Top Cologne Art & Culture

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.

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.

Our tour is a special look at what makes Cologne's Kölsch culture so special. While be led by our enthuasiastic guides, who double as passionate Kölsch consumers, you'll get more than just an idea of the beer, but also an idea of what makes Cologne tick behind the scenes and why our beer and our people are tied together. On the Legendary Kölsch Tour, you'll experience the best our beer, our stories and the people that made them possible.

Take a walking tour of Cologne’s hip Ehrenfeld neighborhood and explore its world-class display of street art. Your guide will take you through the neighborhood for around two hours, showing you a wide range of works, both legal and illegal, while discussing the backgrounds of the artists and the techniques and meaning behind each piece. This tour provides a memorable way to get to know one of Cologne’s distinctive neighborhoods.

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.

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.

With its scenic waterfront, grand bridges, and UNESCO-listed Cathedral, Cologne offers an atmospheric backdrop for a cycling tour. This bike tour ensures that you maximize your time, exploring much further than a walking tour. The circuit takes in landmarks such as Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the Rhine River, including plenty of photo stops along the way.

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.

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.

Because I am Köbes (waiter in the brewery) myself, I have put together a brewery tour that puts all other tours in the shade. We have been guiding our guests through our favorite breweries in Cologne since 2017. Experience our passion for Cologne and its local beer specialties with our exclusive brewery tours. Discover the city's best breweries, taste different Kölsch brands and find out why we love our Kölsch so much. Our experienced guides, each with their own background and style, ensure authentic and unique experiences. Discover the real Cologne with us!

If Cologne is known for two things, its Kölsch beer and epic Christmas markets—you’ll get both on this tour. Starting at the second-oldest brewery in town, you’ll munch on local appetizers as you dive into your first pint. Then it’s off to several Christmas markets, where you’ll catch live music, peruse the vendors, and sample mulled wine. The tour wraps up in another brewhouse, warming you back up for dinner.

Save hours reading up on the history of Cologne and learn about the city’s past, present, and hidden gems in a much more fun and immersive way—by going on a private guided walking tour. As well as showcasing the city’s top landmarks—such as Cologne Cathedral and the Historic Town Hall—the tour is also a great way to discover secret haunts that locals love, and get plenty of tips on local food and drink.

Save hours researching the most Insta-worthy places in Cologne and go on this small-group tour instead. The route showcases some of the city’s most photogenic places, including Cologne Cathedral, the Alter Markt, and the Rheinauhafen promenade with the perk of having someone else to navigate and provide local insights as you explore the city.

This combination of a ghost hunt and a self-guided tour is the perfect way to uncover the haunted history of Cologne. Visit the historic Old Town and use your smartphone to unlock stories about the city’s most haunted sights. Travel at your own pace—the perfect alternative to rushing to keep up with a group—and tick off lots of interesting places, such as Cologne Cathedral, Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park, and Domplatte.

Escape the awkward group walking tours and explore Cologne on your own, traveling back to the Roman era. Using just your smartphone (no WiFi needed), you’ll follow your audio guide across the city’s oldest landmarks, from the Romans' Nothern Gate to the Alter Markt and beyond. Complete your time travel in 90 minutes or soak it in, going at your own speed and style.

Don’t worry about asking strangers to take your photos in Cologne; get better photos and benefit from having time to try out different poses and locations with this private photoshoot experience. Led by a private photographer, you can visit well-known photogenic backdrops, as well as hidden corners of the city that are off the usual tourist trail. Then, after the experience, receive a selection of high-resolution edited photographs.

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.

You can’t drink Kölsch just anywhere—like Champagne, it’s a protected brew that must be crafted by a member of the Cologne Brewers Association. With this tour, dive deep into the city’s signature beer scene, touring the best brewhouses in town. Following a local guide, you’ll go straight to the best spots, getting to know the world’s best Kölsch.

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.

Cologne's scene has lots to offer and on our relaxed guided bike tour you immerse into the colorful world of street art. From large murals to quirky stencils and funny paste-ups, all the way to small stickers and tiles by international as well as local artists - there's certainly something for every taste! On our public street art tour, you cycle in small groups of maximum 15 participants on our city bikes! You experience the streets of Cologne on a busy Saturday afternoon or discover the art scene on a relaxed Sunday morning ride when the lively city seems to still be dozing. Our experienced guides know the most popular street art spots of the Belgian Quarter and Ehrenfeld, have many insider tips ready about the quickly changing scene, and know where you can refresh with an ice cream, a Café or a sparkling Kölsch during a little break. Our street art bike tour will make your visit to Cologne unforgettable! As our groups are international, the main language of the tour is English

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.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Cologne without having to do any research beforehand with this private guided tour. Set off on a route that showcases the city’s beautiful medieval architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Sites—such as Brühl Castle and Cologne Cathedral. The tour also factors in time to stop off at two specialty museums—the Chocolate Museum, and the Fragrance Museum.

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