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Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany, founded by the Romans in AD 50, when it was called “Colonia Claudia Ara Aggrippinensium”. Rome's imperial governor lived here and the city was quickly considered one of the empire's most important trade and manufacturing centres north of the Alps. Thereafter it was occupied by the Franks and was made an archbishopric (the office of an archbishop) by Charlemagne. It survived World War II and it is today considered a major cultural centre with museums ranking among the best in the world.
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Departure Point
Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1, 50667 Köln, Duitsland
Central Meeting Point
Return Details
Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1, 50667 Köln, Duitsland
Central Meeting Point
Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Your first touristic landmark will be Cologne Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and one of the main tourist attractions in the city . Walk around the cathedral and learn about its legends and mysteries that propelled it on the list of UNESCO's World Heritage.
Continue to Cologne's Old Town. There we will stop in one of its famous breweries, such as Peters Brauhaus, to try one of Cologne's treasures: the Kölsch beer (on your own, the drink is not included). Walk in the narrow alleyways and take pictures of the colourful and traditional houses.
Reach the Alter Markt, where in the Middle Ages it was the place of executions. If you get lucky, you might get a chance to enjoy the weekly market. Proceed to Heumarkt, where – in the past – the trading of cheese, meat and salt took place. Nowadays both areas are major attractions for tourists and for locals as well and are full of restaurants and cafés.
Move on to the City Hall, Germany's oldest city hall, a building composed of many different architectural styles, with a Gothic tower and a Renaissance style loggia and cloister. It is one of the most typical buildings of the Renaissance era. Next to the Town Hall stop by the Archeological zone of the Jewish Quarter. Learn about the long history of the Jews living in Köln and learn about the 17-metre-deep shaft of the Mikveh, the Jewish ritual bath, that was excavated in the area. Even today, the level of the Rhine can be read at the bottom of the Mikveh.
Next and final stop will be the Romanesque Catholic church of Great Saint Martin. With its foundation built around 960 AD, but recently restored after it was destroyed during the World War II, it's one of the highlights of the Old Town.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
O4328DDannad
28 Dec 2024
Interessante kindgerechte Führung durch die Altstadt. Kinder wie Erwachsene hatten viel Spaß.
Es war ein sehr angenehmer Beginn unserer Bekanntschaft mit Köln.
Joseph_K
23 Dec 2024
Sasha was a fantastic guide! He was very knowledgeable about his history of Cologne and told stories with excitement while personalizing them at the same time. He showed us and taught us things about the city we never would have known just by reading or walking the city on our own. We had a 15 year old daughter with us, and she loved the tour as much as we did. Given the length of the tour, Sasha gave us some choices about what we prioritized seeing and learning. It’s a walking tour and there are cobblestone roads in most areas so would not be appropriate for elderly or handicapped individuals. For all others, however, my family and I highly recommend this tour!
Rivanna C
10 Dec 2024
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Charley paced the tour well and answered our many questions. A great experience and highly recommend.
This tour in
Rhine River
is organized by
Global Guide Services
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