Follow the night watchman into the medieval past of Cologne's old town with its dark secrets. Walk past the historic buildings of the city and listen to eerie tales and legends.
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 1.5 hours
- Starting time 9:30 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- German
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Experience an informative and amusing guided tour through the old town of Cologne
- Follow a traditionally dressed night watchman
- Embark on a journey through time to medieval Cologne and hear more about life and work in a time long past
Full description
Explore Cologne's old town and see the historic buildings lit up at night. Stroll through the alleys at the side of the night watchman and discover beautiful but also eerie things.
Learn why pigs were beaten in front of Cologne's churches and why stray dogs were so well fed in those days.
Learn how the citizens of Cologne defended themselves against the authorities and listen to many legends and anecdotes about Cologne's history.
Follow the night watchman in historical costume to another time when every full hour was still proclaimed. Learn all about the tasks of the historical night watchmen during this eerie tour through the narrow alleys of the city.
Includes
- 1.5-hour tour of the old town
- Food and drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
Rathauseingang Alter Markt.
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Know before you go
- This tour is only available in German
- The guided tour is also suitable for children (from approx. 10 years)
- Children aged 12 years or younger can participate for free
- Sturdy footwear is recommended
- This is a barrier-free tour
