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Private Cologne Ghost Tour: Haunted City Center Exploration Game
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Embark on a quest around Cologne by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own Cologne Cathedral, Domplatte, the historic Old Town, and more.
+ Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city
+ Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there
+ Solve clues on your phone while you visit the haunted Cologne
You are invited to discover the captive souls, the spirits and the mysterious skeletons of Cologne with an interactive city exploration app.
Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills.
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$5.36
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$5.36

Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
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Get more out of your sightseeing time in Cologne, and explore the handsome old town with a guide. This top-rated walking tour combines the history of sights like Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge with fun curiosities to keep your interest piqued as you explore. For an extra perk, you'll receive a Cologne gift when you finish the tour.
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$27.91
Price varies by group size
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$27.91
Price varies by group size

Guided Brewery Walking Tour in Cologne
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Visitors unfamiliar with Cologne’s unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works and—crucially—how to indicate you’ve had your fill. Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, savoring a glass of kölsch—Cologne’s signature beer style—at each.
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$20.40
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$20.40

Cologne Walking tour of Old Town
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Cologne is one of Germany’s biggest cities, which can make it daunting for a first-time visitor to navigate around. Avoid the hassle of getting lost by going on this guided walking tour of the Old Town. It’s a great way to get your bearings, and to learn about the city’s history too. See Cologne Cathedral, the Town Hall, Great St. Martin’s Church, the Old Market Place, and more.
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$182.49
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$182.49
per group

Segway Classic Tour (3h)
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Segway Tour Cologne is located in the heart of the city and is easily accessible with public transportation.
When you visit Cologne for the first time, this is the ideal tour for you. On this 3-hour tour, you will discover the most famous sights of the city. You'll see attractions like the Cathedral, Fragrance Museum, Hohenzollern Bridge and Rheinauhafen. Besides having fun driving the Segway, your guide will give you an explanation about the history of this exciting city. Numbers are limited to 8 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide.
• 3-hour Segway Tour to Cologne's most famous sights
• Your expert guide wants to give explanations at each stop
• We only use original Segway PT
• Learn about the history of the city
• Have fun driving the Segway through Cologne's vibrant streets
• Small-group format ensures a personalized experience
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$91.25
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$91.25

City Tour Cologne in a double-decker bus
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Embark on a hop-on hop-off tour aboard an open-top, double-decker bus for a convenient way to explore the city of Cologne at your own pace. You'll hop on and off at approximately 15 stops around the city to visit attractions like Cologne Cathedral and the Cologne Chocolate Museum. Even better, you can switch to an open-top bus when the weather is good.
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$19.32
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$19.32

Skip the Line: The Chocolate Museum Cologne Entrance Ticket
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Guarantee your entry to Schokoladenmuseum (Chocolate Museum), one of Cologne’s top attractions, by booking your admission ticket in advance. A must-visit for all lovers of sweet treats, the Schokoladenmuseum takes you on a journey through the history of chocolate and promises to indulge your sweet tooth with hand-crafted chocolate. Purchasing your ticket before arrival means you’ll skip lines that are often in excess of one hour.
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$14.49
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$14.49

Cologne Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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Trade a traditional guided tour of Cologne for a personalized walking tour based on a new travel concept. Meeting up with a Lokafyer guide is like having a friend to show you around Cologne, from the coolest neighborhoods to the places locals actually eat. Since you’ll connect with the guide to talk or chat before the tour, you can customize the experience to your preferences and interests.
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$42.94
Price varies by group size
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$42.94
Price varies by group size

English guided tour (other languages offered)
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Learn how Eau de Cologne was first produced 300 years ago, by visiting Farina Fragrance Museum in Cologne. You'll avoid long lines by having a pre-booked ticket, and going on a guided tour will help make the most of your visit. Smell different fragrances, see the original arched cellar, learn about perfume production, and see rare historic items. A magnificent tour that helps you step back in time, and understand true craftsmanship.
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$6.19
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$6.19

Cologne night tour "Torch tour alternative night watchman"
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UNIQUE NIGHT GUIDED TOUR IN COLOGNE: THE IDEAL MIX OF ENTERTAINMENT & KNOWLEDGE
Your special night experience on the weekend! You can expect an atmospheric and really extraordinary nightly torch tour with the legendary Till of Cologne:
When the sun goes down and sinks in the Rhine, the nocturnal Cologne awakens to new life and shows its other side for the guests of the TILL NIGHT GUIDANCE. In the magic of the night, reinforced by the moonshine, sometimes forgotten history and people come to life. The legendary TILL takes you on nocturnal paths through winding streets and hidden corners of the city. You wander with him through past centuries from Colonia to Kölle back to today's Cologne. TILL will illuminate your path with his torch, so you can see hidden and undiscovered even in the dark.
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$30.59
Price varies by group size
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$30.59
Price varies by group size

Private Cologne Ghost Tour: Haunted City Center Exploration Game
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Embark on a quest around Cologne by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own Cologne Cathedral, Domplatte, the historic Old Town, and more.
+ Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city
+ Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there
+ Solve clues on your phone while you visit the haunted Cologne
You are invited to discover the captive souls, the spirits and the mysterious skeletons of Cologne with an interactive city exploration app.
Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills.
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$5.36
Price varies by group size
From
$5.36
Price varies by group size

Private-Group Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide
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See more of Cologne in less time—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this private bike tour. Pick between numerous daily departure times, meet your guide in the center of town, and grab your bikes and helmets. You’ll cover roughly 10 miles (16 kilometers) of the city, and will spy the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, Kölner Philharmonie, and more. As you go, learn all about Cologne’s history.
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$514.19
per group
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$514.19
per group

Old Town Private Brewhouse Tour
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With our passion for Cologne and its local beer specialty Kölsch, we want to take you on a journey to our favorite brewhouses in town. Become part of the Crew and try different Kölsch brands and learn why we love Kölsch so much! We spontaneously adapt every single tour to the group, so we can truly say: Our Cologne - Your tour!
On our brewhouse tour in Cologne's old town, our guides will bring you to four traditional brewhouses. In each brewhouse you have the possibility to try their unique Kölsch and our entertaining guide will tell you everything you need to know about Kölsch, Cologne and the local mentality.
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$193.22
per group
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$193.22
per group

Cologne City Tour "Domstadt Experience" Exclusive tour for up to 12 people
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Cologne City Tour Erlebnis Domstadt am Rhein - multiple awards: Best of the Best 2021 TripAdvisor: TOP quality - THE highlight for you as the TOP team building idea and YOUR TOP team event! Book now as a closed group at a special price ...
THE unique, very special shared experience with your exclusive TOP tour guide. YOUR individual Cologne City Tour experience Cathedral city on the Rhine - in a private company.
Treat yourself as a closed group to a special, exclusive experience in the community: We will take you on a tour through the cathedral city, which is also tailored to your individual needs. Do not miss out on creating a unique community experience in the group in this way. Regardless of whether you book a GROUP TOUR at SDS CITY TOUR as a private group or, for example, as a special experience for companies: It will definitely be something very special, unique and therefore exclusive.
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$316.67
per group
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$316.67
per group

Sightseeing tour Cologne with a private Tour Guide for you or your group!
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Discover Cologne with all your senses!
We are offering sightseeing tours in Cologne, Germany, for groups, individuals and businesspersons.
Our clients benefit from our local guides. The tour isn`t centred only around the historical facts and the famous Dom Cathedral, but also around the local culture and people, culinary highlights, hidden gems and insider stories.
Please feel free to reach out. Tour timings and itinerary are flexible and can be changed depending on availability and demand.
---Travel brings power and love back into your life.--- by Rumi
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$165.15
per group
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$165.15
per group

Best of Cologne with a private guide
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Birthplace of Eau de Cologne, Cologne is a wonderful medieval city composed of several World Heritage Sites like the Cologne Cathedral and Brühl Castle. This tour covers all Cologne's great architectures, but also its history by visiting the Fragrance Museum, and the Chocolate Museum. It will be a wonder for your sense of smell, taste, and sight.
Tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending on availability.
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$418.65
per group
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$418.65
per group

Aachen - Old town Guided tour
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A Private guided tour in the Old town of the City Aachen, famous for its cathedral. Walk through the Old town and its alleyways, get to see places of historical interest, see the natural fountains and hear stories from the past while you see the most beautiful places in the Old town.
Tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending on availability.
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$278.03
per group
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$278.03
per group

Private walking tour of Cologne's old town
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During the tour you will learn something about the history of the second oldest city in Germany, e.g. why a Roman empress absolutely wanted to give the city its name, why it took so long until the cathedral was finished, why all the waiters in Cologne have the same name, what we found right in front of the town hall, why the Schmitz family has a monument here has and much more. Everything is presented in an entertaining manner, with a wink and typical Cologne humor.
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$59.04
per group
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$59.04
per group

11 Cologne stories - an exciting scavenger hunt
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Discover Cologne playfully, with a scavenger hunt!
You can expect a modern city rally, where you come across tricky puzzles and interesting information about Cologne's history. Feel like Sherlock Holmes and reveal the secrets of the city. Playfully gain new insights and have fun.
On the approx. 2.5km long route you will learn interesting facts and myths, meet women who have shaped the development of Cologne, get to know the attractive places of the Rhine metropolis.
Immediately after the start you dive into a world full of hidden clues and enigmatic pictures. At the end of each task, exciting information about the respective sights awaits you.
⭐ HIGH lights
»Independence of tourist guides and groups
»Only a smartphone with internet connection needed
»Suitable for individuals and groups
»Playful mediation of interesting contents
»Informative, exciting, amusing
»Already from 6 Euro per person
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$33.45
per group
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$33.45
per group

Historical Walk through Cologne with a Local
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This Experience is provided by a private Local.
Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people.
Discover the historical side of Cologne with a passionate local who wants to share all the historical and fun facts about Cologne.
Our excursion will start at the Synagogue because Cologne has a deep Jewish history! Learn about how the city has grown and changed over time. From visiting the churches to discovering the history behind the Hahnen Gate or even The Domincan Church of St. Andrew, discover unique sites that an ordinary tourist tour won’t show you!
We always knew travelling was the best way of learning, but having a knowledgeable Local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better!
Of course, if you want to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know, and I will adjust the itinerary for you!
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$130.96
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$130.96

Cologne Walking tour with a visit to world famous Cathedral
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Discover Cologne’s top attractions, all in one single, private tour. Pick between multiple daily tour times, meet your guide in the city center, and enjoy a seamless way to explore this history-saturated city. You’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral (entry own expense), will admire the 900-year-old Historic Town Hall, will explore the Alter Markt (Old Market Square), and more.
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$332.78
per group
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$332.78
per group

GAILY TOUR in COLOGNE - Gay & Lesbian Tour
Cologne • Gay Tour & Eau de Cologne's Secrets
Cologne by Night • Gay Tour
• Gay or Lesbian Friendly Tour Guide and/or Driver
• Every Entrance Fee or Tasting described in the program
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$189.51
Price varies by group size
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$189.51
Price varies by group size

Aachen Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Welcome to amazing Aachen, a place that should definitely be on every traveller's must-see list! We invite you to spend a couple of intense hours strolling through downtown and you will understand exactly why Charlemagne made this city the Capital of his European Empire and also why the stunning Dom became Germany’s first Unesco World Heritage Site. Travel back in time in this spa-town, the place where the German Kings were crowned, packed with historic sites that remind of the glorious days. Visit the impressive cathedral, the well preserved medieval buildings, city gates and beautiful fountains. Enjoy this fascinating city with its rich history in a tour that covers all the major highlights of the Charlemagne's legacy.
You will see:
* Aachener Dom
* Cathedral Treasury
* Town Hall
* Center Charlemagne Museum
* The Puppet Fountain
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$186.78
per group
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$186.78
per group

Roman Cologne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Travel 2,000 years into the past with this affordable walking tour around Roman Cologne.
• Find out how the first 500 years of occupation by the Romans permanently shaped the city and see remnants of this ancient city that are hidden in plain sight
• Hear from producer Willem Fromm, a historian and podcaster whose passion for history inspired him to carefully craft this VoiceMap tour.
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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$7.99
From
$7.99

Architectural Walk of Cologne with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private local.
Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people.
Discover the most impressive buildings in Cologne and learn about each one and its characteristics in this invigorating architectural walk.
Join me on this adventure and discover the beauty and unique characteristics of the city’s most significant buildings and get to know a bit more about the local culture in Germany from my own perspective.
During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture, while also learning about the way in which this has changed over the years, with the city becoming more modern while still keeping its unique character.
While a large part of Cologne’s architecture was destroyed during World War II, some key churches and structures still survive. The city also lays host to some interesting modern architecture, which represents its continued evolving landscape.
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From
$104.13
From
$104.13