Cologne: Melaten Cemetery with Old Town Private Tour

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Explore Cologne's history, art and life with the 5-Stars Guide. Admire the different tombs, stroll through the beautiful park and enjoy this special place of quietness. See the best highlights of the Old Town during a pleasant and informative walk.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hours: Melaten Cemetery Guided Tour
Join this tour to visit unique Melaten Cemetery.

4-hours: Melaten Cemetery with Old Town Highlights Tour
Choose this version to have much deeper Cologne experience. Visit Melaten Cemetery and Old Town highlights.

Immerse yourself in the history of Melaten Cemetery and see the final resting place of the city's prominent personalities. Discover a place of silence embedded in a beautiful park in the middle of Cologne. Visit remarkable Old Town and its highlights while strolling in the picturesque cobblestone streets. The guide will tell you fascinating stories and make sure to deliver you unforgettable memories!

What's Included

5-Stars Guide with Official License speaking fluently in language chosen during reservation
Fascinating facts and history of Melaten, Cologne and its highlights
Private walking tour of Melaten Cemetery and Cologne Old Town Highlights
Old Town Highlights Sightseeing with visit at Cologne Cathedral (in 4-hours option)
Vists at Melaten Cemetery (2 and 4-hours option)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide At the old main entrance to Melaten Cemetery, opposite of Aachener Straße

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide At the old main entrance to Melaten Cemetery, opposite of Aachener Straße

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cologne Cathedral

    Cologne Cathedral

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Melatenfriedhof

    Discover this unique urban cemetery located on the former grounds of a leprosarium and execution site. The guided walk offers an oasis of green and a glimpse into the city's storied history, art and personalities. Visit tombs of celebrities and listen to a piece of the history of the emerging economic metropolis in the 19th century. Explore the park with incomparable flora and fauna, popular inner-city green retreat. Stroll through the beautiful and tranquil “millions alleys” and learn about the so-called “sponsorship tombs”. Find out about the marvel at the cemetery chapel from the 13th century.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Historic Town Hall

    Discover much more in a 4-hours tour, which includes a 2-hours Old Town Highlights with the Local 5-Stars Guide. You will use public transport to get to the Old Town. Then the tour will start at the picturesque Old Market Square, Historic Town Hall and Romanesque Great St. Martin Church. Your guide will make sure that you spot all key attractions.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Cologne Cathedral

    Strolling briefly through the charming streets you arrive at the famous gothic Cologne Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have the opportunity to explore it and discover the world famous Shrine of the Three Kings.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Then you will enjoy a walk through the park along the Rhine river.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Hohenzollern Bridge

    Starting at the impressive steel Hohenzollern Bridge, known as the Love Lock Bridge with thousands of colourful padlocks.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Then you will enjoy refreshing stroll in the Rhine park passing by the popular Alter Markt, Fish Markt and Pegel Turm.

    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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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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