Guided walking tour · Cologne, Germany

The Dark Side of the Dom Tour

A walk through Cologne's darker history of witches, ghosts and murderers.

Rating on Viator
4.8 out of 5 from 99 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English, German, Spanish
Price
From £13 per person
Group size
Up to 15 people
Fitness level
Easy
Run by
Freewalk Cologne
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Heumarkt10 min
  2. Gurzenich von Koln10 min
  3. Sankt Alban10 min
  4. Cologne Cathedral15 min
  5. Romische Hafenstrasse10 min
  6. Gross St. Martin10 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • English Speaking Guide with Local Stories & Tips
  • Tips & Recommendations for Cologne

Not included

  • Gratuities if you like our tour!

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Cologne

  • Price: from £13. 8 of the other 9 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £25.
  • Reviews: 3 of the other 9 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 15 people. 3 of the other 6 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 1.6 km in about 19 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Cologne

Cologne's twin-spired cathedral towers over an old town of beer halls, Roman remains and Rhine-side promenades.

Terrain. Flat.

Distances. The cathedral to the Old Town is a few minutes.

Read the full Cologne walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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