Cologne: Guided Walking Tour of the Cathedral Exterior
ID: GYG414864-752398
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Discover the details and architecture of the iconic Cologne Cathedral on a guided walking tour of the exterior. Immerse yourself in the history of this building that took over 600 years to construct.
Discover the past and present of the Cologne Cathedral on a guided walking tour of the exterior. Get lost in the dramatic tale of the Cathedral as you hear about its most curious details. Uncover the secrets of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Meet your guide outside the Cathedral and begin your walking tour. Learn about how the it took more than 600 years after the groundbreaking ceremony in 1248 for the Cathedral to be completed in the 19th century.
Listen as your guide answers questions like why did they construct a Gothic cathedral in the first place and why was it so enormous. Let your guide tell you about how the crane become a landmark in the city. Find out what the star on top of the ridge turret signifies.
Explore the cathedral from different perspectives and find out how war damaged this piece of history. Learn about its ongoing reconstruction. Your guide will also include explanations on the highlights of the interior, so you can self-organized a visit.
Highlights
- Step back in time as your guide tells you the history of how it was built
- Discover little-known details about the exterior of the Cologne Cathedral
- View this Cathedral from a new perspective as you see the toll war took on it
- Uncover the reason why the crane became a landmark for the city of Cologne
- Find out highlights about the interior that you can use on a self-guided visit
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
The meeting point is at the cruciform opposite the main entrance of the cathedral. The guide will be wearing a name tag that says "KölnTourismus."
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.
