Cologne: Melaten Cemetery With Old Town Private Tour

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Stop At: Aachener Weiher, Aachener Strasse, 50674 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

Meet your guide At the old main entrance to Melaten Cemetery, opposite of Aachener Straße

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cologne Cathedral, Domkloster 4, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

Cologne Cathedral

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Melatenfriedhof, Aachener Str. 204, 50931 Köln, Germany

Discover this unique urban cemetery located on the former grounds of a leprosarium and execution site. The guided walk offers an oasis of green and a glimpse into the city's storied history, art and personalities. Visit tombs of celebrities and listen to a piece of the history of the emerging economic metropolis in the 19th century. Explore the park with incomparable flora and fauna, popular inner-city green retreat. Stroll through the beautiful and tranquil “millions alleys” and learn about the so-called “sponsorship tombs”. Find out about the marvel at the cemetery chapel from the 13th century.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Historic Town Hall, Rathausplatz 2, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

Discover much more in a 4-hours tour, which includes a 2-hours Old Town Highlights with the Local 5-Stars Guide. You will use public transport to get to the Old Town. Then the tour will start at the picturesque Old Market Square, Historic Town Hall and Romanesque Great St. Martin Church. Your guide will make sure that you spot all key attractions.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Cologne Cathedral, Domkloster 4, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

Strolling briefly through the charming streets you arrive at the famous gothic Cologne Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have the opportunity to explore it and discover the world famous Shrine of the Three Kings.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: River Rhine, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

Then you will enjoy a walk through the park along the Rhine river.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Hohenzollern Bridge, Kennedy-Ufer 2a, 50679 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

Starting at the impressive steel Hohenzollern Bridge, known as the Love Lock Bridge with thousands of colourful padlocks.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Rheinparkweg, 50679 Köln, Germany

Then you will enjoy refreshing stroll in the Rhine park passing by the popular Alter Markt, Fish Markt and Pegel Turm.

Duration: 25 minutes