• Cologne Central Station - A Seamless & Flexible Start:

Download the World City Trail app and log in using your 10-digit booking reference. Please note: This is a completely self-guided experience; no one will be there to meet you. You can begin at any time, day or night. For the optimal route, it is recommended to start at the Cologne Central Station or the Cathedral, typically ending near the Chocolate Museum, although you can start or finish anywhere you prefer.

Interactive Exploration:

Embark on a 2km walk (approximately 24 minutes of walking time). Use your imagination and keen observation to solve riddles at stops like the Historisches Rathaus or the Great St. Martin Church to discover your next destination. The entire activity generally lasts around 2 hours, depending on your pace, the sites you visit, and any breaks you take.

Your Tour, Your Way:

Tailor your route, rearrange the order of locations, or skip stops to suit your schedule. Take a break or explore a site and resume exactly where you paused. There is no time restriction—your access is valid for a whole year.

Stories & Tips:

Discover legends and history through text or audio guides at locations like the Fischmarkt. Enjoy curated recommendations for local restaurants and shops. Available in six languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Note: This is an outdoor-only experience and requires internet access.

• Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn’t finish at starting location.
• Audio Guide & Navigation: Full audio tour and 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.
• Walking tour in Cologne with your smartphone.
• 24/7 Live Support via chat (Please note: No phone support available).

• Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
• Entrance fees
• Max 15 people per booking in Cologne. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.

Discover Cologne in the Best Way: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour!

Engage, learn, and stroll! Enjoy exploring at your own pace with a fully self-guided experience. Begin anytime (24/7) without the need for guides or schedules. Take a break for a Kölsch beer or a museum visit and continue whenever you wish—even the following day. This exceptional team-building activity is ideal for couples, families, and groups. The “Complete City” Package offers everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and uncover over 10 major attractions, along with hidden gems and stunning spots revealed along the journey.

Audio & Text: Choose to listen to our audio guide or read about the history and legends of each location.

Insider Tips: Gain access to carefully selected local restaurant and shop recommendations.

Places to 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.

• 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.
• Audio Experience: You can use your phone’s speaker to listen to the tour, but you are also welcome to use headphones if you prefer.
• Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail.com/chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the chat link is the only way to contact us.

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