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The best of Cologne

4.9 (11 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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The best of Cologne

About this activity

Cologne is not just the cathedral, Cologne is also the old town, the Rhine, the Veedel, the people, the language: Cologne is a feeling.

If you want to explore this city, you shouldn't look at the houses, but also hear the stories about them. Only in this way can visitors discover and take away the special Cologne lifestyle.

Private and Luxury Cultural Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low
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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German
Operated by
Echt Köln

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: entertaining city tour with a local guide
  • Included: A walking tour through the old town of Cologne

Not included

  • Not included: This guided tour is NOT a city tour. We walk.

Itinerary

  1. Historische Altstadt

    30 min

    We walk through the narrow streets of the old town.

  2. Cologne Cathedral

    30 min

    We walk around the outside of the cathedral and see many special features of this magnificent cathedral

  3. Heinzelmaennchenbrunnen

    10 min

    This old legend belongs to the history of Cologne and the fountain tells about it.

  4. Alter Markt

    20 min

    The central historical square in Cologne tells many stories from the history of 2000 years.

  5. Stop 5

    10 min

    Ostermann-Platz is hidden in the old town. Willi Ostermann was one of the great composers of Cologne songs. These songs are inseparable from the Cologne way of life.

  6. Heumarkt

    10 min

    The tour starts and ends on Heumarkt, which is also one of Cologne's historic squares.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • For events on the square, the meeting point is Heumarkt/corner of Gürzenichstraße

End point

  • For events on the square, the meeting point is Heumarkt/corner of Gürzenichstraße

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 11 reviews
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