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Classic Cologne Essentials and Brauhaus Visit

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| Cologne, Germany
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Overview

Want to get all the essentials of Cologne in a single experience? From the founding our city, to our tragic past, to our beer, to our Karneval, you'll leave Cologne with the Kölner Gefühl - the Cologne Feeling - that special piece of our culture that makes this city one of the most beloved in Germany.

What makes this city so special isn't what you can find wandering the streets alone but CAN be seen through the eyes of locals. Without leaving the heart of the Old Town, we'll get beyond the tourist traps, covering everything you need to know while here.

Our tour will combine the classic pieces of history you'll need, a brewery stop at a local brewery and the brewery culture, and of course the Feeling that makes Cologne special.

We want to show you what makes Cologne the most beloved city in Germany!

Our guarantee while you tour with the best guides around? You'll fall in love with Kölle for yourself and leave understanding this city much better than you'd expect.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages One Kölsch at a Local Brewery
  • Local Tips and Recommendations from Years of Experience
  • Local Tourguide with Deep Love and Knowledge of Cologne
  • Interior Visit of Cologne's Cathedral
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Kardinal-Höffner-Platz
50667 Köln, Germany

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What To Expect

Cologne Cathedral

Our starting point for the tour! Here you'll meet your guide and get introduced to the group that you'll spend the next hours with!Begin to learn the background of Germany's most unique city. Get to know the origin of the "most Northern city in Italy" through our Roman routes to our laid-back attitude and culture. We'll show you a few hidden spots along the way.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hohenzollern Bridge

Also known as the Love Lock bridge, view the Cathedral from its most famous angle while learning the history of Cologne's most important bridge from the good to the bad.Spend sometime as well with Cologne's most useless square and its most overlooked monument.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brunnen der Fischweiber

Visit Cologne's famous Fischmarket while hearing stories of the Rhein river and its importance to Cologne. With one of Cologne's most iconic views as a backdrop, here you'll learn what made the river both the greatest giver and taker of life in Cologne while making us a city larger than London for centuries.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brauhaus Sünner im Walfisch

It wouldn't be a Cologne tour if we didn't stop for a Kölsch and get to know more about our most famous beer.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Willi-Ostermann-Brunnen

Fresh from a refreshing Kölsch, visit Cologne's most famous songwriter and hear his impact on Karneval, our fifth season. Dive into the importance of this period and learn a few songs and dances as well.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Market

Cologne is full of hidden figures and meanings. We've got you covered. From here we'll give you a timeline of the city and show you when rivalries and animosity lead to obsceneties that can still be seen in our city center today.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Roncalliplatz

Return to the Dom to learn about some of its special features and its not so special surroundings as we explain some of the architecture that enhances and mares Cologne. We'll explain why we're not the most beautiful city on the outside, but certainly on the inside.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cologne Cathedral

We'll return to the Dom to end our stories with the history of our most important building. Go through the history of the Cathedral step by step and decide for yourself why this building defines so much of the city and its people. Here, we'll end our tour and leave you with recommendations and tips on what to explore next, where to eat, and where to find the best Cologne has to offer.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Classic Cologne Essentials and Brauhaus Visit?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Classic Cologne Essentials and Brauhaus Visit?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. One Kölsch at a Local Brewery.
  • Local Tips and Recommendations from Years of Experience.
  • Local Tourguide with Deep Love and Knowledge of Cologne.
The following is NOT included:
  • Interior Visit of Cologne's Cathedral.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Accessibility information for the Classic Cologne Essentials and Brauhaus Visit is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What's Included

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  • Alcoholic beveragesOne Kölsch at a Local Brewery
  • Local Tips and Recommendations from Years of Experience
  • Local Tourguide with Deep Love and Knowledge of Cologne
  • Interior Visit of Cologne's Cathedral

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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