9 Beer & Pub Tours in Cologne Worth Booking

1.Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,108 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Our pick

Meet near Cologne Cathedral and follow an English or German speaking guide through the old town to three breweries. Taste three Kölsch beers, hear local legends, and take home the Kölsch Basic Law. Guides such as Julian, Helena, Emre, and Felix shape the route around the group.

“Julian was fantastic. His tour was very informative whilst maintaining a friendly and casual atmosphere which was perfect for the breweries. We really enjoyed it.”

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2.Pub Crawl Cologne Including Admission Fee for Bars and Shots

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 636 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Meet at Club Goldfinger for a guided Cologne night out with at least four bars and clubs, free entry, and one shot at each stop. English and German guides such as Markus, Kadir, Paul, and Yoyo lead the group. You can also request non-alcoholic drinks.

“I met some great people on the tour, and my guide was extremely friendly! The pubs were very close to each other so it was convenient”

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3.Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting and Halven Hahn

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 425 reviews · from $33

Meet at Kreuzblume by Cologne Cathedral for a two-hour German-language walk through four Old Town breweries. You will taste four Kölsch varieties, hear local stories, and eat a Halve Hahn, a rye-roll sandwich with cheese, mustard, onions, and butter.

“Es hat allen sehr gut gefallen. Kann man nur weiterempfehlen!”

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4.The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $33Top rated

Walk through Cologne’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Sean, Izzy, Marcel, or Andrea, stopping at traditional beer halls for Kölsch tastings and local stories. Expect a social, history-focused pub walk rather than a behind-the-scenes brewery visit. Meals cost extra.

“Great Kolsch-focused tour within a generally small area (1.5 miles). Andrea (our guide) was awesome! She was full of facts about Kolsch beer and Köln history! Highly recommend!”

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5.Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 2 hours · from $21Best value

Spend two hours walking Cologne’s Old Town from Heumarkt to Rathausplatz, with stories about medieval markets, narrow lanes, and local life. Your German-speaking guide takes you into Bierhaus en d'r Salzgass for one Kölsch and explains Köbes, Kölsch, and Pittermännchen.

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6.Old Town Walking Tour inkl Brewery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · from $26

Join a German-speaking local guide for a two-hour walk from Cologne Cathedral through Alter Markt and the Old Town. See the Heinzelmännchen fountain, Tünnes und Schäl, Roman treasures, and traditional breweries while tasting three Kölsch beers in their classic 200-millilitre glasses.

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7.Informative and fun brewery tour in German, public

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Meet near Heumarkt with a German-speaking guide such as Chris, a former long-time Köbes. Visit four Cologne beer houses in two hours, hear local stories, learn why Kölsch is special, and buy drinks as you go. The tour is social, accessible, and for adults only.

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8.Kölsch Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 34 reviews · from $32

Walk Cologne’s old town with a local English, German, or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at five Brauhauses, including Malzmühle, Peters, and Früh am Dom. Three Kölsch beers are included, while extra drinks and food cost more. Guides such as William and Izzy have earned especially warm feedback.

“William was a very informative tour guide and quite comical. The beers were very tasty. It was fun!”

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9.Cologne Tour Night PubCrawl Shots and Party!

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · from $25

Meet the PubCrawl Team at Herz Jesu Church, collect your VIP wristband, and spend four hours visiting four Cologne party spots. An English- or German-speaking guide leads the group, with a welcome shot, one shot at each bar, extra shots between stops while supplies last, and club entry included.

“It was very entertaining. It would have been great to see other clubs instead of the same Eastern European one three times. However, it was a humorous experience.”

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