Our city tours through Cologne

Our free walking tours are among the best city tours in Cologne regarding TripAdvisor. What is our secret? It is very simple, we love our city! And we love sharing this with you.

Your Free Walking Tour in 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.

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Languages

We offer most 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.

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.

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.

Walking Tour for Kids

Walking tours are boring for kids? Not with us! We will make discovering Cologne an ex-citing adventure! Our storytelling is fun and informative. We explain history in a way that is interesting, on eye-level and easy to understand. Our tours are perfect for birthdays or school trips. Our guides are engaging and know how to entertain children.

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.

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How about a fun and entertaining introduction to Cologne and its people? Or have some Kölsch in Cologne’s breweries? Are you more into ghosts, murderers and mayhem? Check out The Dark Side of the Dom tour. 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 kiosk tour, stroll with friends and engaging lecture. We are looking forward to seeing you on our walks!