Walking for Cologne's Beer, the Kölsch

Food & Drink

Joined 2026

Mohamed K.

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Cologne

Arabic (Native), English, French, German (Native)

2 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Mohamed K.)

Up to 7 people

Kölsch is a beer and a dialect, and both live in the lanes of the Old Town. This walk visits no brewhouses: we follow Kölsch through streets, squares and stories. Commercial brewing in Cologne began around 1200, and in 1396 the brewers co-sealed the Verbundbrief, the city’s new constitution. At the Ostermann Fountain we meet the characters from Willi Ostermann’s dialect songs. You hear why Cologners speak of their beer like family. Committed, factual, curious.

Itinerary

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11:00 AM

Meeting Point

Cologne; Heumarkt, the Horserider Statue

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Gilden im Zims

In the Cellar still medieval Architecture we will find ourselves in one of Cologne's most beautifully restaurated Houses. The Gilden is very traditional and popular Beer-and Brauhaus. They serve their own Kölsch, the Gilden Kölsch.

Brauhaus zum Prinzen

In the Brauhaus zum Prinzen, we will meet again a very old Fassade from a medieval Traders House with a double roofing and the typical beams stand out of the roof. Gaffel Kölsch is one of the biggest Successes of the Kölsch Beer.

Peters Brauhaus

One of the most popular Brauhauses by Cologne People. Surrounded by Appartment Buildings, this is the destination for locals to rub shoulders with visitors and very often we make random encounters with all kind of people, some funny, some interesting, but always in good spirit.

Sion Brauhaus

The oldest mentioned Brewhaus stood on this spot. 1318 A.D. was the Year. It is still divided in the room with the barrels separate from the Guest room. The Sion Kölsch is drafted directly from the barrel into the 0,2l Glasses of Kölsch, the rod, or in German die Stange.

Ending Point

Sion Brauhaus

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee and first beer in each Brauhaus

What‘s not included

Food & more Drinks.

Tour Important Information

Very Convenient walk from Brauhaus to Braushaus, less than 7 min from spot to spot. All Flat.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Mohamed K.

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About Tour Guide Mohamed K.

Welcome to Germany! My name is Mohamed. I was born in Cologne, the city of your visit and I know it now for 60 years. For more then 10 Years I take English speaking Guests from all around the world to the Cologne Cathedral. And guess what? I am never bored or unhappy with what I do. The Visitors bring the world to me and I love to share, what we are having here for you. 2000 Years of History are waiting for you to tell the story of a civilization. Good and bad times and often both in one season. Meet yourself in the reflection of the other. Cologne is a holy city with precious relics and a surprising present. In the heartchamber of Europe at the River Rhine and the crossways. We will open the doors for you. Just speak with us.