Cologne Culinary and Historical Walking Tour

There is a lot to discover on our tour through Germany's fourth largest city, the so-called "Jewel of the Rhein River". Besides telling you the most curious stories and the most important facts to turn you into a Cologne know-it-all, we will also offer you the most fun culinary suggestions: from bretzels in nice cafés to beer in the most amazing local breweries!
During your tour, we share funny legends and anecdotes with you.
Walk through the old town of Cologne and discover more than 2000 years of history, the most interesting hidden corners of the city and talk about the impressive cathedral! Who was Agrippina, one of the most feared women in Roman history in the eyes of the world but the most appreciated by the inhabitants of this city? Why does the Lindt Chocolate company have a super famous museum in the city despite being a Swiss company? What does Napoleon have to do with Cologne? And have you ever wondered if the Eau de Cologne you wear has something to do with our city?

Meeting Point

Bahnhofsvorpl. 616

Bahnhofsvorpl. 616, 50667 Köln, Germany

You will meet your guide outside Starbucks at the central station, right by Dean&David

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Cologne Cathedral

Domkloster 4, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

We start our tour at the impressive Cologne Cathedral (outside visit)

20 minutes

Roncalliplatz

Roncalliplatz, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

We walk by Roncalliplatz and later we stop by the famous “Brauhauses” in Cologne to talk about the beer tradition and the most delicious German food to enjoy after the tour.

15 minutes

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cologne

Marzellenstr. 32, Cologne, 50668, North Rhine-Westphalia

We stop in front of the Roman Museum of Cologne to talk about 2000 years of history and to learn about Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, the original name of the city. We will explain why the so called “mother of Cologne” has a bad reputation... Perfect for Game of Thrones fans

15 minutes

Alter Markt

Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

We'll continue to the old market to show you one of the cutest butt-statues in Cologne (yes, you read that right) and introduce you to two characters that everyone knows in the city, the representations of love+friendship and money+success

15 minutes

River Rhine

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

One of Cologne's most picturesque squares along the Rhein river boulevard. A must-see of the city! We will talk about Cologne during the medieval times and recommend the best activities for your free time around here.

20 minutes

Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus

Obenmarspforten 21, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Did you know that the famous Eau de Cologne is named after Cologne, Germany? We will learn about the art of perfume and the most famous customers of the world's oldest fragrance company!

15 minutes