Best Free Walking Tours in Cologne
Duration:2.5 Hours
Next Tour: Friday, 13:30
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Many travelers fly into Cologne for business, only to be surprised upon arrival to discover that this dynamic financial capital is also a tourist gem. With Free Walking Tours in Cologne, you will discover that this ancient Roman settlement with 2,000 years of history played an important trading role during the Middle Ages and, today, is an art world capital. Have you just arrived here? Book the Essential Cologne City Tour! You will enjoy a perfect introduction to the most important monuments of the city and discover secret places you will never find on your own (even with Google Maps!). You will walk with a local guide and have fun with a small group of fellow travelers. But, if you want to get to know the most youthful and irreverent side of the city, don't hesitate to join the Free Alternative Cologne Tour. It will be a totally different sightseeing tour than any you have participated in before!
Cologne is Germany's oldest city, and it has been an important financial center for centuries. Not surprisingly, its Old Town boasts some spectacular architectural and artistic gems. With Free Tours in Cologne you will discover, among many other landmarks, the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. This is the most important of the 12 historic churches that are still preserved in the city. More importantly, inside you can find the reliquary where the remains of the Biblical Three Wise Men are kept. Nearby are the interesting Colonia Central Station, the Town Hall and the Fish Market Square. Strolling along the peaceful Rhine River, you will find the best-known among the modern landmarks of Cologne, the wonderful Hohenzollern Bridge. Additionally, Cologne's National Socialism Documentation Center is a must-visit landmark. Here it’s possible to learn about Nazism in Cologne and the Allied bombing that almost destroyed the city during World War II.
Reviews of Free Tours in Cologne
24 Reviews
4.92
23/09/23
That was a great opportunity to get to know the city and learn some fun facts about it. I\'ll recommend that tour to my friends and I\'m looking forward to take part in another one somewhere else.
21/07/23
The tour guide was nice , could tell more of history from Cologne, people, engagement, politics 🤗
07/12/23
Fuimos dos amigas al tour de Colonia con Alexia, es una guía estupenda, hace un tour muy ameno y completo dando datos muy exactos sin caer en el aburrimiento, nos aclaró todas las dudas y recomendó sitios muy bonitos, sin duda repetiríamos con ella.
Things to Do in Cologne
Both ancient and avant-garde, Cologne is one of the most attractive and dynamic cities in all of Europe. In particular, Cologne has been a magnet for artists and art lovers for centuries. The Ludwig Museum is perfect for those interested in modern art who want to see little-known Picasso paintings; the Romano-Germanic Museum exhibits a perfectly preserved 3rd-century Roman villa; and the fun Imhoff Chocolate Museum tells the (delicious) history of the chocolate industry in this city. In addition, Cologne Free Walking Tours will introduce you to an attraction well worth a visit: the Casa Farina. This is the place where, more than 300 years ago, an Italian merchant founded what is now considered the oldest perfume factory in the world. If you feel like walking, you can go to the Rheinboulevard, a pleasant promenade that runs along the Rhine River. Of course, Cologne is a modern and multicultural city with a lively nightlife, as well as excellent restaurants.