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Important Information : ENTRY TO THE CATHEDRAL IS FREE and you don't need this tour to enter. This is an independent audio tour available only through the Tourific self-guided tours app. After booking, please search ' Tourific ' in your email for instructions. For any questions, contact our support team.
Tour Description : Step inside one of Europe’s most iconic cathedrals that took over 600 years to complete and unlock its fascinating stories carved in stones of the Cologne Cathedral.
Your journey begins with an introduction to the history of the cathedral. Next, we pause at the entrance to know more about the sculptures that reveal stories from the Bible and medieval life. Dive deeper into legends like that of St. Ursula, whose story of martyrdom and lesser-known Rights of the Jews plaque
The climax of your tour is the breathtaking Shrine of the Three Wise Men—believed to hold the relics of the three wise men.
This tour is perfect for travelers who love history and the stories.
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This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Itinerary
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1Cologne Cathedral
This tour begins at the entrance of Cologne Cathedral, where you'll discover its remarkable history and architectural journey. You'll then explore the detailed reliefs on the portals, uncovering the stories they depict. As you step inside, the tour guides you through the cathedral’s awe-inspiring stained glass windows, sacred relics, and the tombs of influential counts and archbishops—each with its own story and significance. You’ll learn why these figures were laid to rest here and how they shaped the city’s past. The tour concludes at the very place it began: the grand entrance. In total you will go through 20+ stops on this tour.
1 hour 30 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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