Public Beer Hall Tour in the Old Town

We have found that different groups drink different amounts and there are even people who don’t drink beer at all 😮 To simplify the whole thing, offer you more flexibility and be able to offer you a cheaper tour, we have decided to offer the tours without drinks included.

We want to be transparent: in the beer halls, we pay the same price for a Kölsch as any other guest. Including drinks would result in additional costs for us, such as accounting or payment processing fees during booking. To offer the tour with 4 included Kölsch, we would have to charge a significantly higher price. You can expect to pay about €2.50 per Kölsch (including a tip for the waiter).

Our public tours can usually be booked on the same day, unless they are sold out. On our Last-Minute page, you can see available spots in real-time. For private tours, especially on weekends, we recommend booking as early as possible, as these dates are often fully booked weeks in advance.

You’ll always find the exact meeting point in your booking confirmation. For public Old Town tours, we usually start at Heumarkt (stop).
Our tours usually end in the Old Town – close to Heumarkt/Alter Markt.
Small changes may be necessary for organisational reasons – we’ll let you know in good time by email (and, if applicable, via messenger/SMS if you’ve provided a number).

Yes, our tours run rain or shine! Please check the forecast and bring suitable clothing.

We will of course inform you in good time in the event of severe weather or security issues.

Under 18, participation is only possible accompanied by an adult. Alcohol is, of course, only served according to applicable law.

Sure! You can also join alone – our public tours are great for meeting other travelers.
Public tours run when enough guests have booked (see booking page). Should a tour exceptionally not take place, we will inform you in good time and refund the amount or offer an alternative.

After booking, you will receive an invoice from us with a payment link. You can either pay conveniently online or by bank transfer.

If you would first like a non-binding offer, select “Request without obligation” at the end of the booking process.

Yes, depending on which tour you book, some Kölsch are included in the price. In any case, you can order the respective Kölsch in every beer house for a small price (expect to pay €2.50 per Kölsch incl. tip).

Absolutely! 😊
Our tours aren’t just about Kölsch, but primarily about history, anecdotes, and the Cologne way of life.

The beer halls also serve wine, soft drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Many of our guests don’t drink beer at all – and still have a great time.

On our tour, we won’t show you the breweries’ production halls – we’ll show you what really makes Cologne’s beer culture special: traditional beer houses and cozy old pubs in the Old Town.
Kölsch isn’t brewed there – it’s lived. Locals and visitors sit together, stories are born – and you’ll experience that atmosphere up close with us.
Many brewery tours are also fully booked weeks or months in advance. In the beer houses, on the other hand, you’ll discover the city’s authentic side – often in places with a long brewing history of their own.
And let’s be honest: brew kettles often look pretty similar around the world.
But the Cologne way of life? You’ll only find that here. 🍻