Cologne: Women who shaped 2000 years of history Cologne: Women from 2000 years of history

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Cologne's history from a female perspective. On this guided tour, you'll learn about exciting stories from the perspective of strong women.
Meet the women of Cologne who made history:
• Agrippina the Younger - she wasn't just Nero's mother, but also the founder of the Roman Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, today's Cologne. We'll explore her legacy and talk about power, intrigue, and her unique influence.
• Katharina Henot – one of Cologne’s most famous witch trial victims. She was a confident businesswoman who became a tragic symbol of persecution and injustice.
• Griet from the legend of Jan and Griet – Griet, once a proud and haughty girl, rejected the simple Jan and later became the old, bitter market woman. A legend about missed opportunities and the whims of life.
• The tailor's wife – out of sheer curiosity, she wanted to find out who was doing all the work at night, and in doing so, chased away the hard-working elves forever. A story about how too much curiosity can disturb the idyll.
• Fish Fountain at the Fish Market – here you'll learn about the tough everyday life of the fishwives, who dominated the market with their strong voices and great skill. A tribute to the female world of work in centuries past.
• The "Women Through the Ages" fountain features female figures from different centuries: from antiquity to modern times. At the same time, Cologne's 2000-year history comes alive and becomes tangible.
• Queen Augusta, wife of Wilhelm I – she was considered a wise, influential advisor to her husband and was committed to social projects. In Cologne, she set the standard for education and welfare.
• Saint Ursula – the patron saint of Cologne, shrouded in legends of courage, faith, and female martyrdom. We'll discover their traces in the city and their significance to this day.

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.

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.