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Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
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Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

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Overview

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DISCOVER UNKNOWN DETAILS OF COLOGNE + surprise gift!

THE TOP EXPERIENCE: Welcome to your exciting journey through time through over 2000 years of city history, from the founding of the Roman city to today's Cologne. On this multi-award-winning experience, discover not only the obvious, but also the more hidden and therefore less well-known sights of the internationally known Rhine metropolis for visitors to Cologne ...

"Unknown Details": Experience has shown that numerous tour visitors - even and especially people from Cologne - have got to know numerous new, previously unknown, fascinating backgrounds, places and details of Cologne during our tours ...

Get to know the popular, cosmopolitan cathedral city with us know another way by discovering surprising and unexpected details that only a few people know about on this walking tour.

  • Recommended by 98% of travelers
  • Badge of Excellence
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

Small surprise present - typically Cologne ...

Professional tour guide

Snacks

Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Travelers meet at the meeting point.

Meeting point

OUR MEETING POINT:
KÖLNER DOM, AM PETRUSBRUNNEN (op Kölsch "The Drüje Pitter"): Right next to "Dom-Shop" on the "Pope's Terrace", southern aisle of the cathedral (Address: DOMKLOSTER 4, 50667 KÖLN)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

  1. Historic Old Town

    2 hours

    DISCOVER THE SPECIAL COLOGNE IN 2 HOURS:
    Get to know and love the internationally known cathedral city of Cologne on our entertaining cultural walk in about 2 hours. On foot you can discover with us the many rather hidden and therefore less known details and great sights of the popular Rhine metropolis of Cologne.
    Get to know the likeable cathedral city of Cologne in a different way, for example by going to the KÖLN-CITY TOUR for details. discover famous buildings that are known to fewer or only a few people. You can experience an authentic and funny tour with lots of fun: Laughter and a good mood is expressly allowed on this tour!
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  2. Petrus-Brunnen

    5 min

    In front of the truly wonderful Petrus Fountain, we start our tour through the interesting and varied Cologne old town ...

  3. 5 min

    Here you will not only be able to discover wonderful and unexpected details of the outer facade of the Cologne Cathedral with us, but also learn more about our meeting point and the romantic-looking, magnificent Petrusbrunnen.

  4. Cologne Cathedral

    10 min

    Cologne Cathedral is one of the highest churches in the world and impresses everyone who sees it personally. Discover with us on this guided tour on foot what is impressive on the outer facade of the Cologne Cathedral, which is otherwise easily missed because many details are not immediately recognizable. Let yourself be surprised - you will be amazed! Cologne Cathedral is truly one of the most impressive buildings in the world. Together, we discover many fascinating details from the outside while circumnavigating and taking a closer look at this unique masterpiece of architecture.

  5. St. Maria Himmelfahrt

    5 min

    This wonderful and magnificent baroque church is something special in Cologne. Your city guide will tell you why this is so ...

  6. Cologne Central Station

    5 min

    This important transport hub in western Europe has some interesting and unexpected details to offer that are difficult to see at first glance.

  7. Romisch-Germanisches Museum

    5 min

    Cologne was once one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire and therefore has a lot to offer from the outside.

  8. Die roemische Hafenstrasse in Koeln

    5 min

    On site, we will follow the traces of an approximately 2000 year old road from the time of the Roman Empire and learn exciting background information ...

  9. Museum Ludwig

    5 min

    The Museum Ludwig is one of the most important museums in Europe and, when viewed from the outside, hides some fascinating details that need to be discovered and deciphered.

  10. Kolner Philharmonie

    5 min

    An interesting building, which on closer inspection can reveal some entertaining and interesting surprises.

  11. Reiterstandbild Kaiser Wilhelm II.

    5 min

    An imposing equestrian statue with an eventful past that our tour guide will bring to life for you ...

  12. 5 min

    The banks of the Rhine in the old town of Cologne and the sight of this time-honored bridge, which has since become internationally known for its countless love locks, will also inspire you. As a visitor, you will enjoy the great view and awaken your desire for further discoveries in the old town of the Rhine metropolis.

  13. KolnTriangle

    5 min

    What is hidden behind it and what wonderful views our guests can enjoy here - our tour guide will be happy to tell you ...

  14. Frankenwerft

    5 min

    Enjoy the wonderful panoramic view on the promenade of the Rhine with stimulating stories about this historical area ...

  15. Gross St. Martin

    5 min

    Even older than the famous Cologne Cathedral, the tour participant experiences exciting details in a special atmosphere when looking at this wonderful church.

  16. Tunnes and Schal

    5 min

    The heart and humor of Cologne's Rhine metropolis - let yourself be surprised and have a lot of fun ...

  17. Willi Ostermann Monument

    5 min

    Carnival is part of Cologne and at this point it becomes particularly clear ... Humor and a good mood guaranteed ...

  18. Heumarkt

    5 min

    One of the most important old market places and one of the centers of life in Cologne ...

  19. Alter Markt

    5 min

    Discover the special features of this cultural center of the cathedral city ...

  20. Jan von Werth Fountain

    5 min

    Here our guests can find out something extraordinary about the topics of love, drama and legends: Let yourself be surprised ...

  21. Historic Town Hall

    5 min

    Here, on our discovery tour, we discover the oldest town hall in Germany, which is beautiful to look at. What there is to discover when you take a closer look at the details of this town hall will completely surprise and fascinate you.

  22. Pretorio Romano

    5 min

    The outstanding importance of Cologne at the time of the Roman Empire is highlighted again at this point ...

  23. Heinzelmaennchenbrunnen

    5 min

    Cologne has many old myths and fascinating fairy tales to offer. At this point you will learn more about what it is all about on our cultural walk through Cologne.

  24. Roncalliplatz Model of Spire

    5 min

    Here our tour participants are clearly shown that the Cologne Cathedral is truly one of the tallest buildings that could find a special place in the world history of architecture ...

  25. Roman North Gate

    5 min

    On our tour you can discover a piece of the tangible history of Cologne at the time of the Roman Empire and learn exciting and fascinating facts about the city's foundation around 2000 years ago ...

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Times are local to the experience (Europe/Berlin).

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking

FAQs about Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

Can I cancel Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 2 hours.

Where does it start?

OUR MEETING POINT: KÖLNER DOM, AM PETRUSBRUNNEN (op Kölsch "The Drüje Pitter"): Right next to "Dom-Shop" on the "Pope's Terrace", southern aisle of the cathedral (Address: DOMKLOSTER 4, 50667 KÖLN)

What's included?

  • Small surprise present - typically Cologne ...
  • Professional tour guide

What's not included?

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water

Which places does it visit?

It visits Historic Old Town, Petrus-Brunnen, Cologne Cathedral, St. Maria Himmelfahrt, Cologne Central Station, Romisch-Germanisches Museum, Die roemische Hafenstrasse in Koeln, Museum Ludwig.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in German, English.

What fitness level is needed?

It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

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