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Farina Fragrance Museum Cologne: Public Historical Costumed Guided Tour

A scented journey through the world of fragrances, with a free gift!

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A wax figure in period attire stands in a historical perfume shop, surrounded by shelves of bottles and books.

Four wicker-wrapped bottles, including one larger bottle with a label, and a miniature bottle on a wooden surface against a textured backdrop.

Person in a red historical costume with a white wig examines amber bottles on a wooden table near a brick wall.

Image creditsImage 1: © Johann Maria Farina / CC BY-SA 4.0Image 2: © Johann Maria Farina / CC BY-SA 4.0Image 3: © Johann Maria Farina / CC BY-SA 4.0Image 4: © Johann Maria Farina / CC BY-SA 4.0Image 5: © Johann Maria Farina / CC BY-SA 4.0Image 6: © Johann Maria Farina / CC BY-SA 4.0Image 7: © Johann Maria Farina / CC BY-SA 4.0

Duration45 min

LocationCologne

Languages3 tour languages

The experience

A scented journey through the world of fragrances, with a free gift!

Can you smell a great time coming up? Join Johann Maria Farina himself (OK, it's a guy in a costume), as he whisks you off on a scented soirée through the world of fragrances.

At the Farina Fragrance Museum you'll learn the history and secrets of the world-famous Eau de Cologne from your guide, in full rococo-period costume.

Learn how perfume is made, from its composition through to production, test your nose in the distilling room, and even get a scented gift to take away!

What’s included

Admission to the Farina Fragrance Museum
45-minute tour guided by a costumed actor in German, English or French (depending on your selected ticket option)
One scented gift per person

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