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- Italian
- French
- Spanish
What was life like in Nazi-era Cologne? Uncover personal stories, tragic fates and dark history of World War II on a private tour. Optional: visit the NS Documentation Centre (EL-DE Haus) and explore the secrets of Gestapo with an Expert Guide.
Highlights:
• Explore Cologne’s Old Town with a World War II History Expert-Guide
• Learn shocking facts about Third Reich and Nazi terror in your preffered language
• Discover how the events of WWII shaped Cologne’s history
• Admire the magnificent Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure
• Visit the NS Documentation Center, former Gestapo HQ, with included tickets (4-hour tour only)
Uncover the dark history of Cologne’s WWII past on a private walking tour designed by Rosotravel, where a Licensed Guide will share powerful stories of destruction, survival, and remembrance. Follow traces of war that still shape the city today.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide Kreuzblume monument in front of the entrance to Cologne Cathedral
Itinerary
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1Kreuzblume
Meet your guide Kreuzblume monument in front of the entrance to Cologne Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cologne Cathedral
Begin at the iconic Cologne Cathedral, a stunning Gothic masterpiece that miraculously survived heavy bombings and still bears bullet holes. Along quiet cobblestone streets, see the moving Trail of Remembrance and the small, brass Stumbling Stones that mark the last known homes of Jewish victims.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Learn how the hidden Roman sewers played a role in wartime life and hear tragic stories beside the haunting ruins of St. Alban Church. See the Hindenburg Bridge Memorial and the Dombunker, a preserved air raid shelter near the Cathedral. With a Private Guide, you’ll have time to ask questions and focus on what interests you most—an experience that’s fully tailored to you.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Visit to the NS Documentation Center, known as the EL-DE Haus. This former Gestapo headquarters is now a chilling memorial, preserving prison cells and over 1,800 inscriptions carved by prisoners. Walk through rooms where forced laborers, political enemies, and resistance members were held and tortured, and hear how Nazi terror unfolded in Cologne. With a Licensed Guide at your side, you’ll gain a deeper, personal understanding of these harrowing events.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Access to Cologne Cathedral may be limited due to ongoing masses and special events.
- This is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather, as the tour runs rain or shine!
- If you have any special requests, feel free to contact Rosotravel’s customer support—we're always happy to assist!
- We strive to accommodate guests with disabilities. If you need any assistance, please let us know in advance.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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