Executioner's Tour of Cologne in German
ID: GYG120602-176315
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Hear about the horrid medieval history of Cologne through the eyes of an executioner. Hear gory stories and bloody tales on this 1.5-hour guided tour.
Who could practice the profession of an executioner? When did an executioner receive his master craftsman’s diploma, which enabled him to let heads roll on behalf of the state? Who exiled lepers and plague-infested harlots? Who walked through medieval dark alleys and killed wild dogs and stray hogs? Who burnt spell books and could build gallows? The executioner – somebody had to do it!
Join a medieval headsman on a bloodcurdling guided tour of 1.5 hours, leading you through Cologne’s historic centre. Find out what could go wrong during an execution and how a headsman supplemented his own low income as a knacker, dog-catcher or gold-seeker.
Learn all the gory and grisly details... if you dare to join.
Highlights
- Stroll through the city and retrace a headsman’s steps in medieval Cologne
- Listen to eerie stories from a bygone era in which death was omnipresent
- Learn about the executioner's profession
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is a fully accessible historic centre tour
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years.
• Sturdy footwear and weather-proof clothes are recommended
• The tour is in German
Masks are optional for this activity
All participants who are over 18 years old must also bring a valid form of government-issued photo ID
All participants who are over 18 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
Heinzelmännchenbrunnen, Am Hof, 50667 Köln
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.
