Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

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(818 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Awarded: Best of the Best 2021 TripAdvisor
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.

What's Included

Professional tour guide
We would be happy to give you recommendations on where to eat and drink
We are happy to recommend where you can buy bottled drinking water
We would be happy to give you recommendations on where to eat and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Petrusbrunnen

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Historic Old Town

    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! Read more >

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Petrus-Brunnen

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Roncalliplatz

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cologne Cathedral

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    St. Maria Himmelfahrt

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Cologne Central Station

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Romisch-Germanisches Museum

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Romische Hafenstrasse

    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 ...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Museum Ludwig

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Kolner Philharmonie

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Reiterstandbild Kaiser Wilhelm II.

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Hohenzollern Bridge

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    KolnTriangle

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    Frankenwerft

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Gross St. Martin

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Tunnes and Schal

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Willi Ostermann Monument

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Heumarkt

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Alter Markt

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Jan von Werth Fountain

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Historic Town Hall

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 22
    Pretorio Romano

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 23
    Heinzelmaennchenbrunnen

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 24
    Roncalliplatz Model of Spire

    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 ...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 25
    Roman North Gate

    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 ...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by SDS Stadtführungen

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