Cologne in a nutshell

Cologne has 2000 years of city history – you only have 90 minutes. The compact city tour “Highlights of Cologne” brings these numbers together. As a guided walk, this city tour takes you once through the Cologne city center and stops at the most important historical and cultural highlights of the cathedral city.

Embark on a leap through time – from Cologne as a Roman metropolis, to Cologne as a rich and powerful imperial city in the Middle Ages, to Cologne as a vibrant, modern city that has especially embraced tolerance and togetherness.

Included in “Highlights of Cologne”: The Cologne Cathedral

Landmark of the city, Gothic masterpiece, and UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Cologne Cathedral is a must on any city tour of Cologne. Inside, you will find an impressive array of famous stained glass windows, sculptures, as well as one of the most important reliquary shrines in Europe.

Included in “Highlights of Cologne”: the Town Hall

124 sculptures on 5 stories, cheeky and piquant statuettes, a carillon, and one of the longest town hall histories in Germany make the Cologne Town Hall a building worth seeing.

Included in “Highlights of Cologne”: the Cologne Old Town

Colorful narrow steep-gabled houses, cobblestones, winding alleys: the Cologne Old Town awaits with medieval flair. Between courtyards, romantic squares, and bustling activity lie pubs, restaurants, and breweries. Monuments, fountains, and excavations can be found on many corners, surrounded by stories – like those of "Tünnes & Schäl" or the Pixies’ Fountain.

The 90 minutes will surely fly by; consider them an invitation to return.

Attention: Only in German

You can find all the information about our English-language tour here: Highlights of Cologne.