Cologne: Southside Severinsquarter Guided Tour in German Guided Tour Southside of Cologne Severins Quarter
ID: GYG405442-736801
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Take a walk through history on this guided tour of Cologne's Severinsquarter. Explore Cologne's oldest street, Hohe Straße. Learn about Cologne's rich medieval history at the City Wall and Severinstorburg.
On a guided walking tour, learn about Cologne's rich history that dates as far back as 2000 years ago.
Explore Cologne's oldest street, Hohe Straße, and learn about the rich history of the quarter surrounding it. Admire the breweries, traditional pubs, monastries, churches, and carnival clubs along the tour.
Admire Cologne's medieval City Wall and catch a glimpse of what Cologne looked like in 1180. Also, take a moment to see the Basilica of St. Severin, an early Romanesque basilica church established in the late 14th century.
Along the tour, see the many big traditional carnival clubs and fountains in the city. End at Severinstorburg, one of the four surviving city gates from the Middle Ages. Today, the big carnival parade begins here, but it was once how kings and nobles entered Cologne.
Highlights
- Learn about the rich history of the Basilica of St. Severin
- Admire the medieval City Wall and Severinstorburg City Gate
- Visit the many carnival clubs and fountains of the city
- Explore Hohe Straße, Cologne's oldest street
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is only available in German
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Masks are optional for this activity
The meeting point is at the square in front of the Basilica of St. Severin, Severinstraße, opposite of the house No. 35
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
