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Cologne: WWII History & EL-DE Haus Private Guided Tour
(6) Reviews
Innenstadt
About
What was life like in Nazi-era Cologne? Uncover personal stories, tragic fates and dark history of World War II on a private tour. Optional: visit the NS Documentation Centre (EL-DE Haus) and explore the secrets of Gestapo with an Expert Guide.
Choose any of these fantastic options tailored to your choice or preference:
2-hour: WWII Traces Guided Tour Uncover WWII history in Cologne's Old Town. See the iconic Cathedral, learn about the Trail of Remembrance, Stumbling Stones, and Kolumba.
4-hour: WWII Traces & EL-DE Haus Guided Tour Uncover WWII history in-depth in Cologne's Old Town and the NS Documentation Center (EL-DE Haus). See the iconic Cathedral, learn about the Trail of Remembranc...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
See the Cologne Cathedral from outside
Private walking tour in Cologne Old Town discovering WWII traces
Fascinating facts and stories in a tempo adjusted to your preferences and interests
Entry ticket to EL-DE Haus - NS Documentation Center (in the 4-hour option)
Entry to the Cologne Cathedral
Meeting Points
Departure
Kreuzblume
Meet your guide Kreuzblume monument in front of the entrance to Cologne Cathedral
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Cologne: WWII History & EL-DE Haus Private Guided Tour
(6) Reviews
Innenstadt
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$219.50
Price varies by group size
About
What was life like in Nazi-era Cologne? Uncover personal stories, tragic fates and dark history of World War II on a private tour. Optional: visit the NS Documentation Centre (EL-DE Haus) and explore the secrets of Gestapo with an Expert Guide.
Choose any of these fantastic options tailored to your choice or preference:
2-hour: WWII Traces Guided Tour Uncover WWII history in Cologne's Old Town. See the iconic Cathedral, learn about the Trail of Remembrance, Stumbling Stones, and Kolumba.
4-hour: WWII Traces & EL-DE Haus Guided Tour Uncover WWII history in-depth in Cologne's Old Town and the NS Documentation Center (EL-DE Haus). See the iconic Cathedral, learn about the Trail of Remembranc...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
See the Cologne Cathedral from outside
Private walking tour in Cologne Old Town discovering WWII traces
Fascinating facts and stories in a tempo adjusted to your preferences and interests
Entry ticket to EL-DE Haus - NS Documentation Center (in the 4-hour option)
Entry to the Cologne Cathedral
Meeting Points
Departure
Kreuzblume
Meet your guide Kreuzblume monument in front of the entrance to Cologne Cathedral
Return
Itinerary
1
Kreuzblume
Meet your guide Kreuzblume monument in front of the entrance to Cologne Cathedral
10 minutes
2
Cologne Cathedral
Begin at the iconic Cologne Cathedral (viewed from outside only), a stunning Gothic masterpiece that miraculously survived heavy bombings and still bears bullet holes. Continue your journey along Cologne’s quiet cobblestone streets and uncover the poignant Trail of Remembrance.
50 minutes
3
Stolpersteine Cologne
Learn about the small brass Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) that mark the last known homes of Jewish victims, and hear their stories of loss and courage.
30 minutes
4
Cologne Central Station
See key WWII sites such as the Central Station, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the former exhibition grounds—once linked to the Auschwitz-Buchenwald subcamp—and learn about their roles during wartime. With your Private Guide, you’ll have the freedom to explore at your own pace, ask questions, and focus on the aspects of history that move you most.
30 minutes
5
NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne
Visit to the NS Documentation Center, known as the EL-DE Haus. This former Gestapo headquarters is now a chilling memorial, preserving prison cells and over 1,800 inscriptions carved by prisoners. Walk through rooms where forced laborers, political enemies, and resistance members were held and tortured, and hear how Nazi terror unfolded in Cologne. With a Licensed Guide at your side, you’ll gain a deeper, personal understanding of these harrowing events.
