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Cologne Christmas Market and Kölsch Beer Small-Group Tour

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Cologne, Germany
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

This Christmas market special tour starts at Brauerei zur Malzmühle, the second oldest brewery in Cologne! There you will get an introduction to the local beer specialty Kölsch and the rich culture surrounding it. Of course, you have plenty of time to try the best beer in the world!
Afterwards we will start to explore Cologne's magnificent Christmas markets and enjoy some warming mulled wine or try more refreshing Kölsch beers.
To allow more flexibility, drinks are not included in this tour, but can be ordered for the original price.
Enjoy this tour with a small number of guests (not more than 10 guests per tour)!

What's Included

  • Exclusive insights to our favorite brewhouses and the local beer Kölsch
  • Guided tour over Cologne's magical Christmas markets
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (for purchase: Kölsch beers in the brewhouses, mulled wine or other drinks at Xmas market)
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Heumarkt 6
50667 Köln, Germany

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Brauerei zur Malzmühle

We will start the tour with the possibility to try the Kölsch beer specialty from Cologne's second oldest brewery. Your guide will introduce you to Kölsch beer and the culture surrounding it.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Heinzels Wintermarchen

The Christmas markets on Heumarkt and Alter Markt are really magical. Enjoy some more refreshing Kölsch beer or warming mulled wine, while you discover these two Christmas Markets.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cologne Cathedral

This is one of Cologne's smallest Christmas markets, where often live music is played. Enjoy some fresh Kölsch beers, mulled wine or Feuerzangenbowle, a traditional German alcoholic drink for which a rum-soaked sugarloaf is set on fire and drips into mulled wine.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Cologne Christmas Market

Cologne's largest and most known Christmas market, right next to the impressive Cathedral.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cologne Christmas Market and Kölsch Beer Small-Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-175821P8

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Exclusive insights to our favorite brewhouses and the local beer Kölsch
  • Guided tour over Cologne's magical Christmas markets
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (for purchase: Kölsch beers in the brewhouses, mulled wine or other drinks at Xmas market)

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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