Rheinturm

Get on board and enjoy the highlights of Düsseldorf! The tour lasts approx. 90 minutes and will take you right around and through the city center of the vibrant metropolis on the Rhine. The modern HopOn HopOff concept allows you to get off at any stop and explore your favorite spots at your own leisure. En route, learn more about each attraction and the history of the city through earphones (ten languages). The stops for the bus tours are: • Königsallee (Kö-Brücke Königsallee/Steinstraße) (first bus leaves at 10 a.m., the last bus at 4 p.m.) • Burgplatz/Altstadt • Rheinturm/Medienhafen (öffentliche Haltestelle: Rheinturm - 1) • Rheinterrasse/Ehrenhof (öffentliche Haltestelle: Rheinterrasse) • Nordpark/Aquazoo (Kaiserswerther Str.) • Kunstakademie/Altstadt (öffentliche Haltestelle: Tonhalle/Ehrenhof - 5) • Main entrance (central library-Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1) • Königsallee (Kö-Brücke Königsallee/Steinstraße)

The Rhine Tower, Dusseldorf's most recognizable landmark, was created by architect H. Deilmann and built in 1982 on the edge of the city center’s southern district at the entrance to the Media Harbour. From the tower, you will experience the most breathtaking view of the Rhine Metropolis: the Media Harbour, historic city center, Hofgarten, Königsallee and the Rhine. If on the day of your visit the weather is clear, the view extends as far as the Cologne Cathedral.  Opening Hours:  Sunday to Thursday: 11.00 AM - 12:00 AM Friday, Saturday, and Holidays: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Together with your guide, you will take a look behind the scenes of the time-honored and myth-enshrouded provincial capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. See the hotspots of the old town, experience its unique atmosphere, and taste one of its culinary specialties: the famous Düsseldorf Altbier. Your guide will tell you lots of interesting facts about the history of the city and provide you with a crash course in terms of Düsseldorf Platt - the local dialect. Learn about historic buildings, French influences on the city, and secret recipes. You will also, of course, hear about the traditional rivalry with Düsseldorf's neighbor, Cologne. With the perfect combination of information and entertainment, you walk from one highlight to another. Explore locations and stories that mean a lot to the locals. Find out more about poets, painters, and even punk and pop artists who started their careers here.

Explore Düsseldorf's green heart on a Segway tour along the beautiful banks of the Rhine. Ride across the Rhine promenade to the old town, pass the Burgplatz and Rhine Tower and visit a picturesque brewery for an altbier (traditional beer).  Meet your guide and get set up with your Segway and helmet. Visit Düsseldorf's house brewery Uerige and refresh yourself tasting a traditional Altbier. Make your way through the green oasis of Rhine Park, which home to some hidden gems.  Glide across the Theodor Heuss Bridge and get a glimpse of the harbor and see the place where industry, trade, and logistics come together. Go by Rhine Tower, the marina and the parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia before returning to the starting point.

Your city game box contains 11 sealed and numbered envelopes, each holding riddles that need to be solved. Following clear and precise directions, you will be taken on a walk through Düsseldorfs modern but historic city center, as you solve the riddles to find your way to the various sights. It’s up to you when you start your scavenger hunt through Düsseldorf, as well as how long you wish to stay at each location. You can take a break from your city game at any time or even continue your scavenger hunt on another day, just as you like. The scavenger hunt through Düsseldorf begins at the main train station, then leads through the Japanese Quarter to the Kö-Bogen and Königsallee. It continues in the old town with its town hall and its many restaurants and breweries. You can also discover the Rhine promenade and the Medienhafen. There is no need to make an appointment for your scavenger hunt game. Simply book the game box and have it sent to you (the shipping costs are already included in the price), or notify your guides to pick it up outside opening hours.

Start the tour at the highest building in the city, the Rhine Tower. You'll soon feel safe on the Scuddy against the backdrop of the state parliament building and the spectacular Rheinknie bridge and can look forward to lots of fun. On top of that, you'll get plenty of Rhenish charm and humor from your guide. We do not offer an art-historical city tour, but a relaxed tour led by the guide with a lot of heart & local color (only German-speaking).  The tour begins with a ride along the Rhine. It takes you across the spacious Burgplatz square with the castle tower. Keep close to the Rhine to reach the Oberkassel Bridge and the venerable St. Lambertus Church in the old town with its leaning tower. From there, we explore Düsseldorf's living room, the Andreas Quartier. This is where living, art, culture and cuisine are beautifully combined. Continuing past the K20 art collection, the route leads us through the Hofgarten towards Kö-Bogen II, which currently has Europe's largest green façade. After a detour to the Schauspielhaus, we take a look at the Drei-Scheiben-Haus, an impressive piece of contemporary architecture from the 1960s. The route leads us slowly back through the new pedestrian shopping paradise Schadowstraße towards the Rhine promenade at a relaxed pace back to the starting point.

Just how dynamically Düsseldorf is developing is particularly evident in the MedienHafen. Until the 1980s, the area was dominated by warehouses - today the district is in a state of permanent upheaval. Discover spectacular architectural icons on the tour: The quirky buildings by American Frank O. Gehry are just as characteristic of the MedienHafen today as the open forms of the Landtag. The highlight of the tour is the ascent to the Rhine Tower. Enjoy an impressive view of the Rhine metropolis from 168 meters with explanations and stories about Düsseldorf from our tour guides.

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.

Experience the beauty of Dusseldorf on a private walking tour with a guide. Learn about the area while visiting famous places like the Old Town, Rhine Promenade, St. Lambertus Church, and many more. You will start your tour near the old town to see the St. Lambertus Church, old buildings, cafes, etc. Immerse yourself into the vibe while listening to the history of the city. Visit the iconic Rhine Promenade and grab a cozy spot to enjoy the scenery. During the tour, your guide will tell you about the massive bombing during World War II, the religious and political background, and other facts about the city. Another point of interest is the famous Königsallee area, a popular shopping district in the city. After exploring some shops, you will see the famous Wilhelm Marx House, the first European skyscraper from the 1920s. Finally, walk by the great Rhine River and watch the TV Tower, the main feature of the city's skyline. Discover all the highlights of the charming city of Dusseldorf in an exciting walking tour. 

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.