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The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour: A Deep Dive into Cologne's Beer Culture

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Köln

Immerse yourself in Cologne's beer culture with the Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour. Discover the secrets behind Kölsch beer and the vibrant city that created it.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Heumarkt - The meeting point of our tour where will conduct some brief introductions of Cologne in one of the main squares of our city!
An der Malzmühle - We’ll begin our journey into beer tasting here with our first Kölsch of the evening, learning about the traditions of Cologne’s beers and the rules associated with drinking it. We’ll also learn about more about the famous brewery where the Mühlen Kölsch is brewed and which famous American became part of its story.
Gross St. Martin - A brief look at one of the most important Churches on Cologne’s skyline.
Peters Brauhaus - At Peters Brauhaus, you’ll discover our arch-rival in brewing tradition (and more), learn about those caretakers of our beer and their unique mindsets, and sample our second included Kölsch of the evening.
Alter Markt - It would be a wasted trip to Cologne’s Old Town if we didn’t explore a little of its bizarre and interesting history. We’ll tell a few anecdotes about the past of Cologne to give you a better feel of how we are (and always have been) as a city.
Bierhaus en d’r Salzgass - Our last stop of the evening, at this bierhaus, we will drink our last Kölsch of the night (or the first of many at our last brewery). Following a tasting of the Päffgen Kölsch, we’ll decide our favorites and learn about the folk hero of beer that oversees the bar.
FRÜH am Dom, die FRÜH Lounge - Learning about where to drink and how much to pay is essential to understanding Kölsch. While experiencing the largest brewery in Cologne’s Altstadt, we’ll do just that and of course have the chance to sample a Kölsch.
Brauhaus Sünner im Walfisch - On our second stop of the evening, you’ll have the chance to sample what by many is considered the oldest Kölsch in Cologne. Here we’ll learn about the strict brewing process that created our beer, the regulations it still must follow and follow the debate over who is allowed to even brew a Kölsch in the first place.

What's Included

Kölsch tasting experience at three breweries

Additional Information

Join a unique journey into the heart of Cologne’s Kölsch culture with our engaging tour. Led by our passionate guides who themselves are Kölsch enthusiasts, you’ll explore not only the distinctive Kölsch beer but also uncover the essence of Cologne’s vibrant spirit, revealing the inseparable interplay between our beer and citizens.

Through the Legendary Kölsch Tour, you’ll savor the finest of our brews, relish our tales and meet the individuals who made it all happen.

Not suitable for guests under 18 years old.

Location

Equestrian statue of Friedrich Wilhelm III.

Heumarkt

We will meet at the Equestrian Statue of Friedrich Wilhelm III, the big horse statue in the square.

Cancellation Policy

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

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21j_rge

Apr 14, 2024

It is definitely worth it - Wolfgang was really fun for us, lots of humor and interesting background information about Cologne and the Eigelstein, thank you very much