Our team consists of local guides, that were either born in the city of Cologne or that have been living here for years and are in love with it. We are eager to show you around and make you fall in love with the city as much as we do.
Summary Description
Highlights
Description
Our free walking tours take about 2.5 hours. First, youâll explore the Eigelstein area, its gangster stories and why the habits of former guest-workers shaped a whole district that truly represents Cologneâs open-mindedness. A walk by the narrowest house in town leads you to a church with a golden chamber, where youâll learn more about the martyr Ursula, the basilica minor and what virgins and bones have to do with our coat of arms.
Discover ancient roman ruins and our connections to American presidents before we tell you a love story without a happy ending in front of the statue of Cavalry General Jan von Werth. Somewhat hidden in the old town, âTĂŒnnes und SchĂ€lâ will teach you about the two hearts beating in the chest of every Cologne resident. Finally, at the Willi Ostermann Fountain, youâll get to know facts about Cologneâs famous Carnival that will surely make you smile.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Friendly-English Speaking Guide
- Unique Story Telling
- Local Recommendations
What's Not Included
- Voluntary payment for the guide
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Eigelstein-Torburg, Eigelstein 135, 50668 Köln, Germany
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Reservations are required
- Groups of 7 or more need to book a private tour
- The tour leaves the meeting point about 10 minutes after the start time
Know Before You Go
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour
- Our free walking tours start at the âEigelstein-Torburgâ, which is one of the old city gates.
- We run the tour regardless of weather. Please be prepared and dress warmly, including layers. The wind can feel really cold
Cancellation
Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options
Classic Cologne Tour
It is free to join this tour. We ask our guests to determine the amount they pay the tour guide based on their experience with us!
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Points of interest
FAQ
When does the tour start and how long does it take?
The Classic Cologne free tour starts at 12:11 every Saturday and Sunday and it takes around 2,5 hours to reach the final stop. The Dark Side of the Dom free tour starts on selected Saturdays (check our website for more info) at 19:00 from May to October and at 18:00 from November to April. It takes around 2 hours to reach the end.
Where does the tour start and where does it finish?
The Classic Cologne free tour starts underneath the Eigelstein-Torburg, one of the remaining medieval gates of the city and finishes in the city centre at the Ostermannplatz. The Dark Side of the Dom free tour starts at Heumarkt, neat the statue of Friedrich Wilhelm III and finishes at the Tipsgasse, next to the brewery SĂŒnner im Walfisch.
In which languages do you offer your free walking tours?
At the moment, we only offer the Classic Cologne free tour in English and German, but you also have the chance to book it as a private tour in Spanish. We offer the Dark Side of the Dom free tour in German at the moment, with the possibility of booking it as a private tour in English.
What if Iâm running late? How will I recognize the guide?
We like to start our tours in time, but we usually wait until every booking guest reaches the meeting point. Therefore, we ask our guests to be punctual, as we usually leave the meeting point around 10 minutes after the starting time. Nonetheless, if for whatever reason, youâre running late or cannot find the starting point, please contact us. The guide will be that friendly person standing at the meeting point, whoâs wearing a shirt or a bag with a chameleon and whoâll happily welcome you to the city.
