Guided tour

Cologne: The Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour in German

Activity provider: Kölngeflüster
Guided tour

Cologne: The Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour in German

Activity provider: Kölngeflüster
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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 the historical stories and legends.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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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 the old town of Cologne on a guided tour and see the historic buildings at night. Follow the night watchman in his historical costume by the light of his lantern to another time, when every full hour was proclaimed.

Learn all about the duties of the historical night watchman and life in the Middle Ages as you wander through the narrow streets of Cologne's Old Town. Learn why pigs were beaten in front of Cologne's churches and why stray dogs were so well-fed in centuries past. Discover how Cologne's citizens resisted the authorities and listen to many legends and anecdotes about Cologne's history.

Includes
  • Tour guide
  • Walking tour of the Old Town
  • Food and drinks

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Meeting point

Meet in front of the town hall entrance Alter Markt (neben U-Bahneingang/Rolltreppe).

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Important information

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
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 649 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Sehr informativ und lustig. Die Führer sind sehr charakteristisch und bringen die Geschichte der Stadt gut rüber. Das ganze hat ca 1 1/2 Stunden gedauert und wir haben jede Minute genossen. Das große Finale der Tour befindet sich am Kölner Dom was natürlich das Highlight war.

March 24, 2023

Die Nachtwächtertour ist sehr empfehlenswert, für alle die kurzweilig eine Zeitreise durch das mittelalterliche Köln machen möchten, mit vielen kleinen Anekdoten und Hintergrundwissen, welches auf ganz lockere Art vermittelt wird. Wir haben im Rahmen unserer Weihnachtsfeier daran teilgenommen und nach Beendigung noch einen "Absacker" im Brauhaus zu uns genommen, da die Tour ja fast vor der Tür endete. Unser Nachtwächter hat das Klasse gemacht.

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March 24, 2023

Hallo, wir waren das erste Mal in Köln und im Rahmenprogramm war natürlich eine schöne Stadtführung geplant. Wir können nur Herrn Hartmut Kramer empfehlen, er liebt seinen Job und geht mit Vollblut darin auf. Es macht Spaß ihm zuzuhören und es wird alles gut erklärt, also hier unbedingt Buchen, viel Spaß und lieben Dank, beste Grüße.

March 24, 2023

Product ID: 75131