Roman Cologne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Roman Cologne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Travel 2,000 years into the past with this affordable walking tour around Roman Cologne.

• Find out how the first 500 years of occupation by the Romans permanently shaped the city and see remnants of this ancient city that are hidden in plain sight
• Hear from producer Willem Fromm, a historian and podcaster whose passion for history inspired him to carefully craft this VoiceMap tour.
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Kreuzblumenweg, 50765 Köln, Germany

This self-guided audio tour using the VoiceMap mobile app starts in front of the Kreuzblume. The tour explores Roman Cologne, taking in some of its historic sites.

Pass By: Cologne Cathedral, Domkloster 4, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

The tour passes by the Cologne Cathedral. You'll take in the beautiful and impressive cathedral and hear about it while you walk.

Pass By: Romans' Northern Gate, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln, Germany

The tour passes by the Romans' Nothern Gate which you'll hear about while you walk.

Pass By: Römisch-Germanisches Museum im Belgischen Haus, Cäcilienstraße 46, 50667 Köln, Germany

On this tour, you'll peer through the window of the Roman-Germanic Museum to see one of the world’s largest and best-preserved Roman mosaics.

Pass By: Die roemische Hafenstrasse in Koeln, Roncalliplatz 4, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

The tour takes you down Die Roemische Hafestrasse in Koeln. While you walk, you'll find out why Die Römische Hafenstraße in Köln (a Roman Harbour road) was imperfectly rebuilt in Kurt Hackenberg Platz.

Pass By: Römisches Praetorium, Kleine Budengasse 1-3, 50667 Köln, Germany

The tour passes by the Romisches Praetorium, the largest Roman palace in the Rhineland.

Pass By: Old Market, Alter Markt 18, 50667 Köln, Germany

The tour passes through the Alter Markt (the old market) of Cologne.

Pass By: Great St. Martin Church, An Groß St. Martin, 50667 Köln, Germany

The tour passes by Great St Martin Church which was built in the Middle Ages on the foundations of a Roman warehouse

Pass By: Schmitz Saule, Alter Markt, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

The tour passes by Schmitz Saule where you'll learn what the 1969 moon landing has to do with the ancient Romans in Cologne.

Pass By: Gurzenich von Koln, Gurzenichstrasse, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

On the tour, you'll be told how to spot celebrated Roman soldiers, Marsilius and Agrippa, on the Gürzenich Köln's imposing Gothic facade.

Pass By: St. Maria im Kapitol, Marienplatz 19, 50676 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

On this tour, you'll pass through the former Roman temple district and see St Maria im Kapitol.

Pass By: Ubii Monument, An d. Malzmühle 1, 50676 Köln, Germany

The tour ends near the Ubii Monument, the oldest stone tower in Germany.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time:
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Roman Cologne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
4/8/2022 - 3/5/2025
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Duration: 60 To 90 Minutes
Start location: Cologne Cathedral, Domkloster 4, 50667 Köln, Germany

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

  • Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not Included

  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smarphone and headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation

Facilities


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