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Discover the most remarkable churches in Cologne’s Old Town! See the famous Cologne Cathedral and the Basilica of St Ursula, and visit the Great St. Martin Church and the Basilica of St Gereon. Experience real art and culture!
Highlights:
- Discover Cologne’s Top Churches with a 5-Stars Expert Guide
- Visit the Great St. Martin Church
- Learn about the patron of St Gereon’s Basilica
- See the Cologne Cathedral and other remarkable churches
- Learn about the history of religion in Germany
They say that there are as many churches in Cologne as there are days in a year, so on this original tour we will show you the city's most historically and architecturally important sacred buildings! Discover interesting facts and legends about religion in Germany.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
Itinerary
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1Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt
Meet your guide in front of Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Great St. Martin Church
This is where you will find Great St. Martin Church, one of the city’s 12 Romanesque churches. Step inside this magnificent building to enjoy its tranquil atmosphere and hear its story, from the original Roman chapel, through a Benedictine monastery, to WWII damages and reconstruction.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cologne Cathedral
A few steps away you will find Cologne Cathedral, the city’s most famous monument. Admire its spectacular Gothic architecture and find out why the Cathedral is important not only to Cologne’s Christians but also Jews.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4St. Mariä Himmelfahrt
See also the Baroque-style Kirche Mariä Himmelfahrt and the Romanesque-style Basilica of St Ursula, which houses a shrine made of real bones.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Basilica of St. Gereon
The final stop will be at the medieval Basilica of St Gereon, which has one of the largest and most beautiful domes in Europe.
25 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
- 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
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that visits to the church during scheduled events as well as the daily, Sunday and holiday services are limited, so there may be occasions where tours will only take place from the outside.
- Great St. Martin Church is closed on Mondays.
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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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