Art of Touring

10/06/2026

Virtual Reality tours are back for the season 🎉👏

We are excited to once again be partnering with to offer walking tours of Cologne that include a virtual reality experience.

👉 This is the perfect combo tour for families and multi-generstional travel groups. Kids love this experience!

Our first walking + VR tour for the season is happening later this week, and we hope to watch TimeRide's newest film titled "Cologne 1945"

Would you join a VR tour?

19/05/2026

📢📢 Meet the newest members of the AOT tour guide team!!

Over the last few months, Art of Touring has expanded, as we welcome new tour guides to our team for the 2026 season.

Throughout April, our experienced guides like Sebastian and Nadia have been training the new team membera. Now, they're up to speed and starting to take real tours this month 👏👏

Say hi to these new faces when you see them around town! We are so excited about the tour season ahead 🎉

01/05/2026

We love Mai Baum day 💕🥹🌳

Do you know the tradition of Mai Baum or May poles in the Rhineland?

On the morning of May 1st, you can walk around the city of Cologne spotting a sudden new phenomenon on nearly every street: a decorated tree hanging on gutters and street posts.

👉 but what does it mean?

In Cologne, people put up maypoles (or maibaum in German) in front of the houses of their beloved at night on April 30th.

Then when their beloved wakes up on May 1st, they will be surprised by the gesture of love.

👉 Typically, these Maibaum are young birch trees, which have been decorated with colorful paper streamers.

The centerpiece of the maypole is the heart hanging on it, which has the name of the beloved person written on it.

Tag someone you would put up a Maibaum for in the comments 💕🌳

22/04/2026

Our beautiful Earth 🌍 Happy Earth Day!

Germany isn't necessarily the first destination people think of for beautiful nature, but that is a mistake.

There are many stunning corners of Germamy to discover! These are just a few of our favorites.

Where do YOU think the most beautiful natural area in Germany is? Tell us in the comments 👇

20/03/2026

How to See 🌸 CHERRY BLOSSOMS 🌸 in Bonn

Bonn has gone viral recently, thanks to one thing – cherry blossom trees🌸

The trees were planted in the 1980s and have become an annual spectacle attracting visitors from far and wide.

Because of its cherry blossoms, this street in Bonn was named one of the world's top travel destinations by the "Lonely Planet ".

📍Heerstrasse, Bonn

From the Bonn Hbf, you can walk about 15 minutes to Heerstraße following Florentiusgraben and Maxstraßen.

👉 You can even type “Cherry Blossoms of Bonn” into GoogleMaps and you will get easy walking directions to Heerstraße.

The bloom is starting a little bit early this year, and the flowers can already be seen. It should last for around 2 weeks ✨️

05/03/2026

Düsseldorf may not be the first city in Germany that comes to mind when you think of culinary travel destinations. But maybe it should be. From hearty local classics to vibrant Asian cuisine shaped by one of Europe’s largest Japanese communities, Düsseldorf offers a diverse food scene.

Discover the best traditional German dishes, Japanese cuisine, and local drinks you should try in Düsseldorf.

01/03/2026

Düsseldorf is home to one of the largest Japanese populations in Europe, not just in numbers, but in visibility, culture, and culinary impact. This community has been shaping the city for over half a century. This is everything you NEED to know about Japanese culture & history in Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf is home to the third largest Japanese community in Europe, so experiencing traditional Japanese culture is a unique thing to do in Düsseldorf. This is what you need to know!

26/02/2026

We polled our team of local Cologne tour guides to create this definitive list of the Cologne's best museums. These aren’t just the biggest or most popular. They’re the museums that consistently impress visitors, spark curiosity, and reveal different facets of what makes Cologne such a fascinating place.

Discover the best museums in Cologne! From chocolate to Roman history, art to fragrance, these are the top museums in Cologne according to our tour guide team.

26/02/2026

Discover Cologne’s ANCIENT history on our Roman history walking tour 🏛️🏺📜

We offer an "In the Footsteps of Romans" tour of Cologne that focuses on telling the stories from Cologne’s incredible past as a Roman colony.

The highlight of the tour is a visit to the
📍Römisch-Germanisches Museum im Belgischen Haus

This place is a must for history lovers. You’ll find beautifully preserved mosaics, everyday Roman household items, and an amazing collection of glasswork that shows off the craftsmanship of Cologne’s ancient glass-blowers.

If you think Rome is the only place to feel ancient history — Cologne says otherwise. DM us today to learn more about booking this tour for your next visit to Cologne.

05/02/2026

It is that time of year again.... KARNEVAL! Only 1 week until street Karneval in Cologne begins. If it is your first time celebrating, this is a beginners guide to Karneval in Cologne, so you'll be looking & feeling just like a local!

With the largest Carnival celebration in Germany, Cologne knows how to celebrate before Lent. From massive parties to a huge parade, this is everything you need to know about Karneval in Cologne.