Free Walking Tour Cologne, free tours by locals

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Our tours bring you interesting facts combined with engaging storytelling.

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Our Free Walking Tour & other tours

Classic Cologne Free Walking Tour

On our free walking tour, you will get to know the Cologne way of life. You will see the main sights and learn a lot about the “Cologne feeling”. Why is the number 11 a thing here? What is the story behind the famous carnival? Why does Cologne not fulfill German stereotypes? We can’t wait to welcome you in our city. After the tour, you decide for yourself what it was worth to you.

One of our groups enjoying a beer tour at Sünner!

The Legendary Kölsch Tour

On Freewalk’s Brewery tour you’ll learn everything there is to know about a beer that belongs to Cologne, the Kölsch. On our beer tour we’ll explore multiple breweries, try the most popular Kölsch brands, get to know the unique waiters who bring us a beer that can only be brewed in our city and much more! Come explore Cologne’s most famous and favorite export with us!

Our group cheersing on our Cologne Pub Crawl!

The Cologne Kiosk Crawl

Want to access the vibrant, drinking, nightlife of Cologne? We've got a key that will help open the city's pub-hopping culture that has a very Cologne twist. Get to know our favorite style of night-out in our neighborhood on an evening of games and drinks while meeting new people along the way.

Dark Side of the Dom Free Tour

As the sun goes down and the night takes over, join us in exploring the dark side of Cologne's medieval and recent past. Are you into stories about murderers, witches and mayhem? You’ll explore the gloomy side of Cologne’s past focusing on the city’s Medieval history. Be prepared for the pure misery of living in Medieval Times.

Cologne’s Free Christmas Market Tour

Cologne’s Christmas Markets is a must during the holiday season. Explore some of Cologne’s biggest and most historic markets with us. Experience the history that made these markets what they are. Find out what to drink and eat (and what not to…) and learn everything there is to know about what makes Christmas Time so special in Cologne.

Mülheim Walking Tour

Cologne's Northern, Schäl Sick Neighbor, Mülheim. A cultural melting pot full of history, pride, independent vibes and undiscovered beauty for so many on the other side of the river. Come get to know this perpetually up-and-coming Neighborhood with us on our walking tour of this once independent city! Learn what it means to be from Müllem.

Südstadt Walking Tour

It's maybe the most typical Cologne district! Südstadt (“the South City”) attracts with rustic pubs, trendy nightclubs and beautiful apartment buildings. In summer, you feel like you're in Italy and in winter you can find refuge in the cosy cafés. On our tour, we will visit squares that aren't squares, explore how this district is connected to John Lennon and so much more..

One of the many Parks in Nippes, something we'll discover on our Neighborhood tour.

Nippes Walking Tour

On our Nippes tour, you’ll learn about the history of illegal brewing culture in the district while you enjoy a completely legal kiosk beer. Discover the beautiful parks, the famous pubs and historic restaurants. Relax with locals in Schill Square, explore a Golden Cabbage (yes, we mean it), and get to know one of the proudest and greenest neighborhoods in Cologne.

Agneskirche viewed through the beautiful streets of our neighbourhood of Agnesviertel. Explore on our walking tour!

Agnesviertel Walking Tour

The Agnesviertel arose around the second biggest church in Cologne: the beautiful St. Agnes. Named after a woman who was deeply loved by her husband, we’ll walk through the neighbourhood whose beauty matches the name of its romantic roots. From the history of our favorite primate, “Petermann” and its connection to the Cologne Zoo, to the most beautiful streets in Cologne, get to know our District of Love.

The Helios Leuchtturm, a lighthouse that rises in the middle of Ehrenfeld. Visit on our walking tour of the Veedel.

Ehrenfeld Walking Tour

From working-class district to the most popular neighbourhood for students: hip, hipper, Ehrenfeld. The tour starts at the impressive DITIB Central Mosque. From there we’ll discover the colourful small shops, look back into the past when the district still used to be an independent city and enjoy today's Ehrenfeld with its street art, food places and bars.

Sightseeing Neighbourhood Cologne local Belgian Quarter

Belgian Quarter Walking Tour

The Belgian Quarter is one of the most popular districts in Cologne. Old and young, Cologne tradition and international flair are combined with trendy pubs, clubs, concept stores, art, or just the kiosk at the corner. On our tour from the roman “Via Belgica” to the “green belt” you’ll experience the multi-faceted district and its history.

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Our Free Tour

Our free walking tour is a mix of storytelling, historical facts and a fun walk with friends. We want to show you what makes Cologne so special – for the residents in general as well as for each of our guides personally.

That includes showing you the main sights of Cologne, like the Cathedral, the Old Town and our friends Tünnes and Schäl. But our classic free walking tour also leads you to hidden gems in the middle of the city centre that you would probably miss without us.

Our Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour & Our Kiosk Crawl

Jump into the world of Germany’s beer culture! On our brewery tour, come explore the best of Cologne’s Breweries for Kölsch, the local product of the city that acts as a life blood for the community. On our Kiosk Crawl, hop from corner to corner in our most popular district and get to know the pub-hopping, drinking culture of Cologne!

Our Dark Side of the Dom Free Walking Tour

Dive into Medieval times, meet murderers, witches, ghosts, and hear some of the thrilling stories about our normally happy and welcoming city on our Dark Side of the Dom tour, the second of our free walking tours

Neighbourhood Tours & More

Additionally to our free walking tours, we want to show you our neighbourhoods as well. This is where the Cologne life is happening and where you can get to know and fall in love with the city at its heart.

We are looking forward to showing you around! Any custom ideas? We can help you out however you’d like!