Cologne Culinary Journey and Historic Exploration

This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a journey through Cologne’s soul, guided by a true local. Your host, Falke, was born and raised in Cologne and brings the city’s stories to life with passion, humor, and insider knowledge you won’t find in any guidebook.
From the shadow of the Kölner Dom to the creative corners of the Belgian Quarter, you’ll explore 2,000 years of history while tasting your way through the city’s evolving food scene. Enjoy traditional dishes like Reibekuchen and goulash, savor a Berlin-style Döner, and sample Kölsch beer the way locals do—served by a Köbes in a classic Brauhaus.

What makes it even better? All food and drinks are included, so you can relax, sip, and savor without worry. With small group sizes, authentic flavors, and a born-and-bred Cologne guide, this tour is your chance to connect with the real city—through its stories, streets, and unforgettable tastes.

Meeting Point

Kreuzblume

Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1, 50667 Köln, Germany

Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the Kreuzblume Statue. If you cannot find your guide, please check your Pre-Tour Info Email for the tour guide photo and phone number.

Not included:

• Tips to the guide

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cologne Cathedral

Domkloster 4, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Begin your journey beside Cologne’s world-famous Gothic masterpiece, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the heart of the city’s skyline. If you haven't been in before, we will give you an exclusive look with some hidden doorway entries!

10 minutes

Gaffel am Dom - Brauhaus

Bahnhofsvorpl. 1, 50667 Köln, Germany

Experience two traditional dishes and the famous Kölsch beer culture in one of Cologne’s iconic Brauhäuser, complete with local etiquette lessons.

25 minutes

Rievkoochebud Reibekuchen

Salzgasse 6, 50667 Köln, Germany

Savor crispy potato pancakes and other comfort foods rooted in Rhineland tradition, often enjoyed during local festivals.

15 minutes

MiQua.LVR-Jüdisches Museum im Archäologischen Quartier Köln

Alter Markt 31, 50667 Köln, Germany

Visit the area of Europe’s oldest documented Jewish community, now undergoing preservation and interpretation.

Pass by without stopping

Old Town Cologne

Buttermarkt 14, 50667 Köln, Germany

Stroll the cobbled streets of Cologne’s historic core, where Roman ruins, medieval charm, and local legends blend seamlessly.

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Teilstuck romischer Abwasserkanals

Kleine Budengasse, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

Uncover Cologne’s ancient roots as a Roman colony from 50 AD, including visible ruins and remnants beneath your feet.

10 minutes

Brauerei Pfaffen

Heumarkt 62, 50667 Köln, Germany

Step into a family-run Brauhaus for more Kölsch and a local delicacy, surrounded by Cologne’s beer-drinking traditions.

20 minutes

Puszta-Hütte

Fleischmengergasse 57, 50676 Köln, Germany

Taste Hungarian-inspired comfort food, reflecting Cologne’s post-war immigrant culinary influences.

15 minutes

Belgium Quarter

Hohe Strasse, Schildergasse, Cologne, 50672, North Rhine-Westphalia

Hop on a tram to explore Cologne’s trendiest neighborhood, full of creative flair, indie boutiques, and multicultural vibes.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Oruç Kebap Das Original seit 1988

Heinsbergstraße 1, 50674 Köln, Germany

Bite into one of the city’s best Berlin-style Döner sandwiches, a modern German-Turkish street food staple.

20 minutes

Rathenau-Viertel

Rathenau-Viertel, 50674 Köln, Germany

Street Art & Creative Corners:
Discover striking murals and artistic expressions that define the Belgian Quarter’s bohemian spirit.

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Jim & June - BAR & KITCHEN

Meister-Gerhard-Straße 35, 50674 Köln, Germany

Wrap up with artisan cheesecake and specialty coffee in a modern café, representing Cologne’s 3rd-wave coffee culture.

20 minutes