Guide was a no-show. They did email 45 minutes prior start time that it was cancelled but that seems very last minute I lost my chance to have a tour and that is disappointing
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- Professional tour guide
Excludes
- Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your guide at the Kreuzblume. Your guide will be holding a red umbrella.
Return
- Meet your guide at the Kreuzblume. Your guide will be holding a red umbrella.
Itinerary
Admire a Gothic cathedral begun in 1248 and completed in 1880, famous for its twin towers.
Drink Kölsch beer brewed and served in traditional small glasses since 1904.
Walk along the Rhine River on a promenade rebuilt after World War II.
See bronze figures depicting two fictional characters created by Cologne writer Adam Wrede, symbolizing local humor and working-class life.
Explore a historic square that served as a marketplace in medieval Cologne.
Discover the birthplace of the world’s oldest registered perfume, created in 1709.
See the remains of a Roman church destroyed during World War II and left as a memorial.
Observe a monument honoring the Prussian king who ruled from 1797 to 1840.
Visit one of the city’s largest squares, historically used for markets and public events.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Fun and light tour. We all learned something including the tour guide.
My wife and I had a great tour with Anupama. We saw all the key sights and received excellent insight on Cologne's history, culture, and way of life. Enjoyed it!!
Very informative thanks Anupama great time
Did the Köln Guided Tour today. Excellent experience. Guide was knowledgeable and engaging. Made the history come alive, didn’t just recite facts. Cologne Cathedral was the highlight. Guide’s insights gave it a whole new dimension. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Cologne.
Anupama was an excellent tour guide! I am an international student and new to Cologne. The first time, I joined the walking tour with one of my friends, and we really loved the way Anupama explained everything. She conducted the entire tour in English, making it easy for us to understand. She shared the history of Cologne, its famous landmarks, and many interesting stories in a very engaging way. We had such a great experience that I recommended the tour to my other friends who were visiting Cologne. They also joined Anupama's tour and had a wonderful time. Thank you, Anupama, for your positivity, kindness, and enthusiasm. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cologne, especially international students and newcomers!
I had a wonderful experience on this tour today. Our guide, Anupama, was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything in a clear and engaging way. The tour was very informative, and I learned a lot about the places we visited. It was well-organized, and I never felt rushed. Overall, it was definitely worth both the money and the time. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Anupama as your guide!
I had an amazing time on the Cologne walking tour with Anupoma! She was super friendly, energetic, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. We explored the Cathedral, the Hohenzollern Bridge, the Old Town, and so many other places, and learned so many interesting stories and historical facts about the city. The tour was fun, engaging, and never felt boring. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cologne. Thank you, Anupoma!
Despite the scorching heat, I have really enjoyed discovering this beautiful city on this fantastic walking tour. Our lovely host was very friendly and knowledgeable, I’ve found out so much about Cologne.
Tour guide requested we change the schedule to accommodate her schedule then the tour guide was very late and even cut the tour early. Basically a 2 hour tour turned in to a little more than an hour. She really didn’t know a lot about the history of the city as she’s only lived here a few years.
I always book a walking tour when I travel the world. My base expectation is that the guide will not only be passionate about the city, but will have stories define the personality of the location and curate tales that you can't find on ChatGPT. Our guide, a personable young woman, was a complete novice. An Indian national, she had lived in Cologne for one year and been a tour guide for just one month. Her knowledge of Cologne was superficial - less than ChatGPT which I scrambled to use to make sense of sites. Her response to questions followed the same path: "basically, this is an old city with lots of history." Duh! This was a complete waste of time. Grab a 6EURO audio tour and avoid the tourist trap.
The guide did not speak very good english and was hard to understand. Her knowledge of Cologne's history was vague. We felt a self guided tour would have been more informative. Not worth the value.
Good tour to see in Cologne. Anu was very polite and professional. Had knowledge on all points of interest. Took our picture at sights.
This was not a good tour. It lasted only 45 mins and did not match the description. A few things were also left out from the itinerary. I contacted the tour operator and of course heard nothing back from them. It genuinely feels like a scam and I urge travelers to look elsewhere for a tour.
We had a fantastic experience on this guided walking tour in Cologne. It was the perfect way to get to know the city, especially if it’s your first time here. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting historical facts, but what made the tour really stand out was how engaging and entertaining it was. The pace was just right, with plenty of stops at key landmarks and hidden spots you might easily miss on your own. I especially enjoyed the mix of history, local stories, and fun anecdotes and it made everything much more memorable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city.
Not as described, don’t bother. 45 mins not 2 hours as advertised. Not informative. Not a registered tour guide.
Juan was amazing. The tour was fast paced and kept our interest. He took us to areas that were not mentioned on reviews.
Amazing tour. I went with one friend of mine and we both had a really good time.
It was so nice, we learnt a lot, the guide so kind and funny
The experience with Juan as guide was amazing! He has a great vibe and motivation to show us all the main points of the city. He is very knowledgeable and funny.100% recommended!!!
The tour was truly excellent. The guide was very friendly and dedicated ample time to explaining everything in detail. The coordination was quick and easy. They always responded to my messages and questions promptly. I highly recommend this company's tour service.
Juan was polite, offered us a lot of information and has a wonderful personality. we enjoyed the tour.
Juan was great! It was the first day of karnival and rainy but he helped me see the beauty of Cologne through all the chaos. The tour was nicely paced and again, even through the chaos of Karnival and the crowds, I learned a bit about the history of the city and hit most of the major points. 😊 Allaf!
I highly recommend the service provided . The treatment was very friendly, the explanations were clear and engaging, and overall it was an excellent experience
Without a doubt, this is the best way to discover Cologne and all its beautiful corners. Cologne is not only a beautiful city but also very interesting. Its history is linked to the evolution of Germany from Roman times to the present day. Highly recommended for first-time visitors.
Our guide Jocelyn was excellent. She showed us the highlights of Cologne and gave us recommendations for the rest of the day before returning to our hotel.
Our guide was fantastic. He took us through downtown Cologne and taught us about the history of this beautiful city. We would never have come to Cologne if it wasn't for our river cruise trip. We are very pleased with this visit.
Cologne is a fantastic city, and of course, its most notable feature is its cathedral. This beautiful structure is the symbol of the city and, due to its height, can be seen from almost any corner of the city. This tour began very close to the cathedral. Our guide explained the cathedral's historical significance and also told us some stories about how it survived the attacks of World War II. This tour also took us to several places in the historic center, but for me, the highlight was undoubtedly the cathedral.
Cologne was our first introduction to German culture, and this tour did not disappoint. Our guide was happy to share his knowledge of this beautiful city and told us stories we would never have heard if we hadn't taken this tour. I highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Cologne!
The guide is very friendly and cheerful, I learned a lot Cologne
Juan was great! I learned great things about the city and the cathedral :) can only recommend the tour!!
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