COLOGNE BREWERY PUB TOUR

BREWERY PUB TOUREven if, like me, you’re not a beer drinker, be sure to take a Kölsch pub tour -- or at least stick your head in one of the historic breweries. Kölsch beer -- which can be traced back to the 15th century -- is a light, top-fermenting brew that can only be created in the city. It is served by traditional Cologne waiters called Köbes, and comes in tall, skinny glasses that keeps the beer fresh and cold. The price of a beer is between €1.20 ($1.50) and €1.55 ($2), depending on whether you’re in a tourist area or not. For more information on the Kölsch Tour (€141 for 2.5 hours) or other places to visit, stop at the Koln tourist office near the Cologne Dom. Tourist Office, Unter Fettenhennen 19, Köln; tel.: 49-(0)-221-23388.