What an absolute tour we had with Chris. His knowledge and sense of humour is fantastic. We didn’t want the 2hr tour to end. The tour being in English did help a lot. I highly recommend Chris for the tour. You’ll be in great company and appreciate the Kőlsh a lot more.
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589bradleyb
Jan 13, 2025
Enjoyable brauhaus Sunday evening - Chris was an excellent guide who really knew his stuff! We went to four different brauhaus and each had a different history. It was important to understand the “rules” of a Cologne brauhaus before enjoying the local brew. Chris was an excellent host and made me feel very welcome.
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Martin_c
Dec 30, 2024
Amazing! - Our tour guide Chris was amazing. Chris had so much knowledge to share about Kölsch beer, and German beer house etiquette. We visited 4 local beer houses, all with in walking distance. My wife and I took this tour on our arrival day to Cologne, this was a great way to orient ourselves in the city, Chris also offered a lot of suggestions for our visit.
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T3541jcgeorgeh
Dec 17, 2024
Great to go in the evenings - My sisters and I booked this tour during the Christmas Markets this winter. Chris was exceptional. Fantastic storyteller and he’s able to get you past the queues at some of the most popular and best breweries. Chris was very LGBT friendly!
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