Public Beer Hall Tour in the Old Town

Frequently asked

• Will we visit a brewery on the tour?

  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. 🍻

• I don’t drink beer – is the tour still worth it?

  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.

• What happens if you have to cancel a tour?

  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.

• Can I pay in cash on site?

  All bookings and payments are made online or via bank transfer in advance. Unfortunately, cash payment on site is not possible.

  This way, we ensure our guides can fully concentrate on the tour experience – without additional organizational effort related to cash, receipts, or change.

• I am traveling alone, can I still take part in your tour?

  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.

• Can I cancel or reschedule for free?

  
  Yes, you can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour starts. We offer free rescheduling to another date up to 24 hours before your booked tour, subject to availability. No refunds are given for no-shows without prior cancellation.

• Can I book my tour on the same day directly at the location?

  For private beer hall tours, we require advance planning, as we do not have guides on call. Therefore, same-day booking directly at the location is unfortunately not possible. We recommend reserving private tours as early as possible, as dates – especially on weekends – sell out quickly.

  For our public tours, same-day booking is often still possible, provided the tour is not yet fully booked. In this case, booking is exclusively online with direct payment. We operate completely cashless to keep the organizational effort for our guides low.

• What is the minimum age for taking part in the tour?

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

• What if we’re late?

  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.

• Does the tour take place in all weathers?

  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.

• Where is the meeting point? Where does the tour end?

  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).

• Will the public tour still take place if only a few people have booked?

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

  If this number isn’t reached up to 2 hours before the start, you can choose between rescheduling to another date or a full refund.