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Historic Old Town, Cologne

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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private walking tour of Cologne's old town Private walking tour of Cologne's old town
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FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Self-Guided Tour of Cologne with Interactive City Game Self-Guided Tour of Cologne with Interactive City Game
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Historic Old Town reviews

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  • By Helen935
    We went for the Christmas Markets, one of which was in the old town. Have a look around there are some beautiful buildings and great places to eat. 
    We went for the Christmas Markets, one of which was in the old town. Have a look around there are some beautiful buildings and great places to eat.  more »
  • By Darth_Vaider
    Was a bit disappointed by this area of Cologne. Probably spent more time walking to it than looking around. 
    Was a bit disappointed by this area of Cologne. Probably spent more time walking to it than looking around.  more »
  • By Jotum
    Although about 80% of the city was destroyed in WW2, this area was rebuilt to be much like it was before the war. It has narrow cobble stone streets with nice shops and restaurants. (Note the... 
    Although about 80% of the city was destroyed in WW2, this area was rebuilt to be much like it was before the war. It has narrow cobble stone streets with nice shops and restaurants. (Note the...  more »
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  • By awlo des
    You can walk around to find your favorite place for a good German meal. They also had some great bars playing football on TV in the area.
  • By Al 3dawi
    Not really especial place to visit but was nice to walk around the old town
  • By Karol Giraldo
    There is not a lot to see in the old town but it is nice to go on a walk
  • By Jessica Chambers
    Cologne was gorgeous with the Christmas markets! Lots of friendly town people.
  • By Kate Eddelbuttel
    Love the city of Cologne! Even more fun during Karneval!
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