Cologne City Tour Experience
4,8 (970)2hCologne, Germany
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HikingCultureHistorical
Emperors Bakers and Beasts Tour of Aachen
3.1(8 reviews)Cologne, Germany
2h30DurationGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Pl, French, Dutch, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
This self-guided audio walking tour of Aachen allows travelers to explore the city at their own pace using the Tourific app. The tour guides you to key historical sites, including the cathedral, an apothecary known for one of Germany’s first chocolate bars, and the location where Paul Julius Reuter trained pigeons. You will encounter local legends such as the Bahkauv and stories involving a clever baker and the devil. The audio content is available offline, enabling you to pause for breaks, such as enjoying a rice tart in a baroque café. This experience suits those who prefer independent exploration over group tours. Note that the tour has been utilized by over 20,000 travelers and includes a full refund guarantee.
Itinerary
1
Elisenbrunnen
Smell the sulphurous water that drew Romans north and once cured Europe's wealthy of bad nerves.
2
Kreislauf des Geldes
Circle a fountain donated by the local bank that turned into a cartoon about greed.
3
Puppenbrunnen
Bend the limbs of the bronze figures yourself, because every passing child rearranges this fountain.
4
Bahkauv
Meet the sulphurous calf that locals say climbs onto the shoulders of drunken men staggering home from taverns.
5
Couven-Museum
Stand inside the pharmacy where one of the first chocolate bars made in Germany was produced.
6
Karlsbrunnen
Look up at the emperor French troops once carried off as war booty, until the mayor petitioned Napoleon.
7
Centre Charlemagne
Lift a piece of medieval chain mail and meet the original bronze Charlemagne, retired from the rain.
8
Katschhof
Cross the paved courtyard where palace servants once swapped rumours between Charlemagne's chapel and his great hall.
9
Aachen Cathedral
Pause beside the chapel that held the bones of an emperor for three and a half centuries.
10
Fischpuddelchen
Notice the toddler the city kept hiding for twenty years before a council vote finally settled it.
11
Treasury of Aachen Cathedral
Search out a Roman pagan coffin that once held a Christian emperor, and a knife he hunted with.
What's included / not included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.Audio and written guide included ( AI generated )Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloadedImages to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you likeCheck or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphonesHuman tour guide at locationTransport
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
Traveller reviews
3.18 reviews
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