Tours & Activities in Cologne
Over our 2.5 hours tour, you'll get to know the inside information on what makes Cologne a special place in Germany. Why do Cologne people like the number 11 so much? And why is Cologne called “the most northern city of Italy”?
On our Free Walking Tour we'll show you some of the main sights, get to know the origins of the city and learn why Cologne people do not fulfill the German stereotype. Our tour is not just about dry history of Cologne, we will rather try to give you the true Kölsche Jeföhl (Cologne Feeling)!
We offer our 'Classic Cologne' tour as a free tour:
-In English: every day at 12:11h and 16:11h.
-In German: every day at 12:11h. Extra: Saturdays at 16:11h.
-In Spanish: every day at 12:11h. Extra: Saturdays at 16.11h.
-In Portuguese: on Saturdays at 12:11h.
Please book in advance if you want to join this tour: we will only accept guests with bookings. The booking is free of charge. Each group will have a max. of 30 people (Kids under 14 years old don't count).
According to TripAdvisor, we provide the best free tours in Cologne! Our secret: We love Cologne and we'd like to share that love with you!
Free Walking Tour means that you decide at the end of the tour whatever it is worth for you and pay your guide accordingly.
Being on the Top 5 on Tripadvisor speaks for itself! Discover the secrets of the biggest city on the Rhine on this free tour of Cologne's unmissable sights.
The meeting point is at the stairway next to the cathedral, right outside the Cologne Central Station. Not to be confused with the main entrance of the cathedral. It is not there 😉 We will be there with our white and green umbrella, so you can easily recognize us.
From there, we'll head to the Heinzelmännchenbrunnen fountain, so named after some curious gnomes connected to the city of Cologne... mysterious, huh?
Following our route, we'll see more of the city's most iconic monuments, like the Rathaus or City Hall, the Rheingarten, a park next to the River Rhine, and the Fischmarkt or Fish Market Square. Wandering onwards, we'll reach Dufthaus 4711. Did you know that this shop is one of Cologne's most famous perfumeries?
We'll then make a stop in front of the EL-DE Haus, former headquarters of the Gestapo.
You will get to see this and much more during our Free Walking Tour in Cologne with The Walkings.
Attention Groups!
This tour is designed for people traveling in small groups. Groups of 6 or more attendees are asked for a contribution of at least 10€ per person before the tour starts, so a fair income for the guide's work is guaranteed. The same policy applies to bookings coming from different names that actually belong to the same group.
Are you looking for a different side of Cologne’s history? The medieval past, the witches, the ghosts, the things that go bump in the night? Maybe it’s time you join our Dark Side of the Dom tour. Walk with us on our ghost tour as we uncover the legends and stories that show you the darker side of this welcoming city. Join us as the sun goes down and the shadows grow longer in exploring the dark corners of our home.
Walk with us for around 2 hours to uncover the legends and stories about the darker side of this welcoming city. Join us as the sun goes down and explore with us the darker corners of our home.
We offer our 'Dark Side of the Dom' tour as a free tour every Friday at 19:00 in English.
Please book in advance if you want to join this tour: we will only accept guests with bookings. The booking is free of charge. Each group will have a max. of 30 people (Kids under 14 years old don't count).
According to TripAdvisor, we provide the best free tours in Cologne! Our secret: We love Cologne and we'd like to share that love with you!
Free Walking Tour means that you decide at the end of the tour whatever it is worth for you and pay your guide accordingly.
Are you looking to have a night out in Cologne but don't know where to start? We've got you covered! Come check out the Cologne version of a Pub Crawl and have a night out the way locals do!
Our Kiosk Crawl is the best way to start your party adventure in the city! We’ll introduce you to the Kiosk culture in Cologne, an important part of the lifestyle in the city that lets you explore different neighborhoods, meet new people and drink our local beer, the Kölsch, all while exploring the streets of Cologne!
Join us for a night of drinking, playing games, and getting to know one of the most popular nightlife spots in the city of Cologne. It’s the best way to start your night out and get to know people!
IMPORTANT: We'll make 5 stops along the way. If you'd like to drink something (beer or otherwise - around 2€ per drink, depending on the drink) at any of those stops, please make sure to bring enough cash with you: most Kiosks accept card but usually from a 5€ minimum purchase.
We offer our 'Kiosk Crawl' as a free tour from April to October with the following schedule:
-In English: Fridays and Saturdays at 19:11h.
Please book in advance if you want to join any tour: we will only accept visitors with bookings. The booking is completely free of charge. Also, each group will have a max. of 16 people.
According to TripAdvisor, we provide the best free tours in Cologne! Our secret is that we love Cologne and we want to share that love with you!
Free Walking Tour means that you decide at the end of the tour whatever it is worth for you and pay your guide accordingly.
Discover the most fascinating side of Cologne on a tour full of history, mystery and legends.
Are you ready to explore the most intriguing secrets of this city?
From the banks of the Rhine River to the majestic Cologne Cathedral , every corner of the city holds a story that will surprise you. We will explore iconic squares, churches full of mystery and corners steeped in tradition, while you learn the stories that have given life to this emblematic city.
Some of the places we will pass through:
- Rhine River :
- St. Mary's Church Lyskirchen
- Heumarkt Square
- Old Market
- Cologne Cathedral
- Heinzelmännchen fountain
Stories about mermaids, werewolves, witch hunts, sacrifices, goblins and much more on this tour that you can't miss...
This tour is perfect for those who want to explore Colonia in a different way, connecting with its history and legends in a captivating way.
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During our walk through the old town of Cologne, we discover more than 2000 years of history, from the Roman city, through the dark Middle Ages, to the city of Cologne as we know it today.
Who was Agrippina, one of the most feared women in Roman history in the eyes of the world but the most appreciated by the inhabitants of this city? Why does the Lindt Chocolate company have a super famous museum in the city despite being a Swiss company? What does Napoleon have to do with Cologne? And have you ever wondered if the cologne you wear as perfume has something to do with our city? There is a lot to discover on our tour through Germany's fourth largest city, the so-called "Jewel of the Rhein River". Besides telling you the most curious stories and the most important facts to make you become a Cologne know-it-all, we will also offer you the most fun culinary suggestions: from bretzels in nice cafés to beers in the most amazing local breweries!
We are going to see some of the most interesting hidden corners of the city and talk about the impressive cathedral, our famous “Kölner Dom”! During your tour, we share funny legends and anecdotes with you. Meet new friends and learn about Cologne on this tour. Join us and discover the secrets of this historic city, we will show you why we say “Home is where the DOM is”!
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This route through Cologne is very different from the usual, regulated and politically correct one. Here you are allowed to make fun of the Bavarians, tell how bad the Cologne people are at soccer/football but how good they are at parties, and of course blame Deutsche Bahn not only for the unpunctuality of their trains, but also for the romantic breakups in the city. There are plenty of bad jokes accompanied by a great history lesson. Hey, we came here to learn, right?
Your tour guide shares information about the best city in Germany (sorry but we won't argue about it with anyone, we speak facts) and will give you great tips on places to visit, eat and drink. Expect to learn a lot about the city while listening to fun stories.
Book for free now to guarantee a spot. Tours require a minimum of 3 guests to operate.
