FAQs

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Who is the Cologne brewery tour for?

Our Cologne brewery tour is perfect for anyone looking to experience Cologne, Kölsch beer, and the Old Town in a fun and relaxed way. It's particularly popular with groups of friends, travelers, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, companies, team events, clubs, and solo adventurers. The tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Cologne, as well as for those who want to rediscover the city and its unique brewery culture.

What is the difference between a public and a private brewery tour?

The public brewery tour takes place daily and is ideal for individuals, couples, smaller groups, and spontaneous bookings. Three Kölsch are included, you don't need to worry about a thing, and you'll experience the tour together with other guests.

With the private brewery tour, you have your own guide exclusively for your group and are flexible regarding the time, starting point, ending point, and, if desired, also the route and the brewhouses.

How does a brewery tour with you work?

Our brewery tour usually starts at Cologne Cathedral and lasts approximately two hours. During this time, you'll visit three to four brewhouses, sample various Kölsch brands, and get to know Cologne's brewery culture in a relaxed and entertaining way. Our guides will also share exciting, historical, and humorous stories from Cologne. Along the way, you'll also discover the highlights of the Old Town, such as Cologne Cathedral, Alter Markt, Tünnes and Schäl, Groß St. Martin, and Heumarkt.

What's included in the brewery tour?

Our public brewery tours include everything you need for a relaxed Kölsch experience in Cologne's Old Town: a local guide and three Kölsch per person. You can order additional drinks at any time during the tour.

For private brewery tours, drinks are not included as standard; however, we design the tour to be particularly flexible and, upon request, are happy to arrange individual drink packages for your group.

How last-minute can I book a brewery tour?

Last-minute bookings are no problem! You can book our public brewery tours up to one hour before the tour starts.

Are you a local operator from Cologne?

Yes, we are a local operator and, thanks to many tours, we are familiar with Cologne's Old Town, its breweries, and the typical questions our guests have. This provides you with authentic insights and practical tips for your stay in Cologne.

Illustriertes Symbol eines Kölsch-Glases

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Gäste der Brauhaustour stoßen draußen auf der Straße in Köln mit Kölsch an
Kölner Dom von unten fotografiert mit blauem Himmel im Hintergrund
Tourguide mit Lanyard erzählt vor Peters Brauhaus in der Kölner Altstadt
Gruppe stößt gemeinsam mit Kölsch-Gläsern in einem gemütlichen Kölner Brauhaus an
Kölner Kompass Tourguide holt etwas aus dem Rucksack mit Logo auf der Domplatte
Kölner Kompass Tourguide zeigt Gästegruppe etwas in der Kölner Altstadt

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We show you Cologne the way only locals know it. No tourist traps, no generic eateries.

Kölner Kompass Tourguide von hinten mit Rucksack erzählt Gästegruppe auf einem Kölner Platz