Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: You'll find your guide outside of the restaurant at this address! You'll be able to recognize them based on their tour guiding badge.Here we will meet to begin our tour with a brief introduction and a summary of the day's plan! Get to know your fellow guests and get ready to start your journey into Kölsch. 10 min(s)
The second stop of our tour! We'll begin our journey into beer tasting here as well with our first Kölsch of the evening, learning about the traditions of Cologne's beers and the rules associated with drinking it. We'll also learn about more about the famous brewery where the Mühlen Kölsch is brewed and which famous American became part of its story. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Heumarkt (Free entry) A little information on our most famous square and it's surroundings! 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Bierhaus en d'r Salzgass (Free entry) Our last stop of the evening, at this bierhaus, we will drink our last Kölsch of the night (or the first of many at our last brewery). Following a tasting of the Päffgen Kölsch, we'll decide our favorites and learn about the folk hero of beer that oversees the bar. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Brauhaus Sunner im Walfisch (Free entry) On our second stop of the evening, you'll have the chance to sample what by many is considered the oldest Kölsch in Cologne. Here we'll learn about the strict brewing process that created our beer, the regulations it still must follow and follow the debate over who is allowed to even brew a Kölsch in the first place. 20 min(s)
It would be a wasted trip to Cologne's Old Town if we didn't explore a little of its bizarre and interesting history. We'll tell a few anecdotes about the past of Cologne to give you a better feel of how we are (and always have been) as a city.
Attractions and Activities: Great St. Martin Church (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) A brief look at one of the most important Churches on Cologne's skyline.
Attractions and Activities: Peters Brauhaus (Free entry) At Peters Brauhaus, you'll discover our arch-rival in brewing tradition (and more), learn about those caretakers of our beer and their unique mindsets, and sample our second included Kölsch of the evening. 20 min(s)
Learning about where to drink and how much to pay is essential to understanding Kölsch. While experiencing the largest brewery in Cologne's Altstadt, we'll do just that and of course have the chance to sample a Kölsch. 20 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion You'll find your guide outside of the restaurant at this address! You'll be able to recognize them based on their tour guiding badge.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.