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Marktplatz, Düsseldorf

Traverse the enchanting Altstadt, renowned for its cobblestone alleys and storied edifices, including the famed "longest bar in the world," boasting a plethora of bars and discothèques. Pause at Marktplatz to admire the town hall and the regal Jan Wellem equestrian monument, set against the backdrop of the city hall complex, a testament to Dusseldorf's architectural evolution. Ascend the Rhine Tower for sweeping vistas before delving into the medieval splendor of St. Lambertus Cathedral. Immerse yourself in the contemporary art scene at Kunsthalle Dusseldorf, showcasing avant-garde masterpieces. Conclude your odyssey at the architectural marvel of Tonhalle Concert Hall, where the harmonious melodies of the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker resonate, leaving you enraptured by the city's rich tapestry of culture and heritage.

Start your tour on the Düsseldorfer Altstadt where you will find the longest bar in the world. Along the way, you will find hundreds of bars as the small Old Town has more than 300 bars and discothèques. Supposedly, each establishment's bar-counter connects to one next door. Walk by the Marktplatz, the Marketplace which is a central square in the Old Town and was created as the part of the first city expansion in the 14th century. Today it serves predominantly for representative and public purposes. Here, you will see the town hall and the Jan Wellem equestrian monument. Next, you will see the city hall complex that consists of three buildings from different periods. The so-called "old city hall" at the northern side of Marktplatz, the "Wilhelminische Bau" and the "Grupello house" at the western side. Get to see the statue of John Sigismund who was a Prince-elector of the Margraviate. He became the Duke of Prussia after marrying Duchess Anna. As we continue, you will see the Rhine Tower. You will also be seeing the only preserved part of the city’s former palace, this castle tower has three round floors and one hexagonal decorated with Tuscan columns which will be worth your visit. It also contains the Maritime Museum with many interesting exhibitions about life along the banks of the river Rhine. Finish your tour at the Tonhalle Concert Hall. It was built by the architect Wilhelm Kreis. The resident orchestra, which is the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, plays symphonic repertoire at the Tonhalle as well as opera at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein.

At the indicated time we will meet at the Cologne Central Station, where we will take a train to Düsseldorf. In just 45 minutes we will reach our destination! Once there, we will go to Königsallee, where we will see the most pompous boulevard in the metropolis. Luxury shops and an extensive canal await us! We will continue the visit on the banks of the Rhine to see three of the most relevant points: Marktplatz, the Town Hall building and the Haus des Karnevals. Regarding the latter, we will reveal a detail related to the Düsseldorf Carnival. On the way to the old town or Altstadt, we will see Burgplatz and Ratinger Straße, one of the busiest points of the city. We will also see the church of Sankt Lambertus. Did you know that its façade and leaning tower have become an emblem of Düsseldorf? Finally, we will walk through the Hofgarten, the green lung of the German city and one of the favorite places of locals. In addition, we will admire the majestic building of the Düsseldorf Opera House and the K20 Museum, which houses works by Picasso. After this guided tour of Düsseldorf, you will have an hour and a half of free time to continue exploring the city. Finally, we will return to the Central Station to take the return train. After five hours of excursion, we will be back in Cologne.