Overview
Explore the newly emerging beer scene in Cologne with a Local Beer Expert! Visit the best local pubs, beer gardens & breweries & enjoy a cultural tasting of 4-8 different beers & paired food. Learn about drinking culture & brewing traditions in Germany.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:
2-hour: Beer Tour with 4 Beers
Join this tour to visit 2 beer locations in Cologne Old Town & taste 4 different beers, including popular and regional beer brands & unique craft beers.
3-hour: Beer Tour with 6 Beers & Appetizers
Choose this tour to learn more about the beer history & culture in Cologne, visit 2 beer venues & taste 6 different beers with paired appetizers.
4-hour: Beer Tour with 8 Beers & Food
Opt for this beer and food tasting tour to visit 2 beer venues & 1 restaurant & enjoy a feast of 8 different beers with paired food, including hot dishes & appetizers.
Brewing in Cologne is booming & Kölsch, a style of beer in Cologne.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
4 beers including 1x popular, 1x regional, 2x craft beers (2-hour option)
8 beers including 1x popular, 2x regional, 5x craft beers & German-style snacks
Beer-Expert Guide with Official Cologne License, who is fluent in the chosen language
appetizers & main dishes (4-hour option)
6 beers including 1x popular, 1x regional, 4x craft beers and German-style appetizers(3-hour option)
Private Beer Tasting Tour at the best pubs and breweries in Cologne’s Old Town
Additional food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the Cologne City Hall (Stadt Köln), Historisches Rathaus, Rathauspl. 2, 50667 Köln, Germany
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Information for the customer (Know before you go)
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- The amount of served beer is as follows: popular 0,5l, regional 0,5l, craft 0,2l.
- Food will be served only in 1 of the visited venues, as pubs and breweries usually don't offer food options.
- Food tasting includes a variety of different snacks, appetizers and hot dishes. Appetizers include snacks but also simple hot starters.
What to expect
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10 min
Meet your guide in front of the Cologne City Hall (Stadt Köln), Historisches Rathaus, Rathauspl. 2, 50667 Köln, Germany.
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2 hours
Tasting of 4 different beers at 2 cozy beer venues in Cologne Old Town. This is a perfect introduction to the world of German beers, as you will have a chance to try popular and regional beer brands as well as craft beers brewed at breweries in Cologne. Your Private Guide will share interesting facts about each of the brews so that you can learn to recognize their unique characteristics.
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30 min
You will also discover the brewing history and serving customs associated with Kölsch.
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20 min
The traditional top-fermented beer, brewed according to the Reinheitsgebot, and made only in Cologne. Satisfy your thirst for tasty beer and knowledge!
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Cologne
1 hour
Visit 2 amazing beer venues and 1 traditional German restaurant. This exclusive beer and food tasting tour includes a special menu of 8 different beers, including 2 regional brands and 4 craft beers, as well as paired food options that include hot dishes, meat delicacies and light appetizers. If you think that beer and sausages are a must-do when in Germany, then this tour is everything you need to experience German culture like a local!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Berlin).
Additional Information
- Food tasting includes a variety of different snacks, appetizers and hot dishes. Appetizers include snacks but also simple hot starters
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Cologne Old Town
Can I cancel Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Cologne Old Town for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–4 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet your guide in front of the Cologne City Hall (Stadt Köln), Historisches Rathaus, Rathauspl. 2, 50667 Köln, Germany
What's included?
- 4 beers including 1x popular, 1x regional, 2x craft beers (2-hour option)
- 8 beers including 1x popular, 2x regional, 5x craft beers & German-style snacks -
- Beer-Expert Guide with Official Cologne License, who is fluent in the chosen language
- - appetizers & main dishes (4-hour option)
- 6 beers including 1x popular, 1x regional, 4x craft beers and German-style appetizers(3-hour option)
- Private Beer Tasting Tour at the best pubs and breweries in Cologne’s Old Town
What's not included?
- Additional food and drinks
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish.
Operated by Rosotravel - Munich
