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.

PRICE: $18
per person

 

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.

Stroll through the city and retrace a headsman’s steps in medieval Cologne
Listen to eerie stories from a bygone era in which death was omnipresent
Learn about the executioner’s profession

1.5-hour costumed tour in German through Cologne’s historic center
Meals and drinks

 

This is just one of the many unforgettable experiences that Germany has to offer. Discover more tours, hidden gems, and must-see spots in Berlin or on our complete Germany guide.