Top Cologne Seasonal & Special Occasions

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you visiting our city during the most wonderful time of the year? Be sure to join our Cologne Christmas Lights bike tour – the perfect activity during this joyful season. Cologne hosts the most beautiful X-mas markets in Europe and thus makes the Christmas season the most festive time of the year. Many decorated stalls appear all over the city, offering local delicacies and gadgets, and the beautiful landmarks light up, turning the city into a cozy Christmas wonderland. On this guided bike tour you enjoy a combination of classic sightseeing and visit different Christmas markets. Our knowledgeable local guides share some of their favorite German holiday traditions and know where to find unique handcrafted toys and Christmas souvenirs. Of course there is also enough time to try some traditional foods or a typical mulled wine or freshly brewed cocoa. Cologne at Christmas time has its own unique charm!

What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Cologne city. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Cologne city. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special time brings magic to Cologne city. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market situated in Kölner Dom.

Cologne is famous for a particular type of light beer—Kölsch—and with this informative private tour, you can learn about its history as you visit three carefully selected brewery pubs with your guide. Get more out of a drinking experience than if you were visiting alone, by having someone to answer your questions, explain German traditions, and advise you on the best beers to try.

The Christmas Market next to Aachen’s cathedral is the perfect place to get your Holidays groove on the move. Stroll through quaint town squares lighten up by the twinkling Christmas lights, while visiting the many wooden stalls selling spiced mulled wine, many hand made decorations, chocolate covered fruits, Aachener Printen (kind of gingerbread), roasted almonds and other local mouth watering delicacies. All that while enjoying a profound knowledge of the past and present of these Christmas traditions, well known by our local guide. Experience the joy of Christmas in the best place and step into the wonderful world of the Holidays. This tour is only available during the following dates: 19. November - 23. December 2021 Any booking after or before these dates will be cancelled, due to the fact that the Christmas Markets are not open for business.

We will bring you to our favorite pubs in the area around Zülpicher Str. Which pubs we actually visit depends on how crowded they are and the wishes of the group. Only 18 years of age and above are allowed for Alcoholic Beverage.

We have been running pub crawls in 8 locations in Germany since 2008, making us the nation's leading provider of this type of tour. An individual pub crawl through the nightlife fits perfectly into any program - Many shots and entrance fees to locations already included. Bachelor party (JGA) You are organizing a bachelor party? Your private guide will take care of everything and make your last night of freedom unforgettable! Included - Own guide for your group - Individual start time - Individual pick up location - Tour through 4 locations - Welcome shots at the meeting point - 1 shot in each location - Free shots on the way from bar to bar (while stocks last) - Admission to the club included!

Discover and live the typical Brazilian rhythms, their history and heritage. We will also teach you basic steps of samba.

Feel the passion for winemaking in historic Cologne! Visit the best wine bars or a winery with a local Wine Expert and sample 4-5 different types of German wine with paired snacks and appetizers. See Old Town highlights in a company of delightful wine! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 5-hour: Winery Tour with 6 Wines and Transport Opt for this wine tour to visit one of the local wineries for a 6 wine tasting and guided tour with an experienced Wine Expert. Includes private transportation by car with a pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Cologne. While Germany is most commonly known for beer, Cologne is actually surrounded by flourishing wine regions, making it an excellent destination for wine connoisseurs. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting at the finest local wine bars and wineries and learn everything you ever wanted to know about wine.

Explore the newly emerging beer scene in Cologne with a Local Beer Expert! Visit the best local pubs, beer gardens & breweries & enjoy a cultural tasting of 4-8 different beers & paired food. Learn about drinking culture & brewing traditions in Germany. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 2-hour: Beer Tour with 4 Beers Join this tour to visit 2 beer locations in Cologne Old Town & taste 4 different beers, including popular and regional beer brands & unique craft beers. 3-hour: Beer Tour with 6 Beers & Appetizers Choose this tour to learn more about the beer history & culture in Cologne, visit 2 beer venues & taste 6 different beers with paired appetizers. 4-hour: Beer Tour with 8 Beers & Food Opt for this beer and food tasting tour to visit 2 beer venues & 1 restaurant & enjoy a feast of 8 different beers with paired food, including hot dishes & appetizers. Brewing in Cologne is booming & Kölsch, a style of beer in Cologne.

Because I am a Köbes (a waiter in a brewery) myself, I have put together a brewery tour that puts any other tour 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 on our exclusive brewery tours. Discover the best breweries in the city, try 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!