Cologne’s Medieval Churches Private Guided Tour
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Discover the most remarkable churches in Cologne’s Old Town! See the famous Cologne Cathedral and the Basilica of St Ursula, and visit the Great St. Martin Church and the Basilica of St Gereon. Experience real art and culture! Highlights: - Discover Cologne’s Top Churches with a 5-Stars Expert Guide - Visit the Great St. Martin Church - Learn about the patron of St Gereon’s Basilica - See the Cologne Cathedral and other remarkable churches - Learn about the history of religion in Germany They say that there are as many churches in Cologne as there are days in a year, so on this original tour we will show you the city's most historically and architecturally important sacred buildings! Discover interesting facts and legends about religion in Germany.
Your experience
Stop 1
Meet your guide in front of Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
Stop 2
This is where you will find Great St. Martin Church, one of the city’s 12 Romanesque churches. Step inside this magnificent building to enjoy its tranquil atmosphere and hear its story, from the original Roman chapel, through a Benedictine monastery, to WWII damages and reconstruction.
Stop 3
A few steps away you will find Cologne Cathedral, the city’s most famous monument. Admire its spectacular Gothic architecture and find out why the Cathedral is important not only to Cologne’s Christians but also Jews.
Stop 4
See also the Baroque-style Kirche Mariä Himmelfahrt and the Romanesque-style Basilica of St Ursula, which houses a shrine made of real bones.
Stop 5
The final stop will be at the medieval Basilica of St Gereon, which has one of the largest and most beautiful domes in Europe.
What’s included
- Historical facts and legends about religion in Cologne
- Private Tour of Cologne’s Top Churches
- Free entry to the Great St. Martin Church
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
- Free entry to the Basilica of St Gereon
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that visits to the church during scheduled events as well as the daily, Sunday and holiday services are limited, so there may be occasions where tours will only take place from the outside.
- Great St. Martin Church is closed on Mondays.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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