Private Walking Tour: Discover the Rich History of Cologne's Old Town
4.9
18 Ratings
Köln
Uncover the captivating history of Cologne's Old Town on a private walking tour. Discover intriguing stories, iconic landmarks, and the city's unique sense of humor.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cologne Cathedral - The Cologne High Cathedral is the best known and most visited building in Germany. Learn about the building history of this wonderful cathedral and why it is important for Cologne that ‘their’ cathedral is never finished.
What's Included
  • 90-minute guided tour in Cologne’s old town
Additional Information

Throughout the journey, you’ll gain insights into the rich history of the second oldest city in Germany. For instance, you’ll learn why a Roman empress was adamant about naming the city, why the cathedral’s construction took an extended period, why Cologne’s waitstaff share a common name, what we discovered just outside city hall, and why the Schmitz family holds a monument here, among other interesting facts. Every bit of information is shared with a playful nudge and a dose of characteristic Cologne humor.

Location
Kreuzblume
Kardinal-Höffner-Platz
The finial is a copy of the top of the cathedral. It stands between the main portal of the cathedral and the Café Reichard or the tourist information. With a height of 9.50 m it is easy to find.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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Steve_g
Apr 26, 2024
Great tour - Slow walking pace rich information. Guide was knowledgeable, thorough and quite funny. Guide was very in tune and went between two languages effortlessly.
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Robert_b
Apr 26, 2024
Lovely walking tour with... - Lovely walking tour with church history, Roman influences, and modern impacts of the community. Would highly recommend.
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David_s
Apr 18, 2024
An excellent introduction to Cologne! - Manfred was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He has a very personal and in depth knowledge of the city, answered all of our questions and had wonderful suggestions for the rest of our stay. We would recommend him whole heartedly!
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Acourtneycox
Apr 5, 2024
5 stars! - Great experience! Manfred was amazing- super knowledgeable and friendly. First time to Cologne and it was exactly the background and history I was looking for. Highly recommend.
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Arthurvn8368ni
Mar 29, 2024
Nice weekend - Beautiful city just before Christmas, good museums for when the weather is bad. Many beautiful shops and plenty of places to eat.
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Amanda_h
Mar 11, 2024
Great tour! - Great private tour with an amazing local guide. He shared a wide variety of history, was easy to understand, and made sure we left with value info to continue our day in Cologne.
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Rachael_a
Nov 11, 2023
Excellent - Our tour guide Manfred was friendly, knowledge, entertaining and happy to answer all our questions. He knows and loves his city and its long history. Highly recommend!!
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4paws4hoofs
Nov 5, 2023
Old Town Cologne - Our private waking tour of Cologne's old town was excellent. We visited the traditional markets, roman ruins, the cathedral. Toured the cathedral and received a very good overview of the construction history, significance of stain glass windows, the story of the three magi and their bones were brought to the cathedral. Our guide, Manfred gave us tips on the best restaurants, where to buy the famous Cologne fragrance. Very useful
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Joannecz7253bh
Nov 5, 2023
Great overview - Manfred gave a humorous and well rounded description of Cologne and its history. We enjoyed the insights into the Roman history.
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Rubypena
Oct 18, 2023
vibrant city - It is an interesting city, especially the center where the Dome is located, being able to walk along the Rhine, restaurants of all kinds, multicultural with diverse gastronomy. Public transportation is efficient. Its inhabitants show cultures of all kinds coexisting in peace. It's worth a visit.
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