Traditional German Food and Cologne Old Town Private Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Polish
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Explore Cologne's Old Town on a private tour with tasting. Savor authentic German dishes and discover local dining spots, rich history, and culture with options to suit your interests.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Embark on a culinary journey in Cologne. See Town Hall, Cologne Cathedral, xx & other Old Town highlights & discover where the locals eat. Try a variety of German dishes and beers, & learn about local culture & customs from a Local Food Expert!


Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:


2,5-hour: Food Tasting Tour at 2 venues

Join this walking tour of Cologne’s Old Town to visit 1 traditional restaurant for a full meal with a soft drink, and 1 patisserie for a dessert with a cup of tea/coffee.


3,5-hour: Food Tasting Tour at 3 venues

Choose this tasting experience to visit 2 restaurants & 1 patissiere in Cologne’s Old Town. Try traditional German dishes & desserts with 1 coffee/tea, 1 soft drink and 1 beer.


5-hour: Food & Beer Tasting Tour at 4 venues

Become a German food & beer expert! Discover Old Town highlights & visit 4 restaurants Try a variety of traditional dishes, desserts & beverages, including 8 beers.

What You Get

Food Expert Guide with Official Cologne License speaking fluently in the chosen language
1 full course meal, 1 dessert, 1 soft drink and 1 coffee/tea (in 2,5-hour option)
Private Food and Beer Tasting Tour with highlights of Cologne’s Old Town
Additional food & drinks

Good To Know

  • Please note that the described menu is only an example. The served dishes might vary depending on the availability at the visited venue. We will do our best to pick the best options for you
  • The golden rule in Germany is to serve enough food for the table to collapse, so we recommended joining the tour on an empty stomach to be able to enjoy each of the dishes
  • Please ensure that you arrive at the meeting point on time so as to not affect the venue reservations. In case of delay the guide will wait for up to 30 minutes for you
  • Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements, such as food allergies or vegetarian options
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What You’ll Experience

1

Historisches Rathaus der Stadt Köln

Meet your guide in front of the Cologne City Hall (Stadt Köln), Historisches Rathaus, Rathauspl. 2, 50667 Köln, Germany.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Old Town Cologne 1922 e.V.

You will get a taste of the most popular and renowned staples of Western German cuisine. Your Private Guide will carefully choose 1 restaurant and 1 patissiere in Cologne’s Old Town to visit during this food tour to give you the best experience of where the locals like to eat.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

City Hall

Between the meals, you will enjoy sightseeing highlights such as the beautiful old City Hall.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Cologne Cathedral

Enjoy sightseeing the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. visit 4 local restaurants for an exclusive food and beer tasting tour. Germany is known for its brewing traditions and different types of beer, so you will be pleased to sample 8 different beers and learn about their characteristics. This includes popular brands, regional beers like Kölsch, as well as craft beers brewed locally in Cologne.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
5

St. Martin

You will also see more of the city’s highlights, such as St Martin’s Church and the medieval remains of gates and defensive walls.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Historisches Rathaus der Stadt Köln, Rathausplatz, Kreisfreie Stadt Köln Köln Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, DE, 50667

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Meet your guide in front of the Cologne City Hall (Stadt Köln), Historisches Rathaus, Rathauspl. 2, 50667 Köln, Germany.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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