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Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise

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Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.2  / 53951 reviews

Discover the city of Cologne during a boat cruise along the Rhine. See the sights on a panoramic tour along the water. Check out the Cologne Cathedral and more.

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Duration 1 hour
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Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    KD Ticket Office Köln

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    Deutz Suspension Bridge

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    The Cologne Chocolate Museum

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    German Sports and Olympic Museum

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    Rheinauhafen

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    South Bridge, Cologne

  • Arrive back at:

    KD Ticket Office Köln

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Experience a panoramic cruise on the Rhine River past the cathedral and Old Town
  • Glide over the Rhine on a boat that is maintained to high safety standards
  • Take in top city sights from the water like the massive Cologne Cathedral
  • Capture pictures of stunning bridges from the water like the South Bridge
  • Relax as you float down the river with a drink from the boat's onboard bar

Full description

Journey through the charming city of Cologne and discover its sightseeing highlights from the water. Grab some snacks and drinks from the onboard bar (at your own expense), and relax as you look out at Cologne’s historic landmarks and bridges. Get to know Cologne's Old Town, characterized by its beautiful churches and historic buildings. You'll also spot impressive modern buildings here and there, such as the Lindt chocolate museum.  Take in views of bridges from the water like the Hohenzollern, Deutz Bridge, and the South Bridge. Pass by the the German Sports and Olympic Museum and cruise through the ultra-modern Rheinauhafen urban regeneration project.  Admire the beautiful Cologne Cathedral and snap some photos from afar to capture the structure in all its glory.

Includes

  • Boat cruise
  • Audio commentary via loudspeaker in German and English
  • Food and drink
  • Tickets for dogs (3.90 EUR to be paid at the ticket office)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

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Meeting point

Look for the chalkboards located at landing stages 3 and 7. Here you will find out where your ship will be departing from. Alternatively, you will find the KD Ticket office right under the Hohenzollern Bridge (Hohenzollernbrücke), located between landing stages 7 and 8. Look for a white ticket container and the red and blue KD logo. At the KD Ticket Office, you will be informed which ship you will be boarding. Proceed to board the ship and present your QR-Code ticket as you enter the ship. Be aware that the ship you will be boarding can be located a short walk away. If you know where your ship will be departing from, you can proceed to board the ship and present your GetYourGuide QR-code ticket as you enter the ship. Please make sure you have downloaded your ticket (QR-Code) from the GetYour Guide App or have access to your ticket (QR-Code) which was sent to you via Email by Get Your Guide!

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Food and drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Infants up to 3 years old can enjoy the cruise for free
  • Tide levels can affect accessibility for wheelchair users
  • Dogs are allowed, but an additional ticket must be purchased at the ticket office

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 3951 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Leslea – AustraliaSeptember 25, 2024  – Verified booking
The ticket man helped me a lot change the time for our booking till a later better time.
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Eric – SwedenSeptember 28, 2024  – Verified booking
Nice clean and comfortable river boat. Clear information and good value drinks and snacks.
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Henrique – United StatesSeptember 13, 2024  – Verified booking
Fun way to see the city, with some great views of the cathedral and of the crane buildings. The audio information is good too, spoken in both German and English.
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Product ID: 2987

Activity provider:KD Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH

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