Sightseeing Cruises

1-Hour Cologne Panorama Cruise

Tourists on a boat enjoying a panoramic view of Cologne Cathedral and Great St. Martin Church.

Cruise boats on the Rhine River with Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne.

Cruise ship on the Rhine River with Cologne Cathedral in the background during a 1-hour city cruise.

Cruise boat on the Rhine River with Cologne's Kranhäuser buildings at sunset.

Duration

1 hr

Operator: KD Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH

4.1/5

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Marianne

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

We bought the hop on hop off bus tour plus river cruise combo. The river cruise was amazing: great spoken commentary in German and English for the duration of the trip, cruised past the city's top sights and had multiple opportunities to get the right shots. Also had perfect weather! The bus tour was also good, but commentary was a little lacking in places. We had long stretches of just driving. Also, due to road construction, the route changed a bit. This would have been helpful to highlight upon purchase of tickets--could easily have been included in the text/email with the ticket link. Still worth, it though. We rode the route twice in order not to miss anything!

Sabine

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Everything went very smoothly, from booking to disembarkation. The panorama ship was beautiful and the stories about Cologne were easy to understand. I could have spent the whole day on board. We were thrilled. However, it would be nice if you could pay with Paypal. Thank you for the wonderful experience, we will certainly do this more often.

Anja

May 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The one-hour trip on the Rheinfantasie was very nice, but it would have been very helpful if there had been explanations on the upper deck about the individual sights. Unfortunately, these were completely missing, which was a shame for those not familiar with the area. Otherwise a very nice ship for this short tour.

Discover the beauty and history of Cologne on this short yet comprehensive 1-hour cruise on the Rhine River.

Glide under the iconic Hohenzollern Bridge and sail past the majestic Cologne Cathedral, two of the city’s most renowned historic landmarks, accompanied by insightful audio commentary in English and German.

Admire Old Town’s historic charm, the Deutz Bridge, and the vibrant Rheinauhafen district, home to striking modern architecture and lively waterfront scenes.

Spot cultural highlights like the Chocolate Museum and the German Sports & Olympia Museum as you take in the sights from a unique vantage point on the boat.

1-hour sightseeing cruise

Audio commentary in English & German (on loudspeaker)

Free Wi-Fi onboard

Snacks and drinks (available for purchase onboard)

TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
KD/DSC Ticket Office
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Sights covered
Hohenzollern Bridge
Cologne Cathedral
Altstadt (Old Town)
Deutzer Brücke (Deutz Bridge)
Chocolate Museum
German Sports & Olympia Museum
Rheinauhafen District
Severinsbrücke

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.1
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What our guests say
Chantalle
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Really beautiful views, the staff on board were friendly and the food was delicious. Unfortunately, the trip was over far too quickly.
Michael
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
It was a very nice ride, but unfortunately you can't understand any of the information that is announced at the very top. Because there are no loudspeakers at the back. The prices on the ship are moderate and the staff are very friendly.
Laffet
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
It was a very interesting experience, a warm welcome and a very pleasant view. We enjoyed the scenery
Eduardo
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything was fine. On time. Clean and very friendly staff
Marina
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The online booking went smoothly, as did the stay on site. The waiter's service was very courteous. We would love to come back!

What to bring

Bring along a light jacket for the chilly evening weather.

Accessibility

This experience is pram/stroller accessible.

Pets and guide dogs are allowed on this experience.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at KKD/DSC Ticket Office Köln.

Address: KD & DSC Verkaufstelle, Trankgasse, 50667 Köln, Germany.

Get directions to the boarding point