Cologne City Tour Experience
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Roman Cologne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
3.8(16 reviews)Cologne, Germany
1h15DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Explore Roman Cologne on a self-guided audio walking tour that lasts approximately 90 minutes. Discover how Roman occupation for the first 500 years influenced the city's development while visiting various historical remnants. The tour is designed for individuals who appreciate history and prefer a flexible schedule, allowing you to pause or extend your visit at any point. It is suitable for solo travelers or small groups. After booking, you will receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code to access the tour via the VoiceMap app. This app provides GPS-based directions to the starting point and plays audio automatically as you progress, even offline. Unlimited use is available before and after your booking date, and a virtual tour option is offered for home viewing.
Itinerary
1
Cologne Cathedral
The tour passes by the Cologne Cathedral. You'll take in the beautiful and impressive cathedral and hear about it while you walk.
2
Romische Hafenstrasse
The tour takes you down Die Roemische Hafestrasse in Koeln. While you walk, you'll find out why Die Römische Hafenstraße in Köln (a Roman Harbour road) was imperfectly rebuilt in Kurt Hackenberg Platz.
3
Schmitz Saule
The tour passes by Schmitz Saule where you'll learn what the 1969 moon landing has to do with the ancient Romans in Cologne.
4
Gurzenich von Koln
On the tour, you'll be told how to spot celebrated Roman soldiers, Marsilius and Agrippa, on the Gürzenich Köln's imposing Gothic facade.
5
St. Maria im Kapitol
On this tour, you'll pass through the former Roman temple district and see St Maria im Kapitol.
What's included / not included
VoiceMap app for Android and iOSOffline access to audio, maps, and geodataLifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en routeSmarphone and headphonesFood and drinksTransportation
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller reviews
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