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





Explore at your pace
Free cancellation
Audio guide
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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)
- TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes - 24 hoursTimelineMap
1 Boarding point
Cologne
Get directionSights covered

KD/DSC Ticket Office

Hohenzollern Bridge

Cologne Cathedral

Altstadt (Old Town)

Deutzer Brücke (Deutz Bridge)

Chocolate Museum

German Sports & Olympia Museum

Rheinauhafen District

Severinsbrücke (Severins Bridge)

KD/DSC Ticket Office

Cologne Cathedral

Old Town

Gürzenich

Rothgerberbach

Chlodwigplatz

Chocolate Museum

Triangle Tower

Lanxess Arena

Odysseum/Köln Arcaden

Zoo/Flora

Eigelstein

Mediapark

Friesenplatz

Neumarkt
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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28122653106Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland and over 27 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
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FamilyVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Bus tour left on time. The driver was very helpful and friendly. The tour information was very interesting . My only comment for improvement was the German commentary played over the speakers on the bus was loud enough to distract me from hearing out commentary through our earphones.RRaymond W
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago4/5Nice boat, very clean and modern. Table service for food and drinks was unexpected but made the cruise even more pleasant. We sat at the top deck at the front, great view but the commentary couldn't be heard. It was a great hour on the waterMMiriam K
SoloVerified bookingLast week5/5The panoramic cruise is highly recommended. You can admire numerous sights from the water and get very detailed explanations of everything. The service, both at the information desk beforehand and on the boat, was excellent.UUndine G
FamilyVerified booking2 days ago5/5It was a lovely boat ride with very friendly staff.AAlexa V
SoloVerified bookingLast week4/5Good range of snacks and drinks. Friendly staff. Nice views
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.
- 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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