Get Exclusive App Deals
  1. Home
  2. Germany
  3. North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. Cologne
  5. Half-day/Full-day Tours
  6. Melaten Cemetery Tour: Great People in Cologne and Carnival｜Germany
Product #854998
4
Melaten Cemetery Tour: Great People in Cologne and Carnival｜Germany
Melaten Cemetery Tour: Great People in Cologne and Carnival｜Germany
Melaten Cemetery Tour: Great People in Cologne and Carnival｜Germany

Melaten Cemetery Tour: Great People in Cologne and Carnival｜Germany

Germany-North Rhine-Westphalia , Cologne
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
  • Feel the spirit of Cologne's historic gravestones and city legends
  • Stroll through Melaten Cemetery with a knowledgeable German-speaking guide
  • Discover the stories of great Cologne people
  • Learn about the origins of the Rose Monday parade and Carnival traditions
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK
Instant confirmation

Package Options

Details
Select a package to view details

Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodGet there on your own
Tour typesGuided tour
Sightseeing typeHistoric site tour, Hiking
TransportWalking

Product Info

Begin your walk at the old main entrance on Aachener Straße, where you’ll step into over 200 years of history. As you wander the peaceful paths, stop at the graves of important people in Cologne's history. A lot of them cared even about Carnival, Cologne's 5th season.

How did the polymath Ferdinand Franz Wallraf manage to make burials at Melaten ‘appealing’ to the people of Cologne? How did he and other prominent Cologne figures establish Carnival among high society? Today, everyone who carries any weight in politics, business or culture is a member of one of the many Carnival societies. And today, many pay a fortune to be buried at Melaten Cemetery.

An entertaining stroll through history and traditions, including those of Carnival.

Important Info

Reminders

  • Not Suitable For: Children under 12 years

  • What To Bring: Comfortable shoes

  • What To Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing

  • Not Allowed: Making noise

  • Know Before You Go: The tour is conducted in German only

  • Know Before You Go: Wear comfortable shoes; the tour involves walking

  • Know Before You Go: The cemetery is a place of remembrance; respectful behavior is required

  • Know Before You Go: The tour operates in all weather conditions

  • Know Before You Go: Arrive 10 minutes before the start time

Get Help

KKday Help Center