River Cruises Collection: Beer tasting and sightseeing in Cologne
Excursions & day trips

River Cruises Collection: Beer tasting and sightseeing in Cologne

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 177 reviews
from
£27.70
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 2 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit two local Brauhaus in Cologne and try the locally brewed Kolsch beer.
  • Learn about the Kolsch brewing process and the Kolsch culture.
  • Part of our River Cruises Collection - A handpicked line-up of highly rated shore experiences, especially for our river cruise customers.
  • All experiences in our River Cruises Collection include pick up from the ship, by an experienced local guide, who will give you all the need-to-know information about the places you visit.
What to expect

On this two-and-a-half-hour excursion, you'll get to try some of Cologne's locally brewed beers, plus see some of city's most famous landmarks – like the cathedral and the Roman city gates. Cologne is the cultural heart of the riverside region known as the Rhineland, and comes with a buzzing arts scene, more than 30 museums, hundreds of galleries and popular breweries. This excursion takes you straight to the old town, where you'll visit two German breweries. A guide will lead you on a tour of each one, and tell you all about how the beers are produced. You'll get to try a couple of them, too, before heading back to the ship. Just so you know, you won't be able to visit inside the cathedral if your visit falls on a Sunday or if there's a service inside.

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What's included
  • check Tasting 2 beers.
  • check Guided walking tour
Where
Meeting point:
Your tour will depart from your cruise ship.
What to remember
  • Difficulty level: Moderate.
  • This activity involves a moderate amount of walking and standing – usually between an hour-and-a-half and three hours in total. You’re likely to come across some stairs, inclines or uneven surfaces.
  • Please note starting times are subject to change. Check the Navigate app once onboard to confirm your pick up time.
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Provider
Globus Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 177 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

Value for money

4.4/5

Service

4.6/5

  • Jonsax

    From United Kingdom - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Excellent tour with a fantastic guide!

  • Sue

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    There was a slight delay waiting for the bus but that was fine, the guide was knowledgeable although his swearing could offend some people overall goo ...

  • thef1pumphouse

    From United Kingdom - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Enjoyed - the opportunity to go into Cologne Cathedral (at a distance because of daily Mass), the locations of the 2 beer stops and getting an in sigh ...

  • Jolly Jaunters

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Ken Noble

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Gerwyn

    From United Kingdom - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Bit too much walking. Liked the history though.

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