Cologne Self-Guided Audio Tour Adventure

You’re looking for a way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this self-guided audio tour is made for you!
Grab your smartphone and your headphones to start discovering the city. Follow the route and listen to each audio commentary in your earphones. You can even answer quizzes to test your knowledge about the city!

With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the following locations: Hohenzollern Bridge, Cathedral, Great St. Martin's Church, Heinzelmännchen Fountain, Old Market, City Hall, Kolumba, and the Hahnentor.

With this activity, you'll get access to a 40-minute-long audio commentary.

Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided audio tour.

Meeting Point

Hohenzollern Bridge

Hohenzollernbrücke, 50679 Köln, Germany

Go to the first station (Hohenzollern Bridge) or start your tour wherever you like. Follow the instructions received in your booking confirmation email to access your audio tour.

What's included:

• 40-minute-long English audio commentary
• 8 different locations to explore Cologne
• Quizzes and audioguide with info about each monument

Not included:

• A personal guide (this audio tour is accessible on your smartphone)
• Entry tickets to monuments not included

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

Cologne Cathedral

Domkloster 4, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Cologne Cathedral is one of the most famous and impressive Gothic cathedrals in the world. Located in Cologne, Germany, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest cathedrals in Europe. You will learn about its history, thanks to our audioguide.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Great St. Martin Church

An Groß St. Martin, 50667 Köln, Germany

Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, the church is characterized by its solid, fortress-like structure. You will learn about its history, thanks to our audioguide.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Heinzelmaennchenbrunnen

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

During this stop, you will learn about the Heinzelmännchen legend, a popular tale in Cologne.

15 minutes

Old Market

Alter Markt 18, 50667 Köln, Germany

During this stop, you will learn about special buildings on the square, as well as the legend about Jan and Griet.

15 minutes

Historic Town Hall

Rathausplatz 2, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

The City Hall in Cologne is one of the oldest and most historically significant city halls in Germany. Located in the heart of Cologne’s Old Town, it has served as the seat of municipal governance for over 900 years. You will learn about its history, thanks to our audioguide.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kolumba

Kolumbastrasse 4, , Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

You will learn about the Kolumba, and the small chapel that stands near the museum. Listen to our audioguide and answer quizzes in the app.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hahnen Gate

Rudolfplatz 1, Cologne, 50674, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Hahnentor was originally built in the late 12th century as part of the medieval city fortifications. You will learn about its history, thanks to our audioguide.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included