Essential Cologne Free Tour

Our free tour Cologne in Spanish starts in front of the impressive train station (Köln Hauptbahnhof). From this monument we will start our walk through the old town of the Rhenish city.

The first stop on our free walking tour of Cologne will be the emblematic Gothic Cathedral of Saint Peter. A spectacular work of architecture that leaves you speechless. Did you know that since the Middle Ages it has housed the relics of the three Eastern Magi?

Then we delve into the fascinating legacy of the Roman Empire. Cologne is considered one of the oldest cities in all of Germany! Did you know what the relationship between the metropolis of the Rhine and Emperor Nero is? We will tell you everything by seeing the archaeological remains of Roman times!

We will continue the free tour of Colonia knowing some traditional breweries where you can try the local beer and typical dishes. Wonder if the city has its own kind of golden drink? Of course! Kölsch – which not only designates the Colonian beer but also the local dialect!

Then we explore the famous building of the Philharmonie, the well-known concert hall of Cologne by walking on its… roof!

From there we admire the scenic views of the Rhine River talking about the development of trade and river transport in medieval times.

The next stop will take place at the Fischmarkt (fish market). Then we will continue our free tour of Cologne entering the network of narrow streets, courtyards and squares to reach the representative Alter Markt square with the majestic Gothic tower of the Old Town Hall. We will talk about local folklore and the customs of the renowned Cologne Carnival – one of the most emblematic events in all of Germany,

After two and a half hours of travel, we conclude the free tour of the historic center of Colonia in front of Casa Farina - the Perfume museum. There we will explain the origin of Eau de Cologne or Cologne Water. It is the best-known scented water in the world for its light composition of fruit essences, invented by an Italian Juan Maria Farina in 1709.