Things to do in Cologne this weekThursday 15 October
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Funky-fun Tour of Cologne!
During our walk through the old town of Cologne, we discover more than 2000 years of history, from the Roman city, through the dark Middle Ages, to the city of Cologne as
Happening now in Cologne
Tonight in Cologne
This weekend
17 October and 18 October
Classic Cologne: Free Walking Tour with Freewalk CologneFunky-fun Tour of Cologne!
Legends and Stories of Cologne - Guided Tour of the Old Town and City Center
Cologne Free Walking Tour: The essential and unmissable one
Free tour in the old town of Cologne
Free World War II and Nazism Tour
Colonia in 90 Minutes: Free Tour of the City's Essentials
Free tour of the Mysteries and Legends of Cologne
Kiosk Pub Crawl with Freewalk CologneGet outside
Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Cologne
Cologne: what's on, answered
What's on in Cologne this weekend?
This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 8 events listed in Cologne, including Bausa, Beerbitches Live 2026 and Cosmic Gate presented by Bootshaus & Senses. Free walking tours run every day too.
Are there free things to do in Cologne?
Yes: 9 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk).
What tours can I do in Cologne?
There are 5 tours and day trips to book, including Drachenfels rack railway and Siebengebirge and Schlösser Brühl – Augustusburg and Falkenlust.
Where should I eat in Cologne?
Local favourites include Brauhaus Päffgen, Café Reichard, Gaffel am Dom and Brauerei zur Malzmühle, and for a drink, Bootshaus and Gebäude 9.
Where can I go hiking near Cologne?
Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Cologne include Cycle tour: Königsforst and Wahner Heide, Cycle tour: Prussian Cologne in the inner green belt and Cycle tour: Rhine from Riehl to Worringen.
How is this page put together?
It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Cologne and booking partners. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.