Cologne Old Town Tour with Photos and History

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Provided by: Michael Claushallmann
Duration
4 hours
Meeting point
Heinzelmänchenbrunnen Köln
Languages
German
From €69.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
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Overview

On this four-hour tour, we will explore the old town and its centuries-old history together and turn it into impressive pictures. At each location, you will receive exciting historical information and practical photography tips. You will learn how to work with light, perspective, and image composition, whether with a smartphone or a camera.

Apply the basics of photography and understand image composition.

What you can expect:
Creative photo walk with 4 to 6 stations.
Photographic basics are taught in practice.
Historical context of the cathedral, old town, and Rheinauhafen.
Small group training, image composition tasks,
Final round.

Who is it for?
Anyone who enjoys photography or wants to learn how to consciously see and discover historic Cologne.

No previous technical knowledge required!

What you need:
Smartphone or camera (interchangeable lenses for the section, if available)
Comfortable shoes and curiosity.

Please make sure you wear suitable clothing on the day of the tour, as it will also take place in bad weather.
There may be slight deviations from the original tour due to the weather.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Hohenzollern Bridge
  • Cologne Cathedral
  • Heinzelmännchenbrunnen
  • Fotowalk in Kleingruppe
  • Individuelle Kameratipps
  • Digitales Handout zur Tour

Our Guides

Michael — Guide of Cologne Old Town Tour with Photos and History, Germany
Michael

Meeting point

Heinzelmänchenbrunnen Köln

On arrival

The Heinzelmänchenbrunnen is located in the street "Am Hof" directly opposite the Bauhaus Früh. The train has a red umbrella with it.
The meeting point can be easily reached on foot from the main railway station via Domplatte or via the shopping street "Hohe Straße".
The meeting point is also easy to reach via the Hohenzollern Bridge, coming from Deutz.
Those arriving by car can park under the Domplatte for a fee. Access is via the street "Am Domhof".

Things to note

Please try to arrive by public transportation. Driving in Cologne's city center is not a pleasure. Please also remember to dress appropriately. We will also be walking through the city in the rain.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

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