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Cologne: 24h Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
2319 reviews
Activity provider:
Willms-Touristik GmbH & Co.KG
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Cologne: 24h Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
2319 reviews

Discover the vibrant metropolis at the Rhine with this 24h hop-on, hop-off bus ticket. See the Cathedral, Zoo, and more, and enjoy audio guide commentary during a 90-minute ride through Cologne.

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
German
Audio guide included
German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
D
Dominika – United Kingdom

Good amount of stops, allows you to see anything you want. the ticket is also valid for 24hours so if you start late on the day if your booking, you can use it until that time next day, which was really good for us.

5
5 out of 5 stars
B
Binaya – India

flexibility of timing to visit places and availability of bus.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Burgmauer 6

  • Cologne Cathedral

    Pass by

  • Old Town, Cologne

    Pass by

  • Gürzenich Cologne

    Pass by

  • Rothgerberbach

    Pass by

  • Chlodwigplatz, Cologne

    Pass by

  • The Cologne Chocolate Museum

    Pass by

  • KölnTriangle

    Pass by

  • Lanxess Arena

    Pass by

  • Odysseum

    Pass by

  • Cologne Zoological Garden

    Pass by

  • Eigelstein, Cologne

    Pass by

  • Media Park Köln mbH

    Pass by

  • Friesenplatz

    Pass by

  • Neumarkt, Cologne

    Pass by

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Admire the pulsating city of Cologne from a double-decker sightseeing bus
  • Benefit from being able to hop on and off the bus to see your favorite sights
  • Witness all the best attractions of the city including the famous Cathedral
  • Learn all about Cologne history as you go by listening to your audio guide
  • See the the banks of the River Rhine, as well as the city wall, Zoo, and more

Full description

Come and join this 90-minute ride through Cologne and learn more about the eventful history of the city, associations, and personalities. Climb on board a double-decker bus for a tour of all of Cologne's essential spots. Use this 24h hop-on hop-off ticket to get off the bus at any of its 14 stops to see sights like the Cathedral, Zoo, old town, and Chlodwigplatz.
Get on the bus and get ready to explore the city. Head up to the top deck, or stay down below as the bus cruises through the streets of Cologne. Listen to informative commentary as the bus tours around the scenic city.

Come and go from the bus as you please, with a choice of 14 stops to enter or exit. Explore the city at your leisure without having to plan to a timetable, allowing you to be spontaneous in deciding what to see.
Discover the city as you glide past sights like the Cologne Chocolate Museum, the Gürzenich convention center, and the Eigelstein Gate. Encounter the tall Cologne Triangle building, as well as the Odysseum, and Lanxess Arena.

The stops for the bus tours are:
- Cathedral (first bus leaves at 10 a.m., the last bus at 5 p.m.)
- Old Town
- Rothgerberbach
- Chlodeigplatz
- Chocolate Museum
- Triangle tower
- Lanxess Arena
- Odysseum/Köln Arcaden
- Zoo/Flora
- Eigelstein
- Mediapark
- Friesenplatz
- Neumarkt
- Cathedral (the first bus arrives back at 11:30 a.m., and the last bus arrives at 6:30 p.m.)

Every 30 minutes a new bus arrives at each stop.

Includes

  • 24h ticket for a hop-on hop-off bus
  • 90 minutes of multilingual audio guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

The first stop is opposite Cologne Cathedral, next to Café Reichard. You can also start your tour at any of the other 14 stops along the route.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • No seat or ride is guaranteed in case of high demand
  • Please check the detailed timetable at one of the stops (see full description)
  • The bus is barrier-free in the lower area
  • Dogs are allowed on the lower level
  • 1 companion for people with a Category B disability pass may travel free of charge

From $28 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5
4.3 out of 5 stars

based on 2319 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Dominika – United KingdomJuly 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Good amount of stops, allows you to see anything you want. the ticket is also valid for 24hours so if you start late on the day if your booking, you can use it until that time next day, which was really good for us.
5
5 out of 5 stars
B
Binaya – IndiaJune 19, 2025 – Verified booking
flexibility of timing to visit places and availability of bus.
5
5 out of 5 stars
R
Ricardo – United StatesJune 18, 2025 – Verified booking
On time, Regular hop-on hop-off bus, clean, friendly staff. Good.

Product ID: 435099

Activity provider:
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