Cologne - Old Town Historic walking tour
ID: GYG519370-907048
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Visit the Old town, the Cologne Cathedral and famous shopping streets known as Schildergasse & Hohe Straße. You will also walk by one of the oldest Town Halls in Germany & see Farina Fragrance Museum.
Start your tour at the world famous Cologne Cathedral which dates back to 1248. Here, you will see beautiful Gothic style architecture. It is a must see sight which will be worth your time.
Next, you will see the oldest Town Hall in Germany which is located very close to the Cologne Cathedral. Yes, this town hall is more than 800 years old.
As we continue, you will then walk by the Farina Fragrance museum which is home to the world famous Eau de Cologne. It is also the site where the world's oldest perfume factory has been located since 1723.
You will also walk by the Wallraf museum, which is the oldest museum in Cologne containing an enormous collection of medieval paintings.
Finally, you will be visiting very famous streets known as Schildergasse and Hohe Straße. Here, you can look out for souvenirs and take out time to relax.
Highlights
- Admire the Cologne Cathedral, a World Heritage Site
- See the Oldest Town hall in Germany and the Oldest Perfume factory in the World
- Walk on famous shopping streets known as Schildergasse and Hohe Straße
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In front of the main entrance, at the Dom Cathedral next to the monument Kreuzblume, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
