Cologne Dark History and Ghost Walking Tour

Prepare yourself for witches, ghosts, murderers and the pure misery of living in Medieval Times.
Cologne today is known as a welcoming city—full of culture, music, drinking, and happiness. But it hasn’t always been that way. Discover the darker side of Cologne’s history and the city's Medieval past with a few jumps to some more recent history.

Departing from Heumarkt, stroll through Cologne's historic city center as you listen to stories and legends from the Dark Ages from murderers from the north to Cologne's most haunted house.

Learn about the witches that kicked off Cologne's Witch hunts and helped bring them to a close while in standing with views of the Dom at night.

Hear how the Devil helped and hindered the construction of the Cathedral and how one woman helped thwart Satan and another created the city.

Get to know the zombies, thiefs and doomed souls of the black plague as well as what killed Cologne's Robin Hood.

All this and more with us on the Dark Side of the Dom!

Meeting Point

Restaurant Heumarkt

Heumarkt 47, 50667 Köln, Germany

Meet us at this restaurant in the center of our city. You'll find your guide with a name tag right outside!

What's included:

• English Speaking Guide with Local Stories & Tips
• Tips & Recommendations for Cologne

Not included:

• Gratuities! Our guides depend on donations, please value their time!

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Heumarkt

Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Let's get started in the square made famous for its lively atmosphere in Karneval but first known for trading grains and public executions. Here, you'll get to know your guide and the group and what is in store for you on our tour!

10 minutes

Gurzenich von Koln

Gurzenichstrasse, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

What is the story behind this Medieval Gothic festival hall? Also, how did people live during Medieval times in Germany? Let's get started on our tour's Dark Ages history.

10 minutes

Sankt Alban

Sankt Alban, Rhineland-Palatinate

Visit the skeleton of one of Cologne's Famous churches, a reminder of the damages of World War II and the horrors that came with it.

10 minutes

Gülichplatz

Gülichpl., 50667 Köln, Germany

Visit the old home of Cologne's Robin Hood! Conveniently, it is also the spot he was beheaded. Let's find out why Cologne couldn't have nice things.

10 minutes

Cologne Cathedral

Domkloster 4, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

In the massive shadow of Cologne's most treasured building, learn about the devil's influence on its construction and why he will never let our building be finished. Not only that, but get to know Cologne's history with witches.

15 minutes

Die roemische Hafenstrasse in Koeln

Roncalliplatz 4, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Walk on the original Roman road in the middle of Cologne and get to know the past of Cologne's controversial founder, both heroine and villain.

10 minutes

Gross St. Martin

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

Hear the stories of Germany's most haunted house, just on the border of Cologne, while standing in the shadow of one of Cologne's most iconic churches.

10 minutes

Fischmarkt

Fischmarkt, 50667 Köln, Germany

Learn about Cologne's famous fish market, where trading good brought in more than just wealth, but also, the greatest killer Europe has ever seen.

10 minutes