Top Cologne Outdoor Activities

With its scenic waterfront, grand bridges, and UNESCO-listed Cathedral, Cologne offers an atmospheric backdrop for a cycling tour. This bike tour ensures that you maximize your time, exploring much further than a walking tour. The circuit takes in landmarks such as Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the Rhine River, including plenty of photo stops along the way.

What do you need to see in Cologne? The cathedral for sure! But what else? Well, the brewhouse culture here is very important for the Cologne people and it gives you a deep impression of the mentality, the humor and the daily life of our city! We would love to take you on a tour through our brewhouses, show you different spots that you might just have passed and tell you funny and interesting stories about our city, the beer and our legends. There is no minimum group size, so we do not cancel a tour in the last minute if it is not full - unlike other companies! Join us on our brewhouse tour!

Immerse yourself in your VR escape rooms, headset and off you go the adventure together. Escape abandoned pyramids, haunted houses or explore the enigmatic world of Alice in Wonderland. Over ten scenarios offer the perfect mix for all ages and tastes embedded in a stylish location with bar and lounge for the end of the VR adventure.

Ditch the boring group tours and experience Cologne your way on this private, self-guided scavenger hunt. Using just your smartphones, you and your group download the app to solve riddles around the city at your own pace. Use clues to seek out hidden gems and uncover facts while visiting landmarks like Cologne Cathedral and the Old Market.

Raise your glass to a fun brewery group tour in Cologne with a local guide. Starting at Cologne Cathedral, you'll explore traditional breweries tucked away in the historic Old Town. Sample three local beers while learning about the brewing process behind each one. You'll also stroll along the Rhine and hear entertaining stories that set this tour apart. It's perfect for beer and culture lovers who want to enjoy both in one experience.

Embark on a captivating journey through the landmarks of Cologne city with TouringBee's user-friendly audio guide on your smartphone. This tour is specifically designed to explore the city in a brief span of 1.5 hours. Follow the route on the app's map, strolling through the old town along the waterfront, leading to the cathedral. Gain free entry into the cathedral and utilize the audio guide to uncover its most precious artifacts. Once the tour is downloaded, the app operates offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Delight in intriguing tales and legends while moving at your own leisure, without the need to keep up with a tour group. If you have just one day to visit Cologne, make the most of it with the TouringBee audio guide and uncover the city's hidden gems.

Enjoy a 2- or 3-course meal with a little rock’n’roll heritage on the side on this 2-hour skip-the-line Hard Rock Cafe visit in Cologne. Head to the famous Hard Rock Cafe in the heart of Cologne and beat the queues with your skip-the-line entry ticket to head straight inside. Take a seat and admire music memorabilia including Elvis Presley’s sunglasses, Kiss’ bass guitars and Hendrix's vest. Enjoy classic dishes such as honey-mustard chicken sandwich or hickory-smoked bbq ribs with a drink. Upgrade your ticket to choose from the 3-course menu.

The Best Way to Discover Aachen: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a taste of world-famous Aachener Printen (spiced gingerbread) or a coffee near the historic market and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Ponttor, Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche, International Newspaper Museum, City Hall Aachen, Centre Charlemagne, Couven-Museum, Puppenbrunnen, Aachen Cathedral, Kreislauf des Geldes, and Elisenbrunnen.

Get more out of your sightseeing time in Cologne, and explore the handsome old town with a guide. This top-rated walking tour combines the history of sights like Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge with fun curiosities to keep your interest piqued as you explore. For an extra perk, you'll receive a Cologne gift when you finish the tour.

This short and sweet bike ride to the TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS OF COLOGNE shows you around the main attractions of the city in just 2 hours! You start at the medieval city gate "Eigelstein", make your way down to the River Rhine, towards the Old Town and the Rheinau Harbor. You cycle over Hohenzollern Bridge for the most amazing views of the love pad locks and the city center and This tour is perfect for you if ... you are visiting Cologne only for a short time. ... you have a limitted travel budget ... you arrive on Friday morning, and look for something fun to do in the afternoon ... you leave on Sunday late afternoon, and want to fill your day after checking out in the hotel ... you want to see the top 5 Highlights (Medieval Gate, Old Town, Rheinau Harbor, Hohenzollern Bridge, Cathedral) ... you want to get a bit of insider knowledge from your local authentic guides Come join the fun!

Cruise through Cologne on a thrilling Segway tour that combines fun and sightseeing. Start at Kennedy-Ufer, where experienced guides will teach you the art of Segway riding. Glide past iconic sites like the Chocolate Museum and the German Sports and Olympic Museum, making your way to the impressive Rheinauhafen with its unique cranes. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors eager to explore the city in a unique way or locals looking to see Cologne from a different perspective. - Guided Segway tour through Cologne's historic and modern highlights - Visit notable landmarks including the Chocolate Museum and Rheinauhafen - Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike - Training provided by experienced guides at the start of the tour

See more of Cologne in less time—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this private bike tour. Pick between numerous daily departure times, meet your guide in the center of town, and grab your bikes and helmets. You’ll cover roughly 10 miles (16 kilometers) of the city, and will spy the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, Kölner Philharmonie, and more. As you go, learn all about Cologne’s history.

Visitors unfamiliar with Cologne’s unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works and—crucially—how to indicate you’ve had your fill. Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, and have time to relax and purchase a glass of kölsch—Cologne’s signature beer style—at each.

Your personal discovery tour: Explore Cologne's Old Town with exciting puzzles. Together instead of alone: Solve tasks and discover hidden places for two. Technology meets romance: Your smartphone will guide you through the adventure. Support on request: Your host will help if necessary with tips and support.

If Cologne is known for two things, its Kölsch beer and epic Christmas markets—you’ll get both on this tour. Starting at the second-oldest brewery in town, dive into your first pint. Then it’s off to several Christmas markets, where you’ll catch live music, peruse the vendors, and try mulled wine or more Kölsch beers (drinks are at own expense).

Save hours reading up on the history of Cologne and learn about the city’s past, present, and hidden gems in a much more fun and immersive way—by going on a private guided walking tour. As well as showcasing the city’s top landmarks—such as Cologne Cathedral and the Historic Town Hall—the tour is also a great way to discover secret haunts that locals love, and get plenty of tips on local food and drink.

Ditch the boring group tours and experience Aachen your way on this self-guided scavenger hunt. Using just your smartphone, you and your friends will solve exciting riddles around the city at your own pace. Use clues to seek out hidden gems and earn points for mastering fun photo tasks. As you play, you’ll reach amazing landmarks such as Aachen Cathedral and Elisenbrunnen.

Step into Cologne’s hidden past and walk the streets where history left deep and lasting marks. On this unforgettable guided tour, you’ll explore the traces of World War II and the powerful legacy of the Jewish community in the heart of the city. You’ll visit the Gestapo headquarters, walk through exhibits in the LDE Museum, and feel history under your feet as you explore areas that once held silence, fear and quiet acts of bravery. This tour is not just about facts. It’s about human stories, uncovering truth, and understanding how a city like Cologne has lived through and risen from its shadows. Perfect for: curious minds, history lovers, and anyone who believes memory matters. Let the stones speak. Walk with us.

Save hours of time spent walking—and see a side to Cologne that most travelers miss—on this bike tour through the city’s coolest street art hotspots. With just a guide and small group of like-minded travelers for company, cruise past colorful murals, famous sculptures, and local artists' haunts—including Ehrenfeld, one of the biggest parks in the city. Along the way, learn insider tips and stories you won’t find in guidebooks.

Take part in the first exclusive E-Bike tour of Cologne! Cycle in small groups of 10 people on comfortable e-bikes and see the highlights of the city in just 3.5 hours! North to South and East to West: This e-bike tour shows you the many faces of the metropolis on the Rhine. You start your discovery in the authentic Eigelstein and Agnes Neighborhoods, cross over the Rhine, and enjoy fantastic views of the city center, and the impressive Cathedral, about which your guide shares many interesting stories with you. You slowly make your way through the narrow alleys of the Old Town, via the Old Market and the Hey Market, until you reach the Rheinau Harbor - one of the most interesting urban developments in Cologne. From here it is not far to the Südstadt, with its unique urban flair, until you reach the extended parks of the "Greenbelt" and make your way back. You are accompanied by trained guides who share stories about history, architecture, culture, lifestyle, and much more.

Are you looking for a typical summer night out in Cologne? Want to explore the lifestyle of students and locals alike? Then come on our version of a pub crawl, come Kiosk Hopping! Here in Kölle, we don't just go from bar to bar. We explore our city's nightlife in a different way. Join us as we make our way through one of the most popular neigbourhoods in the city. Grab drinks at local hot spots, get to know new people and mingle with locals, try a variety of our favorite beers while competing for some nightly prizes and get to know the city of Cologne from a different viewpoint. We'll make sure to show you the best of Cologne's local nightlife our style and set you up for a night to remember afterwards. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Make sure to bring cash as the Kiosks do not always accept card! Drinks cost between 2€ - 3€ on average.

Come travel back to the traumatic history of Cologne during World War Two as we delve into how life was shaped under Nazi rule. While visiting Cologne's GESTAPO headquarters, the Cologne Cathedral, and Holocaust monuments, learn about the steps taken towards National Socialism long before the first bombs fell. Then, hear the tales of the first air raids, the battle of Cologne and the aftermath in the city. From the dramatic rise of the Nazi State to its devastating effects to its violent fall, explore Cologne during the largest war in human history. - A 2.5-hour guided tour exploring Cologne's WWII history - Visit key sites from the GESTAPO headquarters, the war memorials and the Cologne Cathedral - Group size limited to 20 people for an intimate experience - Sundays at 19:11, providing a unique evening perspective

Drink Kölsch Like a Local – Cologne Beer & Food Experience What you’ll do Our special local guide shows you how locals really spend an evening in Cologne. We’ll visit traditional brewhouses and bars, drink fresh Kölsch, talk about Cologne culture and enjoy local food together. You’ll learn the unwritten rules of Kölsch drinking – including some funny traditions – and hear stories you won’t find in any guidebook. This experience is social, relaxed and all about enjoying the city like a local. Food and drinks are ordered and paid individually on site, so you can choose exactly what you want. Come as a guest, leave like a local. Cheers!