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Guided witch tour with the witch commissioner in Cologne
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Guided witch tour with the witch commissioner in Cologne

Place: Cologne
Duration: 2 hours
Language: German
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Discover Cologne during a walking tour with the Witch Commissioner
  • Find out about the witch fires of the 17th century and the background
  • Enjoy a sad, wondrous, and yet fun historical tour

What to expect

Join this historical tour of Cologne and learn interesting facts about the witch fires of the 17th century and the background.

There was a time when witch fires burned all over Europe. Also in Cologne and its surroundings people were denounced as witches and sorcerers, tortured and handed over to the flames. During a city tour with the witch commissioner Dr. jur. Wilhelm Brandenburg (1579-1648), you will be transported back to the time of witch trials, witches, sorcerers, witch commissioners, executioners and the pyres. Hear about the fates of the women who had to go into the fire and about the cruel methods of torture. Also, learn how the neighbors and acquaintances reacted to the cruel events. Experience the eerie eras of Cologne during this creepy guided tour. A fantastic journey into the mysterious time of the ghost mania and the witch hunt. A world of black magic, ghosts and devil's wagers.

The tour starts at the Historic Town Hall in Cologne. There, the guide, dressed up as a witch commissioner, is waiting for you. At the individual stations of the tour, you will learn about traditional legends and Cologne spooky stories. At the end of the tour, a spooky surprise awaits all participants.

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Important to know

  • Not suitable for: children under 14 years
  • Know in advance: the tour does not take place in bad weather conditions. In such cases, you will be offered an alternative date
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What’s included

Guided walking tour

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Roncalliplatz, 50667 Cologne, Germany

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at the Himmelssäule (the column). Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.

Provider

guiders GmbH

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464