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.
River Cruises Collection: Beer tasting and sightseeing in Cologne
- 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.
- Tasting 2 beers.
- Guided walking tour
- 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.
What people say about this experience
Based on 161 reviews from verified customers
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Safety
4.8/5
Service
4.8/5
Staff
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Jacqui
From United Kingdom - April 2024Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
We had a lovely day the guide was lovely
Hibble
From United States of America - April 2024Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Our guide, Rita, was really enthusiastic and she clearly loves her home city and knows a great deal about it. Could not fault her at all and she made ...
Michele P
From United States of America - April 2024Traveled with a group of friends
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The guide was excellent and catered for the needs of those on the tour with restricted mobility. He was very knowledgeable and took things at exactly ...
John Harrison.
From United Kingdom - April 2024Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The whole tour was excellent and the guide we had was very informative and certainly we would recommend him as well. The guides name was Charlie.
John
From United States of America - April 2024Traveled as a couple
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The tour is needed when visiting Cologne as beer plays a large part of the cities culture, guide was informative on the city tour and the customs asso ...
Les
From United States of America - April 2024Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Great
Overall rated3/5
We were unable to visit the Cathedral as it was Good Friday and a service. Interesting walk around the town and a visit to two Brau haus. A small loca ...