Private tour in Cologne Thorsten K

Cologne in 90 minutes - Express Tour

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Thorsten K.

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Being born in 1977, my early travels brought me foremost into Southern Europe. Travelling became my early passion (which it still is), so my professional career had to be related to discovering the world. This dream became true! In the 2000s, after my tourism studies and first travel experiences in the US and in Canada, I established a media office and started as a freelance journalist specialized in travel and tourism. To date I have been travelling to more than 45 countries worldwide, always learning about and from great people while listening to their stories, about their cultural backrounds and about the places they live. Although many of my travel reports take place in foreign countries, Germany and Rhine Valley where I was born have always been more than a homebase. For me this region is home! Not only the city of Bonn that was Germanys capital city from 1949 on and remained the center of German policy until 1999. Bonn, the place I am living, has always been a place of history. . . It is the birthplace of the iconic composer Ludwig van Beethoven whose 250th anniversary we celebrated in 2020. It was the place, where German chancellor Konrad Adenauer and French president Charles de Gaulle laid the foundation for modern European Union. Today Bonn serves as Germanys United Nations capital. But Bonn and Cologne offer more: Beautiful surroundings in Rhine valley, local food and brewing culture, the low mountain ranges of Siebengebirge and Eifel that are amazing places for hiking and biking. And the famous Nürburgring Formula 1 motor circuit that British Formula 1 World Champion Jackie Stewart once called "The Green Hell". Only a few places that are worth being discovered. So why did I decide to offer my service as a local tour guide in my home region to you? Well, there is one particular thing that unites us: It's our passion, our passion for travelling. Travel journalism is about the passion for travelling. It is about finding great people, great places, great stories all around the world, making them public and sharing them with readers. Tour guiding in my home region again is exactly the same, but right the opposite as well: It's about finding great people, great places, great stories and making them public. To passionate travellers - to you - who come and show your passion for travelling when visiting my home region. This is what I am inviting you to do. I hope to see you soon on one of my guided tours. Best from Bonn Thorsten Licenced passenger transportation driver up to 8 guests/passengers according to German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO)

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Overview of your Cologne tour

Our tour will start in front of Cologne Cathedral. You will hear about the difficulties to finish the construction and about the influence of the Hohenzollern family on Cologne during the Prussian empire. After a photo stop on Hohenzollernbrücke, a short walk takes us along Rhine river right into Cologne old town. I will get you some information about Cologne traditions like Carnival, the Cologne way of life and a short glimpse into Cologne brewing history. We will pass several Kölsch breweries and see Hohe Straße that is connected to Schildergasse, Germany's highest frequented shopping street. Before we come back to Cologne Cathedral you will recieve some advice on how to make your perfekt day or days in Cologne and in the Cologne surroundings

Your Cologne tour itinerary

Meet me at Cologne Cathedral Pass by Ludwig Modern Art Museum and Cologne Philharmony Photo stop at Hohenzollern bridge and Emperor Wilhelm II Memorial Walking along Rhine river Photo stop at ancient fish market and Tünnes & Schäl statue Pass by Heumarkt and Alter Markt Return to Cologne Cathedral, opportunity to walk in Walking distance approx. 2, 7 km (1, 5 miles). Limited accessibility for handicapped people (cobblestone pavement)

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

4 Domkloster, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 50667, Germany

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: right in front of Cologne Cathedral

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Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
593636
Languages
German
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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