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15 Best Kolsch & Brewery Tours

The Kolsch crawls through the brew houses: the city’s own beer in its own 200ml glasses, served until you cap the coaster, with brewery history between rounds. The waiters replace your empty without asking; that is the system.

1.Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

Discover Cologne’s brewing scene with a 2-hour guided tour, tasting three authentic Kölsch beers while exploring historic breweries and lively old town.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Julian was an excellent guide and made the beer tour in Cologne truly memorable. He was knowledgeable, fun and passionate about the local beer culture, with great stories and perfect recommendations. The tour was well organized and relaxed and we learned a lot while having…”

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6.The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour

Discover Cologne's brewing tradition on this small-group Kölsch brewery tour. Enjoy tastings, local stories, and authentic beer culture for a great value.

★ 5.0

“This tour was a lot of fun. We visited several breweries and sampled a Kolsch beer at 4 of them. We ended up staying at the last one for dinner. Our group was great. It’s always a good time visiting over a beer with fellow…”

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7.Public brewery tour in Cologne in English

Discover Cologne’s craft beer scene with this guided brewery tour, visiting historic breweries and tasting authentic Kölsch in a lively, authentic setting.

★ 5.0

“This was a fun early evening experience. Chris was very attentive and kept us moving to 4 breweries. He shared a lot of local information along the way.”

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12.Cologne Christmas Market and Kölsch Beer Small-Group Tour

Explore Cologne’s festive Christmas markets and sample authentic Kölsch beer on this small-group tour, combining local culture, history, and holiday cheer.

★ 5.0

“It was helpful having a guide, but all drinks are at your own expense. After visiting 1 pub and 3 Christmas Markets, plan on spending an additional $50 for drinks.”

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15.Cologne: South Cologne Walking Tour with brewery visit

Discover the charm of South Cologne on this 2-hour guided walking tour with a brewery visit, local insights, and a glass of Kölsch beer for just $28.

★ 4.6

“Wir hatten nahezu eine „private“ Führung. Lukas ist ein sehr guter Guide, der sich flexibel auf verschiedene Situationen einstellen kann, sehr viel über die Stadt, die Menschen, die Kultur und Gepflogenheiten weiß und seine Teilnehmer einbezieht. Herzlichen Dank für den schönen Abend.”

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