Overview
Walk in the footsteps of history on this private, three-hour tour exploring Cologne’s transformation during the rise and fall of the Third Reich. This is not just dates and events—it is an intimate look at how a civilization faced oppression, resilience, and moral collapse.
Begin at Cologne Cathedral, a silent witness and symbol of hope amid a city nearly destroyed. Continue to the Old Town and Old Market, where Nazi policies reshaped daily life. Stand before the Roonstraße Synagogue—a memorial to the Jewish community shattered during Kristallnacht—and sense the weight of cultural loss that still echoes.
At EL-DE Haus, the former Gestapo headquarters, confront the machinery of terror in cells where stories of suffering and resistance remain. Conclude on the Hohenzollern Bridge, reflecting on Cologne’s postwar recovery and enduring lessons.
This respectful experience connects you to Cologne’s deepest wounds and its extraordinary capacity for renewal.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Admission fee to exhibit/museum EL-DE Haus : 5 EUR
Meeting Location
Domkloster 4
50667 Köln, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Hohenzollernbrücke
50679 Köln, Germany
What To Expect
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Cologne Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heinzelmaennchenbrunnen
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Market
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Roonstraße Synagogue
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
EL-DE Haus
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hohenzollern Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Professional local guide.
- Admission fee to exhibit/museum EL-DE Haus : 5 EUR.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
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 Third Reich Cologne: A Private 1933-1945 History Walk is as follows:
- 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 Third Reich Cologne: A Private 1933-1945 History Walk 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
- Professional local guide
- Admission fee to exhibit/museum EL-DE Haus : 5 EUR
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
