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Cologne Shopping Tour
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Joined 2026
Shops you will only find in Cologne. On this walk we hunt for small, independent stores far from the big chains: quirky knick-knacks, fashion, decoration and homeware, and delicatessen with treats to take home. We start on Mittelstraße, stroll along lively Ehrenstraße and end in the Friesenviertel, a quarter full of little shops. Often the owner is behind the counter, ready to chat. You leave with something nobody back home has and a feel for the Cologne way of life.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Mittelstrasse, Cafe Fassbender
- At the Cafe Fassbender, Mittelstrasse 12-14
Apostelnstrasse
Shopping Street with specialized Shops for Fashion, Shoes, Boots, Felt Products.
Mittelstrasse
Designer Clothing Store in Store at the Apropos, Perfume, Sunglasses, Art Store, Hats. Fancy Knickknacks
Ehrenstrasse
Small Shops for Jewelry, Fashion and Decoration. Paper and Pen, Books, Art Books.
Flandrische Strasse
Boots, Books, Antiques.
Friesensplatz/Friesenstrasse
Around Friesenplatz the Neighborhood of Bismarckstrasse, Neue Maastrichter Strasse more Shopping Venues until we arrive at the last Cologne Brewery that makes their famous Kölsch under their own roof to finish the Tour with a refreshing Päffgen Kölsch.
Ending Point
Päffgen Brewery Friesenstrasse
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee -welcome Kölsch in the Päffgen Brewery - hot chocolate and cake.
Public transportation - souvenirs - accommodation
Tour Important Information
The Tour is a walking tour in an even metropolitan terrain. No steep hills or steps. Not too long distances.
Sundays and Holidays like Easter, Christmas, All saints day and National Holiday not available, because shops are closed by these days.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2026
About Tour Guide Mohamed K.
Welcome to Germany! My name is Mohamed. I was born in Cologne, the city of your visit and I know it now for 60 years. For more then 10 Years I take English speaking Guests from all around the world to the Cologne Cathedral. And guess what? I am never bored or unhappy with what I do. The Visitors bring the world to me and I love to share, what we are having here for you. 2000 Years of History are waiting for you to tell the story of a civilization. Good and bad times and often both in one season. Meet yourself in the reflection of the other. Cologne is a holy city with precious relics and a surprising present. In the heartchamber of Europe at the River Rhine and the crossways. We will open the doors for you. Just speak with us.
$340/ per group
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