Walk through Melaten Cemetery in Cologne and see the final resting place of the city's prominent personalities. Learn more about the lives of the celebrities and admire the chapel from the 13th century.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- German
Experience
Highlights
- Stroll through the park-like complex of Melaten Cemetery in Cologne and discover a place of quietness and remembering
- Learn everything about the countless celebrities who are buried here and listen to the stories of their lives
- Take a look at the varied tombs and discover a beautiful cemetery chapel from the 13th century
Full description
Visit Cologne's time-honored celebrity cemetery and learn more about the former entrepreneurs, bankers, actors or politicians, who found their last resting place at Melaten Cemetery.
Learn interesting details from the lives of many personalities, who were considered famous during their lifetime and many of whom are still well-known today. The central axis of the cemetery isn't called Million Avenue for nothing.
Admire the different tombs, stroll through the park-like complex and enjoy this special place of quietness and remembering.
Includes
- Guided tour with a BVGD-certified guide
- German-speaking tour guide
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Date
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Meeting point
The meeting point will be at the old main entrance, opposite of Aachener Straße, house number 249.
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What to bring
- Rain gear
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- The cemetery administration prohibits dogs on the premises
- Solid shoes and (if necessary) rainproof clothing are recommended
- Melaten has 55,000 graves. You will visit about 30 to 35 graves selected by your guide. It is not possible to visit all the graves during the 2-hour tour.
- In case of force majeure the tour may be cancelled, especially when the tour cannot be conducted due to adverse weather
