Cologne is not just the cathedral, Cologne is also the old town, the Rhine, the Veedel, the people, the language: Cologne is a feeling. If you want to explore this city, you shouldn't look at the houses, but also hear the stories about them. Only in this way can visitors discover and take away the special Cologne lifestyle.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:33 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
We walk through the narrow streets of the old town.
We walk around the outside of the cathedral and see many special features of this magnificent cathedral
This old legend belongs to the history of Cologne and the fountain tells about it.
The central historical square in Cologne tells many stories from the history of 2000 years.
Ostermann-Platz is hidden in the old town. Willi Ostermann was one of the great composers of Cologne songs. These songs are inseparable from the Cologne way of life.
The tour starts and ends on Heumarkt, which is also one of Cologne's historic squares.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The best of Cologne lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $16 per person for this Cologne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is For events on the square, the meeting point is Heumarkt/corner of Gürzenichstraße. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Echt Köln.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The best of Cologne | 2 hours | 4.9 (11) | $16 | |
 Explore Cologne’s best Street Art Quarter | 1h 30min | 4.5 (4) | $145 | View |
 Best of Cologne in 1-Day Private Guided Tour with Transport | 3–7 hours | 5.0 (2) | $462 | View |
 Best Intro to Cologne in 2 hours with a Local | 2 hours | — | $116 | View |
 Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine | 2 hours | 4.8 (986) | $33 | View |
 Best of Düsseldorf: Guided Tour of the Historic City Center | 2 hours | 3.0 (2) | $73 | View |
 Cologne Highlights, Stories, and Local Atmosphere Tour | 2h 30min | 4.8 (186) | $3 | View |
