Sightseeing Cruises

Combo (Save 5%): Cologne City Sightseeing Cruise + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Cologne City Sightseeing Cruise + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-08-02T13:30:00
End: 2026-08-02T14:30:00
Location: Cologne

4.3/5(554)

Corliss K

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

It was great! Very informative. I learned a lot about where I wanted to go back to after the completed circuit and hop off and hop back on. Great way to spend the day!

Cristina O

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

It was really easy; the route was a loop, and the audio commentary matched what you were seeing. It was convenient and practical for getting a sense of what Cologne is like and what you can visit. I liked that the ticket was valid for two days, since the tour ends early—something that could be improved. I also missed having buses that went in the opposite direction of the route, because if you get off at stop 4 and want to go back to stop 1, you have to take the whole route forward instead of the shorter reverse route.

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.

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.

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.

1-Hour Cologne Panorama Cruise:

1-hour panorama cruise

Audio commentary in English & German (on loudspeaker)

Cologne Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour:

24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Red route

Audio guide in German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Chinese & Japanese

Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard)

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes - 24 hours
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Cologne
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Sights covered
KD/DSC Ticket Office

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
Felix O
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A very nice boat ride on the Rhine, but it's too expensive—20 euros per person for an hour. It was nice for once, but I wouldn't spend the money on it a second time.
Krause 7
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was very sunny and hot today. Unfortunately, there weren't enough seats under the awning. Too bad! Other than that, it was a nice trip on the Willi Ostermann.
Corliss K
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
It was great! Very informative. I learned a lot about where I wanted to go back to after the completed circuit and hop off and hop back on. Great way to spend the day!
Daniel V
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Seeing the most important sights while learning about their history. The boat ride was very pleasant.
Charles T
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Sharifa, a staff member in Cologne, was the perfect, delightful finale to a wonderful weekend. She’s such a warm-hearted person.

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:

This experience is pram/stroller accessible.

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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