• CityClass Hotel Alter Markt - Meet the guide in front of the CityClass Hotel Residence am Dom, located at Alter Markt 55, 50667 Cologne, Germany. Please refrain from entering the hotel, as it serves solely as a meeting point and the staff is not briefed about the tour.
• Old Town Cologne 1922 e.V. - Embark on a Jewish walking tour to uncover the traces of Jewish history and heritage in Cologne’s Old Town. Accompany the Private Guide on a journey back to Roman times when the first Jewish settlers arrived in the city, and learn how it evolved into a European hub of Jewish learning during the Middle Ages.
• Old Market - The tour commences at the Old Market, a historic square that has drawn many Jewish visitors over the centuries. Here, participants will learn about the Crusades and medieval pogroms, and view the layout of the former Jewish Quarter, “Judengasse.” The guide will point out the images of Good Heroes carved on the Gothic City Hall walls and some of the Stumbling Stones scattered throughout the Old Town, commemorating Holocaust victims.
• Cologne Cathedral - Another highlight is the magnificent Cologne Cathedral, designed by the same architect who created the now-destroyed Glockengasse Synagogue. It features an engraved stone with a letter of protection and privileges granted to the Jewish community in 1252. Visitors will also pass by the poignant monument to Edith Stein, a beatified German Catholic nun who perished in Auschwitz, and the former Gestapo headquarters.
• Offenbach - Conclude the tour at Offenbach Square, named after the renowned Jewish composer Jacques Offenbach.
• EL-DE Haus - Enhance the experience with a visit to the NS Documentation Centre (EL-DE House) to hear the tragic stories of Edith Stein and other Holocaust victims. Gain insights into National Socialism and the Secret State Police at the former Gestapo prison. Explore the original Gestapo offices and the basement’s prison cells and torture rooms, where over 1800 inscriptions by prisoners can be found. The Expert-Guide will provide a deeper understanding of the Nazi persecution of Jews and other minority groups.
• Synagogue Roonstrasse - Discover additional traces of Cologne’s Jewish heritage, including the Roonstrasse Synagogue. This extended walking tour ventures beyond the Old Town to visit the only Jewish place of worship that survived Kristallnacht in 1938, serving as a lasting testament to the turbulent history of Jewish Cologne.
• Cologne - Round-trip transfer. This option includes pickup and drop-off by private car. The 5-hour walking tour covers a significant distance, so for convenience, private transfers can be arranged between the meeting point and your Cologne accommodation. Booking in advance saves time and effort. After the comprehensive tour, there is no need to worry about finding public transport or a taxi, as a Private Driver will be ready to return you to your hotel or accommodation.

• 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
• Sightseeing outside the Roonstrasse Synagogue (5- and 6-hour options only)
• History Tour of Cologne’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter
• Round-trip transfers from your accommodation by private car (6-hour option only)
• Tickets to the NS Documentation Centre (4-, 5- and 6-hour options only)
• Number of attractions depends on the selected option

• Tickets to the NS Documentation Centre (in 2-hour option)
• Sightseeing outside the Roonstrasse Synagogue (in 2- and 4-hour options)
• Round-trip transfers from your accommodation by private car (in 2-, 4-, and 5-hour options)

Embark on a private walking tour and rediscover Jewish Cologne, venturing through its erstwhile Jewish Quarter. Witness Old Town’s key landmarks, Holocaust monuments, and the Roonstrasse Synagogue.

We offer a variety of meticulously designed tour options that can be customised to your preferences and needs:

2-hour: Jewish Quarter
Partake in this journey to navigate through the historical Jewish Quarter in Cologne’s Old Town and get a glimpse of the Stolpersteine, Cologne Cathedral, Rathaus, and much more.

4-hour: Jewish Quarter & NS Documentation Center
Be part of this tour to pay a visit to the NS Documentation Center ( EL-DE House) and wander around the old Jewish Quarter in Cologne’s Old Town.

5-hour: Jewish Quarter, NS Center & Synagogue
Take part in this tour to marvel at the Roonstrasse Synagogue, drop by the NS Documentation Center, and traverse the historical Jewish Quarter in Cologne’s Old Town.

6-hour: Jewish Quarter, NS Center, Synagogue & Transfer
This tour offers a 1-hour exclusive transfer. Discover the Roonstrasse Synagogue, drop by the NS Documentation Center, and journey through the ancient Jewish Quarter.

• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
• Please note that the 5-hour walking tour covers approximately 3,7 km. You should wear comfortable shoes and be in a good condition to walk.
• The 6-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Transfer time can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
• We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.

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