Cologne’s Medieval Churches Private Guided Tour
Overview
Discover the most remarkable churches in Cologne’s Old Town! See the famous Cologne Cathedral and the Basilica of St Ursula, and visit the Great St. Martin Church and the Basilica of St Gereon. Experience real art and culture!
Highlights:
- Discover Cologne’s Top Churches with a 5-Stars Expert Guide
- Visit the Great St. Martin Church
- Learn about the patron of St Gereon’s Basilica
- See the Cologne Cathedral and other remarkable churches
- Learn about the history of religion in Germany
They say that there are as many churches in Cologne as there are days in a year, so on this original tour we will show you the city's most historically and architecturally important sacred buildings! Discover interesting facts and legends about religion in Germany.
What's Included
- Historical facts and legends about religion in Cologne
- Private Tour of Cologne’s Top Churches
- Free entry to the Great St. Martin Church
- Free entry to the Basilica of St Gereon
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
Meeting Location
Alter Markt 28-32
50667 Köln, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Great St. Martin Church
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cologne Cathedral
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mariä Himmelfahrt
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of St. Gereon
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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 visits to the church during scheduled events as well as the daily, Sunday and holiday services are limited, so there may be occasions where tours will only take place from the outside.
- Great St. Martin Church is closed on Mondays.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (CET).
- Historical facts and legends about religion in Cologne.
- Private Tour of Cologne’s Top Churches.
- Free entry to the Great St. Martin Church.
- Free entry to the Basilica of St Gereon.
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cologne’s Medieval Churches Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cologne’s Medieval Churches Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Historical facts and legends about religion in Cologne
- Private Tour of Cologne’s Top Churches
- Free entry to the Great St. Martin Church
- Free entry to the Basilica of St Gereon
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
Additional Info
- 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 visits to the church during scheduled events as well as the daily, Sunday and holiday services are limited, so there may be occasions where tours will only take place from the outside.
- Great St. Martin Church is closed on Mondays.
