Cologne Cathedral tour audio guide with mobile phone
Description
IMPORTANT INFORMATION : AUDIO GUIDE ONLY. ENTRY TICKET NOT INCLUDED. Since 1 July 2026, Cologne Cathedral charges tourists a separate €12 entry fee, bought directly from the cathedral. You will need it for this tour. Entry stays free for worshippers. This is an independent self-guided audio tour, available only in the Tourific app. After booking, search "Tourific" in your email for access instructions. Questions? Contact our support team. TOUR DESCRIPTION: Step inside one of Europe's most iconic cathedrals, 600 years in the making, and unlock the stories carved into its stones. Your journey opens with the cathedral's history, then pauses at the portal, where sculptures retell the Bible and medieval life. Then into legends like St. Ursula's martyrdom, and the lesser known Rights of the Jews plaque. The climax is the breathtaking Shrine of the Three Kings, believed to hold the relics of the Wise Men. Perfect for travellers who love history and stories.
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Itinerary
This tour begins at the entrance of Cologne Cathedral, where you'll discover its remarkable history and architectural journey. You'll then explore the detailed reliefs on the portals, uncovering the stories they depict. As you step inside, the tour guides you through the cathedral’s awe-inspiring stained glass windows, sacred relics, and the tombs of influential counts and archbishops—each with its own story and significance. You’ll learn why these figures were laid to rest here and how they shaped the city’s past. The tour concludes at the very place it began: the grand entrance. In total you will go through 20+ stops on this tour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(38)
Audio tour of Cologne Cathedral was really good. Lots of really interesting information, easy to follow & had a map & photos so you knew where you were going.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Glad the Cologne Cathedral tour's map and photos kept things easy to follow, alongside all the interesting information. Hope to see you on another Tourific walk soon.
negative: We could not look at the cathedral portal outside due to the crowd of people. We practically had to go into the cathedral immediately after showing the tickets. positive: Very precise description and background information on the individual works.
Es tut uns leid, dass die Menschenmengen am Kathedralenportal Ihren Besuch beeinträchtigt haben – das ist ärgerlich, besonders nachdem Sie bereits auf den Einlass gewartet hatten. Wir freuen uns jedoch sehr, dass die detaillierten Beschreibungen und Hintergrundinformationen zu den Kunstwerken gut bei Ihnen angekommen sind. Wir hoffen, Sie bald bei einem weiteren Rundgang von Tourific begrüßen zu dürfen.
We had a good experience either the Koln Cathedral audio tour. We also did a rickshaw tour for 2 hours.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the Cologne Cathedral audio tour. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon.
The app and photos should be downloaded in advance. It’s very hard to follow and I’d suggest printing the map to have as a visual once inside. Info is interesting but I’d pay a few euro more to do the official guides tour. The Cathedral is spectacular and I did learn a lot and loved going at my own pace, once we could figure out where each photo was located.
Hello We apologise for the issue. Our team is working to add walking instructions to the audio file so it will be easier to find the locations in the Cathedral. Again that you for the feedback and we remain committed to improving the tour. Thanks Tourific Team
Great purchase, complete and interactive
Grazie per il vostro feedback. Siamo felici che abbiate apprezzato l’esperienza.
The audio tour was great. Inexpensive, able to listen at our own pace. Great details of the cathedral. Loved the pictures and the map
Thank you for the kind feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed the experience and found it a valuable addition to your visit.
Very art-historic! I would have preferred more everyday stories instead of religious ones.
Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Ihr Hinweis ist sehr wertvoll und hilft uns, die Inhalte künftig noch abwechslungsreicher zu gestalten.
We didn’t have chance to go in because they had mass so just listen and look pictures on the phone .
Hello, Thank you so much for your feedback. We apologise for the issue and we are processing a full refund for your booking. Our team is also changing the visiting hours in the listing so the future travellers do not face this issue. thanks Tourific
Lots of information about the inside of the church and things on display. Not much history of the building the church. We enjoyed the tour and each person could listen at their own pace.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and the flexibility. We appreciate your comment about the church. Hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Very user-friendly program, absolutely easy to use. Thanks to the creators! On the tour: beautiful comments in Russian! Very interesting and informative. Definitely recommended.
Спасибо большое! Рады, что вам понравились экскурсия и комментарии на русском языке. Благодарим за рекомендацию и надеемся увидеть вас на другом туре!
