10 Tours in Cologne That You Shouldn't Miss

February 10, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

There are 2,000 years of history in Cologne, and visitors here will find everything from Roman towers to Gothic churches to fine examples of modern architecture. Cologne has a variety of museums, too—check out the Museum of Applied Art, the Museum Ludwig and, if you have a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Museum. Be forewarned, though—the gift shop at the latter will utterly ruin your diet.
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1. Southern Old Town Public Brewhouse Tour

Severinstorburg, Chlodwigpl. 2, 50678 Köln, Germany The Kölsch Crew
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With our passion for Cologne and its local beer specialty Kölsch, we want to take you on a journey to our favorite brewhouses in town. Become part of the Crew and try different Kölsch brands and learn why we love Kölsch so much! We spontaneously adapt every single tour to the group, so we can truly say: Our Cologne - Your tour! Let us bring you to one of Cologne's most traditional neighborhoods: The Southern Old Town (Severin's quarter). On this tour, your guide will bring you to four traditional brewhouses and corner pubs in this historic quarter. In each brewhouse or pub you will be served one Kölsch per person and our entertaining guide will tell you everything you need to know about Kölsch, Cologne and the local mentality.

Inclusions: Exclusive insight to our favorite brewhouses, 4 Kölsch beers per person included

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Reviewed By airforceike44

Ross, our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable, funny, and showed us 4 great places to have a Kölsch. Each beer had its own unique taste and highly recommend this tour to anyone. Shout out to the Brit friends we met on the tour.

2. Old Town Private Brewhouse Tour

Kiosk Am Heumarkt, Heumarkt 39, 50667 Köln, Germany The Kölsch Crew
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With our passion for Cologne and its local beer specialty Kölsch, we want to take you on a journey to our favorite brewhouses in town. Become part of the Crew and try different Kölsch brands and learn why we love Kölsch so much! We spontaneously adapt every single tour to the group, so we can truly say: Our Cologne - Your tour! On our brewhouse tour in Cologne's old town, our guides will bring you to four traditional brewhouses. In each brewhouse you have the possibility to try their unique Kölsch and our entertaining guide will tell you everything you need to know about Kölsch, Cologne and the local mentality.

Inclusions: Exclusive insight to our favorite brewhouses

Exclusions: To allow a cheaper and fair price for all group sizes, we do not include drinks in this tour. But they can be bought for affordable prices in the brewhouses.

Reviewed By airforceike44

Ross, our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable, funny, and showed us 4 great places to have a Kölsch. Each beer had its own unique taste and highly recommend this tour to anyone. Shout out to the Brit friends we met on the tour.

3. Traveling Spoon French Quiche Private Online Cooking Class

Cologne, Germany Traveling Spoon
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Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make Leonie's family recipe for French quiche, a heartwarming tart consisting of a flaky crust filled with a savory custard and vegetables. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. A fun and cultural virtual cooking experience with a French native! • Learn to make traditional French vegetable quiche and chocolate mousse • Private, one-on-one online instruction with a French native • Introduction to France's culture and cuisine • Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Cologne, Germany (GMT +2) ) • Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class • Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences • Travel from your own home and learn culinary traditions of France!

Inclusions: Private online French cooking class with Leonie, Traditional French family recipes

Exclusions: Ingredients: please ensure you have the ingredients at least 2 days before your class

4. Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

Petrusbrunnen, Papstterrasse des Kölner Doms, Roncalliplatz 2, 50667 Köln, Germany SDS Stadtführungen
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DISCOVER UNKNOWN DETAILS OF COLOGNE Welcome to an interesting and exciting journey through 2000 years of city history - from the Roman city foundation (CCAA) Colonia to "Kölle" to today's Cologne. Discover on this special Cologne CITY TOUR not only the already obvious, but especially for visitors Cologne rather hidden and thus less known attractions of the internationally famous Rhine metropolis. "Unknown details": Experience has shown that many tour visitors - even if they live and / or work in and around Cologne - have come to know many new, previously unknown, fascinating backgrounds, places and details of Cologne on our tours ... Learn the The popular, cosmopolitan city of the cathedral can be known to us in a different way by discovering surprising and unexpected details that are only really known to a few people at the KÖLN-CITY TOUR.

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Exclusions: We would be happy to give you recommendations on where to eat and drink, We are happy to recommend where you can buy bottled drinking water, We would be happy to give you recommendations on where to eat and drink

Reviewed By jakeyjakejake

Everything you would want for a tour full of fascinating information and humour. A personalized experience left us feeling better settled in Cologne and excited to explore some more parts of the city. Great time - I'd really recommend this experience to anyone visiting Cologne!

5. Segway Classic Tour (3h)

Alter Markt, 50667 Köln, Germany Segway Tour Cologne
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Segway Tour Cologne is located in the heart of the city and is easily accessible with public transportation. When you visit Cologne for the first time, this is the ideal tour for you. On this 3-hour tour, you will discover the most famous sights of the city. You'll see attractions like the Cathedral, Fragrance Museum, Hohenzollern Bridge and Rheinauhafen. Besides having fun driving the Segway, your guide will give you an explanation about the history of this exciting city. Numbers are limited to 8 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide. • 3-hour Segway Tour to Cologne's most famous sights • Your expert guide wants to give explanations at each stop • We only use original Segway PT • Learn about the history of the city • Have fun driving the Segway through Cologne's vibrant streets • Small-group format ensures a personalized experience

Inclusions: Use of Segway, On request, we provide you with a helmet for free. (no helmet required), Bottled water, Professional tour guide

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Reviewed By LouLou_H11

We met Johannes at 11am for our 3-hour tour in the freezing cold weather. We were dressed for it with layers, thick coats and hats and scarves and on Johannes' recommendation we took up his offer of wearing a second pair of gloves. Even in 2° temperatures we didn't feel at all cold on the tour. I had Segway'd before, Mum was a nervous first timer and being >70 years old. Within minutes Mum was zipping about the place with confidence and ease. Off we set on the tour, stopping along route to listen to Johannes' commentary. What an interesting and informative guide we had in Johannes, checking we were interested in what he was telling us and answering any questions along the way. Johannes was organised, brought cards, maps and images as part of his commentary and a genuine nice person who is positively passionate about Cologne. We covered so much ground, learnt so many interesting things and saw so many sights whilst zipping along. After about 2.5-hours Mum was so busy looking around, she failed to notice us stopping, went hurtling towards a bench and subsequently fell off! People ran from all directions to help her and pick her up, Johannes wasn't concerned about the Segway but concerned about Mum. All the 3 of us could do was laugh once we knew Mum wasn't hurt and the Segway was retrieved! Don't let this put you off, Mum's first question after falling off was "What have we stopped for?", she didn't hesitate getting back on and I'm sure we'll see her zipping around on a Segway again in the future! To round up this review, if you do one tour in Cologne, make this the one, you won't regret it, you'll find your bearings and pinpoint the places you want to return to spend more time at. It's fun and interesting and the best way to get about. Thanks Johannes!

6. Cologne Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Willi Ostermann Brunnen, Köln-Altstadt-Nord, 50667 Cologne, Germany Willi Ostermann Brunnen, Köln-Altstadt-Nord, 50667 Cologne, Germany
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

7. Private-Group Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide

Gereonswall 2-4, 50668 Köln, Germany Colonia Aktiv Tours
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On this tour our guide will be exclusively there for you and your friends, family, clubmates or colleagues. Combine classic sightseeing with a relaxing bike tour of Cologne. You will ride along a scenic route 10m (15km) that takes you to the city's highlights. See the legendary cathedral city located along the Rhine River, dating back about 2,000 years. Enjoy numerous photo stops with great panoramic views, the personalized experience only a private (group) activity provides, and commentary from your professional guide. This tour is the best and most compact way to get to know the city and asorb it's atmossphere. Bike and helmet is included.

Inclusions: Guide, Use of bicycle, Bike helmet, Rain poncho (in case of rain)

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Reviewed By Duchess1985

Really informative and friendly guide. You see and learn things about cologne not on the usual tourist trail

8. Private Cologne Ghost Tour: Haunted City Center Exploration Game

Aachener Str. 204, 50931 Köln, Germany Questo Cologne | City Games & Tours
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Embark on a quest around Cologne by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own Cologne Cathedral, Domplatte, the historic Old Town, and more. + Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city + Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there + Solve clues on your phone while you visit the haunted Cologne You are invited to discover the captive souls, the spirits and the mysterious skeletons of Cologne with an interactive city exploration app. Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this tour?

Inclusions: Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later, This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week., This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds., Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game

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9. Cologne Sightseeing round-trip Cruise

Cologne, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG
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Enjoy a one-hour panoramic Rhine River sightseeing cruise and soak in the spirit of Cologne. The Rhine River provides access to many of the city’s major attractions, such as Cologne Cathedral, and during your cruise, you'll see top sights and learn about Cologne's 2,000-year history from the onboard audio commentary. While you take in the beautiful city sights, enjoy a freshly tapped glass of Koelsch, a famous local beer available for purchase. If one hour simply isn't enough, upgrade to the two-hour nighttime cruise!

Inclusions: Mobile TourGuide with sightseeing information

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Reviewed By amiraI5030IS

Köln is beatiful reviewing Cologne Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Rhine River Sightseeing Cruise is exellence

10. Sancta Colonia: Through the Heart of Cologne Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap

Trankgasse 11, 50667 Köln, Germany VoiceMap Cologne
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Join Marcel Krüger on a ramble through the historical centre of one of Germany's oldest cities. This walk takes you past the impressive Gothic cathedral, Germany's most-visited tourist attraction, to the remnants of Roman Cologne, and the restored medieval old town of the city. It provides insight into the diverse and sometimes troubled history of Cologne and its relationship with the river Rhine. You will hear about the relics of the Three Kings, greedy merchants, Roman harbours and heads on spikes. And you might even learn something about local beer culture along the way. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Sancta Colonia: Through the Heart of Cologne tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

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