Although our Cathedral is the heart of the city, it is in the neighbourhoods (or as we call them: Veedel), where you can find the real Cologne feeling. Join our tours and find the authentic treasures of Köln. Get your city sightseeing away from the touristy areas.
Our neighbourhood tours through Cologne
Price & Languages
Tickets cost 16€ per person and are available until two hours before the tour starts. Currently, we offer all of them in German – if you’d like to book a private tour in another language, please send us a request and we will see what we can do.
Five neighbourhoods
…with very different stories. Dive deep into Cologne’s local life and explore the districts on our walking tours: Ehrenfeld, Belgisches Viertel, Südstadt, Nippes and Agnesviertel. All district tours can also be booked as a private tour throughout the year. Find some impressions of our neighbourhood tours on Instagram or share your own! #veedeltour
City sightseeing
– away from the city centre. We love our cathedral but Cologne life happens in our neighbourhoods which have gone through many changes throughout the years. Meet the local kiosk owner, spot historical sights in the streets and understand what’s on the neighbours’ minds today. This is our way of city sightseeing.
Our Cologne district tours
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!
Südstadt Walking Tour
It is maybe the most typical Cologne district: Südstadt (“South City”) attracts with rustic pubs, trendy nightclubs and beautiful apartments. In summers, you feel like in Italy and in winters you can find refuge in one of the cosy cafés. On our tour, we will visit squares, that are no squares, and explore how this district is connected to John Lennon.
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, learn about the illegal brewing culture, 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. You’ll also learn something about the history of our favorite primate, “Petermann” and its connection to the Cologne Zoo.
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.