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Get more out of your sightseeing time in Cologne, and explore the handsome old town with a guide. This top-rated walking tour combines the history of sights like Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge with fun curiosities to keep your interest piqued as you explore. For an extra perk, you'll receive a Cologne gift when you finish the tour.
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Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
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Raise a glass to German beer on this guided brewery tour in Cologne. Follow your guide, a fellow beer lover, as you visit three famous brew houses around the historic city. With space for 10 guests, you’ll get a taste for Kölsch beer, receive insider insights, and explore the fascinating brewing culture of Cologne in a relaxed way.
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The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour
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Take a walk on the dark side as you explore Cologne's ghostly past. Meet your guide at Heumarkt, then feel the hairs on your neck stand up as you learn about witches, ghosts, murderers, and the grim realities of medieval life. Visit key city landmarks while hearing about the witches who sparked Cologne's witch hunts, brought to life by your engaging guide. Please note: select your preferred tour language (German or English) at booking.
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The Dark Side of the Dom Tour
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With its scenic waterfront, grand bridges, and UNESCO-listed Cathedral, Cologne offers an atmospheric backdrop for a cycling tour. This bike tour ensures that you maximize your time, exploring much further than a walking tour. The circuit takes in landmarks such as Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the Rhine River, including plenty of photo stops along the way.
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Small-Group Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide
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Skip busy group tours and explore Cologne at your own pace with this self-guided scavenger hunt. Using just your smartphone, download the app to solve riddles that lead you around the city. Use clues to seek out hidden gems and uncover facts along the way. Visit landmarks including Cologne Cathedral, Historische Altstadt, and Alter Markt.
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Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Take the stress out of exploring a new city with your own guide. You’ll enjoy a flexible itinerary and the ability to move at your own pace. Kicking off at Cologne's imposing Cathedral (admission not included), see many city highlights including the Historic Town Hall, Chocolate Museum, and the world’s oldest fragrance manufacturer. The tour ends with a cold glass of Kölsch beer (extra expense).
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Cologne Highlights Walking Tour with your Private Tour Guide 3 h
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Trade a traditional guided tour of Cologne for a personalized walking tour based on a new travel concept. Meeting up with a Lokafyer guide is like having a friend to show you around Cologne, from the coolest neighborhoods to the places locals actually eat. Since you’ll connect with the guide to talk or chat before the tour, you can customize the experience to your preferences and interests.
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Cologne Private Walking Tour with a Local
2 to 6 hours
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Discover the highlights of Cologne—and cover more ground in less time—on this private rickshaw tour. Get comfortable in your seat, then let your driver-guide pedal past churches, squares, monuments, bridges, and more. Instead of walking around the city, this compact tour makes it easier to tick more off your list. Plus, along the way, there are plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn about local history.
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City Tour per Rikscha in Cologne
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Explore Cologne through the eyes of a local on this guided group tour through the German city. Leave the history books behind as you discover Cologne Cathedral, the vibrant Eigelstein Quarter, medieval buildings, and more as your guide brings each stop to life. Perfect for first-time visitors, this whistle-stop tour takes you beyond the main tourist sights to uncover hidden corners and local stories that are often overlooked by visitors exploring alone.
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Cologne Highlights, Stories, and Local Atmosphere Tour
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Make the most of your time in Aachen with a tour that takes care of the sightseeing for you. Stroll through charming streets and visit highlights including the UNESCO-listed Aachen Cathedral, the vibrant Marktplatz, and more as you explore with your guide. Instead of aimlessly wandering around alone, this compact two-hour tour is a great way to see more of the German city in less time.
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Aachen Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
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Discover the highlights of Cologne—and visit corners you’d otherwise miss—on this tour led by a local guide. Admire landmarks including the Cathedral, visit the spot where Eau de Cologne was first created, and learn more about the local favorite Kölsch beer. Learn about the city’s history, culture, and architecture, and hear plenty of stories, insights, and recommendations along the way.
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Cologne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
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Visitors unfamiliar with Cologne’s unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works and—crucially—how to indicate you’ve had your fill. Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, and have time to relax and purchase a glass of kölsch—Cologne’s signature beer style—at each.
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Guided Brewhouse Walking Tour in Cologne
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Renowned for its Christmas market and festive atmosphere, the holiday season is the ideal time to visit Cologne. See the best of the German city on a 2-hour Rhine River cruise, an experience guaranteed to capture the festive spirit. On board a spacious saloon vessel, you’ll enjoy live music and see highlights such as Kolner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) and Cologne Old Town (Altstadt). Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
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Rhine River Christmas Afternoon Cruise in Cologne
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Savor Cologne's vibrant beer culture on this 3-hour Culinary Beer House Tour, where you’ll experience the city's renowned Kölsch beer alongside local delicacies. Kick off at the iconic Früh am Dom, where you'll learn about beer house etiquette and enjoy your first bites. Stroll through the Old Town, visiting multiple beer houses and soaking in stories filled with Cologne’s rich history and humor. The highlight awaits in the historic vaulted cellar at Zims, before concluding with a hearty meal at Haxenhaus, featuring a selection of Cologne specialties. Perfect for couples, friends, and small groups looking for an authentic taste of Cologne. - 3-hour guided tour through Cologne's Old Town - Enjoy unlimited Kölsch or soft drinks and delicious local snacks and a savory full meal at Haxenhaus (vegetarian option available) - Visit 4 traditional beer houses, including a historic vaulted cellar - Ideal for small groups, couples, and private events from 8+ people
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Cologne Culinary Beer House Tour with Unlimited Kölsch and Food
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Are you visiting our city during the most wonderful time of the year? Be sure to join our Cologne Christmas Lights bike tour – the perfect activity during this joyful season. Cologne hosts the most beautiful X-mas markets in Europe and thus makes the Christmas season the most festive time of the year. Many decorated stalls appear all over the city, offering local delicacies and gadgets, and the beautiful landmarks light up, turning the city into a cozy Christmas wonderland. On this guided bike tour you enjoy a combination of classic sightseeing and visit different Christmas markets. Our knowledgeable local guides share some of their favorite German holiday traditions and know where to find unique handcrafted toys and Christmas souvenirs. Of course there is also enough time to try some traditional foods or a typical mulled wine or freshly brewed cocoa. Cologne at Christmas time has its own unique charm!
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Cologne Christmas Lights guided bike tour
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The Best Way to Discover Aachen: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a taste of world-famous Aachener Printen (spiced gingerbread) or a coffee near the historic market and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Ponttor, Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche, International Newspaper Museum, City Hall Aachen, Centre Charlemagne, Couven-Museum, Puppenbrunnen, Aachen Cathedral, Kreislauf des Geldes, and Elisenbrunnen.
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Aachen Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Get a shortcut to the best local eateries in Cologne—and benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide—on a small-group food tour. Mix sightseeing with curated tastings as you go beyond the guidebooks, exploring Cologne Cathedral, the old town, Belgium Quarter, and more. Along the way, learn about regional food traditions and sample classics such as Reibekuchen, goulash, and Berlin-style Döner. All food and drinks are included, with no hidden costs.
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Cologne Food and Kolsch Tasting Walking Tour
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This short and sweet bike ride to the TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS OF COLOGNE shows you around the main attractions of the city in just 2 hours! You start at the medieval city gate "Eigelstein", make your way down to the River Rhine, towards the Old Town and the Rheinau Harbor. You cycle over Hohenzollern Bridge for the most amazing views of the love pad locks and the city center and This tour is perfect for you if ... you are visiting Cologne only for a short time. ... you have a limitted travel budget ... you arrive on Friday morning, and look for something fun to do in the afternoon ... you leave on Sunday late afternoon, and want to fill your day after checking out in the hotel ... you want to see the top 5 Highlights (Medieval Gate, Old Town, Rheinau Harbor, Hohenzollern Bridge, Cathedral) ... you want to get a bit of insider knowledge from your local authentic guides Come join the fun!
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Cologne 2 Hours Guided Bike Ride to the Top 5 Highlights
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Ditch the boring group tours and experience Aachen your way on this self-guided scavenger hunt. Using just your smartphone, you and your friends will solve exciting riddles around the city at your own pace. Use clues to seek out hidden gems and earn points for mastering fun photo tasks. As you play, you’ll reach amazing landmarks such as Aachen Cathedral and Elisenbrunnen.
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Aachen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
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✨ Marvel at Aachen Cathedral and its incredible Cathedral Treasury , where you’ll discover the fascinating history of Aachen while visiting one of Europe’s most important landmarks. Be amazed by the majestic cathedral built by Charlemagne, explore unique imperial treasures and relics ✨, and travel back in time through more than 1,200 years of history. ♂️ We’ll stroll through the charming streets of Aachen, filled with history, beautiful squares, and magical corners that feel straight out of a medieval fairytale ️. ☕ You’ll also enjoy free time to continue exploring the city at your own pace, relax at a local café, or taste the famous Aachen Printen, the city’s traditional gingerbread cookies ❤️.Aachen is a city with a breathtaking historical legacy… Are you ready to enjoy an unforgettable experience full of architecture, history, and local charm? ✨
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Train Trip from Cologne to Aachen Half-Day Excursion
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Enjoy a 2- or 3-course meal with a little rock’n’roll heritage on the side on this 2-hour skip-the-line Hard Rock Cafe visit in Cologne. Head to the famous Hard Rock Cafe in the heart of Cologne and beat the queues with your skip-the-line entry ticket to head straight inside. Take a seat and admire music memorabilia including Elvis Presley’s sunglasses, Kiss’ bass guitars and Hendrix's vest. Enjoy classic dishes such as honey-mustard chicken sandwich or hickory-smoked bbq ribs with a drink. Upgrade your ticket to choose from the 3-course menu.
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Hard Rock Cafe Cologne With Set Lunch or Dinner
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Discover Cologne’s Jewish heritage with a walking tour that delves into the city’s storied past. With four tailored tours to choose from, you will learn about the tragic events of World War II, visit historic landmarks like the Roonstrasse Synagogue, and pay your respects at various Holocaust memorials. Your bilingual guide’s narration will bring history to life, with plenty of time for questions.
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Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour in Cologne’s Old Town
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During the tour you will learn something about the history of the second oldest city in Germany, e.g. why a Roman empress absolutely wanted to give the city its name, why it took so long until the cathedral was finished, why all the waiters in Cologne have the same name, what we found right in front of the town hall, why the Schmitz family has a monument here has and much more. Everything is presented in an entertaining manner, with a wink and typical Cologne humor.
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Private walking tour of Cologne's old town
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Step into a captivating world where Roman ruins lie beneath modern streets and Nazi secrets echo in preserved prisons. This self-guided walking tour unveils Cologne's soul, from Stone Age origins to its vibrant present. Explore Roman walls, chilling Gestapo headquarters, and a Gothic hall echoing with centuries of celebrations. Taste the legendary Kölsch beer in a historic brewery, and be swept away by art masterpieces and the romance of the love lock bridge. Discover Cologne's secrets at your own pace, guided by mobile app that brings history to life. Unearth hidden gems, experience local culture, and create unforgettable memories. Book your adventure now and prepare to be amazed! Discover 20 key sites across 3.5 kilometers in a comprehensive 2.5-hour Cologne walking tour.
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Cologne Walking Tour from Roman Era to World War 2 with an App
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Cologne Chocolate Museum (Schokoladenmuseum)
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Cologne Old Town (Altstadt)
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Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
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Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
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