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We compared all 55 experiences in Cologne so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 55 experiences from € 2.99 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Altstadt Tour Cologne: 2 hours, hidden details
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Most booked
Altstadt Tour Cologne: 2 hours, hidden detailsWalking tour of Cologne's Old Town and Cathedral with a local guide. See Roman history and Rhine views. Starts at Petrus Fountain.
986 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · DEFree cancellationfrom€ 29per person
Small-Group Bike Tour of Cologne: Rhine views and Cathedral
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★Top rated
Small-Group Bike Tour of Cologne: Rhine views and CathedralFeel the pulse of Cologne on a relaxed small-group bike tour. Cycle past the cathedral, cross the Rhine, and explore Old Town with a local guide, bike included.
418 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 1 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 43per person
Kölsch Tour Cologne: Four brewhouses, one guide
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Best value
Kölsch Tour Cologne: Four brewhouses, one guideVisit four traditional brewhouses in Cologne's old town with a local guide. Learn about Kölsch history and culture.
511 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · DEFree cancellationfrom€ 21per person

Recommended (7)

Kölsch Brewery Tour Cologne: Three Tastings with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Kölsch Brewery Tour Cologne: Three Tastings with Local Guide
354 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h–3h
from€ 28per person
Cologne Walking Tour: Cathedral & Fisherman's Market
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Travelers' pick
Cologne Walking Tour: Cathedral & Fisherman's Market
203 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h–3h
from€ 2.99per person
Cologne: Cathedral & Karneval Stories with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Cologne: Cathedral & Karneval Stories with Local Guide
182 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m
from€ 3per person
Cologne brewhouse tour in English: Beer and city stories
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Likely to sell out
Cologne brewhouse tour in English: Beer and city stories
109 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
from€ 19.90per person
Cologne: Dark Side Walking Tour & Medieval Legends
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Travelers' pick
Cologne: Dark Side Walking Tour & Medieval Legends
100 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h
from€ 15per person
Cologne Brewery Tour: 3 Kölsch & Old Town with Cathedral
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Travelers' pick
Cologne Brewery Tour: 3 Kölsch & Old Town with Cathedral
63 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h
from€ 28per person
Melaten Cemetery tour Cologne: 200 years of city history
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Melaten Cemetery tour Cologne: 200 years of city history
44 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
from€ 13per person

Lowest price (10)

Cologne Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Travelers' pick
Cologne Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Walking TourSelf-guided scavenger hunt through Cologne on your smartphone: solve puzzles at 10+ landmarks including the Cathedral and Chocolate Museum, start anytime.
35 reviews
4.54★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +2Free cancellationfrom€ 4.30per person
Aachen Self-Guided Walking Tour: Riddles & Landmarks
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Aachen Self-Guided Walking Tour: Riddles & LandmarksSelf-guided walking tour of Aachen using app-based riddles to navigate from Charlemagne's cathedral to the Rathaus: start anytime, walk at your own pace.
18 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · NO · DE · HI +20Free cancellationfrom€ 6per person
Cologne Kiosk Crawl: Local Beer Stops & Games
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Cologne Kiosk Crawl: Local Beer Stops & GamesSpend 2–3 hours hopping between Cologne's student kiosks with a live guide, drinking local Schnapps and Kölsch while competing for prizes in one.
34 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h–3h
Next departure: 8 Oct 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 12per person
Cologne walking tour: Old Town, Cathedral & local stories
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Cologne walking tour: Old Town, Cathedral & local storiesTwo-hour walking tour of Cologne's Old Town and Cathedral with a local guide who shares the history and stories behind the streets, squares and landmarks.
11 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
start times · Fri and Sat
2
Live guide DEFree cancellationfrom€ 14per person
Cologne Cathedral & Old Town Tour: Insider stories and Kölsch
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Cologne Cathedral & Old Town Tour: Insider stories and KölschTwo-hour walking tour of Cologne's Cathedral and Altstadt with a local guide, including a traditional brewhouse stop with Kölsch beer.
16 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide DEFree cancellationfrom€ 23per person
Cologne Nightlife Tour: 4 Venues with Shots & Club Entry
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Cologne Nightlife Tour: 4 Venues with Shots & Club EntryMeet solo travelers and locals on a guided pub crawl through Cologne's bars and club, with welcome shots at each stop and entry included at the final venue.
14 reviews
4.21★
Duration
4h
Thu–Sat
21:15
Live guide EN · DEFree cancellationfrom€ 25per person
Cologne Christmas Market and Kölsch Beer Tour
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Cologne Christmas Market and Kölsch Beer TourWant to taste Cologne's famous beer and walk its Christmas markets in one afternoon? This small-group tour starts at the city's second oldest brewery.
33 reviews
4.76★
Duration
3h
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 29per person
Cologne Cathedral & Old Town: Self-Guided City Game
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Cologne Cathedral & Old Town: Self-Guided City GamePlay a smartphone game through Cologne's landmarks: answer questions at the Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and Old Town squares.
11 reviews
4.00★
Duration
2h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfrom€ 31per group
Cologne Walking Tour: Cathedral, Rhine & Hidden Gems
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Travelers' pick
Cologne Walking Tour: Cathedral, Rhine & Hidden GemsTwo-hour guided walking tour of Cologne with a local guide covering the Cathedral, Rhine promenade, Farina Fragrance Museum and medieval squares. Available private or shared.
31 reviews
4.19★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfrom€ 36per person
Cologne Street Art Bike Tour: Belgian Quarter & Ehrenfeld
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Cologne Street Art Bike Tour: Belgian Quarter & EhrenfeldBike through Cologne's street art in the Belgian Quarter and Ehrenfeld on a small-group tour with a live English-speaking guide, helmet and rain gear provided.
22 reviews
4.73★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 6 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 43per person
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Cologne at a glance ✓ 2026-11-06

  • Most booked: Altstadt Tour Cologne: 2 hours, hidden details, € 29 (2h, 4.77★ · 986).
  • Top rated: Small-Group Bike Tour of Cologne: Rhine views and Cathedral, € 43 (3h, 4.80★ · 418).
  • Best value: Kölsch Tour Cologne: Four brewhouses, one guide, € 21 (2h, 4.76★ · 511).

Of the 55 experiences: 55 with free cancellation, 52 with instant confirmation, 12 with hotel pickup and 32 bookable last-minute.

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