Cologne Walking tour with a visit to world famous Cathedral
ID: GYG519362-907037
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Cologne’s top attractions. You’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral and admire the 900-year-old Historic Town Hall, explore the Alter Markt (Old Market Square), and more.
Visit the tallest twin-spired church, the Cologne’s Catholic Cathedral built in the year 1248, standing tall at a height of 157m. The dom has also been declared as a world heritage site with 20,000 visitors who visit everyday to discover its gothic architecture.
See the city hall, consisting of several structures from the Gothic, Renaissance as well as Modern architectural styles. Further, you will also get to know about its 11th century’s remarkable council history spanning about 900 years ago.
Next, we move towards the Great St. Martin’s Church, where you will learn about the Benedictine abbey whose history has been revealed from the documents found in those times, along with the building.
Finally, you will be visiting the long old market place which was once a site of public executions and Jousting tournaments.
Highlights
- Admire Gothic architecture at the Cologne Cathedral - UNESCO world heritage site
- Visit the City hall and learn about its history spanning a period over 900 years
- You will also visit the Old Market square and many other famous attractions
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. A different pick-up location can also be arranged.
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.
