Discover the daily life of a city in the Middle Ages on this German-language tour with a costumed guide.
About this activity
- 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
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Starting time 3:30 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- German
Experience
Highlights
- Learn about Cologne's medieval history
- Learn all about the additional tasks of a hangman
- Hear about the medieval past time activities
Full description
Discover the Cologne of the 15th century as the largest city of the „Holy Roman Empire“ and one of the richest cities in Europe on this tour in German.
Follow a townswoman through the alleys of the city and let her tell you all about the daily life in the free imperial city of Cologne.
Learn how its inhabitants lived during that time, which social groups were present and what the German saying „Stadtluft macht frei“ („Town air frees you“) means.
Find out if social mobility was possible, how people earned a living and where they went for shopping. Find out the favorite past time activities of the rich and the common people.
Includes
- Tour in German with a BVGD-certified guide
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
Römertorbogen (Roman arch) at the cathedral
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