Cologne: Guided Tour of Melatenfriedhof
ID: GYG411181-745921
Category:
Country: Uruguay
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Take a walk amongst the tombstones on a guided tour of Melatenfriedhof, the historic cemetery of Cologne. See the old chapels, listen to historic stories, and learn about the notable burials.
Take a trip through the history of Cologne on a guided tour of Melatenfriedhof, the central cemetery of the city.
Before it became a cemetery, it was already an execution site and leprosy ward far outside the city walls. Follow your guide around the 5500 graves.
Listen to stories about the history of the city, and the celebrities who have been laid to rest in this historical graveyard.
Highlights
- Listen to the quiet of Cologne’s central cemetery as you walk around the graves
- Hear stories about the history of this German city, remembering times gone by
- Admire the architecture of the old chapels, overgrown with climbing ivy
- Discover notable burials in Melaten, including artists, politicians, and actors
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Aachener Straße, advers House Nr. 249
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.
