Explore Cologne in 60 minutes with a Local
Overview
Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Cologne. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture.
From Cologne Cathedral to Hohenzollern Bridge, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks.
Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Cologne to ensure you get the most out of your stay.
• See Cologne through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence.
• Discover Cologne's Gothic Cathedral, showcasing the city's historic grandeur.
• Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit.
• Maximize your time, discovering more of Cologne in less time.
• Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.
What's Included
- Small Group Experience
- Knowledgeable Local
- Personalised Recommendations
- Personal Expenses
Meeting Location
Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1
50667 Köln, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Hohenzollernbrücke
50679 Köln, Germany
Thank you for being part of our walk! Our exploration of Cologne ends here, but yours is just getting started. Enjoy the city!
What To Expect
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Cologne Cathedral (pass by)
Old Market (pass by)
Historisches Rathaus der Stadt Köln (pass by)
Gross St. Martin (pass by)
Hohenzollern Bridge (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for guests with impaired mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour is hosted by an independent local.
- You will be part of a small group of up to 8 travellers.
- The itinerary adapts to travellers' interests and walking pace.
- Stops may vary depending on weather conditions.
- Entry tickets for public transportation, museums and monuments are not included.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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).
- Small Group Experience.
- Knowledgeable Local.
- Personalised Recommendations.
- Personal Expenses.
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 Explore Cologne in 60 minutes with a Local is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for guests with impaired mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Cologne in 60 minutes with a Local 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
- Small Group Experience
- Knowledgeable Local
- Personalised Recommendations
- Personal Expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for guests with impaired mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour is hosted by an independent local.
- You will be part of a small group of up to 8 travellers.
- The itinerary adapts to travellers' interests and walking pace.
- Stops may vary depending on weather conditions.
- Entry tickets for public transportation, museums and monuments are not included.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
