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42 tours in Cologne, Germany, in English and other languages

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Classic Cologne Free Tour

9.4 (4,169)

Get a deep historical insight and visit prominent highlights of Cologne. Our free walking tour is an incredible chance to have a smooth start in the city discovering.

Provided by Freewalk Cologne

2h 30min

12:10 PM, 4:10 PM

2h 30min

12:10 PM, 4:10 PM

From €0 Tip based

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The Dark Side of the Dom: Cologne Tour

9.4 (2,955)

Living in medieval Cologne was a misery, a nightmare full of ghosts, murderers and witches. The Dark side of the Dom tour is a historic experience that comprises facts with stories and legends of those times.

Provided by Freewalk Cologne

2 hours

7:00 PM

2 hours

7:00 PM

From €12.00

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The Legendary Kolsch Tour

9.0 (2,921)

Join us on this Legendary Tour through the Old Town, where you'll sample various types of Cologne's local beer, the Kölsch, while discovering fascinating stories and facts about it. Don't miss out.

Provided by Freewalk Cologne

2h 30min

3:10 PM, 4:10 PM +1 More +1 More

2h 30min

3:10 PM, 4:10 PM +1 More +1 More

From €30.00

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Audio Guide App: Cologne Cathedral and Old City Walk

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Join us to uncover the wonders of Cologne Cathedral and stroll through the charming old town. Discover its rich history and hidden gems with a smartphone audio guide. Perfect for an independent yet unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out!

Provided by TouringBee

1h 30min

9:00 AM, 1:00 PM

1h 30min

9:00 AM, 1:00 PM

From €10.00

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Cologne Kiosk Crawl Tour

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Join our Cologne City Kiosk Crawl! Experience the Belgian Quarter like a local on this fun tour. Visit five unique kiosks, enjoy games, and grab drinks with new friends. Uncover hidden traditions and the city's vibrant nightlife with us!

Provided by Freewalk Cologne

2h 30min

7:10 PM

2h 30min

7:10 PM

From €12.00

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Echoes of War: The Fall of Cologne Tour

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Join us to discover Cologne’s WWII past. Walk through the city’s darkest hours, uncover Nazi ambitions, and witness the resilience that shaped its rebirth. A powerful journey through history awaits.

Provided by Freewalk Cologne

2h 30min

3:10 PM

2h 30min

3:10 PM

From €15.00

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Free Walking Tour of Cologne

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Discover the secrets of the largest city on the Rhine on this free tour of Cologne's must-see sights. Be seduced by the charm of the historic City Hall, the Rheingarten, the Cathedral and much more.

Provided by The Walkings Tours

2h 15min

10:30 AM, 1:00 PM +3 More +3 More

2h 15min

10:30 AM, 1:00 PM +3 More +3 More

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18,687 Reviews in Cologne

by Kakoli Nath

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

"Free walking tour Cologne"

Izzy was friendly, informative and fun Enejoyed the tour. Good to learn about Cologne's history in a fun way. Thanks

by Larina Khodjabagyan

Reviewed on Jun 07, 2026

"Perfect"

"It was a wonderful tour! Amber is the best tour guide I’ve ever met. She’s passionate, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. She showed us Cologne from a really interesting perspective....

by Martina Larocca

Reviewed on Jun 03, 2026

"Tour divertente e molto interessante"

We took part in this free tour with a suggested donation. Our guide, Amber, was very welcoming and super friendly right from the start, sharing lots of interesting tidbits about the city and...

by Simone Ochsner

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

"Super"

We went on the tour as a family and were all really happy and thrilled. Marcel was truly fantastic. He presented all the information in a lively and entertaining way—it was incredibly informative....

by Yeray Hernandez Izquierdo

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

"Freetour koln super"

A great walk through the streets of Cologne—I learned a lot and had a great time. Lorena is the best guide you could ask for. Top-notch

by irina Nisnevich

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

"Tour was nice"

Izzy was a good tour guide. Trip was informative.

by Dinah Goldberg Goldberg

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

"Excelente"

The tour was incredible. Jeremy was really friendly; he gave us lots of information. He was very funny and pleasant—highly recommended.

by Matthias Moser

Reviewed on Apr 02, 2026

"Gute Tour / Überraschung beim Bezahlen"

Suggestion: Allow for tips! Currently, the entire payment goes to the organizer, and the guide cannot ask for tips. This should change, because isn't the whole point of a free tour to pay the...

by Sanjeeta Matharu

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

"Very Interesting and varied"

Guide Izzy was punctual, knowledgeable and fed history facts interestingly and some humour through the tour. Really enjoyable tour to give a brief history of this lovely city . Highly recommend.

by Zeno Zucca

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

"Perfection"

Amber was a great guide, I learnt and discovered many things

by Paula Arco

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

"Genial genial!"

The guide Lorena explained everything incredibly well. There was a great atmosphere, and as well as being a very friendly girl, she told us about the history and art of the city in great detail,...

by Kim Jana Raht

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

"Hat super viel Spaß gemacht!"

We learned a lot and laughed a lot :)

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