Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour in Cologne’s Old Town
Overview
Recreate Jewish Cologne on an exclusive walking tour of the former Jewish Quarter. See Old Town highlights, Holocaust memorials and the Roonstrasse Synagogue.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Jewish Quarter
Join this tour to explore the former Jewish Quarter in Cologne’s Old Town and see the Stolpersteine, Cologne Cathedral, Rathaus and so much more.
4-hour: Jewish Quarter & NS Documentation Center
Join this tour to visit the NS Documentation Center ( EL-DE House) and explore the former Jewish Quarter in Cologne’s Old Town.
5-hour: Jewish Quarter, NS Center & Synagogue
Join this tour to see the Roonstrasse Synagogue, visit the NS Documentation Center and explore the former Jewish Quarter in Cologne’s Old Town.
6-hour: Jewish Quarter, NS Center, Synagogue & Transfer
This tour includes a 1-hour private transfer. See the Roonstrasse Synagogue, visit the NS Documentation Center and explore the former Jewish Quarter.
What's Included
- Sightseeing outside the Roonstrasse Synagogue (5- and 6-hour options only)
- History Tour of Cologne’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter
- Round-trip transfers from your accommodation by private car (6-hour option only)
- Tickets to the NS Documentation Centre (4-, 5- and 6-hour options only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Tickets to the NS Documentation Centre (in 2-hour option)
- Sightseeing outside the Roonstrasse Synagogue (in 2- and 4-hour options)
- Round-trip transfers from your accommodation by private car (in 2-, 4-, and 5-hour options)
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “6H:Jewish+NSCenter+Synag+Trans”.
For the options “4H: Jewish Quarter & NS Docume”, “5H:Jewish Quarter+NS Center+Sy” and “2-hour: Jewish Quarter”.
Alter Markt 55
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.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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CityClass Hotel Alter Markt
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town Cologne 1922 e.V.
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Market
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Cologne Cathedral
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Offenbach
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
EL-DE Haus
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Synagogue Roonstrasse
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cologne
2 hours 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 the 5-hour walking tour covers approximately 3,7 km. You should wear comfortable shoes and be in a good condition to walk.
- The 6-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Transfer time can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-265432P267
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- Sightseeing outside the Roonstrasse Synagogue (5- and 6-hour options only).
- History Tour of Cologne’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter.
- Round-trip transfers from your accommodation by private car (6-hour option only).
- Tickets to the NS Documentation Centre (4-, 5- and 6-hour options only).
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.
- Tickets to the NS Documentation Centre (in 2-hour option).
- Sightseeing outside the Roonstrasse Synagogue (in 2- and 4-hour options).
- Round-trip transfers from your accommodation by private car (in 2-, 4-, and 5-hour options).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour in Cologne’s Old Town 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 Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour in Cologne’s Old Town will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Sightseeing outside the Roonstrasse Synagogue (5- and 6-hour options only)
- History Tour of Cologne’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter
- Round-trip transfers from your accommodation by private car (6-hour option only)
- Tickets to the NS Documentation Centre (4-, 5- and 6-hour options only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Tickets to the NS Documentation Centre (in 2-hour option)
- Sightseeing outside the Roonstrasse Synagogue (in 2- and 4-hour options)
- Round-trip transfers from your accommodation by private car (in 2-, 4-, and 5-hour options)
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 the 5-hour walking tour covers approximately 3,7 km. You should wear comfortable shoes and be in a good condition to walk.
- The 6-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Transfer time can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
