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Our regular public tours last at least two hours. Please inform your guide if you need to end the tour early. We can offer private tours of almost any length. Please select the desired option when booking the tour. The total length of the tour is about 1 km (10-15 minutes).

The Kölsch Crew - Brauhaustour

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George S

07:07 01 Apr 24

Chris Atkinson

15:58 31 Mar 24

We had an absolutely amazing tour with our guide Kim who showed us around the city. She was a fountain of knowledge about not just the beer we were drinking but about the history of the city itself and her passion for both was obvious. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting to experience something different.

Martin Eduardo Hernández (Eduart77)

05:15 27 Mar 24

Very good tour, you have a pleasant time and it is full of information. Our guide was very friendly and the tour was very fun.

Bernhard Ley

13:25 26 Mar 24

As a "local" I was a guest on an English-speaking tour with participants from Mexico, Texas, the Netherlands and the UK - that alone was an enrichment. Rebecca led us through 4 breweries, where, in addition to the beer tasting, she presented many stories about Kölsch, Cologne and Carnival. The group became more relaxed with each round of Kölsch. It was a very successful evening. I can also highly recommend the tour to Cologne residents.

paul

18:04 25 Mar 24

Vernon Smith

16:08 24 Mar 24

Definitely one of the most fun beer tours I have been on. Our guide was excellent and the group on the tour were all extremely friendly. Highly recommended

Daniel Ryan

15:11 22 Mar 24

I did this on a solo trip to Cologne, and it was great. Our guide Nico was knowledgeable and engaging. Would highly recommend!

George Block

22:16 14 Mar 24

After a slow start breaking the ice with other members of our group, had an amazing time getting to know people from different countries and cultures while drinking Kölsch and learning the history of the beer, brewhouses and city

Jeremy Creugers

09:03 14 Mar 24

A nice evening with nice beers and interesting stories from our guide Mery.

Rocio M

09:27 13 Mar 24

Very good tour. Mary was nice, entertaining and took us to some good breweries. This was the first tour that we took when we arrived and I am really happy that this one the first one. I think it was the perfect way to start our visit to Cologne: visiting the city as locals.

NightRaid

09:48 12 Mar 24

It was an amazing tour, with diffirent beer tastings throughout the city, a verry friendly guide that know much interesting facts about her city.

Binay

10:18 28 Feb 24

Fantastic service and experience. Initially had a minor setback due to an unforseen accident our original tour guide had gotten into. Contacted the company via WhatsApp and it got managed completely and we were still able to join the later day tour instead. Fantastic customer service 👏The tour itself was full of insightful history and tip & tricks to navigating and ordering at brauhauses. Our guide Gents in particular was very hospitable, friendly and thoughtful for each individual in our group. We were in safe and capable hands 👍. We went to very interesting and distinct brauhauses and had all our answers questioned very well.Overall very happy with the tour, service and our lovely guide and definitely would recommend the experience!

Peter Gruber

21:47 26 Feb 24

We've done it twice ourselves and it's a must for Cologne

Seb Atkinson

22:26 23 Feb 24

Thank you very much Melanie!! Great evening

Werner Schüppenhauer

19:01 19 Feb 24

We liked it very much. Was fun, informative and interesting. Our guide Ulrike entertained us well. You can tell that she really enjoys the tours. It was a lovely afternoon for us and our friends. 👌

Maximilian Büttner

17:09 19 Feb 24

Manni gave us a really nice tour

Ariënne de Vreugd

05:47 19 Feb 24

Informative and fun! Our guide was very knowledgable and had an engaging way of telling stories. Definitely worth your time and money!

Holger Radenbach

06:09 18 Feb 24

Sergej Hertje

19:06 17 Feb 24

Michael is a machine on the glass! Highly recommended!

Julian

18:58 17 Feb 24

Michael - machine at the glass, luminary at the history book!!!Women want him, men want to be like him!

Felix Liebich

21:29 02 Feb 24

Anyone who enjoys beer, history, or unique stories will enjoy this tour!Absolutely recommended and Manni is a legend.

Ethan Magee

09:21 21 Jan 24

Tobias Goerke

18:25 15 Jan 24

A great evening with great anecdotes, beautiful breweries and lots of fun. We'd love to come back. Thanks Michael!

wendel junk

17:38 31 Dec 23

A successful brewery tour at the end of 2023 with tour guide Chris.Laughed a lot and met nice people, but also learned a lot.Anytime again, many greetings from Wendel and Nicole from Saarland 😎🍺🍺

Roderick Johnson

11:11 31 Dec 23

This is a great tour of beer houses. Chris was our guide and he was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend

Erin

16:15 29 Dec 23

Nice idea and good pubs, but for a brewery tour that charges extra for drinks and doesn't actually make reservations at any of these pubs, I found it overpriced.

Manuel Kallweit

20:44 28 Dec 23

Chris is great!

Ashe Prawl

04:57 19 Dec 23

Our experience on the Brauhaus Tour was truly exceptional. The tour enlightened us about the rich history of Cologne and provided fascinating insights into its diverse beer culture. Our guide, Kim, was nothing short of amazing – her knowledge and passion made the tour not just informative, but also incredibly enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a perfect blend of history and beer exploration!

Peter Brunner

04:05 18 Dec 23

It was great !! The meeting point, well, butthen came the guide and the atmospherewent up. Seen and learned a lot.Gladly again, keep it up. Thanks

Peter Newsome

10:59 17 Dec 23

We went as a stag group and were met by Max. He turned up already drunk and walked us to the first of 4 Brauhauses which was full....clearly no pre-booking had been done and we could have just walked into the other bars.. for the amount we paid, we gained some interesting information, but then had to pay for our drinks, his drinks and even a drink for a girl he was chatting up that he put on our tab. I wouldnt recommend the tour.

Kirkwood Johnston

23:01 16 Dec 23

Julia Barthold

13:30 13 Dec 23

Our brewery tour in the old town at Kim's was really very interesting and we had a lot of fun. Although we have already done many tours like this, we still all learned something new :) We would definitely recommend a tour with Kim because she did a great job.

Paul Sceeny

12:04 09 Dec 23

Well organised tour, with useful insights into Köln’s Brauhaus scene.

Richie F

00:32 08 Dec 23

Had a great tour with Chris, some great Kölsch and some humour. Great way to spend a couple of hours. The history of Köln and Kölsch is very interesting.

Delia Radisch

16:29 04 Dec 23

Oscar Harkins

16:54 03 Dec 23

I loved the Kölsch Crew brewery tour!!Our tour guide Jana was so friendly, fun, and full of great facts and stories about Köln and its breweries :)I highly recommend the tour if you want to see a few hidden gems of the city and also make some lovely friends on your trip. As a solo traveller it was the perfect experience!

Sarah Marie Wilson

11:31 29 Nov 23

Great fun on the Kolsch tour, Chris is a fantastic guide.

Jacob Gutting

12:00 26 Nov 23

The beer tour was a lot of fun and very informative. Mel was awesome!

Seth Monteleone

06:21 25 Nov 23

Even though it was rainy and cold our tour guide Kim lead us to a great time.

Uwe Plomitzer

15:18 23 Nov 23

Thank you, Mery, for the lovely tour on November 21st, even though there were only two of us.

Robert Sorenson

06:35 19 Nov 23

Outstanding in every way, cheerful/fun/knowledgeable guide that talked about more than beer and gave great insight into the history. They also offer to collect 10 euro from beer drinkers to cover the 4 beers so you don’t lose time paying 12 tabs! We all agreed to hit a 5th place and had a blast. Highly recommend!

Devane Sharma

03:35 19 Nov 23

A lovely way to find out about Cologne's unique beer culture. The local beer, Kölsch, is served in tiny 200 ml glasses

Christoph Kuhn

18:34 18 Nov 23

It was an entertaining brewery tour and Mel looked after us excellently. She didn't ask us any questions. We really had fun.

Jeremy Heiner

23:49 14 Nov 23

Fun tour, interesting brewhouses and exceptional tour guide. Highly recommend.

Cole Anderson

23:03 11 Nov 23

Had a super fun time and learned a lot about Kölsch and how they’re made. Would highly recommend for any beer fans out there!

Andreas Zilt

06:07 10 Nov 23

Maud Jansen

21:10 07 Nov 23

Nice tour!

Leif Beverungen

12:45 06 Nov 23

We did the brewery tour on Saturday. Chris was our guide. We had a very nice evening, with nice stories about Kölsch, Köbes, the breweries, the carnival and many other things. It was really fun and Chris gave us a great tour of the breweries and provided us with all the important information.I can highly recommend both the tour and Chris as a guide.

Ute

05:21 30 Oct 23

Thank you dear Max. We had a great brewery tour. No question remained unanswered. The wealth of information and anecdotes have been a topic of conversation for a long time. Highly recommended.

Hannes Yelmsen

03:48 30 Oct 23

Was fun!

Rik van der Graaf

17:21 29 Oct 23

A really nice tour, a friendly tourguide with a lot of knowledge and a nice way of telling stories

Lewin Bültermann

22:22 28 Oct 23

It was a really cool evening. Is recommended. Max was great

JoachimK

05:28 28 Oct 23

Great old town - brewery tour with Christan...very informative and funny...always a pleasure!!

Sven Schmitz

12:41 23 Oct 23

The tour and our guide Christian were great! Everyone had a lot of fun and we would do it again! Only recommended!!

Frank Engli

01:37 23 Oct 23

Felix and Zoe where excellent guides. They showed us a wonderful time and had great insights into the history of Cologne!

Laura Hotschicke

20:19 22 Oct 23

Totally cool tour. Had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Many thanks to our guide Kim ☺️

Jörg Mardner

14:43 22 Oct 23

Very relaxed event, some tips really helped on the following days. Hanna was a great guide. Top recommendation

Jens K.

09:15 22 Oct 23

Very successful event. Very entertaining. Gladly again

Peter Maschewski

07:17 20 Oct 23

Had a great tour with the guide Chris!!! Very entertaining! 👌🏼

Marcel Neuenhagen

11:18 19 Oct 23

My name is Marcel, I come from Kassel, I'm 25 years old, 1. FC Köln,I haven't tried any Kölsch yet. Traditional house tour in downtown Cologne.Kind regards from the Stern-WG, your Marcel Neuenhagen

Cormac Lawlor

12:13 17 Oct 23

Our tour guide Manny was great and provided lots of interesting information about the brewing process in Cologne. It was a fun tour and I highly recommend while in Cologne

Kay Borchers

12:21 12 Oct 23

We took part in a wonderful brewery tour led by Kim. The Kölsch was delicious, the stories were interesting and we learned something ;) Thanks Kim!

Oliver Daniel

07:12 11 Oct 23

Great tour with great guides in Spanish! Would have liked to have spent more time with him. Always welcome, see you soon

Sabine Sciborski

08:36 08 Oct 23

Wonderful tour with funny anecdotes about Cologne, breweries and Kölsch. Was very fun. Jens was a great guide.

James Skipworth

10:13 03 Oct 23

A fantastic way to spend an evening in Cologne. A wonderful way to not only learn about the history of brewing and the Brauhaus culture but to learn about the history of the city. Our guide, Rebecca, was great, sharing her passion for the city, the beer and certainly the carnival.I would recommend this to anyone, a great way to see some of the old city and make new friends.Also, thank you for the dinner recommendation, the food was fantastic.

Sarah Hocquigny

08:20 03 Oct 23

We had a fantastic English language tour with Max as our guide. A really great way to see some of the old city and learn about the history of Kölsch and Cologne, with lots of interesting info that we wouldn't have found out otherwise. Highly recommended! Danke schön Max!

Koen van Kaam

11:06 02 Oct 23

Super organized from the Kölsch Crew. Chris was our guide and we enjoyed the tasty beers and his beautiful stories. Recommended!

Bettina Hellersen

22:14 30 Sep 23

After we had already taken a Segway tour through Cologne with Max, we spontaneously added a 2-hour brewery tour with Max. Max is super personable and funny, the afternoon flew by. Everyone was thrilled - we had a really great afternoon with Max in Cologne. Thank you and gladly again :-)

Daniel Thomas

14:55 28 Sep 23

Our work group had a great time on the tour with Jens, who was passionate about Kolsch and the city with loads of great stories and info about each location and the general history of the drink. We went on the tour on our first evening in the city and it not only helped get our bearings but also with the general etiquette around drinking Kolsch - which explained why we were tipsy after lunch! Jens helped bring everyone on the tour together for a fun experience - would definitely recommend whether you are a solo traveler or part of a larger group. Prost!

Luis Guillermo

11:02 26 Sep 23

It's amazing

Adam Lowe

06:45 26 Sep 23

Vera Oh

03:40 26 Sep 23

Amazing time with Chris and the group! Enjoyed his company and knowledge throughout the tour and the Kölsch was amazing as well (not big on beer, but really enjoyed it). He even got us to try some raw pork which was really tasty! 100% recommend

Dominik _

10:23 25 Sep 23

Had great advance contact with Zoe and the brewery tour with Max was perfect. Thank you very much, unreserved recommendation!

Ron Van Cleef

10:49 18 Sep 23

The english tour was very touristic, with much information that you can find on the internet also and not that much about the breweries and their beers. But then again: it is all Kölsch so a bit 'langweilig'.Just find yourself a Brauhaus to sit down and check the atmosphere and habits for yourself.

Randy Poelman

07:49 18 Sep 23

Max was an amazing tour guide ! :)

Andreas Hennig

06:04 17 Sep 23

The processing in advance was super uncomplicated with the Kölsch crew. Booking online, payment via PayPal, confirmation via email, even appointment reminders: everything is great! The tour with guide Hanna was very entertaining, relaxed and still informative. Hanna asked us again and again and responded directly to our wishes. Overall I can only recommend it.

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07:55 05 Sep 23

Nice tour that included some fun facts and history about the city! Great way to make friends for the trip as well!

Raian Bolonha Castilho Spinelli

09:27 04 Sep 23

Amazing tour to know the history behind Kölsch bier and main breweries in Cologne. The guide was nice and we had a lot of fun!

Iñaki Larrañaga Etxabe

19:19 02 Sep 23

We had a great time in our tour in the Brauhauses. Our guide, Kim, was very funny. We visited interesting places on the go, and she explained many stories about the city. The group was amazing and we had fun. It's a must do tour!

Hannelore Gemünden

06:16 01 Sep 23

We were a small group of 4 people. Our guide Susa led us through the breweries with lots of funny stories. We learned a lot about the Kölsch. All in all it was a nice, fun and educational evening.

David D

04:00 30 Aug 23

Had a great time - Hannah was a knowledgeable and fun guide and tailored the tour to the mood and size of the group well. Would recommend.

Iain Barrett

11:05 29 Aug 23

A lovely tour sampling a variety of Kölsch breweries. Rebecca is a bright and knowledgeable guide with plenty of stories to tell you around every corner of old Köln! Don't forget to bring an umbrella just in case!

Simon Kock

08:31 29 Aug 23

Congratulations on the new website! The old one was better ;-)

Thomas Zangerl

03:50 28 Aug 23

Was alone in Cologne and joined a tour. This consisted essentially of two groups of people who had booked together. My fear that you would "not fit in" was unfounded, I had talked to everyone at the end of the evening and had a lot of fun. That was also due to guide Christian, who managed the tour with confidence and humor and involved everyone.In the end I had a great evening with lots of information about the city, the beer and the breweries that have it. Would book again anytime.

Lukas Ohlmeier

12:53 27 Aug 23

Eli Mc

11:37 25 Aug 23

We had a great experience with Jens, our guide. Lots of info about the local beer with snippets of local history together with a great walk around the old town brew houses.

Nicole Hartwig

21:30 23 Aug 23

Great tour with many interesting inputs and a lot of fun. Thanks again

Daniel Selbst

06:40 21 Aug 23

Good communication in advance, great and interesting tour with lots of information, stories and great locations. Thanks especially to Jens, our guide, who did an excellent job of everything.

Anna Guy

19:15 20 Aug 23

Great tour, Christian was an entertaining guide with lots of local knowledge

Sven Bart

13:48 20 Aug 23

Johanna

22:27 18 Aug 23

Highly Recommended! Ulrike provided us with interesting facts in a super nice and humorous way :)

Christine Poteet

11:59 17 Aug 23

We booked the Cologne Kölsch (brewery) tour through Get Your Guide and it was a fantastic experience! Our tour guide, Bernie, was a wealth of knowledge about the breweries and the history of Cologne in the places we went. He took us to 4 breweries, all of which were pretty close to each other (~5 minutes of walking to each) with stops along the way to talk about certain historical monuments, people, etc. Each brewery had different tasting Kölsch so you could try different recipes and each also had its own (sometimes VERY 🤣) unique atmosphere and flair. After the tour was over, Bernie walked us to a famous jazz bar, for those that wanted to go, with an incredible live band! Overall a top-notch experience - 100% would recommend! I did this one with a friend but plan on doing it again with my husband and any visitors we might have in the future.

Pierre Remy

21:46 16 Aug 23

Was a very nice tour. Can you recommend. The Kölsch was delicious and the conversations good.

Michael Collins

07:14 14 Aug 23

Had a fantastic afternoon - got a great welcome in each bar - met some fun people and drank some great beer. Mel knew her stuff and provided everything we needed to know with enthusiasm and pride. Much respect to Cologne and it's beer. Mel is a great ambassador for your City. Highly recommended!!

Eva Servos

05:42 14 Aug 23

My husband and I experienced a great Kölsch tour with Hanna. We had a lot of fun and we can only recommend this tour!

Harald Ruckes

09:04 13 Aug 23

Great tour, personable guide. were traveling with 15 people, all very enthusiastic. Even as a native of Cologne I learned something. Unreserved recommendation.

Axel Zimmermann

06:45 13 Aug 23

Hey everyone, we had a lot of fun.This tour is highly recommended as an introduction to a weekend.

JW38

16:24 12 Aug 23

I took part in the brewery tour in Cologne. The tour with Rebecca was great fun 🙂 Keep it up...👍

Taylor Cole

18:59 11 Aug 23

My wife and I had an exceptional time with "The Kölsch Crew" brewery tour while in Cologne, and much of that credit goes to our guide, Hanna. From the moment we met, her warm and inviting demeanor made us feel like we were in for something special — and we were right. Hanna wasn't just a guide; she was an educator, a storyteller, and quickly became a friend. Her passion for Cologne and its breweries was infectious, and her depth of knowledge was simply unparalleled. But what truly stood out was how personable she was, effortlessly connecting with us, ensuring our tour was more than just sightseeing — it was an unforgettable experience.Beyond sharing details about the breweries, she had a wealth of knowledge about Cologne's history that she seamlessly integrated into our tour. We especially appreciated the flexibility to trade one brewery stop for a "walking beer" — a unique way to enjoy the city's sights. It was evident Hanna had a great relationship with the brewery staff, making our stops feel personal and welcoming. The booking process was smooth and for the experience we got, the price was more than reasonable. I'd recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cologne, but more importantly, if you can, ask for Hanna — she'll make it unforgettable.

Roos Jans

17:57 11 Aug 23

We had a great time with Alex as our guide. It was a interesting tour, easy to walk and nice beers. You learn a lot about the history of cologne and it’s beerhalls!

Dane Martin

08:37 06 Aug 23

Christian was an awesome tour guide. He shared all about the beer in Cologne and how it connects with the culture of the people and the city. He was very personable, answered any questions we had, and created a great atmosphere for the evening. It was a great tour!

Sasha Jeffery

09:37 29 Jul 23

Jade was incredible! She was fun, energetic, and knew so much about the history of the city and Kölsch beer. It was a great experience. Had a lot of fun, definitely recommend this tour before going to any Brauhaus on your own.

Manon van Doorn

07:49 14 Jul 23

This tour was really fun! We learned a lot about Köln/its history and the different Kölsch with some background about this beer as well. We had a lovely guide who was a really enthousiastic speaker and really got the group together!

Felix Mueller

15:00 09 Jul 23

Had two friends over from the US and a beer tour was a requested part of the Germany experience - we made the right choice.Susa mixed history and information about cologne with great locations, stories and a interesting conversations. We were in a group tour with a wonderful couple from the UK and all of us sincerely enjoyed ourselves throughout the entire tour. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn more about cologne in a fun tour … with Kölsch 😉

Isabel P.

21:53 03 Jul 23

This tour was so much fun and informative. Alicia was a great guide and made our experience enjoyable. We saw different areas of the city that we likely would not have seen if it weren’t for the route of the tour. I recommend signing up for this tour!

Hugh Sissling

14:45 11 May 23

We had a great time with our tour guide Max. He was very informative and funny. The places chosen to visit were top notch - as was the beer! We learned it a lot but it was also a very relaxing and fun tour to do. A great way to spend a couple of hours in Cologne.

Hollie Cooke

17:24 10 May 23

Fabulous tour with a very generous and knowledgeable tour guide! We went as a couple not sure if it would be awkward but had the best time learning about Cologne, drinking great beer, and getting to know the other people on the tour. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Cologne :D

Geraldine McElligott

21:19 27 Mar 23

My friend and I, two middle aged women, joined a mixed group, some in their 20's, some a little older for the brewhouse tour. I think it's safe to say, this is a popular tour which means it attracts a good crowd. Not every brew house can accommodate a large'ish group (some can) but they make the best of it for us. We get served promptly outside, it's a very efficient setup and the guides are known or recognised in every brewhouse they stop at, it's great fun. You pay a couple of euro's for each drink you have (all Kolsch, tasting different in different bars).This is the thing though. The guides. If you are lucky enough to get Felix, he is smashing! He is so knowledgeable and interesting. He appears interested in his subject matter, even though he must roll those lines out a couple of evenings a week. He is resourceful, diplomatic, helpful, considerate (has an eye on everyone, including drunken would be intruders) and very funny (dry humour)! The guide brought us together as a group, with his tales and 'funnies'. It turned out to be the most fun thing we did while in Cologne. I highly recommend this tour, thanks Felix. And actually, I highly recommend Cologne. I loved it...Have fun!

Susan Schrank, Ed.D.

23:29 21 Feb 22

We had an absolutely delightful experience with Michael, our traveling buddies, and our new tour friends. Michael shared historical information as well as significant, relevant details about Cologne's culture. He was knowledgeable and fun in his presentation. We visited 4 fabulous sites and enjoyed plenty of kölsch. The laughter and love was obviously contagious as Russ, another guide, joined our group after the official tour was complete. Undeniably memorable.

Sara Blackwood

15:58 26 Jul 21

What a wonderful way to spend an evening in Cologne! Michael took us on an outstanding tour of four venues to enjoy four different Kölsch. In addition to his top notch knowledge of the history of Cologne, and a few fun facts here and there, he shows you the ropes of ordering, drinking, and toasting in this special city. It was just two of us on the tour, so Michael was able to take a little more time at each venue than if it were a large group. This tour is well worth the price and Michael is a top notch tour guide! An absolute must for anyone visiting Cologne. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.

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