Our neighbourhood tours through Cologne

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.

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Bookings & Languages

These are free walking tours! Therefore, the booking is free of charge and 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.

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Six 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

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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 neighbourhoods’ mind today. This is our way of city sightseeing.

Our Cologne District Tours

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    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!
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    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!
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    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.
  • Gothic cathedral with two tall, illuminated spires and intricate detailing, photographed at night against a dark sky. Bright lights highlight the facade—an iconic sight often admired on a freewalk cologne city tour.
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    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.
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    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.
  • Eine Bronzestatue mit drei düsteren Frauen, eine im Nonnenhabit und zwei in einfachen Kleidern, steht im Freien in der Nähe von verstreuten Schuhen - ein ergreifender Anblick auf einem freien Rundgang durch Köln, mit einem Backsteinbau und kahlen Bäumen im Hintergrund.
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    Echoes of War: The Fall of Cologne – A Historical Cologne WWII Walking Tour

    How was life during the Nazi's rule? How was it possible that such a ruthless, authoritarian regime came to power? Were Germans living under fear or rather sympathetic to the regime? The aim of this tour is to look back in history and encourage a critical debate about Nazi Ideology, what type of society they envisioned and how close they came to achieving their ambitions.
  • Mühlheim Veedeltour
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    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 Cologne
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    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.
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    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!
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    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.
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    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
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    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.