• Cologne Central Station - A Seamless & Flexible Start

Download the World City Trail app and log in using your 10-digit booking reference. Please note: This is a completely self-guided experience; no one will be there to meet you. You can begin at any time, day or night. It is recommended to start at the Cologne Central Station or the Cathedral for the optimal route, which usually ends near the Chocolate Museum, although you can start or finish anywhere you prefer.

Interactive Exploration

Embark on a 2km walk (approximately 24 minutes of walking time). Use your imagination and keen observation to solve riddles at stops like the Historisches Rathaus or the Great St. Martin Church to discover your next destination. The entire activity typically lasts around 2 hours, depending on your pace, the sites you visit, and any breaks you take.

Your Tour, Your Way

Personalize your journey by altering the order of locations or skipping stops to suit your schedule. Take a break or explore a site and continue exactly where you left off. There is no time restriction—your access is valid for a whole year.

Stories & Tips

Discover legends and history through text or audio guides at sites like the Fischmarkt. Enjoy curated recommendations for local restaurants and shops. Available in six languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Please note: This is an outdoor-only experience and requires internet access.

• Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn’t finish at starting location.
• Audio Guide & Navigation: Full audio tour and GPS navigation included via the app.
• Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
• World City Trail App: Download app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select ‘Create’ to start.
• 24/7 Live Support via chat (Please note: No phone support available).

• Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
• Entrance fees
• Max 15 people per booking in Cologne. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.

The Ultimate Cologne Experience: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour

Engage, discover, and stroll! Enjoy a fully self-directed adventure at your own pace. Begin anytime, day or night, without the need for guides or fixed schedules. Take a break for a Kölsch beer or a museum visit and continue when you’re ready—even the following day. This exceptional team-building experience is ideal for couples, families, and groups.

The “Complete City” Package
Everything you need is conveniently available in one app:

• Interactive Game: Solve puzzles while uncovering over 10 major attractions, along with hidden treasures and picturesque spots unveiled along the journey.

• Audio & Text: Choose to listen to our audio guide or read about the history and legends of each location.

• Insider Tips: Gain access to curated local restaurant and shop suggestions.

Places to Visit: Cologne Cathedral, Heinzelmannchenbrunnen, Historisches Rathaus, Old Market, Great St. Martin Church, Fischmarkt, Der Pegelturm, Heumarkt, and the Chocolate Museum.

Note: Outdoor puzzles; no entrance fees required.

• Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
• Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
• Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
• Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
• Audio Experience: You can use your phone’s speaker to listen to the tour, but you are also welcome to use headphones if you prefer.
• Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail.com/chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the chat link is the only way to contact us.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.