Carnival in Cologne

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Guided tour/tour

City tour on the history of carnival

From Weiberfastnacht to Ash Wednesday, a state of emergency prevails in Cologne. Singing, dancing, Zööch, Dreigestirn, Kamelle, Strüßcher and and and.... Familiarise yourselves with the carnival calendar, the protagonists, stars and locations. We tell you about Fastelovend in the old days and how it has developed from the  19th century to today's carnival and give tips for the great days. Alaaf zesamme!

Attention: Only in German

Dates

Saturday, the 01.03.2025

14:30 - 16:00

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General Information

  • Open Air

  • Tourist Event

Eligibility

  • Suitable for any Weather

  • Target Group Teenager

  • Target Group Adult

  • Target Group the Elderly

  • for Groups

  • for familys

  • for individual guests

Payment Options

Booking of tickets

Parking facilities

It is about 300 metres from Cologne Central Station to Finial (Kreuzblume).

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Price info

Price adult: €15.50
Information on reduced prices: Persons with a disability card pay the full ticket price. With a "B" in their ID, accompanying persons will receive a free ticket. This is only available from KölnTourismus.

The KölnCard gives you a discount. The KölnCard must be valid on the day of the tour.

Proof of discount will be checked on site.

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The tour is suitable for wheelchair users.

Author

KölnTourismus GmbH
Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1
50667 Köln

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Getting there
Finial
Kardinal-Höffner-Platz
50667 Köln
Organizer
KölnTourismus GmbH
Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1
50667 Köln