Who could practice the profession of an executioner? When did an executioner receive his master craftsman's diploma, which enabled him to let heads roll on behalf of the state? Who exiled lepers and plague-infested harlots? Who walked through medieval dark alleys and killed wild dogs and stray hogs? Who burnt spell books and could build gallows? The executioner – somebody had to do it!
Join a medieval headsman on a bloodcurdling guided tour of 1.5 hours, leading you through Cologne's historic centre. Find out what could go wrong during an execution and how a headsman supplemented his own low income as a knacker, dog-catcher or gold-seeker.
Learn all the gory and grisly details... if you dare to join.
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Köln-Altstadt: Scharfrichter, Henker & Co.-Tour
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Highlights
Learn about the executioner's profession
Listen to eerie stories from a bygone era in which death was omnipresent
Stroll through the city and retrace a headsman's steps in medieval Cologne
Itinerary
Product details
Hear about the horrid medieval history of Cologne through the eyes of an executioner. Hear gory stories and bloody tales on this 1.5-hour guided tour.
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What's included
1.5-hour costumed tour in German through Cologne's historic center
Meals and drinks
Eligibility
Adult: 18–99 years old
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 21:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 21:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
• This is a fully accessible historic centre tour
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years
- Haustiere nicht erlaubt (außer Assistenzhunde)
• Sturdy footwear and weather-proof clothes are recommended
• The tour is in German
Items recommended to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed items:
Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Not suitable for:
Children under 18 years
Good to know:
- Haustiere nicht erlaubt (außer Assistenzhunde)
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years
• Sturdy footwear and weather-proof clothes are recommended
• The tour is in German
• This is a fully accessible historic centre tour
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