Our free walking tours take about 2.5 hours. First, you’ll explore the Eigelstein area, its gangster stories and why the habits of former guest-workers shaped a whole district that truly represents Cologne’s open-mindedness. Then, a walk by the narrowest house in town leads you to a church with a golden chamber where you’ll learn more about the martyr Ursula, the basilica minor and what virgins and bones have to do with our coat of arms.

Soon after, you’ll reach the Cologne Cathedral, avoiding the tourist trails, listening to wonderful stories about the third highest cathedral in the world and understand why it is more than a landmark to Cologne people.

Next, you’ll discover hidden, ancient roman ruins and our connections to American presidents before we tell you a love story without a happy ending in front of the statue of Cavalry General Jan von Werth. After that, somewhat hidden in the old town, “Tünnes und Schäl” will teach you about the two hearts beating in the chest of every Cologne resident. Finally, at the Willi Ostermann Fountain, you’ll get to know facts about Cologne’s famous Carnival that will surely get you dancing along to the beat of our music. It might also happen that you end up at the riverside together with your guide, your new-found friends from the tour and a cold Kölsch (our local beer).

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