Cologne: EL-DE Haus and Old Town Private Guided Tour
- 2–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
How did Cologne endure Nazi terror? Visit EL-DE Haus, the former Gestapo HQ, see prison cells with a Private Guide, and upgrade for Old Town and Cathedral entry. HIGHLIGHTS: - Explore EL-DE Haus with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide - Enter the former Gestapo HQ and see preserved prison cells - Learn how Cologne faced Nazi terror through powerful exhibits - Read moving wall inscriptions left by prisoners and forced laborers - Visit Old Town and Cologne Cathedral with entry (in the 4-hour option) Step inside the former Gestapo headquarters with Rosotravel for a deeply moving journey through Cologne’s darkest chapter. The EL-DE Haus, remarkably untouched by WWII bombings, now serves as a powerful memorial and documentation center of Nazi terror. Book a private tour and uncover history in the most personal way. Uncover the shadows of the past and discover Cologne with us today.
Inclusions
What's included
- Expert commentary tailored to your pace and interests
- Ticket to the EL-DE Haus (NS Documentation Centre)
- Private tour of EL-DE Haus & Old Town Highlights (num. of attractions depend on the selected option)
- Old Town sightseeing with top landmarks and ticket for Cologne Cathedral (in the 4-hour option)
- 5-Star Licensed Private Guide fluent in chosen language
What's not
- Old Town sightseeing with top landmarks and entry to Cologne Cathedral (in the 2-hour option)
Itinerary
Meet your Guide at the main entrance of EL-DE Haus, Appellhofpl. 23-25, 50667 Köln, Niemcy
The basements of the house had been used as prison cells and torture rooms for forced laborers and political enemies. Over 1800 inscriptions made on the walls by the prisoners can still be viewed today. The upper floors with Gestapo offices represent administrative terror and an evil system created by Nazis. Learn about the darkest times of WWII and Nazi terror in Cologne. Meet your 5 Star Guide at the entrance to the EL-DE Haus to get the informative historical introduction to the City of Cologne and WWII. Join a private guided tour in the NS Documentation Centre.
From the EL-DE Haus you will briefly walk to the picturesque Old Market Square and Historic Town Hall. There you will explore the historic district with the former Jewish quarter of the Middle Ages. Your guide will make sure that you spot all key attractions.
Strolling briefly through the charming streets you arrive at the famous gothic Cologne Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have the opportunity to explore it and discover the world famous Shrine of the Three Kings.
Then you will enjoy a perfect panoramic view from the Hohenzollern Bridge.
From there the route will take you to the nearby Romanesque Great St. Martin Church. The tour will end at the Old Market, where you can relax and pause for a coffee or meal in one of many inviting cafes.
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
- Meet your guide at the main entrance of EL-DE Haus, Appellhofpl. 23-25, 50667 Köln, Niemcy
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Rosotravel - Munich
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
How it compares in Cologne
- Its from-price is 34% above the median of the 56 city tours we list in Cologne.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 25 of 56.
- 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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