Cologne: WWII History & EL-DE Haus Private Guided Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

What was life like in Nazi-era Cologne? Uncover personal stories, tragic fates and dark history of World War II on a private tour. Optional: visit the NS Documentation Centre (EL-DE Haus) and explore the secrets of Gestapo with an Expert Guide. Choose any of these fantastic options tailored to your choice or preference: 2-hour: WWII Traces Guided Tour Uncover WWII history in Cologne's Old Town. See the iconic Cathedral, learn about the Trail of Remembrance, Stumbling Stones, and Kolumba. 4-hour: WWII Traces & EL-DE Haus Guided Tour Uncover WWII history in-depth in Cologne's Old Town and the NS Documentation Center (EL-DE Haus). See the iconic Cathedral, learn about the Trail of Remembrance and more. Uncover the dark history of Cologne’s WWII past on a private walking tour designed by Rosotravel, where a Licensed Guide will share powerful stories of destruction, survival, and remembrance. Follow traces of war that still shape the city today.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide Kreuzblume monument in front of the entrance to Cologne Cathedral

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Kreuzblume
Meet your guide Kreuzblume monument in front of the entrance to Cologne Cathedral
Duration: 10 mins
2. Cologne Cathedral
Begin at the iconic Cologne Cathedral (viewed from outside only), a stunning Gothic masterpiece that miraculously survived heavy bombings and still bears bullet holes. Continue your journey along Cologne’s quiet cobblestone streets and uncover the poignant Trail of Remembrance.
Duration: 50 mins
3. Stolpersteine Cologne
Learn about the small brass Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) that mark the last known homes of Jewish victims, and hear their stories of loss and courage.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Cologne Central Station
See key WWII sites such as the Central Station, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the former exhibition grounds—once linked to the Auschwitz-Buchenwald subcamp—and learn about their roles during wartime. With your Private Guide, you’ll have the freedom to explore at your own pace, ask questions, and focus on the aspects of history that move you most.
Duration: 30 mins
5. NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne
Visit to the NS Documentation Center, known as the EL-DE Haus. This former Gestapo headquarters is now a chilling memorial, preserving prison cells and over 1,800 inscriptions carved by prisoners. Walk through rooms where forced laborers, political enemies, and resistance members were held and tortured, and hear how Nazi terror unfolded in Cologne. With a Licensed Guide at your side, you’ll gain a deeper, personal understanding of these harrowing events.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language

(number of attractions depends on the selected option)

See the Cologne Cathedral from outside

Private walking tour in Cologne Old Town discovering WWII traces

Fascinating facts and stories in a tempo adjusted to your preferences and interests

Entry ticket to EL-DE Haus - NS Documentation Center (in the 4-hour option)

Exclusion

Entry to the Cologne Cathedral

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please check your email the day before the tour for important information from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

The number of attractions visited depends on the selected option.

Please note Entry to the Cologne Cathedral is not included

This is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather, as the tour runs rain or shine!

Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!

Supplied by Rosotravel - Munich

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