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Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise

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Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise
4.413572 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.413572 out of 5 stars
2181 reviews
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Discover the beautiful city of Cologne on a Rhine River cruise. Relax as you cruise down the river and learn about the sights you spot from your boat's loudspeakers.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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English, German
Audio guide included
English, German

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Ali – United Kingdom

Perfect sunny day sitting outside. Listened to information about Cologne in German then English as we passed relevant sights, all very clear and not invasive to the tranquility! Table service for drinks and snacks though we took our own. Highly recommend.

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Lucy – United Kingdom

Plenty of room, good views of the city & we were lucky to have a very sunny day. Interesting prerecorded commentary. Convenient drinks service at your table. Very clean loos.

Highlights

  • Experience Cologne''s beauty from the water on a relaxing Rhine river cruise
  • Learn about Cologne's famous sights and history from running commentary on-board
  • Spot Cologne's top sights, including the stunning Cologne Cathedral and Old Town
  • See Rheinauhafen's intruiguing L-shaped crane houses and 5 Rhine river bridges

Full description

See Cologne's top sights from the water on a city cruise. Spot the world-famous Cologne Cathedral, cruise under 5 bridges, and take in the running commentary from the ship's speakers.

Start your Rhine cruise with the ship MS Rheinperle, MS Rheinland, or MS Rheintreue. After taking in a view of the iconic Cologne Cathedral and Old Town, cruise to the Rheinauhafen, where you can spot its distinctive crane houses.


Pass under 5 bridges to reach Rodenkirchen in the south. The cruise will then take you to the main sights of the city north of the Dome, such as the Zoobrücke bridge.


During the cruise, discover more about the sights of Cologne with on-board commentary and English and German.


On additional evening trips (from 5:30 p.m.) you can enjoy the sunset on board with chilled lounge music and relax during the tour! (These tours are conducted without explanations of the sights.)

Includes

  • 90-minute cruise
  • Recorded commentary about the sights
  • Lounge music (on evening tours after 5:30 PM)
  • Drinks and snacks (available on board to purchase)

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Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • Ships are not handicapped accessible. Guests in wheelchairs or with walkers are welcome but the toilets and the open deck are only accessible by stairs

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 2181 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Ali – United KingdomApril 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Perfect sunny day sitting outside. Listened to information about Cologne in German then English as we passed relevant sights, all very clear and not invasive to the tranquility! Table service for drinks and snacks though we took our own. Highly recommend.
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Lucy – United KingdomApril 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Plenty of room, good views of the city & we were lucky to have a very sunny day. Interesting prerecorded commentary. Convenient drinks service at your table. Very clean loos.
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Katherine – United KingdomMarch 17, 2025 – Verified booking
I only wish we could have been on the water longer!

Product ID: 414236

Activity provider:Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm

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