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Cologne: Carnival Figures Walking Tour at Melaten Cemetery

By RegioColonia
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$27 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Feel the spirit of Carnival among historic gravestones and city legends
  • Stroll through Melaten Cemetery with a knowledgeable German-speaking guide
  • Discover the stories of Carnival presidents, poets, and parade marshals
  • See the Rag Clown, weary Funk, and “On Ash Wednesday, it’s all over” inscription
  • Learn about the origins of the Rose Monday parade and Carnival traditions

Activity location

    • Cologne
    • Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • L361 253, 50931 Köln, Germany | Aachener Straße / Old main entrance Melaten Cemetery
    • Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Cologne: Carnival Figures Walking Tour at Melaten Cemetery

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • German
Language options: German
Starting time: 2:30 PM
Price details
AU$26.54 x 1 AdultAU$26.54
Total
Price is AU$26.54
Until Fri, 10 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    German-speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Making noise
  • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years

What you can expect

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 Carnival presidents, the iconic Rag Clown, and the weary Funk.

Learn about the origins of the Rose Monday parade and the meaning behind the inscription “On Ash Wednesday, it’s all over.” Along the way, hear stories of Prince Carnival and other beloved characters who have shaped Cologne’s festive identity.

The tour weaves together tales of celebration, tradition, and remembrance, offering a new perspective on the city’s most cherished event. Your journey concludes back at the cemetery’s main gate, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for Cologne’s Carnival spirit and its enduring place in the city’s heart.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cologne
    • Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • L361 253, 50931 Köln, Germany | Aachener Straße / Old main entrance Melaten Cemetery
    • Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany