Once upon a time... Exciting audio tour through the history of Cologne | Köln

Audio walk by Histomich

34 Stations
90:04 min Audio
7.23 km directions_walk favorite 24

Languages: German English

Once upon a time... Exciting audio tour through the history of Cologne

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Discover Cologne with your audio guide

Imagine strolling through Cologne’s vibrant Old Town, the sun shimmering on the Rhine, listening to stories that have shaped the city for centuries. This free audio tour of Cologne, “Once Upon a Time…”, makes that possible. Your personal audio guide takes you on a journey full of surprises, anecdotes, and historical insights – anytime, anywhere.

A Journey Through Cologne’s History

Immerse yourself in the past: learn how the Romans founded Cologne, discover the secrets of Cologne Cathedral, listen to captivating stories and anecdotes, and experience the lively, historical atmosphere of the streets and squares. Each stop on this audio tour is meticulously crafted and brings you closer to places many tourists overlook. From the Old Market Square and Great St. Martin Church to the Hohenzollern Bridge and the lives of Konrad Adenauer and Willy Millowitsch – this tour showcases Cologne at its most authentic.

In the accompanying description, we often link to interesting articles, videos, and podcasts about the sight or attraction.

Flexible and Individual Travel

With your free audio guide, you decide your own pace and route. Pause to enjoy a coffee by the Rhine, sit on a bench in the shade, or stroll through alleyways steeped in history. You’re independent of groups, fixed times, or rigid routes. The Cologne audio tour is ideal for anyone who wants to explore the city at their own pace.

If you plan to visit all the stops, please allow approximately 4 hours.

However, you can also pause at any time and continue later.

Culture, Entertainment, and Insider Tips

In addition to well-known sights like Cologne Cathedral, the Rhine, and the Old Town, this audio tour of Cologne also offers special stories and places you may not yet know. Every step of the tour becomes an experience – informative, entertaining, and surprising.

Start your unforgettable experience

Download the “Once Upon a Time…” audio tour, put on your headphones, and discover Cologne like you’ve never “heard” it before. Listen to the stories, feel the atmosphere, experience the city – from the famous highlights to hidden gems. With the “Once Upon a Time…” audio guide, every walk, every stop, and every moment in Cologne becomes an unforgettable experience.

Here are some highlights:

There’s a lot of construction going on in Cologne right now, all to make the city’s exciting history even more tangible. Cologne is guaranteed to be even more beautiful afterward… We ask for your understanding if you encounter some construction sites along the way.

Have fun, and let’s head to Station 1, the Roman Tower!

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This audio guide is available to you free of charge.

We would appreciate a small donation for the following projects in and around Cologne:

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Stations in this audio guide:

Brief outline of the history of Cologne (6:24 min) • Römerturm (Roman tower) (2:30 min) • Pfaffenpforte (Römisches Nordtor), Pfaffenpforte (Roman North Gate) (2:06 min) • Kölner Dom (Cologne cathedral) (2:34 min) • Dreikönigsschrein (Shrine of the Epiphany) (2:11 min) • Gerokreuz (1:31 min) • Heinzelmännchenbrunnen (Heinzelmännchen fountain) (1:29 min) • WDR (2:42 min) • Die Maus (The Mouse) (2:45 min) • 4711 (3:07 min) • EL-DE-Haus (2:32 min) • Willy Millowitsch (2:23 min) • Hahnentor (1:54 min) • Konrad Adenauer (4:44 min) • St. Aposteln (2:54 min) • Neumarkt (2:48 min) • Schildergasse/Antoniterkirche (3:23 min) • Farina Duftmuseum (Farina Fragrance Museum) (2:43 min) • Jüdisches Viertel (Jewish Quarter) (4:13 min) • Gürzenich (1:54 min) • Kölner Karneval (Cologne Carnival) (2:54 min) • Reiterdenkmal (equestrian monument) (2:12 min) • Heumarkt (2:04 min) • Hänneschen Theater (2:13 min) • Grinköpfe (grinning heads) (1:20 min) • Rathaus (City hall) (2:33 min) • Tünnes und Schäl (3:19 min) • Groß St. Martin (2:01 min) • Alter Markt (2:04 min) • Jan von Werth (2:28 min) • Stapelhaus (stacking house) (1:46 min) • Rheinschifffahrt (Rhine shipping) (2:44 min) • Hohenzollernbrücke (Hohenzollern Bridge) (2:35 min) • Hauptbahnhof/Alter Wartesaal (central station/old waiting room) (3:04 min)

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