Cologne’s Medieval Churches Private Tour
Overview
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Private Tour of Cologne’s Top Churches
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
- Free entry to the Great St. Martin Church
- Free entry to the Basilica of St Gereon
- Historical facts and legends about religion in Cologne
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
Meet your guide in front of Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Great St. Martin Church, An Groß St. Martin, 50667 Köln, Germany
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Cologne Cathedral, Domkloster 4, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Mariä Himmelfahrt, Marzellenstraße 30, 50668 Köln, Germany
See also the Baroque-style Kirche Mariä Himmelfahrt and the Romanesque-style Basilica of St Ursula, which houses a shrine made of real bones.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: St. Gereon, Gereonshof 2, 50670 Köln, Germany
The final stop will be at the medieval Basilica of St Gereon, which has one of the largest and most beautiful domes in Europe.
Duration: 25 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
Meet your guide in front of Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Great St. Martin Church, An Groß St. Martin, 50667 Köln, Germany
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Cologne Cathedral, Domkloster 4, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Mariä Himmelfahrt, Marzellenstraße 30, 50668 Köln, Germany
See also the Baroque-style Kirche Mariä Himmelfahrt and the Romanesque-style Basilica of St Ursula, which houses a shrine made of real bones.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: St. Gereon, Gereonshof 2, 50670 Köln, Germany
The final stop will be at the medieval Basilica of St Gereon, which has one of the largest and most beautiful domes in Europe.
Duration: 25 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Joe_V
May 2023
Great tour of Cologne Cathedral & St. Martin church. Our guide, Bernrd, was very knowledgeable about the churches and the city's Roman history.
Great tour of Cologne Cathedral & St. Martin church. Our guide, Bernrd, was very knowledgeable about the churches and the city's Roman history.