Cologne: Severinsviertel District Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG432469-778996
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the Severinsviertel District of Cologne on the banks of the Rhine River. Marvel at the Romanesque Basilica of St. Severin as you learn about the secrets of the city.
Explore the Severinsviertel district of the city and hear the Cologne dialect spoken. Visit the origin of many Cologne songs and anecdotes. Walk around the city with your tour guide as you pass by Severinstorburg, a gatehouse dating to the twelfth century.
Begin your tour at Chlodwigplatz, located in the historic old town. Follow your guide to Severinstorburg, a medieval city gate castle. Gaze at the high spire of the Basilica of St. Severin, one of 12 Romanesque churches in the city. Hear your guide explain the history of Clovis and St. Severin.
Learn about The Chocolate Girl and listen to the story of Jan and Griet, a famous piece of Cologne folklore as you appreciate the ancient history of this city.
Highlights
- Amaze yourself at the city gate castle of Severinstorburg
- Admire the beauty of Chlodwigplatz in the old town of Cologne
- Marvel at the Romanesque Basilica of St. Severin
- Listen to your guide tell you the folklore of Cologne
- Walk around the Severinsviertel District, known for carnivals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
