Öffentliche Brauhaustour in der Altstadt

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.

Yes – our public tours take place if at least 5 people are registered.

If this number isn’t met 2 hours before the tour, we’ll refund your full amount or issue a voucher upon request.

Our public beer hall tour in the Old Town lasts 2.5 hours. For private tours, corporate events, and bachelor parties, you can choose your preferred duration during the booking process.

The beer houses on our tours are usually very close to each other, so the walk between two beer houses typically takes no longer than 5 minutes.

For stag/hen parties, we strongly recommend our private tours.

Stag/hen parties are generally not allowed on public tours, so everyone can enjoy a relaxed experience.

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.

The guide usually waits up to 10 minutes at the meeting point.

Please inform us at least 15 minutes before the tour starts if you are running late.
We will then try – without obligation – to find a solution (e.g., rejoining the group).

Unfortunately, participation cannot be guaranteed without timely information.

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.

Yes – changes are generally possible.

For corporate tours, you can reduce the number of participants by up to 25% free of charge up to 7 days before the date, and then by up to 10% up to 24 hours before.
For all other tours, reductions are only possible with booking protection.

Additional participants can be added at short notice, provided spaces are still available.

💡 Tip: If your group size isn’t final yet, we recommend the optional booking protection.

You can rebook – free of charge up to 24 hours in advance (subject to availability).
With booking protection, you can cancel up to 2 hours in advance without extra cost.
Without booking protection, cancellations are generally non-refundable. See our GTC for details.

If a tour can’t take place for important reasons (e.g. minimum group size, illness, force majeure), we’ll refund the full tour price or, if you prefer, issue you a voucher.

Yes, dogs are generally welcome.
Just keep in mind that beer halls can get loud and crowded.
In NRW, dogs must be kept on a leash.

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.

Unfortunately, we can’t take you to the breweries. Although some breweries offer tours, these are often fully booked weeks or even months in advance. Instead, we’ll take you to the charming beer halls and traditional pubs, where you can experience the authentic hospitality of our beer culture. Because that’s the heart of the beer experience in Cologne! You can visit breweries all over the world, and they often look similar. But the places we show you often have a history as former breweries.