About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- -Photo-wotthy stops
- -Passionate local guide
- -train ticket
Excludes
- -No food and drinks
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- We met at the Kamps Backerei bakery, at the entrance to the station.
Return
- We met at the Kamps Backerei bakery, at the entrance to the station.
Itinerary
We will meet at Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof), from where we will take a train to Bonn. The journey takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes, traveling along the banks of the Rhine River to reach the former capital of Germany.
Once we arrive at Bonn Hauptbahnhof, we will begin our walking tour through the historic city center.
Our first stop will be the Bonner Münster, an impressive Romanesque church considered one of the most important temples in Germany.
We will continue to the Beethoven-Haus, the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, where we will learn about the history of the city's most celebrated composer. An essential stop to discover the legacy of Bonn's most famous composer and learn about the history of one of the most important figures in universal music.
Bonn's main square, dominated by the elegant Altes Rathaus, the historic Rococo-style town hall that has become one of the city's symbols. From there, we'll head to the University of Bonn, located in the former Electoral Palace, one of the city's most iconic buildings.
Here we explore the market square and the old town hall One of the most photographed buildings in the city, famous for its elegant rococo architecture and political significance.
From there we will head to the Universität Bonn, located in the former Electoral Palace, one of the most representative buildings in the city.
Opposite the university, we'll stroll through the Hofgarten, a large urban garden that has been a meeting place for students and citizens for centuries. Later, we'll visit the Alter Zoll, an old fortification with magnificent views over the Rhine River and the surrounding hills.
an ancient fortification with magnificent views over the Rhine River and the surrounding hills.
We will end our walk on the Rheinuferpromenade, the pleasant promenade along the Rhine, where we can enjoy one of the best panoramic views of Bonn and learn about the city's close relationship with this important European river before starting our return to Cologne.
After approximately two hours of guided sightseeing, you will have one hour of free time to explore the city at your own pace. Afterwards, we will meet again at Bonn Central Station to begin our return journey to Cologne.
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