Cologne: Walking Tour of Kuniberts-Viertel and Eigelstein Cologne: Walking Tour of Kunibertsviertel and Eigelstein
ID: GYG432028-778202
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the story of through two old Cologne neighborhoods on this walking tour of Kunibertsviertel and Eigelstein with a local guide. Pass by sights like the churches of St. Kunibert and St. Ursula.
Trace the 2000-year-old history of the Kunibertsviertel and Eigelstein districts on this guided walking tour. Uncover the beauty of these two quintessential Cologne neighborhoods as you see highlights like the Schreckenskammer brewery and the medieval turret at Weckschnapp.
Meet your guide in and begin your journey back in time with your local guide. Hear about what life was like in the past for peasants, monks, and workers. Stroll past the massive, 13th-century basilica of St. Kunibert.
See how eye-catching the medieval Weckschnapp looks now that it is surrounded by modern buildings. Walk by the elegant international restaurant is a tower that is nearly a century old at the Bastei.
View the imposing Eigelsteintorburg town gates and pass through the restored 19th century buildings in Stavenhof. Go by the cozy Schreckenskammer beer hall where cold mugs of Kolsch beer is served. End at the St. Ursula Basilica where St. Ursula and her 11,000 virgins are said to be interred.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you learn about what life was like in historic Cologne
- Admire views of the Romanesque basilicas of of St. Kunibert and St. Ursula
- Combine the old with the new as you pass by the Weckschnapp medieval turret
- Take in local curiosities like the Bastei restaurant and the Schreckenskammer
- Travel to the 19th-century as you pass the restored buildings in Stavenhof
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine
Meet your 'Echt Cologne' guide in Breslauer Platz across from the Hotel Wyndham.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
