Cologne Private Walking Tour

"Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany, founded by the Romans in AD 50, when it was called “Colonia Claudia Ara Aggrippinensium”. Rome's imperial governor lived here and the city was quickly considered one of the empire's most important trade and manufacturing centres north of the Alps.

Thereafter it was occupied by the Franks and was made an archbishopric (the office of an archbishop) by Charlemagne. It survived World War II and it is today considered a major cultural centre with museums ranking among the best in the world You will learn about:The history of one of the oldest cities in GermanyHow the cities survived the Second World WarThe landmark of Cologne, it'sUNESCO listed CathedralThe many famous breweries from the cityGermany's oldest city hallThe Jewish Quarter and its Archeological zone*The church of Great Saint Martin and it's interesting history You will see:The Cologne Cathedral (outside view)The Peters Brauhaus and some of its famous beers The Alter MarktThe City HallThe Archeological zone of the Jewish QuarterThe RomanesqueCatholic church of Great Saint Martin"