Captivating Cologne – Guided Walking Tour
Embark on a walking tour that aims to showcase the centuries-old heritage and vibrant nature of Cologne. Start your tour in front of the glorious Cologne Cathedral, the tallest twin-spired church in the world and one of Germany’s most symbolic monuments. Go back thousand years in time as you witness Romans’ Northern Gate and discover fascinating stories about the ancient and medieval times of Cologne. Pass by an archaeological museum that has welcomed more than 20 million visitors so far. Enjoy landscapes and urban atmosphere as you pass by a captivating sculpture from the 19th century. Discover Cologne’s focal point, the „Old market“. Become familiar with local customs and products as you explore a market that dates back to medieval times. Learn about trademark perfume originating from Cologne, originally mixed in the 18th century. End your tour at the magnificent Rhine Garden where picturesque ambiance and relaxing atmosphere are guaranteed to refuel your energy.
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Cologne Cathedral
Visitors are sure to find this Gothic Grandeur of a place interesting as it reaches a staggering 157 m tall with its twin-spired tower, making it the 3rd tallest church in the world. Cologne Cathedral also holds an important relic of the mid-12th century, the shine of the Three Wise Men from the Bible.
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Romans' Northern Gate
This preserved remains of a gate built for a Roman city leaves a mark of a distant past and a reminder of the scope and influence Rome's ambition has had over this city and its architecture.
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Roman-Germanic Museum
Historians and and museum fans will enjoy spending their time in a place filled with materials, relics, and other objects that comes from prehistory to the early Middle ages. The museum boasts the largest collection of Roman glass in the world along side the jewellery fashioned by the Romans in the early medieval ages.
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Heinzelmännchenbrunnen
This fountain statue tells a tale of a legend whose being helped the city's hand workers with toils overnight. This remarkable memorial and fairytale allusion has delighted locals and visitors of all ages, making it a prime photo for people to take home.
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Alter Markt
This attractive pedestrian area is always full of life from day to night. With little traffic noise and many restaurants & bars, people come here to wind down and relax in a quiet market environment.
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Eau de Cologne
This popular cologne factory offers an in-depth tour that exhibits how these fragrances are created and the history of the brand and how it has raised its presence around the world.
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Rhine Garden
People looking for a nice place to enjoy the atmosphere of the city and enjoy the local beer or restaurant can find themselves a great time in this park. Rhine Garden is constantly kept well maintained & the many parrots flying around the area can add a unique environment with which many other parks cannot compete with.