Cologne Melaten Cemetery & Old Town Private Guided Tour

Explore Cologne's history, art and life with the 5-Stars Guide. Admire the different tombs, stroll through the beautiful park and enjoy this special place of quietness. See the best highlights of the Old Town during a pleasant and informative walk. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hours: Melaten Cemetery Guided Tour Join this tour to visit unique Melaten Cemetery. 4-hours: Melaten Cemetery with Old Town Highlights Tour Choose this version to have much deeper Cologne experience. Visit Melaten Cemetery and Old Town highlights. Immerse yourself in the history of Melaten Cemetery and see the final resting place of the city's prominent personalities. Discover a place of silence embedded in a beautiful park in the middle of Cologne. Visit remarkable Old Town and its highlights while strolling in the picturesque cobblestone streets. The guide will tell you fascinating stories and make sure to deliver you unforgettable memories!

1. 1

   Aachener Weiher

   10 min

   Meet your guide At the old main entrance to Melaten Cemetery, opposite of Aachener Straße

2. 2

   Cologne Cathedral

   25 min

   Cologne Cathedral

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1 hour

   Discover this unique urban cemetery located on the former grounds of a leprosarium and execution site. The guided walk offers an oasis of green and a glimpse into the city's storied history, art and personalities. Visit tombs of celebrities and listen to a piece of the history of the emerging economic metropolis in the 19th century. Explore the park with incomparable flora and fauna, popular inner-city green retreat. Stroll through the beautiful and tranquil “millions alleys” and learn about the so-called “sponsorship tombs”. Find out about the marvel at the cemetery chapel from the 13th century.

4. 4

   Historic Town Hall

   25 min

   Discover much more in a 4-hours tour, which includes a 2-hours Old Town Highlights with the Local 5-Stars Guide. You will use public transport to get to the Old Town. Then the tour will start at the picturesque Old Market Square, Historic Town Hall and Romanesque Great St. Martin Church. Your guide will make sure that you spot all key attractions.

5. 5

   Cologne Cathedral

   25 min

   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.

6. 6

   River Rhine

   25 min

   Then you will enjoy a walk through the park along the Rhine river.

7. 7

   Hohenzollern Bridge

   25 min

   Starting at the impressive steel Hohenzollern Bridge, known as the Love Lock Bridge with thousands of colourful padlocks.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   25 min

   Then you will enjoy refreshing stroll in the Rhine park passing by the popular Alter Markt, Fish Markt and Pegel Turm.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.