Experience a medieval crime tour through Cologne's old town and learn all about the crimes and punishments of the time. Listen to exciting stories about the red-light district but also about witch burnings.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: German
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Embark on a journey back in time to Cologne's medieval criminal history and experience a city tour of a special kind
Immerse yourself in stories about gallows birds and witches and learn all about the former executioner's profession
Take a stroll through the beautiful old town, find a witch at the town hall's tower and hear what punishments were typical at the time

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Embark on a journey back in time to medieval Cologne and follow in the footsteps of past crime. Discover the shocking punishments given out. Stroll through Cologne's beautiful old town and enjoy yourself on a city tour of a special kind. Learn all about crime and punishment in the middle ages on a sociable tour through Cologne's old town and hear what reflective and speaking punishments meant in those times. Listen to stories about gallows birds and witches and learn all about the duties and the reputation of executioners in the past.

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City tour in German
BVGD-certified guide

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors

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Römertor am Dom between Domturmfassade and KölnInformation.

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Minimum age for participation: 16 years
This tour is only available in German

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4.8 /5

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Our guide Nina took us charmingly and very entertainingly into the Cologne Middle Ages and told us about legal judgments of the time. We learned a lot about dishonorable priests, pretty women, adulterers, thieves and witches. Now we also know the origin of the name “Puff”. A great and recommendable tour. Nina knew how to let the 2 hours fly by.

July 7, 2019

Die Stadtführerin hat mit Sachkunde und grossem Engagement und Interesse ihre Erläuterungen abgegeben.

September 18, 2021

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August 29, 2021

Cologne: Historical Crime Tour in German

Cologne: Historical Crime Tour in German

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