Top Cologne Cultural Tours

Visitors unfamiliar with Cologne’s unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works and—crucially—how to indicate you’ve had your fill. Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, savoring a glass of kölsch—Cologne’s signature beer style—at each.

Trade a traditional guided tour of Cologne for a personalized walking tour based on a new travel concept. Meeting up with a Lokafyer guide is like having a friend to show you around Cologne, from the coolest neighborhoods to the places locals actually eat. Since you’ll connect with the guide to talk or chat before the tour, you can customize the experience to your preferences and interests.

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

See more of Cologne in less time—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this private bike tour. Pick between numerous daily departure times, meet your guide in the center of town, and grab your bikes and helmets. You’ll cover roughly 10 miles (16 kilometers) of the city, and will spy the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, Kölner Philharmonie, and more. As you go, learn all about Cologne’s history.

Get more out of your sightseeing time in Cologne, and explore the handsome old town with a guide. This top-rated walking tour combines the history of sights like Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge with fun curiosities to keep your interest piqued as you explore. For an extra perk, you'll receive a Cologne gift when you finish the tour.

Embark on a hop-on hop-off tour aboard an open-top, double-decker bus for a convenient way to explore the city of Cologne at your own pace. You'll hop on and off at approximately 15 stops around the city to visit attractions like Cologne Cathedral and the Cologne Chocolate Museum. Even better, you can switch to an open-top bus when the weather is good.

Guarantee your entry to Schokoladenmuseum (Chocolate Museum), one of Cologne’s top attractions, by booking your admission ticket in advance. A must-visit for all lovers of sweet treats, the Schokoladenmuseum takes you on a journey through the history of chocolate and promises to indulge your sweet tooth with hand-crafted chocolate. Purchasing your ticket before arrival means you’ll skip lines that are often in excess of one hour.

Enjoy a 2- or 3-course meal with a little rock’n’roll heritage on the side on this 2-hour skip-the-line Hard Rock Cafe visit in Cologne. Head to the famous Hard Rock Cafe in the heart of Cologne and beat the queues with your skip-the-line entry ticket to head straight inside. Take a seat and admire music memorabilia including Elvis Presley’s sunglasses, Kiss’ bass guitars and Hendrix's vest. Enjoy classic dishes such as honey-mustard chicken sandwich or hickory-smoked bbq ribs with a drink. Upgrade your ticket to choose from the 3-course menu.

Learn how Eau de Cologne was first produced 300 years ago, by visiting Farina Fragrance Museum in Cologne. You'll avoid long lines by having a pre-booked ticket, and going on a guided tour will help make the most of your visit. Smell different fragrances, see the original arched cellar, learn about perfume production, and see rare historic items. A magnificent tour that helps you step back in time, and understand true craftsmanship.

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.

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During the tour you will learn something about the history of the second oldest city in Germany, e.g. why a Roman empress absolutely wanted to give the city its name, why it took so long until the cathedral was finished, why all the waiters in Cologne have the same name, what we found right in front of the town hall, why the Schmitz family has a monument here has and much more. Everything is presented in an entertaining manner, with a wink and typical Cologne humor.

Discover Cologne playfully, with a scavenger hunt! You can expect a modern city rally, where you come across tricky puzzles and interesting information about Cologne's history. Feel like Sherlock Holmes and reveal the secrets of the city. Playfully gain new insights and have fun. On the approx. 2.5km long route you will learn interesting facts and myths, meet women who have shaped the development of Cologne, get to know the attractive places of the Rhine metropolis. Immediately after the start you dive into a world full of hidden clues and enigmatic pictures. At the end of each task, exciting information about the respective sights awaits you. ⭐ HIGH lights »Independence of tourist guides and groups »Only a smartphone with internet connection needed »Suitable for individuals and groups »Playful mediation of interesting contents »Informative, exciting, amusing »Already from 6 Euro per person

Discover Cologne’s top attractions, all in one single, private tour. Pick between multiple daily tour times, meet your guide in the city center, and enjoy a seamless way to explore this history-saturated city. You’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral (entry own expense), will admire the 900-year-old Historic Town Hall, will explore the Alter Markt (Old Market Square), and more.

This Experience is provided by a private Local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people. Discover the historical side of Cologne with a passionate local who wants to share all the historical and fun facts about Cologne. Our excursion will start at the Synagogue because Cologne has a deep Jewish history! Learn about how the city has grown and changed over time. From visiting the churches to discovering the history behind the Hahnen Gate or even The Domincan Church of St. Andrew, discover unique sites that an ordinary tourist tour won’t show you! We always knew travelling was the best way of learning, but having a knowledgeable Local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better! Of course, if you want to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know, and I will adjust the itinerary for you!

Avoid the rigid schedules of traditional walking tours and explore Cologne at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Narrated by Marcel Krüger, the tour takes you past major city sights, such as the Cologne Cathedral and Museum Ludwig, and offers insight into the city’s history and culture.

Germany is known for its excellent wine production, but without local knowledge, it can be tricky to know which wines to order at bars and restaurants. With this tour, enrich your understanding of German wines—particularly those produced near Cologne—with a visit to either wine bars or a winery. Get tips from a wine expert about the characteristics of local wines, and enjoy 4–5 tastings along the way with tasty snacks.

Travel 2,000 years into the past with this affordable walking tour around Roman Cologne. • Find out how the first 500 years of occupation by the Romans permanently shaped the city and see remnants of this ancient city that are hidden in plain sight • Hear from producer Willem Fromm, a historian and podcaster whose passion for history inspired him to carefully craft this VoiceMap tour. • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Cologne is full of great sights spread all over the city, so take advantage of bike tour. Follow the 5-Stars Guide and enjoy the best highlights as Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Severinstorburg. Learn historical facts and engaging stories. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hours: Old Town Bike Tour Choose this option to take part in relaxing Bike Tour and see Cologne Old Town Highlights. 4-hours: Old Town & West Cologne Bike Tour Join this Bike Tour to see Cologne Old Town Highlights, Colonius and Melaten with their surrounding area. 6-hours: Old Town, West Cologne & Severinstorbu Extend the Bike Tour to see Old Town Highlights, western part of the city and Severinstorburg. Experience highlights of Cologne during fantastic Bike Tour. Meet your 5-Stars Guide who will lead you safely around the city to show you the best parts with plenty of chances to stop for fabolous souvenir photos!

Explore how the inhabitants here coped with their daily life in the dark times of 1933-1945. Find out why Cologne Cathedral apparently stayed free of damage after more than 200 air raids and why the old town had to be rebuilt completely. What happened to the enemies of Hitler’s regime and to those opposing the National Socialist dictatorship? In those dark years, all the achievements of the Weimar Republic were abolished in just an instant. During this guided tour, you will visit several sights with a reference to this decade. Experience the city’s history and main events of the period with our professional guide!

Welcome to amazing Aachen, a place that should definitely be on every traveller's must-see list! We invite you to spend a couple of intense hours strolling through downtown and you will understand exactly why Charlemagne made this city the Capital of his European Empire and also why the stunning Dom became Germany’s first Unesco World Heritage Site. Travel back in time in this spa-town, the place where the German Kings were crowned, packed with historic sites that remind of the glorious days. Visit the impressive cathedral, the well preserved medieval buildings, city gates and beautiful fountains. Enjoy this fascinating city with its rich history in a tour that covers all the major highlights of the Charlemagne's legacy. You will see: * Aachener Dom * Cathedral Treasury * Town Hall * Center Charlemagne Museum * The Puppet Fountain

Go ahead and experience the local beer jewel – Kölsch. It is a classic tour during which you will roam through at least 3 brewery pubs around the area of Cologne Cathedral to taste different types of the typical Cologne beer named Kölsch and get to know their special atmosphere. You will find out more about the history of this top-fermented light beer and its traditions, as well as its production and what it makes different to other beers. Taste this bright and clear beer with a straw-yellow hue. Cologne’s general history will be of concern, too. Come and join our professional guide for a sip of Kölsch.

Enjoy hassle-free tour with private transportation and see in just several hours the Hoensbroek Castle, one of the most known in Holland. Admire its moated structures and see how they differ from German castles. Highlights: - Explore rich history of the Hoensbroek Castle and move back in time to find out fascinating stories - Enjoy informative and engaging castle tour with the Local Expert-Guide - Don’t worry about entry and time as skip-the-line tickets are included - Relax in the park and admire beautiful nature in the best preserved European baroque Berath Palace & Park - Enjoy the tour with comfortable car-transfers, pick-up and drop off service to your accomodation place Almost a stone throw away from Cologne lies the Hoensbroek Castle, one of the largest and most beautiful castles in Holland. Be picked-up at your accommodation in Cologne by comfortable car and follow the adventure. Climb almost 200 feet high fortified medieval lookout tower for the views.

This Experience is provieded by a private Local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people. Come with me to discover the city of Cologne through your camera lense! Join me on this short city walk for the unique opportunity to get to know the city from an insider’s point of view and take stunning pictures of it at the same time! Our walk will take us from the St. Gereon's Church to the old fortification of the city. While you use your camera to capture the beauty of Cologne, you will also get to discover local spots and hidden gems that a typical tourist tour won’t show you. Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Cologne and all the unique beauty it has to offer! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures! And be sure to capture the towering heights and romanesque beauty of Great St. Martin’s Church, a favourite landmark among the locals.