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: 2026-06-03T13:15:00
End: 2026-06-03T14:15:00
Location: Cologne

Cruise ship on the Rhine River with Cologne Cathedral in the background.

Tourists on a boat enjoying a panoramic view of Cologne Cathedral and Great St. Martin Church.

Hop on Hop off City Tour bus in front of Hohenzollern Bridge, Cologne.

Hop on Hop off City Tour bus in Cologne near historic fountain.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

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

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.2/5(517)

Cristina O

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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.

Andreas Q

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A great sightseeing tour. We were very satisfied (4 people). The food and drinks were served promptly, and the information about what we were seeing was informative. We only had to wait a few minutes to board. Overall, a very good trip. Thank you very much.

Mark J

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Very enjoyable trip with perfect views and excellent commentary in English and German. Very comfortable seating and a good selection of beverages available

Sergio C

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

As good germans, the punctuality was reference. All the audio was earned perfectly by two e-guides, both excellent. The day was beautiful, but the trip was winderfull. We used it for 24 hours, we knew the excellent history of the incredible Cologne. I will recomend it to all my friends to use it without dudes. Thanks a lot for the "First World" Service!! Sergio L Chan

Carhleen M

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Loved getting an overview of the city and then being able to jump off and investigate Cologne more deeply, hop back on to the next stop! Plan to use this service when next in Frankfurt also!!!

Katelyn W

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

A great way to get introduced to Cologne. You get the lay of the land and interesting facts—historic and present day. Some buses are dated. The more modern buses are fantastic, but the dated buses work well too.

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
1 Boarding point
Cologne
Get direction
Sights 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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What our guests say
Cristina O
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
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.
Mark J
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very enjoyable trip with perfect views and excellent commentary in English and German. Very comfortable seating and a good selection of beverages available
Ursula S
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
Everything went smoothly. The service was excellent. It was nice to see a different side of the city. The weather was perfect.
Andreas Q
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A great sightseeing tour. We were very satisfied (4 people). The food and drinks were served promptly, and the information about what we were seeing was informative. We only had to wait a few minutes to board. Overall, a very good trip. Thank you very much.
Erika A
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The view of Cologne from the Rhine is wonderful. We learned some interesting facts. The staff are very friendly.

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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