Cologne Hidden Gems Historical Walking Tour

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DISCOVER UNKNOWN DETAILS OF COLOGNE + surprise gift!
THE TOP EXPERIENCE: Welcome to your exciting journey through time through over 2000 years of city history, from the founding of the Roman city to today's Cologne. On this multi-award-winning experience, discover not only the obvious, but also the more hidden and therefore less well-known sights of the internationally known Rhine metropolis for visitors to Cologne ...

"Unknown Details": Experience has shown that numerous tour visitors - even and especially people from Cologne - have got to know numerous new, previously unknown, fascinating backgrounds, places and details of Cologne during our tours ... Get to know the popular, cosmopolitan cathedral city with us know another way by discovering surprising and unexpected details that only a few people know about on this walking tour.

Meeting Point

Petrusbrunnen

Papstterrasse des Kölner Doms, Roncallipl. 2, 50667 Köln, Germany

OUR MEETING POINT:
KÖLNER DOM, AM PETRUSBRUNNEN (op Kölsch "The Drüje Pitter"): Right next to "Dom-Shop" on the "Pope's Terrace", southern aisle of the cathedral (Address: DOMKLOSTER 4, 50667 KÖLN)

What's included:

• Small surprise present - typically Cologne ...
• Professional tour guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Historic Old Town

Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

DISCOVER THE SPECIAL COLOGNE IN 2 HOURS:
Get to know and love the internationally known cathedral city of Cologne on our entertaining cultural walk in about 2 hours. On foot you can discover with us the many rather hidden and therefore less known details and great sights of the popular Rhine metropolis of Cologne.
Get to know the likeable cathedral city of Cologne in a different way, for example by going to the KÖLN-CITY TOUR for details. discover famous buildings that are known to fewer or only a few people. You can experience an authentic and funny tour with lots of fun: Laughter and a good mood is expressly allowed on this tour!

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2 hours

Petrus-Brunnen

Am Domhof, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

In front of the truly wonderful Petrus Fountain, we start our tour through the interesting and varied Cologne old town ...

5 minutes

Roncalliplatz

Roncallipl., 50667 Köln, Germany

Here you will not only be able to discover wonderful and unexpected details of the outer facade of the Cologne Cathedral with us, but also learn more about our meeting point and the romantic-looking, magnificent Petrusbrunnen.

5 minutes

Cologne Cathedral

Domkloster 4, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne Cathedral is one of the highest churches in the world and impresses everyone who sees it personally. Discover with us on this guided tour on foot what is impressive on the outer facade of the Cologne Cathedral, which is otherwise easily missed because many details are not immediately recognizable. Let yourself be surprised - you will be amazed! Cologne Cathedral is truly one of the most impressive buildings in the world. Together, we discover many fascinating details from the outside while circumnavigating and taking a closer look at this unique masterpiece of architecture.

10 minutes

St. Maria Himmelfahrt

Marzellenstr. 26, Cologne, 50668, North Rhine-Westphalia

This wonderful and magnificent baroque church is something special in Cologne. Your city guide will tell you why this is so ...

5 minutes

Cologne Central Station

Trankgasse 11, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

This important transport hub in western Europe has some interesting and unexpected details to offer that are difficult to see at first glance.

5 minutes

Romisch-Germanisches Museum

Cacilienstrasse 46, Belgian House/Maison Belge, near Neumarkt, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne was once one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire and therefore has a lot to offer from the outside.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Die roemische Hafenstrasse in Koeln

Roncalliplatz 4, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

On site, we will follow the traces of an approximately 2000 year old road from the time of the Roman Empire and learn exciting background information ...

5 minutes

Museum Ludwig

Bischofsgartenstr. 1, , Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Museum Ludwig is one of the most important museums in Europe and, when viewed from the outside, hides some fascinating details that need to be discovered and deciphered.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kolner Philharmonie

Bischofsgartenstr. 1, , Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

An interesting building, which on closer inspection can reveal some entertaining and interesting surprises.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Reiterstandbild Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Frankenwerft, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

An imposing equestrian statue with an eventful past that our tour guide will bring to life for you ...

5 minutes

Hohenzollern Bridge

Hohenzollernbrücke, 50679 Köln, Germany

The banks of the Rhine in the old town of Cologne and the sight of this time-honored bridge, which has since become internationally known for its countless love locks, will also inspire you. As a visitor, you will enjoy the great view and awaken your desire for further discoveries in the old town of the Rhine metropolis.

5 minutes

KolnTriangle

Ottoplatz 1, , Cologne, 50679, North Rhine-Westphalia

What is hidden behind it and what wonderful views our guests can enjoy here - our tour guide will be happy to tell you ...

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Frankenwerft

, , Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

Enjoy the wonderful panoramic view on the promenade of the Rhine with stimulating stories about this historical area ...

5 minutes

Gross St. Martin

An Gross St Martin, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Even older than the famous Cologne Cathedral, the tour participant experiences exciting details in a special atmosphere when looking at this wonderful church.

5 minutes

Tunnes and Schal

Eisenmarkt 2, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

The heart and humor of Cologne's Rhine metropolis - let yourself be surprised and have a lot of fun ...

5 minutes

Willi Ostermann Monument

Ostermannplatz, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Carnival is part of Cologne and at this point it becomes particularly clear ... Humor and a good mood guaranteed ...

5 minutes

Heumarkt

Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

One of the most important old market places and one of the centers of life in Cologne ...

5 minutes

Alter Markt

Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Discover the special features of this cultural center of the cathedral city ...

5 minutes

Jan von Werth Fountain

Alter Markt, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

Here our guests can find out something extraordinary about the topics of love, drama and legends: Let yourself be surprised ...

5 minutes

Historic Town Hall

Rathausplatz 2, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Here, on our discovery tour, we discover the oldest town hall in Germany, which is beautiful to look at. What there is to discover when you take a closer look at the details of this town hall will completely surprise and fascinate you.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Pretorio Romano

Kleine Budengasse 1-3, , Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

The outstanding importance of Cologne at the time of the Roman Empire is highlighted again at this point ...

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Heinzelmaennchenbrunnen

Am Hof 12-14, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne has many old myths and fascinating fairy tales to offer. At this point you will learn more about what it is all about on our cultural walk through Cologne.

5 minutes

Roncalliplatz Model of Spire

Dom Platz, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Here our tour participants are clearly shown that the Cologne Cathedral is truly one of the tallest buildings that could find a special place in the world history of architecture ...

5 minutes

Roman North Gate

Domkloster, between the cathedral and the Tourist Information Centre, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

On our tour you can discover a piece of the tangible history of Cologne at the time of the Roman Empire and learn exciting and fascinating facts about the city's foundation around 2000 years ago ...

5 minutes