Cologne Cathedral tour audio guide with mobile phone
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 9 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
IMPORTANT INFORMATION : AUDIO GUIDE ONLY. ENTRY TICKET NOT INCLUDED. Since 1 July 2026, Cologne Cathedral charges tourists a separate €12 entry fee, bought directly from the cathedral. You will need it for this tour. Entry stays free for worshippers. This is an independent self-guided audio tour, available only in the Tourific app. After booking, search "Tourific" in your email for access instructions. Questions? Contact our support team. TOUR DESCRIPTION: Step inside one of Europe's most iconic cathedrals, 600 years in the making, and unlock the stories carved into its stones. Your journey opens with the cathedral's history, then pauses at the portal, where sculptures retell the Bible and medieval life. Then into legends like St. Ursula's martyrdom, and the lesser known Rights of the Jews plaque. The climax is the breathtaking Shrine of the Three Kings, believed to hold the relics of the Wise Men. Perfect for travellers who love history and stories.
Inclusions
What's included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Audio and written guide included
- You have to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
What's not
- Entrance to Cathedral towers and crypt
- Human tour guide at location
Itinerary
This tour begins at the entrance of Cologne Cathedral, where you'll discover its remarkable history and architectural journey. You'll then explore the detailed reliefs on the portals, uncovering the stories they depict. As you step inside, the tour guides you through the cathedral’s awe-inspiring stained glass windows, sacred relics, and the tombs of influential counts and archbishops—each with its own story and significance. You’ll learn why these figures were laid to rest here and how they shaped the city’s past. The tour concludes at the very place it began: the grand entrance. In total you will go through 20+ stops on this tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tourific
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cologne
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 211 experiences we list in Cologne.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 17 of 211.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cologne
Cologne is a Rhine city of Roman roots and a towering Gothic cathedral, with Romanesque churches, art museums and a brewing tradition of its own.
Cologne's cathedral, begun in 1248 and finished in 1880, rises 157 metres above the Rhine on twin spires and shelters the golden Shrine of the Three Kings; it is a World Heritage site. The city began as a Roman colony, and the Roman-Germanic Museum beside the cathedral shows a large Dionysus mosaic found on the spot. The Hohenzollern Bridge carries trains across the river, its railings hung with love locks, and a dozen Romanesque churches stand in the old centre.
Top-ranked sights in Cologne: Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), Cologne Old Town (Altstadt), Roman-Germanic Museum (Römisch-Germanische Museum).
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