Private tour

Cologne: Medieval Churches Private Walking Tour

Activity provider: Rosotravel Germany
Private tour

Cologne: Medieval Churches Private Walking Tour

Activity provider: Rosotravel Germany

From US$ 129.41 per person

Discover the most remarkable churches in Cologne’s Old Town! See the famous Cologne Cathedral and the Basilica of St Ursula, and visit the Great St. Martin Church and the Basilica of St Gereon.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, German
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover Cologne’s Top Churches with a 5-Stars Expert Guide
  • Visit the Great St. Martin Church
  • Learn about the patron of St Gereon’s Basilica
  • See the Cologne Cathedral and other remarkable churches
  • Learn about the history of religion in Germany
Full description
"They say that there are as many churches in Cologne as there are days in a year, so on this original tour we will show you the city's most historically and architecturally important sacred buildings! Discover interesting facts and legends about religion in Germany. Your 2-hour tour begins right in the heart of Cologne’s Old Town, at the lively Old Market Square. This is where you will find Great St. Martin Church, one of the city’s 12 Romanesque churches. Step inside this magnificent building to enjoy its tranquil atmosphere and hear its story, from the original Roman chapel, through a Benedictine monastery, to WWII damages and reconstruction. A few steps away you will find Cologne Cathedral, the city’s most famous monument. Admire its spectacular Gothic architecture and find out why the Cathedral is important not only to Cologne’s Christians but also Jews. See also the Baroque-style Kirche Mariä Himmelfahrt and the Romanesque-style Basilica of St Ursula, which houses a shrine made of real bones. The final stop will be at the medieval Basilica of St Gereon, which has one of the largest and most beautiful domes in Europe."
Includes
  • Private Tour of Cologne’s Top Churches
  • Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
  • Free entry to the Great St. Martin Church
  • Free entry to the Basilica of St Gereon
  • Historical facts and legends about religion in Cologne

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    Meeting point

    Meet your guide in front of Cafe Extrablatt.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes

    Know before you go

    • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
    • Please note that visits to the church during scheduled events as well as the daily, Sunday and holiday services are limited, so there may be occasions where tours will only take place from the outside.
    • Great St. Martin Church is closed on Mondays.
    Customer reviews

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    5 /5

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    The guide was excellent. Our tour guide, Bernd, guided us through the medieval churches with a great deal of expertise and also explained a great deal to us about the city and architectural history of Cologne. But the Cologne peculiarities (Tünnes and Schäl, Kallendresser, etc.) were not neglected either. I can wholeheartedly recommend the tour.

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    November 10, 2022

    Product ID: 418509