Essential Free Tour Cologne

Spend a fun day exploring the old town of Germany's oldest city.
Explore archaeological remains of ancient Rome, Gothic churches, charming squares and much more.
Discover how the first perfume in history was created in Cologne.

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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.

Ewa

21/07/23

The tour guide was nice , could tell more of history from Cologne, people, engagement, politics 🤗

Elisabeth

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.

Toni

23/11/23

Joan

14/11/23

Alejandro

21/10/23

Manuel

27/09/23

Excelente muy buen relato y animado

Marcelo

01/08/23

todo genial super agradable y cosas muy curiosas y muy bien contadas

Alejandro

28/07/23

Nicolás fué muy amable a aportó información importante de la ciudad de ColoniaMuym..

Rosalba

Even if Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany, the stunning Old Town is compact, charming and ideal to discover on foot at any season. Both newly arrived travelers and residents wishing to dive into regional history will love the Essential Free Tour of Cologne. This top-rated walk designed by a passionate guide will take you for a fun exploration covering all the must-see monuments of the Old Town, as well as some interesting but lesser-visited landmarks! Did you know that Cologne is the oldest city in Germany? Along the tour you will embark on a journey back in time—from the foundation of the city in the 1st century AD as the Roman Colonia Agrippina, to the splendors of Medieval times when it became an independent Free Imperial City, to the horrors of WWII and the post-war era.

Highlights on your Free Cologne Tour will include a stop at the famous Old Market Square, where you will enjoy the magnificent Gothic Old Town Hall. Just a short walk away your heart will be captured by the colorful Fish Market Square and the timeless Great St. Martin Church. Your tour will include stops to relax and enjoy the views over the refreshing Rhin Garden and the Rhine River. Your guide will explain how this river has shaped local lifestyle, allowing Cologne to become a wealthy manufacturing and trading hub since ancient times. Of course, no free tour in Cologne would be complete without paying a visit to the magnificent Gothic Cathedral. Do not forget to ask your guide about the many legends surrounding this awe-inspiring temple!

You probably already knew that Cologne is the birthplace of perfume, but on your Essential Cologne Free Tour you will be able to see the place where all started. The former Casa Farina is now the Fragrance Museum, an institution telling the story of how Italian Juan Maria Farina created the first scented water in the world in 1709 (the famous “Eau de Cologne”). You will also walk past the iconic Philharmonie and two of the best museums in the city: Wallraf-Richartz Museum and Kolumba Museum. Apart from this, you will learn about local culture, the renowned Cologne Carnival, typical foods and the best local beers. Do you want to miss this wonderful experience? Go ahead and book your Free Walking Tour in Cologne today!