Cologne is a living museum of European history through the ages. From its early days as a Roman settlement to the Medieval Ages, right through to 20th century wars and contemporary times, Cologne's architecture and public spaces are visual reminders of its storied past.

Take a private Cologne tour and explore the city's rich history with a friendly and knowledgeable local guide.

The heart of Cologne rises high above the city in the form of the twin spires of the <i>Kölner Dom</i>. This magnificent gothic cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most visited attraction in all of Germany; your guide will ensure the time you spend here is entertaining and enriching. Cologne's city centre is compact and walking alongside your guide is an excellent way to explore all its nooks and crannies. Make sure to stop at a pub to sample some of the region's famous Kölsch beer, relax and get a glimpse of daily life in Cologne.

Enjoy getting to know the city on your private Cologne tour.

Cologne

Contemporary Architecture in the Media Harbour Express Tour

The Media Harbor is one of the first industrial harbors which has been converted into office buildings and cool restaurants. There is no other place on earth where there are as many buildings by star architects as in Düsseldorf within 10 minutes walking distance. Among them three (!) Pritzker Prize award winners - the Nobel prize for architecture: Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano, Fumihiko Maki.

I will make sure the landmark buildings "talk" to you: I will guide you to discover architectural treasures in their facades, outlines and the building material - and they will tell stories about water and waves, boats with their bows, railings, sails and gangways, radars, cranes and containers - all things which are connected to the "port" topic. And in the end you will agree: Architecture is fascinating!

A crane proves the history of the Harbor area

The dancing crooked Gehry buildings (Neuer Zollhof)

The "Cloud Hanger" in front of the historical malt factory

The "Cloud Hanger" in front of Jo Coenens "Dock", the Killepitsch factory in the background

Jo Coenens "Dock" mirrored in Renzo Pianos "The Float"

Rhine Tower seen from inside the City Gate

ship-shaped "House of Architects" (left), Kai Center (right) and a deconstructivist highrise by Steven Holl (center back)

the little family of buildings: father, mother and child - by Frank O. Gehry

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