Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour in Cologne’s Old Town
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About the Activity
Recreate Jewish Cologne on an exclusive walking tour of the former Jewish Quarter. See Old Town highlights, Holocaust memorials and the Roonstrasse Synagogue. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Jewish Quarter Join this tour to explore the former Jewish Quarter in Cologne’s Old Town and see the Stolpersteine, Cologne Cathedral, Rathaus and so much more. 4-hour: Jewish Quarter & NS Documentation Center Join this tour to visit the NS Documentation Center ( EL-DE House) and explore the former Jewish Quarter in Cologne’s Old Town. 5-hour: Jewish Quarter, NS Center & Synagogue Join this tour to see the Roonstrasse Synagogue, visit the NS Documentation Center and explore the former Jewish Quarter in Cologne’s Old Town. 6-hour: Jewish Quarter, NS Center, Synagogue & Transfer This tour includes a 1-hour private transfer. See the Roonstrasse Synagogue, visit the NS Documentation Center and explore the former Jewish Quarter.2 hours to 6 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Instant Confirmation
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
History Tour of Cologne’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter
Round-trip transfers from your accommodation by private car (6-hour option only)
Sightseeing outside the Roonstrasse Synagogue (5- and 6-hour options only)
Tickets to the NS Documentation Centre (4-, 5- and 6-hour options only)
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Tickets to the NS Documentation Centre (in 2-hour option)
Sightseeing outside the Roonstrasse Synagogue (in 2- and 4-hour options)
Round-trip transfers from your accommodation by private car (in 2-, 4-, and 5-hour options)
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Locations in the itinerary
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Meet your guidein front of the CityClass Hotel Residence am Dom, Alter Markt 55, 50667 Cologne, Germany. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Jewish walking tour to discover the traces of Jewish history and heritage in Cologne’s Old Town. Follow your Private Guide on a journey back to Roman times when the first Jews arrived in the city and discover how the city became a European center of Jewish learning in the Middle Ages. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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The tour will start in the Old Market, a historic market square that attracted many Jewish visitors over the centuries. Here, you will learn about the Crusades and medieval pogroms, and see the plan of the former Jewish Quarter, "Judengasse”. The guide will show you the images of Good Heroes carved on the walls of the Gothic City Hall and some of the Stumbling Stones hidden throughout the Old Town that commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Another point of interest will be the phenomenal Cologne Cathedral, which was built by the same architect who designed the destroyed Glockengasse Synagogue and features an engraved stone with a letter of protection and privileges granted to the Jewish community in 1252. You will also pass the touching monument to Edith Stein, a beautified German Catholic nun who died in Auschwitz and the former Gestapo headquarters1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Offenbach
Offenbach, GermanyEnd the tour at the Offenbach Square, named after the influential Jewish composer Jacques Offenbach. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Enhance your experience with a visit to the NS Documentation Centre (EL-DE House) and hear the tragic story of Edith Stein and other victims of the Holocaust. Learn about National Socialism and the Secret State Police at the former Gestapo prison. See the original Gestapo offices and explore the prison cells and torture rooms in the basement to find over 1800 inscriptions made on the walls by the prisoners. Your Expert-Guide will help you understand the true extent of Nazi’s persecution of Jews and other minority groups. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Synagogue Roonstrasse
Roonstrasse 50, Cologne, Germany, 50674Discover more traces of Cologne’s Jewish heritage, including the Roonstrasse Synagogue. On this extended walking tour you will go further than the Old Town to see the only place of Jewish worship that survived Kristallnacht in 1938, making it the most enduring witness of the turbulent history of Jewish Cologne. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Cologne
Cologne, GermanyRound-trip transfer. This option includes pickup and drop-off by private car. The 5-hour walking tour covers a long distance, so for your convenience, we can arrange private transfers between the meeting point and your Cologne accommodation. Book in advance to save time and effort. After the intensive tour, you won’t have to worry about finding public transport or a taxi, as a Private Driver will be ready to drive you back to your hotel or accommodation.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet your guide in front of the CityClass Hotel Residence am Dom, Alter Markt 55, 50667 Cologne, Germany. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. View Location
End point
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Meet your guide in front of the CityClass Hotel Residence am Dom, Alter Markt 55, 50667 Cologne, Germany. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Pickup and drop-off service by a private car.
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the 5-hour walking tour covers approximately 3,7 km. You should wear comfortable shoes and be in a good condition to walk.
- The 6-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Transfer time can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- Russian
- English
- Italian
- Polish
- French
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketKnow Before You Go: • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information. • Please note that the 5-hour walking tour covers approximately 3,7 km. You should wear comfortable shoes and be in a good condition to walk. • The 6-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Transfer time can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic. • We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Berlin time to receive 100% refund.
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