My Tours
Experience the charm and history of Cologne with my expertly guided tours. As your knowledgeable guide, I offer you an in-depth look into the most iconic sights and hidden treasures, ensuring an unforgettable journey for all.
Classic Tour
€150
Cologne has an incredible history originating from its Roman roots, from which the city evolved into one of the epicentres of medieval Europe and then transformed itself into a thriving modern city possessing a unique mentality, culture and customs. Using the Rhein River and its surroundings as a backdrop to highlight Cologne’s rich cultural treasures and history, we will experience the Old Town of Cologne - Cologne Cathedral, Huemarkt, Altermarkt, Museum Ludwig, Romano-Germanic Museum, Farina Fragrance Museum, Rheinuferpromenade, Fischmarkt, Groß St. Martins Church and the Hohenzollern Bridge just to name a few.
Duration - 2 Hours
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Classic Tour with Brewhouses
€225
Using the Classic Tour as our blueprint, we stay in the Old Town but we weave in visits to Cologne's famous Kölsch Brewhouses as we go. Here we learn about Cologne’s Kölsch beer history, traditions, etiquette and stories about the brewing families. Price includes 1 beer/softdrink per brew house. This tour can be upgraded to include local foods served in the brew houses or a prearranged stop for lunch or dinner. Food costs are not included, price and options can be prearranged.
Duration 3 -3.5 Hours
Custom Tour
€350 * **
It is your tour, make it yours. Allow me to work with you to craft an unique experience with your visit to Cologne. After a brief consultation, where I get to learn about you and your interests, I will create a custom tour based on our discussion. Below is an example of how a custom tour can be curated.
A couple has stated they enjoy physical activity and are interested in medieval history and architecture, Turkish cuisine, Kölsch beer and World War 2 history. They also requested to leave the old town of Cologne to see a few neighborhoods and shopping districts.
Sample Itinerary -
1 pm Cologne Cathedral, after a brief walk around the building learning its history, we then climb 533 steps to the top of the southern tower where we enjoy the 360 views of Cologne.
2 pm A quick visit to Früh Kölsch Brewhouse for a refreshment. From there, we begin our Cologne walking tour with an emphasis on medieval Cologne starting in the Old Town and transitioning into contemporary neighborhoods. We conclude our first part of the walking tour at the largest remaining medieval gate in the city - Hahnentorburg
4 pm Doner Kebabs at a favorite local Turkish restaurant.
4:30 pm Walking tour resumes as we explore more neighborhoods and main shopping areas, along the way we stop at Päffgen, the last remaining inner city functioning brewhouse for a quick Kölsch before retracing the US 3rd Armored Divisions steps as they advanced on the Cologne Cathedral, which ended with famous tank battle directly in front of the Cathedral.
6pm Tour End.
* Duration 5 Hours (Custom tours vary in lenght and cost)
**Cost includes 1 beer/soft drink per brew house and entrance fee to the Cathedral. Food costs are not included, price and options can be prearranged.
Contact me
Would you like to create a tour together? Let me know what you are interested in and I will be in touch. I look forward to hearing from you!