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Marianne
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Save 5% on this budget-friendly sightseeing combo! Discover Cologne with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, then cruise the Rhine for scenic views of the city.
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With the cruise boarding point located just 0.5km from Cologne Cathedral and steps away from Hohenzollern Bridge, you can seamlessly switch from bus to boat, and explore the city from both land and water.
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The hop-on hop-off ticket is valid for 24 hours, while the Rhine River cruise lasts 1 hour. Enjoy them on different days to fit your perfect Cologne itinerary.
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1-Hour Cologne Panorama Cruise:
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1-hour panorama cruise
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Audio commentary in English & German (on loudspeaker)
Cologne Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour:
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24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
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Access to Red route
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Audio guide in German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Chinese & Japanese
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- Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard)
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Austria and over 25 countries have loved this experience
Marianne
Jul, 2025Verified booking
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, 2025Verified booking
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.
Chantal
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Funny, friendly staff. Good atmosphere. All information was easy to hear over the loudspeakers. Very clean. We felt comfortable.
Corina
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Everything was good and it was very niceFrank
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Very nice bus driver. Bus was absolutely ok. Tour was also good. I would have liked a bit more information. Because of me, the "speaker" was allowed to babble almost the whole time.
24-hour Cologne Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Board a red route bus at any designated stop and explore Cologne at your own pace. Travel through the vibrant streets, stopping at key places like Old Town, with charming cobblestone streets lined with historic buildings, the Ludwig Museum, Cologne Zoo, and the lush Rheinpark. You can hop on and off the bus unlimited times while an audio guide in nine languages provides fascinating insights into the city’s history and culture.
1-hour Cologne Panorama Cruise
Set sail on a 1-hour Rhine River cruise, where audio commentary in English and German brings the sights to life. Glide past the tall spires of Cologne Cathedral, the world's third-tallest church. Admire the famous Hohenzollern Bridge, which is adorned with thousands of love locks. Spot the renowned Chocolate Museum, a treat for chocolate lovers, and photograph the striking crane houses, a symbol of Cologne’s contemporary architecture, as you pass the Rheinauhafen District. Listen to insightful audio commentary in English and German as you glide under historic bridges and past modern cityscapes.
What to bring
1-hour Cologne Panorama Cruise:
- Bring along a light jacket for the chilly evening weather.
Accessibility
24-hour Cologne Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour:
- The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
1-hour Cologne Panorama Cruise:
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This experience is pram/stroller accessible.
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Pets and guide dogs are allowed on this experience.
Additional information
24-hour Cologne Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour:
- Your pets are welcome onboard.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
Panorama City Cruise
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Board your cruise at KKD/DSC Ticket Office Köln.
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Address: KD & DSC Verkaufstelle, Trankgasse, 50667 Köln, Germany.
Get directions to the boarding point
Cologne 24h Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.
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