Cologne: WWII Historical Sites Private Guided Walking Tour Cologne: WWII Historical Sites Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG418423-758817
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Trace the path of everyday citizens paths during WWII on a private tour of historic Cologne landmarks, including the cathedral and its bunker. Visit the EL-DE House, the former Gestapo headquarters.
Immerse yourself in the historical unfolding of the Nazi regime in Old Town Cologne. Learn how historic highlights, such as the Roman culverts, bore witness to the horrors of war. Hear in-depth stories from your tour guide on how the city remembers its past, despite widespread destruction.
Glimpse the Cologne cathedral’s war-touched exterior before exploring the bunker. Follow your guide along the path of Stumbling Stones, commemorating concentration camp victims, and visit the Trail of Remembrance. Stroll through the ruins of the St. Alban Church and the Hindenburgbrücke.
The extended option gains entry to the EL-DE House. Your guide will take you past administrative rooms that hosted the Nazis’ orchestrated evil and down to the Gestapo’s prison. Here, you’ll witness over 1800 messages left by forced laborers and political enemies, some of whom survived the terror.
Dive into this dark period of history with an experienced, licensed guide who will tailor the tour according to your interests and language preference. Take two hours on the highlights of the Old Town, or access the EL-DE House for the four-hour full tour.
Highlights
- Discover WWII's impact on historic Cologne at your desired pace and detail level
- Explore the EL-DE House and the NS Documentation Center, a former Gestapo prison
- Learn facts and accounts of Nazi terror and the machinery of "ordinary evil"
- Admire Cologne Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Survey the architectural feat of the ancient Roman culvert system
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You'll receive an email the day before the tour with important information
The visit in Cologne Cathedral may be limited due to an ongoing mass
Meet your guide at Kreuzblume monument in front of the entrance to Cologne Cathedral
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
