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Sightseeing Cruises

3-Hour Harbor Cruise in Cologne

Cruise passengers on deck viewing Cologne harbor buildings.
Tourists on a boat during a Cologne Harbour tour, with industrial cranes and containers in the background.
Harbor cruise boat on the Rhine River with Cologne Cathedral in the background.
Kranhäuser buildings along the Rhine River in Cologne Harbour during the day.

Duration

3 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

    • Take a deep dive into Cologne’s maritime heritage with this unique 3-hour cruise through its bustling harbors on the Rhine River.
    • Admire Rheinauhafen’s modern waterfront, with the iconic Chocolate Museum and the German Sport and Olympia Museum, as you learn about the city’s port industry from a German-speaking guide.
    • Get a glimpse into Cologne’s industrial side at the Deutz and Mulheim harbors, and witness the rare sight of a Ferrari container stacker in action at the Niehl I Container Port.
    • Enjoy panoramic views of the city’s waterfront attractions and picturesque neighborhoods from your relaxing vantage point on the boat.
    • 3-hour harbour cruise
    • German-speaking guide
    • Snacks and drinks (available for purchase on board)
  • TOTAL DURATION3 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    1 Boarding point

    Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer

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    Sights covered

    Rheinauhafen

    Rheinauhafen

    Chocolate Museum

    Chocolate Museum

    German Sport and Olympia Museum

    German Sport and Olympia Museum

    Deutz Hafen (Deutz Harbor)

    Deutz Hafen (Deutz Harbor)

    Deutzer Drehbrücke (Deutz swing bridge)

    Deutzer Drehbrücke (Deutz swing bridge)

    Mulheim Hafen (Mulheim Harbor)

    Mulheim Hafen (Mulheim Harbor)

    Niehl I Container Port

    Niehl I Container Port

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Accessibility

    • This experience is pram/stroller accessible.
    • Pets and guide dogs are allowed on this experience.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your departure to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point. Students must show a valid student ID.

    Boarding Point

    • Board your cruise at Cologne Tourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom GmbH.

    • Address: Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, 50668 Köln, Germany.

    • Landmark: Opposite to the Musical Dome and Goldgasse.

    Get Directions to the Boarding Point

    Getting There

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is Breslauer Platz/Hauptbahnhof. It is a quick 5-minute walk to the boarding point.

    • Board buses #124, #132, #133, or more to get you there.

    By Tram

    • The closest tram stop is Breslauer Platz/Hauptbahnhof. It is a quick 5-minute walk to the boarding point.

    • Board trams #4, #16, or #18 to get you there.

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