Free tour

Legends and Stories of Cologne - Guided Tour of the Old Town and City Center

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Cologne

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: German

Guru: Jonas

Registered on 1 May 2023

Hi, I'm Jonas! I'm 24 years old and a true Cologne native! I've always been fascinated by the exciting and entertaining stories surrounding Cologne, Carnival, and the Cologne way of life! I'd love to share some of that with you and spend some time together in a relaxed atmosphere. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Just click on my name and then on "Contact Jonas."

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Join me on a journey through the legends and stories of Cologne.
Over more than 2000 years of history, Cologne has accumulated numerous legends that testify to the constant transformation of the city, as well as the colonial lifestyle that endures to this day.
These are stories of love, protest, and arrogance. Sometimes, they can even become a bit obscene.

The stories are hidden, among other places, in the famous 4711 perfume house, in the historic Altermarkt, and in the heart of the city, Cologne Cathedral.

It is recommended to allow about two hours for the approximately 2-kilometer route. It is advisable to bring something to drink and snack on, or have a good breakfast beforehand. However, we can also stop at any time.

The tour begins at Neumarkt. It can be easily reached by tram lines 1, 7, 9, 3, 4, 16, and 18, or by bus.
The tour will end right in front of Cologne Cathedral.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Neumarkt 32-34, 50667 Köln, Germany

See you right in front of the "Foto Gregor" store. There shouldn't be many people, so it will be easy to find each other. You'll recognize me by my blue bag.

Outside visit

Two horse heads on the tower of the Richmodis house

Outside visit

Fragrance house 4711

Outside visit

Alter Markt

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).