Top Cologne Holidays

Visitors unfamiliar with Cologne’s unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works and—crucially—how to indicate you’ve had your fill. Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, savoring a glass of kölsch—Cologne’s signature beer style—at each.

Germany is known for its excellent wine production, but without local knowledge, it can be tricky to know which wines to order at bars and restaurants. With this tour, enrich your understanding of German wines—particularly those produced near Cologne—with a visit to either wine bars or a winery. Get tips from a wine expert about the characteristics of local wines, and enjoy 4–5 tastings along the way with tasty snacks.

Go ahead and experience the local beer jewel – Kölsch. It is a classic tour during which you will roam through at least 3 brewery pubs around the area of Cologne Cathedral to taste different types of the typical Cologne beer named Kölsch and get to know their special atmosphere. You will find out more about the history of this top-fermented light beer and its traditions, as well as its production and what it makes different to other beers. Taste this bright and clear beer with a straw-yellow hue. Cologne’s general history will be of concern, too. Come and join our professional guide for a sip of Kölsch.

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Cologne city. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Cologne city. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market situated in Kölner Dom. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Cologne city.

The Christmas Market next to Aachen’s cathedral is the perfect place to get your Holidays groove on the move. Stroll through quaint town squares lighten up by the twinkling Christmas lights, while visiting the many wooden stalls selling spiced mulled wine, many hand made decorations, chocolate covered fruits, Aachener Printen (kind of gingerbread), roasted almonds and other local mouth watering delicacies. All that while enjoying a profound knowledge of the past and present of these Christmas traditions, well known by our local guide. Experience the joy of Christmas in the best place and step into the wonderful world of the Holidays. This tour is only available during the following dates: 19. November - 23. December 2021 Any booking after or before these dates will be cancelled, due to the fact that the Christmas Markets are not open for business.