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Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour in Cologne’s Old Town

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2 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • 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 (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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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup and drop-off service by a private car.

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Alter Markt
50667 Köln, Germany

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Town Cologne 1922 e.V.

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Market

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cologne Cathedral

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 headquarters
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Offenbach

End the tour at the Offenbach Square, named after the influential Jewish composer Jacques Offenbach.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

EL-DE Haus

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Synagogue Roonstrasse

Discover 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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cologne

Round-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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour in Cologne’s Old Town?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • 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)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
  • 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)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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