Sightseeing Cruises

Cologne City Rhine River Skyline Cruise

4.6/5(30)

Janet I

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The boat cruise on the Rhine with perfect weather was interesting. The commentary was easy to understand, with some music in between. The staff was friendly and quick. Food and drinks arrived fast and were good, and the prices were okay. The boat was super clean and well-maintained. It is highly recommended.

David T

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The boat trip itself was good despite the low water level of the Rhine. The commentary over the loudspeakers was good. The dining service with table service was very good. Overall, the trip is highly recommended!

Andrea G

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Everything went perfectly, a great experience. Thank you 🙏 Small tip: describe pier 10 better in the instructions on where to meet.

Peter S

Family

Verified booking

Sep 2026

The information provided during the tour was the best part. Next came the beer, and the pizza was the worst. Other than that, it was great in this beautiful weather—despite the sunburn. I’d love to go again.

Andreas L

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

The iced coffee on board was delicious; the drink prices were reasonable. The tour was interesting. The acoustics on board make it difficult to understand the narration. It would be better to have the audio played through headphones...

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 DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Cologne Old Town Pier (near Cologne Cathedral)
Get direction
Sights covered
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Old Town (Altstadt)
Rheinauhafen & Crane Houses
Deutz & Exhibition Halls
Rheinpark & Poller Wiesen
RTL Headquarters

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

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What our guests say
Janet I
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The boat cruise on the Rhine with perfect weather was interesting. The commentary was easy to understand, with some music in between. The staff was friendly and quick. Food and drinks arrived fast and were good, and the prices were okay. The boat was super clean and well-maintained. It is highly recommended.
David T
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The boat trip itself was good despite the low water level of the Rhine. The commentary over the loudspeakers was good. The dining service with table service was very good. Overall, the trip is highly recommended!
Peter S
Family
Verified booking
Sep 2026
The information provided during the tour was the best part. Next came the beer, and the pizza was the worst. Other than that, it was great in this beautiful weather—despite the sunburn. I’d love to go again.
Andrea G
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Everything went perfectly, a great experience. Thank you 🙏 Small tip: describe pier 10 better in the instructions on where to meet.
Rainer S
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The ship was good, and the service and quality of the food were great. The announcements were hard to hear and were only broadcast to the starboard side.

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.