The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour
4.8
The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour
By Freewalk Cologne
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Ages 18-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2–3 hours
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Live guide: German, English, Spanish
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Highlights
- Included on our tour is a Kölsch at three of the breweries we visit.
- Entry/Admission - Cologne
- Start:
- Restaurant Heumarkt, Heumarkt 47, 50667 Köln, GermanyYou'll find your guide outside of Restaurant Heumarkt! You'll be able to recognize them based on their tour guiding badge.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 224030P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- Not suitable for guests under 18 years old.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
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- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 224030P3
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- Heumarkt 47, 50667 Köln, GermanyYou'll find your guide outside of Restaurant Heumarkt! You'll be able to recognize them based on their tour guiding badge.
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- alessiogS2138HO0 contributionsGood walking tour of CologneWe did a walking tour with Julia, she's very knowledgeable and friendly. We learnt so much about the history of Cologne. Highly recommendedWritten 22 March 2025
- jolinec6390 contributionsFreewalk CologneThe walk started on time and the guide showed us interesting places in Cologne with the history of each place. Thank you to Izzy for making the walk enjoyable & informative.Written 21 March 2025
- Coastal385364041370 contributionsBest time spent in CologneWe really enjoyed the walking tour, found out lots of facts and local stories. Our guide was a born story teller. Highly recommend it!Written 8 March 2025
- Michael J0 contributionsBeste Tour your cam makeAnother free walking tour that has it all. You don't just get to see some of the most important sights and learn about the history of this time-honored city. Marcel also knows how to convey the Cologne attitude to life . The carnival is suddenly no longer just a party, but a centuries-old custom with more to it than you might think. And after 2.5 hours, you'll know why the people of Cologne are half Italian, with all their strengths and weaknesses. Highly recommendedWritten 7 March 2025
- stevev4800 contributionsWorth the timeA very enjoyable tour and tour guide in Izzy who made it interesting and fun. 2.5 hours well spent. Definitely would recommendWritten 7 March 2025
- amitm6670 contributionsVery unique and funIzzy was a great funny guide, native English speaker so easy to understand It was an unusual tour where we also got to see different colors of Cologne rather than just historyWritten 26 February 2025
- I I0 contributionsWeekend trip to CologneExcellent walking tour, very informative and entertaining. Our guide Sanders was fantastic and very knowledgeable.Written 23 February 2025
- jenilou2130 contributionsInformative & Fun!Fantastic, funny and informative tour! I do a lot of free walking tours, and Sander was a great host. Myself and 3 other solo travellers u met in the tour went to lunch at one of the recommended restaurants and it was very tasty (Beirut - Lebanese food). Highly recommend Sander and the company!Written 23 February 2025
- ExploringEd0 contributionsExcellent overview tour of CologneIzzy was both informative and humorous which makes it easy to absorb what you are seeing and hearing. Highly recommend him.Written 22 February 2025
- louisegF8243UH0 contributionsCold but classic CologneJulia was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about her home city. Thank you for a great insight into life in Cologne.Written 20 February 2025
- TugceBolat0 contributionsGreatAs a newly located couple in Köln, it was great to walk the streets with the interesting info about the places that we earlier passed by but did not know anything. Thank you so much to our kind guide Manuel.Written 16 February 2025
- IrinaB11170 contributionsI loved itFantastic! Victor was fun to listen to and he kept our attention for the whole duration of the tour. Chapeau! Respect for the knowledge and energy sharedWritten 8 February 2025
- pilarmartinezr0 contributionsGoodVictor is the best guide because he is really nice and funny. I really recommend doing a tour with him honestly. So, feel free to don soWritten 8 February 2025
- 228basiau0 contributionsAndrea is an angel in disguiseI booked the free tour by my hostel without expecting much - just a quick intro for the first day in the city, maybe one or two anecdotes... but boy was I wrong. When I arrived it turned out that I was the only tourist. Even though, I received a real VIP private tour through the historic centre with plenty of fun stories, legends and advice. My guide -Andrea was so enthusiastic and passionate bout the city that I decided to stay one day extra and I am so grateful for having met her - even though the weather was freezing. I was the only listener, she kept on smilling and answered all my questions. I was shown some hidden gems (ex. Roman ruins in a parking lot) but yet got the city's overall vibe and history starting from the Ubiis, through Romans and Prussians and ending with modernity. Even if you have just a couple of hours in the city, the tour will be worth every minute.Written 5 February 2025
- zinebb2730 contributionsI had an absolutely incredible experience with Andrea ! She was knowledgeable, engaging, and had such a warm, welcoming personal⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had an absolutely incredible experience with Andrea ! She was knowledgeable, engaging, and had such a warm, welcoming personality. Her storytelling brought the city’s history to life, and she shared fascinating insights that went beyond the usual tourist facts. She went above and beyond to answer all our questions and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the tour. I left feeling inspired and enriched. Highly recommend her for anyone seeking a memorable and insightful experience !Written 2 February 2025
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Chris T
Cincinnati, OH24 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
Fun 2.5 hour tour that includes visits to multiple beer halls where you learn about kolsch beer while drinking it. Our tour guide (Marcel) was knowledgeable and entertaining and did a great job of managing our group. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in learning about kolsch beer and its importance to Cologne.
Written 8 December 2024
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Viktorija
Panevezys, Lithuania1 contribution
The tour was truly unforgettable and offered a unique way to experience Cologne and its renowned beer culture. Our guide was exceptional, weaving engaging stories with fascinating facts and sharing valuable tips on must-visit attractions and hidden gems around the city. This tour is a perfect blend of history, culture, and, of course, incredible beer!
Written 5 November 2024
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Travis B
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Aug 2024 • Family
Izzy was such a wonderful tour guide. We did a walking brewery tour and learned so much about the city and culture, along with him being a great person to trade stories with. I would 100% do the tour again just for the amazing company.
Written 29 August 2024
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Saskia d
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Oct 2023 • Couples
Extremely enjoyable tour and even more amazing tour guide! I took my partner to Köln for his birthday and booked this tour as a surprise. Izzy was our tour guide and as we happened to be the only two present that day, it turned into a private tour! Izzy took us to five different brauhouses to taste and rank beers, all whilst giving us little nuggets of history inbetween. Izzy knows alot about Köln and is extremely knowledgeable and generally a fun person to be around. Literally the perfect host! We were sad when the tour was over. Would highly recommend and ask for Izzy!
Written 22 October 2023
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We're so glad you could take part in one of our newest tours.
We've done our best to make sure you have a good mix of history, culture, and of course beer!
Written 15 November 2023
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Eduardo G
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Aug 2023 • Solo
I recently took their guided tour of Cologne, and it exceeded all of my expectations. Our tour guide was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly engaging. They brought the history and culture of this beautiful city to life in a way that was both informative and entertaining.
The tour covered all the major highlights of Cologne, including the stunning Cologne Cathedral, the charming Old Town, and the iconic Hohenzollern Bridge. What I loved most about the tour was the perfect balance between historical insights and fun anecdotes. Our
The tour covered all the major highlights of Cologne, including the stunning Cologne Cathedral, the charming Old Town, and the iconic Hohenzollern Bridge. What I loved most about the tour was the perfect balance between historical insights and fun anecdotes. Our
Written 25 September 2023
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Micaël G
Madrid, Spain237 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We participated in the Köln tour guided by Fede, who proved to be an exceptional guide. His command of English, combined with his charisma and sense of humor, made the experience unforgettable. Fede provided us with an impressive amount of information about the city, enriching our knowledge and appreciation of its history and culture. Despite the cold and rain, the time passed quickly thanks to Fede's pleasant company. Thank you Mille for a wonderful experience, Fede!

Written 23 March 2024
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Andy W
Irby, UK11 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The tour was conducted by Izzy, he created a very enjoyable and entertaining tour, his knowledge of many aspects of Cologne’s history only added to the tour!
We had a lovely eclectic group from all around the world only added to the enjoyment of the evening!
Highly recommended.
We had a lovely eclectic group from all around the world only added to the enjoyment of the evening!
Highly recommended.
Written 15 December 2023
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Nov 2023 • Couples
I went with my girlfriend as part of a broader trip to Cologne. Our guide Izzy was very nice and had a great attitude throughout the tour. However, when asked about deeper concepts of the brewing process / Kolsch's history, the tour was lacking.
I would highly recommend it if your knowledge about beer is very basic and would like to drink 3 beers with a group of people.
I would highly recommend it if your knowledge about beer is very basic and would like to drink 3 beers with a group of people.
Written 5 November 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We take all reviews into consideration and want to make sure to always be improving.
Our tour does it's best to ensure we have a mix of history, culture, and of course, beer to show you the best of Cologne's brewing culture. We're sorry to hear you found us lacking in one of those areas and it is certainly something we will work to improve!
As you said, our tour is wonderful if you're looking for beers with a group and you do learn quite a bit about Kölsch's past and the stories behind it. We will work to make sure there is even more depth in the future!
Written 15 November 2023
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Passport72186
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Dec 2024 • Couples
We did the 3:11pm tour on the 7th Dec. Our tour guide was relatively new, but he got the best group of people to hone his skills on. Everyone was so lovely. We had a fabulous afternoon. Not laughed as much in ages and would definitely recommend the tour and the guide. Lots of beer, funny moments and interesting facts!!
Written 8 December 2024
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TravelKees
Haarlem, The Netherlands60 contributions
Oud Guido Andrea was fun and entertaining and she shared some interesting facts with bh us about the Kölsch culture. But the main important feature of this tour was the introduction to some really nice drinking holes in the old city of Cologne. Plus one extra that we not listed.
Written 27 July 2024
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