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Cologne City Rhine River Skyline Cruise

Sightseeing cruise on the Rhine River with Cologne Cathedral in the background.
Cologne Cathedral and cityscape along the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany.
Cologne Rhine River cruise boats with city skyline and historic buildings in view.
Autumn trees reflected in a pond at Rheinpark, Germany.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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    • Enjoy a 90-minute relaxing Rhine cruise that showcases Cologne skyline and its major sights.

    • Take in unique views of Cologne Cathedral, the Old Town, Rheinauhafen with its blend of historic and modern architecture (including the iconic crane houses), Poller Wiesen, Deutz exhibition halls, RTL headquarters, and Rhine Park.

    • Listen to live commentary about the sights, available in both German and English throughout the cruise.

    • The experience is designed to be enjoyable for tourists, locals, and families alike.

    • The tour is offered in both German and English for your convenience.

    • 90-minute Rhine cruise

    • Explanations of the sights in German and English

    • Snacks and drinks (available for purchase on board)

    • Personal expenses

    • Table reservation for groups under 10 people

  • TOTAL DURATION90 minutes

    1 Boarding point

    Cologne Old Town Pier (near Cologne Cathedral)

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    Sights covered

    Cologne Cathedral

    Cologne Cathedral

    Cologne Old Town (Altstadt)

    Cologne Old Town (Altstadt)

    Rheinauhafen & Crane Houses

    Rheinauhafen & Crane Houses

    Deutz & Exhibition Halls

    Deutz & Exhibition Halls

    Rheinpark & Poller Wiesen

    Rheinpark & Poller Wiesen

    RTL Headquarters

    RTL Headquarters

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What’s not allowed

    • You can’t bring your own snacks or drinks on board, but don’t worry, there are plenty of food and beverage options available for purchase during the cruise.

    Accessibility

    • The ship and piers aren’t fully barrier-free, so accessibility may be limited.

    • For safety reasons, electric wheelchairs aren’t allowed on board.

    Additional information

    • The cruise runs on a seasonal schedule, with operating days changing slightly from March through November.

    • Little ones under 4 years old can join the cruise for free.

    • You’re welcome to bring your dog along at no extra cost, as long as they’re kept on a leash.

    • If you’re traveling in a group of 10 or more, you can reserve saloon seating in advance.

    • Snacks and drinks are available for purchase on board, and you can pay using cash or an EC card.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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