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 hours
1 Boarding point
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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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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