Experience the best of Cologne with a local guide! Discover the city's impressive history, vibrant culture, and exquisite architecture with the help of a local who will share their insider knowledge and show you the hidden gems. From the famous Cologne Cathedral to the enchanting Rhine River and its many bridges, you'll get to explore the city like never before.
Experience the best of Cologne with a local guide! Discover the city's impressive history, vibrant culture, and exquisite architecture with the help of a local who will share their insider knowledge and show you the hidden gems. From the famous Cologne Cathedral to the enchanting Rhine River and its many bridges, you'll get to explore the city like never before.
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Top 3 things to do in Cologne
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With Ross Phillip
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Cologne
23 reviews
3 hours | City highlights tours | Cologne
Want to see the best of Cologne? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Cologne!
Explore Cologne’s exclusive Kölsch breweries with me, local expert Ross Gerard. Enjoy private tastings, hidden gems, and a personalized surprise stop tailored to your interests. A unique journey through history, flavor, and local culture that you won't find anywhere else!
Picture this, a night out in Cologne hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Cologne.
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Private & Personal
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Explore Cologne: Discover Germany's Most Intriguing City!
Cologne, Germany - A City of History and Culture Cologne is one of Germany's most important cities, and it has something to offer all types of travelers. From the relics of its ancient Roman past to its vibrant modern culture, there is much to explore and discover in this historic city. The city's skyline is dominated by the towering spires of the Gothic Cathedral of Cologne, an iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent structure is just one of the city's many cultural highlights and is a must-see for any traveler. Cologne is also known for its lively nightlife and entertainment, with numerous bars, clubs, and other venues to explore. The city is also home to a thriving art and music scene, with galleries and music venues to explore. Withlocals offers a variety of tours and experiences to explore this vibrant city, giving travelers the chance to experience the culture and history of Cologne in a unique and authentic way. From tasting the local cuisine to visiting the city's hidden gems, Withlocals provides the perfect way to explore this fascinating city.
"Our tour time with Daniel was well spent. He was kind enough to meet us at the hotel and begin our tour right as we arrived in the city. We started with the beautiful area around our hotel, seeing many of the sites as he began to give a small explanation of each of the memorable things we saw in Düsseldorf.
After we went through some of Düsseldorf’s history and visited three separate churches (a treat to get into all three), we also saw some of the world war 2 monuments including the air raid shelter.
Next, a stroll along the Rhine, followed by multiple beer houses to learn about and try the different local beers. Yes, he did buy us a drink, which was very nice of him. In the end, he gave us several recommendations for dinner and drinks, which we took advantage of and we were not disappointed. "
Brad and GelenaAbout local DanielCologne, May 24, 2026
5.0
Fun tour in Cologne
"We had a fantastic walk around Cologne, Ross provided history, influences on the city, popular sites & old time fables, all in all a great tour around the city centre, chocolate included so yum!, 3 hours went quick!! Ross even provided tips for lunch with which we visited brauhaus which had great food, service & pilsner of course!!
I Highly recommend a tour with Ross
Thanks Ross!!"
NatalieAbout local Ross PhillipCologne, May 13, 2025
5.0
Excellent tour
"Ross was an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. We had a great time learning about Koln, and the food was great "
ChrisAbout local Ross PhillipCologne, April 25, 2025
5.0
Terrific Private Tour!
"We could not have been happier with our private tour of Cologne with Ross. We were delayed on our arrival in the City, and Ross came over to our arrival location to meet us to get the tour started. He brought a very yummy pastry! He provided a great mix of the biggest hits and local flavor, and we very much enjoyed the off the beaten path locations that he showed us. Ross is a great photographer with your smartphones--it is so nice to have the non-selfie pictures at all the right angles. He really understands the beauty of Cologne. At the end of of the tour we were starving and he listened to what we wanted, got us situated in a restaurant and placed our order for us--so efficient. Thanks again, Ross!"
CarolineAbout local Ross PhillipCologne, September 17, 2024
5.0
Good personalized tour!
"Ross did a wonderful job of customizing our tour to things that would be interesting for us. The food was delicious and the company was great. I would recommend Ross the next time you are in Cologne."
DonnaAbout local Ross PhillipCologne, August 24, 2024
5.0
Amazing!!!
"Ross was a fabulous tour guide. I had told him before we came that I had some physical limitations and he made our plans accordingly. He took us to places of historical importance and several food places. The potato pancakes were the best!! I would recommend Ross for his knowledge and great personality! "
MissyAbout local Ross PhillipCologne, July 5, 2024
5.0
Discovery Afternoon with Ross
"We spent 3 hours with Ross on our discovery tour of Cologne, walked the old city and especially liked the few narrow streets of Cologne. Ross is constantly attentive to our wish trying to steer the way to what we like to see or to do. My son being a student photographer, Ross brought us to picturesque parts of the town. We highly recommend Ross for your future trip to Cologne."
PierreAbout local Ross PhillipCologne, October 15, 2023
5.0
Ross Rocked our tour!
"Ross did an absolutely amazing job as our guide on our Tasting Tour of Cologne! His personality is perfect as a guide and his range of knowledge was fantastic. The food and beer we sampled was delicious.
Would highly recommend Ross as your guide for Cologne!"
TeressaAbout local Ross PhillipCologne, September 14, 2023
5.0
Kurzweiligste drei Stunden meines Lebens
"Daniel liebt Düsseldorf und Düsseldorf liebt ihn und nach der Tour denke ich durchaus ein bißchen darüber nach nach Düsseldorf zu ziehen. Es war fantastisch, danke!"
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