Brewery tour
What exactly is a "Kölsch"? What rules are used to brew it? How does it taste compared to other beers? Why do people drink it from such small glasses? Find out during our introduction to Cologne's beer culture and way of life. More info...220 €* groups up to 25 persons
200 €* school classes up to 25 persons (incl. teachers)
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Tour description
What exactly is a "Kölsch"? What recipes and rules are used to brew it? How does it taste compared to other types of beer? Why do people drink it from "test tubes," as the clueless and disdainful like to call it?
This tour is all about Cologne beer culture - a topic that brings you closer to the "Cologne man himself" and his philosophy of life.
Get to know Cologne's manifold brewery culture and brewing tradition on a tour through Cologne's old town and enjoy a freshly tapped beer along with the in-depth information and anecdotes about the Cologne way of life and city history.
COMPLETE WITH
- table reservation brewery/restaurant/cafe in the old town - free of charge
- champagne or mulled wine reception to welcome your group from 18,- €* p.p.
- followed by a scent seminar or beer tasting from 29,- €* p.p.
- an exciting Rhine river cruise from 8,- €* p.p.
- a funny comedy bus tour from 30,- €* p.p.
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Duration / Prices
DURATION & DATES
90 minutes, extension possible for an additional charge
dates available on request - choose your preferred date when ordering
PRICES* & GROUP SIZE
- 220,00 €* - groups up to 25 persons
- 200,00 €* - school groups up to 25 persons incl. teacher
parallel tours possible - large groups of more than 50 participants are recommended to contact our reservation department by phone 0221-94696616 or via our CONTACT FORM
Please note that in the high season it may be necessary to postpone the desired date or we may offer you an alternative tour. In such cases we will contact you within 3 days.
* All prices are final consumer prices according to § 25 UStG. For companies, depending on the taxation, the statutory value added tax will be charged additionally. According to this paragraph we are subject to the special regulation for travel agencies within the taxation of travel services. Therefore, in the case of private individuals, a separate VAT is not allowed. In the case of companies subject to VAT, the statutory VAT will be added to the total price.
SUGGESTIONS - at certain times and in case of foreign languages the price of the guided tour increases as follows
- for foreign languages 20,00 € one-time per group - please let us know your request
- evening tours start from 20:00, 20,00 € one-time per group
- on Sundays and public holidays 20,00 € one-time per group
- Please note: The maximum surcharge per group is 40,00 €. Therefore, even if three surcharges are due per group, please enter only two
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Payment options
Folgende Zahlungsarten sind aktuell bei uns verfügbar:
Sofortüberweisung, PayPal, auf Rechnung sowie Vorauskasse (Banküberweisung)*
- Vorauskasse - plus 5,00 € Gebühr | *Nur bis 5 Tage vor Veranstaltung möglich!
Die Rechnung wird Ihnen nach Bestellung per Mail zugesendet. Nachdem der Betrag auf unserem Konto verbucht ist, wird Ihr Ticket freigeschaltet (E Mail), bzw. bei Versand zugeschickt. Bitte beachten Sie, dass dieser Vorgang bis zu fünf Tage dauern kann. - Paypal
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Bezahle deinen Einkauf direkt nach Bestellabschluss mit deinen gewohnten Online-Banking Daten
- Vorauskasse - plus 5,00 € Gebühr | *Nur bis 5 Tage vor Veranstaltung möglich!
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Cancellation
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS
11 days before the appointment you can cancel free of charge
10 - 4 days before the date 50 % of the total price will be charged
from 3 days before the date 100 % of the total price will be charged
Cancellations must always be made in writing by email to info@helikon-events.de. -
Meeting point
Address: Roncalliplatz 1, 50667 Cologne, Germany
- Meeting point is the stone column in front of the Roman-Germanic Museum - Roncalliplatz
- Please note the download link "Meeting point" for the route description.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the tour starts. If the tour guide is not there at the beginning of the tour, please call us at 0176 473 573 28
ARRIVAL & PARKING
By public transport to Cologne main station. Walking distance approx. 3-5 minutes. When you leave the Hbf via the main exit, you will see the Cologne Cathedral on your left. Roncalliplatz is right behind the cathedral!
By car and coach you drive in the direction of the Cologne Cathedral. Right under the cathedral there is the Domparkhaus.
Coaches can stop at the Komödienstraße bus stop, right next to the cathedral, and let participants off there.
Bus parking is available under the Zoobrücke on the Zooparkplatz, on the banks of the Rhine access via Bastei on Theodor Heuss Ring / Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer and under the Serverinsbrücke at the Chocolate Museum. -
Customer info
After your booking you will be sent an order confirmation/invoice by mail. You can find some documents in our : Download area
The tour is only conditionally suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Large groups and short term bookings
Parallel tours are possible. Please note: Large groups of more than 50 participants are recommended to contact our reservation department by phone at 0221-94696616 or via our CONTACT FORM.
Please note that in high season it may be necessary to postpone the desired date or we may offer you an alternative guided tour. In such cases we will get in touch with you within 3 days
COMPLETE IT WITH
- table reservation brewery/restaurant/cafe in the Old Town - free of charge
- champagne or mulled wine reception to welcome your group from 18,- €* p.p.
- followed by a scent seminar or beer tasting from 29,- €* p.p.
- an exciting boat trip on the Rhine from 8,- € p.p.
- a funny comedy bus tour from 30,- €* p.p.
You can also make use of the following contact options: