5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany
Köln
Discover Aachen's rich history and stunning architecture on a 5-hour train tour from Cologne. Explore Aachen Cathedral and its Treasury. Book your adventure now!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Aachen - At the indicated time we will meet at the Cologne Central Station and take a train that will take us to the westernmost city in Germany: Aachen.

After an hour of travel, we will leave the station and begin a guided tour of the historic center of Aachen

  • Marschiertor - First, we will cross one of the entrances to the medieval wall, Marschiertor, which dates back to the 13th century. As we walk through the streets of the old town, we will delight in the aroma of the pastry shops dedicated to the famous Printen cookies. They have become an emblem!

  • Aachen Cathedral - Finally, we will reach the Aachen Cathedral and its Treasury, a colossal monumental complex with origins dating back to the 8th century. You will be amazed! And do you want to know the relationship of this temple with the former king of the Franks? We will learn all about its history at the next stop: the Charlemagne Center.

  • City Hall Aachen - Next, we will contemplate the building par excellence of Carolingian architecture, the famous Aachen Town Hall, and we will pass by the bourgeois house converted into the Couven Museum and the picturesque doll fountain, the most famous in the German city.

  • Elisenbrunnen - We will end this tour in the most important tourist center in 18th century Europe: the Elisenbrunnen building. After that, you will have an hour and a half of free time to continue exploring Aachen on your own.

  • Aachen Hauptbahnhof - After that, you will have an hour and a half of free time to continue exploring Aachen on your own.

Finally, we will meet the guide again to take the train back to Cologne.

What's Included
  • Round trip train ticket
  • Guided visit
Additional Information

Marvel at Aachen Cathedral and its Treasury, you will learn all the interesting history of Aachen and you will have free time to continue exploring Aachen on your own. Aachen, a city with a historical legacy that will leave you breathless! Are you ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience full of architectural beauty, fascinating history and local charm?

Location
Cologne Central Station
Trankgasse
You will meet your guide at the Kamps Backerei bakery at the station entrance. Our guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella
Cancellation Policy

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

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up to 10 guests
1 Adult
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