Our free walking tour is the best city tour in Cologne according to Google and TripAdvisor. What is our secret? It is very simple, we love our city! And we love sharing that feeling with you.
Our city tours through Cologne
A variety of city tours
We offer many different kinds of tours: explore Cologne’s main sights, breweries, neighbourhoods, history and the dark side of our city with us.
A local experience
With us, you will get to know the tourist attractions of Cologne but also discover local places. Our guides will recommend you the best restaurants, bars and venues.
Languages
We offer our tours in English, German and Spanish. For private city tours in other languages please send us a request and we will see what we can do!
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.
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!
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
How about a fun and entertaining introduction to Cologne and its people? Or have some Kölsch in Cologne’s breweries on our Legendary Kölsch Tour? Are you more into ghosts, murderers and mayhem? Check out The Dark Side of the Dom tour. How about just a night out? Try our Kiosk Crawl! There are also the Cologne neighbourhoods with their very individual histories and locals. Cologne is a city to explore with your eyes and with your heart! What we do is sightseeing off the tourist trails.
Our guides are all locals with heart and soul who fell in love with Cologne in their individual ways. Hence, we all have different stories to tell when it comes to our beloved city. We top our personal experiences off with the historical background that makes the city what it is today. Our tours are a mix of a kiosk tour, a stroll with friends and an engaging look into Cologne’s past. We are looking forward to seeing you on our walks!