Discover Cologne’s rich history and culture as you stroll along Europe’s busiest shopping street, blending modern and Roman architecture with landmarks like Antoniterkirche and the Weltstadthaus; visit the Farina Fragrance Museum, birthplace of Eau de Cologne, and explore Rococo-era perfume traditions; admire Rathausplatz, Germany’s oldest city hall, with its mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles; marvel at the medieval Great St. Martin Church, built on Roman foundations and shaped by Baroque and Classical influences; cross the historic Hohenzollern Bridge, adorned with equestrian statues of Prussian kings and emperors; and finish the tour at the Cologne Chocolate Museum, where you can indepe...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private guided tour
Entrance fee for Farina-Haus & Chocolate museum
Meeting Points
Departure
Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1
At the Monument Kreuzblume, in front of the west facade of the Cologne Cathedral, your tour guide shall be waiting with a signboard.
Discover Cologne’s rich history and culture as you stroll along Europe’s busiest shopping street, blending modern and Roman architecture with landmarks like Antoniterkirche and the Weltstadthaus; visit the Farina Fragrance Museum, birthplace of Eau de Cologne, and explore Rococo-era perfume traditions; admire Rathausplatz, Germany’s oldest city hall, with its mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles; marvel at the medieval Great St. Martin Church, built on Roman foundations and shaped by Baroque and Classical influences; cross the historic Hohenzollern Bridge, adorned with equestrian statues of Prussian kings and emperors; and finish the tour at the Cologne Chocolate Museum, where you can indepe...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private guided tour
Entrance fee for Farina-Haus & Chocolate museum
Meeting Points
Departure
Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1
At the Monument Kreuzblume, in front of the west facade of the Cologne Cathedral, your tour guide shall be waiting with a signboard.
Return
Itinerary
1
Schildergasse
Stroll along a 500‑meter pedestrian street that beautifully blends modern and Roman architecture. Known as Europe’s busiest shopping street, it features landmarks such as the Antoniterkirche Church and the striking Weltstadthaus, designed by Renzo Piano.
30 minutes
2
Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus
Stop at the Duftmuseum im Farina‑Haus, the world’s oldest fragrance factory and birthplace of Eau de Cologne. Step back into the Rococo era to discover fascinating perfume production methods and the history of this iconic scent.
30 minutes
3
Historisches Rathaus der Stadt Köln
Admire Germany’s oldest city hall, founded in the 12th century. This Renaissance monument houses the mayor and city government. Its unique design combines a 61‑meter Gothic tower, a Renaissance corridor, a piazzetta, and the Spanischer Bau, showcasing a blend of architectural styles.
20 minutes
4
Great St. Martin Church
Visit the Great St. Martin Church, a stunning example of medieval architecture. Built on the remains of a Roman chapel in the 10th century, it has undergone many reconstructions and reflects Baroque and Classical influences.
20 minutes
5
Cologne Cathedral
Conclude your journey at the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Renowned for its Gothic architecture, it boasts the world’s largest façade and tallest twin spires, earning its place as a masterpiece of Christian monument history.
40 minutes
6
Hohenzollern Bridge
Walk across the Hohenzollern Bridge, constructed between 1907 and 1911. Once vital during World War II, it has been rebuilt as a tied‑arch bridge and is adorned with four equestrian statues of Prussian kings and German emperors.
25 minutes
7
Chocolate Museum
The tour concludes at the Cologne Chocolate Museum, where you can indulge your senses as the fascinating story of chocolate unfolds from the Maya period to modern times. Explore highlights including a tropical palm house with cacao trees, a three-metre chocolate fountain, and miniature machines used in chocolate production.