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Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

4.5(35)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 35 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy World City Trail
Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

The Best Way to Discover Cologne: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour!

Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a Kölsch beer or a museum visit and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems and beautiful spots revealed along the way.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Cologne Cathedral, Heinzelmannchenbrunnen, Historisches Rathaus, Old Market, Great St. Martin Church, Fischmarkt, Der Pegelturm, Heumarkt, and the Chocolate Museum.

Note: Outdoor puzzles; no entrance fees required.

What's included

  • ✓Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at starting location.
  • ✓Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
  • ✓Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • ✓World City Trail App: Download app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • ✓Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
  • ✓Walking tour in Cologne with your smartphone.
  • ✓24/7 Live Support via chat (Please note: No phone support available).

Not included

  • ✕Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
  • ✕Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • ✕Max 15 people per booking in Cologne. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.

Meeting and pickup

  • Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the chat link is the only way to contact us.

Cancellation policy

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

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