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Fish Market, Cologne

Fish Market, Cologne: Our most recommended tours and activities

Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with Brewery and Kölsch Beer

1. Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with Brewery and Kölsch Beer

Discover the secrets of Cologne's Old Town on this guided walking tour. Uncover the almost 2000-years of history in the historic city center as you see the Cologne Cathedral and the Town Hall Meet your guide by the Friedrich Wilhelm III statue in Heumarkt. Navigate through the narrow alleys that has been a bustling merchant center since the Middle Ages. Travel back in time as you hear about what life was like in the past. Snap pictures of the Gothic architecture at Cologne Cathedral and the Renaissance-style of the Town Hall. Get suggestions on local hotspots. Make your way to a traditional brewery which serves Cologne's drink of choice, Kölsch beer. Sit back and enjoy the lively atmosphere in the brewery while drinking a cold Kölsch beer. Enjoy how the fruity taste of the beer is balanced with hoppy bitterness. Return to your meeting point at the end of your tour.

Cologne: Old Town Historical Walking Tour with GEO Epoche

2. Cologne: Old Town Historical Walking Tour with GEO Epoche

See how Cologne has changed over the centuries on an insightful walk with an expert guide. Visit ancient buildings and compare their facades with pictures from the past while hearing stories of the famous personalities that interacted with them in their prime. Discover the fascinating city center by learning interesting facts about the squares, monuments, and buildings you see. Stop at iconic sites like the Fischmarkt, Schmitzsäule, St. Kolumba, Glockengasse, and the cathedral as you make your way through the lovely streets. Acquire a whole new perspective of the city of Cologne and have a glimpse into the lives of those who populated it way back in the day.

Cologne: Private Walking Tour of City Center

3. Cologne: Private Walking Tour of City Center

Discover some of Cologne’s most relevant sites on a private walking tour in the city center. Wander along the river Rhine, gaze at the Cologne Cathedral, and cross the Hohenzollern Bridge while chatting with a local guide. Begin the tour in front of the city’s famed cathedral and take in this hallmark, historical structure that lies adjacent to the Rhine. The cathedral is the city’s second tallest building and boasts the title of UNESCO World Heritage site. Next, take the opportunity to see the Dionysus Mosaic, which dates from around A.D. 220 and is the centerpiece of the Roman-Germanic Museum. After checking out the mosaic, stroll along the Hohenzollern Bridge, which overlooks the Rhine, and snap some photos to capture this memorable experience. From the bridge, continue the tour in Cologne’s Old Town and experience its unique historical appeal. Take in the traditional old housing and local breweries, which are located directly along the Rhine. As you pass through Old Town’s narrow alleys, next stop at the Great St. Martin Church located at the city’s historical fish market. Observe the church’s distinctive design that has shaped Old Town’s skyline throughout the years. Next pass by the Willi Ostermann Fountain and then stop by the historical Cologne City Hall, famous for its Renaissance façade. After that check out the city’s largest shopping strip, Hohe Street, where everything can be found from electronics to clothes and shoes. Wrap up the walking tour by stopping at Heinzelmännchen Fountain, a monument dedicated to a local myth about little people who used to work all night so the people of Cologne could take it easy during the day.     

Cologne: Old Town Historical Guided Walking Tour

4. Cologne: Old Town Historical Guided Walking Tour

Explore the charming Old Town of Cologne on a walking tour with an expert guide. Stop at iconic sites like the Fischmarkt, Schmitzsäule, and many more while hearing interesting stories about the city. See the Schmitzsäule, St. Kolumba, Glockengasse, and the cathedral as you stroll through the lovely streets. Visit ancient buildings and compare their facades with pictures from the past. Discover the fascinating city center by learning interesting facts about the squares, monuments, and buildings. Acquire a whole new perspective of the city of Cologne and have a glimpse into the lives of those who populated it way back in the day.

Cologne: Dom and Old Town City Quest Smartphone Game

5. Cologne: Dom and Old Town City Quest Smartphone Game

Make your way through the 2000-year-old area of Cologne's Old Town as you solve fun puzzles with this smartphone game. Uncover facinating information about the city as you play mini-games. Learn about the city and the Cologne Cathedral in an engaging way.  Take out your smartphone and start your game in the Old Town by yourself or with your group and begin your walking adventure. Complete location-based tasks and challenge yourself to competing different riddles.  Take time to admire the city's imposing Cathedral. Wander through narrow cobbled streets and to grand squares. See the equestrian statue in Heumarkt or take a stroll through the vibrant stalls in the city's Fischmarkt.  Find out hidden details about the city as the game directs your focus with scavenger hunts. Once you have completed all the tasks, receive a summary of your game and a code so you can collect your points. Compete with other players on the leaderboard.  

Express Walk of Cologne with a Local

6. Express Walk of Cologne with a Local

Fall in love with Cologne during a short but sweet city tour with an independent local guide. Learn the most intriguing facts about the city's history, local lifestyle, and contemporary transformation. Whether you're visiting for the first or fifth time, see Cologne through the eyes of a local. Meet your guide in central Cologne and walk through the city to discover its parks, monuments, and historical architecture. See the Romanesque Great St. Martin Church with the candy-colored houses in front as you explore Cologne's historic Old Town. Then, visit the Fischmarkt, an iconic photo stop. Take advantage of your chance to get insider tips about Cologne's best cafes, restaurants, and bars, and find out how to make the most out of your stay. By seeing Cologne through the eyes of a local, discover what everyday life looks like and find out what gives the city its characteristic ambiance.

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What people are saying about Fish Market, Cologne

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 53 reviews

Natalia very well, very attentive to explaining to us and allowing us to take photos, she gave us important and also curious information about the city and its culture, stories and tips where to eat and drink, very good in her guide.

Jutta reported in detail and with humor. The tour was put together well and very varied. Therefore, the four teenagers in the group were happy and interested in what was happening.

We were all very happy with the tour! Our guide did a really great job. We will definitely contact you again on our next visit :)

Very nice tour. Nice guide and the group is taken into account and consulted.

Highly recommended and informative. Very personable guide. It was fun.