Cologne Melaten Cemetery & Old Town Private Guided Tour
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How does Cologne remember its soul? Walk Melaten Cemetery’s peaceful paths, explore funerary art and local lives, then add Old Town, Cathedral and Rhine views. Flexible options included. HIGHLIGHTS: - Discover Melaten Cemetery with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide - Explore peaceful paths, funerary art and remarkable memorials - Learn how Cologne remembers local lives, faith and identity - See Cathedral, Old Market and Rhine views (in the 4-hour option) - Admire Great St Martin and Hohenzollern Bridge (in the 4-hour option) Explore Cologne’s most atmospheric cemetery on a Private Walking Tour of Melaten Cemetery with a Licensed Guide. Discover peaceful avenues, remarkable graves, funerary art and moving stories of the people who shaped the city. See a quieter, more reflective side of Cologne and learn how memory, faith and local identity meet in one historic place. Book your experience today and discover Cologne beyond the usual sightseeing route!
Your experience
Stop 1
Meet your guide At the old main entrance to Melaten Cemetery, opposite of Aachener Straße
Stop 2
Cologne Cathedral
Stop 3
Discover this unique urban cemetery located on the former grounds of a leprosarium and execution site. The guided walk offers an oasis of green and a glimpse into the city's storied history, art and personalities. Visit tombs of celebrities and listen to a piece of the history of the emerging economic metropolis in the 19th century. Explore the park with incomparable flora and fauna, popular inner-city green retreat. Stroll through the beautiful and tranquil “millions alleys” and learn about the so-called “sponsorship tombs”. Find out about the marvel at the cemetery chapel from the 13th century.
Stop 4
Discover much more in a 4-hours tour, which includes a 2-hours Old Town Highlights with the Local 5-Stars Guide. You will use public transport to get to the Old Town. Then the tour will start at the picturesque Old Market Square, Historic Town Hall and Romanesque Great St. Martin Church. Your guide will make sure that you spot all key attractions.
Stop 5
Strolling briefly through the charming streets you arrive at the famous gothic Cologne Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have the opportunity to explore it and discover the world famous Shrine of the Three Kings.
Stop 6
Then you will enjoy a walk through the park along the Rhine river.
Stop 7
Starting at the impressive steel Hohenzollern Bridge, known as the Love Lock Bridge with thousands of colourful padlocks.
Stop 8
Then you will enjoy refreshing stroll in the Rhine park passing by the popular Alter Markt, Fish Markt and Pegel Turm.
What’s included
- Old Town highlights sightseeing (in the 4-hour option only)
- Expert commentary on Cologne’s history, funerary art and local memory
- Private Walking Tour of Melaten Cemetery and Cologne Old Town Highlights
- 5-Star Private Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
- Visit to Melaten Cemetery with free entry
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Not included
- Old Town highlights sightseeing (in the 2-hour option)
- Public transport tickets between Melaten Cemetery and Old Town
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide At the old main entrance to Melaten Cemetery, opposite of Aachener Straße
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on your selected option. The 2-hour option does not include the Old Town tour.
- Dogs are not allowed at Melaten Cemetery.
- In the 4-hour option, public transport needs to be used between Melaten Cemetery and Cologne Old Town. Public transport tickets are not included and should be purchased on-site.
- For a personalized experience, we keep our private groups small, with 1–25 guests per guide. Larger groups can book additional guides with us.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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