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2 hours
Mobile ticket
During the tour, you will receive a massive insight into Street Art. You get to see many different pieces of legal and illegal Street Art, all from tiny to massive pieces. We are happy to share with you, insights of techniques and background stories about the artists and the art scene.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cologne
Welcome to the Alternative Cologne Tours walk through Cologne-Ehrenfeld. If you are looking for a colorful tour of illegal and legal street art, then this is the right place for you. You get to see small and massive pieces of art. The insights will be diverse as we explain to you the background of the artist, explain to you the techniques and messages of the different pieces. As Cologne is divided into 86 interesting “Veedel”- “quarter or districts”, Cologne-Ehrenfeld is one of the liveliest. As a former workers' and industrial area, Cologne Ehrenfeld not only has multicultural charm but also offers maximum street art enjoyment, which is constantly changing. You get an insight into our local spirit, called “Leeve un leeve losse" (live and let live)”.
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64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bettina K,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very good insight and background on a wider range of projects. Eva presented it very clearly and excitingly, on request also with detailed information about the artist or the place. Overall, a very colorful likeable neighborhood.



Denja C,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We were traveling with Eva in Ehrenfeld at the end of August and it was just great! Eva adapted superbly to our group and made our wishes possible. It was so good that we booked a tour in the southern city directly for November. And now I always walk around the city and see everywhere only street art & even in Brussels I could see something!:)
julsijules,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Through Eva's Insider knowledge and very good contacts with the artists and the scene in Ehrenfeld, she can give exciting insights into public art. You get a new perspective and thus perceive the city differently. Very interesting tour, also for Cologne residents.
Maps49286129551,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thank you, Eva, (ducing in Cologne 😊) for this extraordinary city tour. The combination of in-depth knowledge, your likeable nature and personal enthusiasm was perfect for me and a guided tour with a “heart” on the topic. I felt very comfortable. The tour was very informative about the “scene” and its “rules”. Questions were gladly taken up. It was alive and full of interesting insights. It was a great tour, gladly again in the other districts, cities.....
ghadierh2025,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was very professional and great fun. We were just several people for whom graffiti has never really been conscious or important. But since that informative tour, I've started to look at each graffiti twice and question its meaning. It was really valuable, educational, very interesting and fun with Eva!
Jet18817916137,,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had the pleasure of an informative, entertaining, simply great tour. I absolutely recommend the tour. Eva is very authentic and could also give a lot of background information. I see things now with different eyes in Ehrenfeld .... Thank you Eva.
N2809ZObj rns,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour of Ehrenfeld. Our city guide Mrs Himmighofen gave us an insight into the diverse street art in Cologne Ehrenfeld. In fact, we quickly learned to see the streets through different eyes. It is unbelievable how many stories, intentions, historical events and everyday experiences can be found in the artworks. What was extraordinary about the tour was the authentic background knowledge that Ms. Himmighofen was able to bring us closer to each work of art, and it certainly also plays a role that she has personal acquaintance with the homeowners and also the artists. Social changes in the "Veedel", as well as first-hand experience of conflicts and anecdotes have made the tour a real experience. The leadership was humorous, serious and exceptionally competent. I can recommend the tour to anyone interested in art, Ehrenfeld or history in Cologne.
G8067NWclaudiae,,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A great tour with very interesting background knowledge and with Eva, a very passionate and very dedicated young woman whose enthusiasm for the street art scene and the subject matter was infectious. I found it great and absolutely recommended.

Ralph N,,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was very informative and entertaining. I can only recommend the tour. You learn to walk around town with your eyes open.









dagmaro787,,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Eva was a great guide and it was a lot of fun despite the heat. Many new impressions collected and learned.
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