English guided tour (other languages offered)
Cologne, DE
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Duration 45 minutes
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General guided tour in English
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Admission Ticket Included
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Other languages available
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Service animals allowed
Discover the history of Eau de Cologne at the Fragrance Museum Farina-House with an engaging English guided tour and explore 300 years of perfume-making.
Included
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General guided tour in english (other languages offered: farina.org)
Excluded
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Food and drinks -
Transportation to/from attractions
Discover the history of Eau de Cologne at the Fragrance Museum Farina-House with an engaging English guided tour and explore 300 years of perfume-making.
Highlights
- Discover the birthplace of Eau de Cologne
- Experience the fascinating history of perfume making
- Smell a variety of different essences
- Explore the original arched cellar where the fragrance is produced
- Learn about the art of distillation and perfume production
Meeting Point
Obenmarspforten 21, 50667 Köln , Germany
End Point
Obenmarspforten 21, 50667 Köln , Germany
What to expect
Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus
The perfumer Johann Maria Farina named the famous fragrance after his chosen place of residence: Eau de Cologne. This founded the success of the Farina perfume dynasty. In the 18th century no patent rights existed and many copycat versions of the perfume quickly appeared on the market. Due to these incidents, the Eau de Cologne is designated today as a perfume category. Art related artifacts, photos, and furniture are evidence of the worldwide connections to the Farina perfume dynasty. You can smell a variety of different essences at the museum. Detailed descriptions from the extraction of essences to the development of perfumes from flowers, for example clearly convey the effort, creativity, and irrefutable talent of this perfumer. The general guided museums tour (in English) leads you down the stairs and into the original arched cellar where the fragrance has been produced for about 300 years. A barrel made of cedar from the time of the company’s founding has withstood the test of time can also be seen. The replica of a still, just like the one Johann Maria Farina would have used in the 18th century concretely shows the complicated art of distillation. Photos show the development of perfume production over the last 300 years.
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Service animals allowed -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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other languages offered (farina.org)
What our experts say
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Try a sample of Eau de Cologne here. -
Nearby, visit the Cologne Cathedral.
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Check out local cafes for a quick snack.
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Public transport nearby for easy access.
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Explore the charming streets after the tour.
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