Germany · COLOGNE TOURS
The cathedral is free and takes twenty minutes, which leaves the rest of the day open. The 15 below cover the panoramic Rhine loops, the Koelsch breweries in the old town and the walks that explain what stood here before 1945.
Spend one relaxed hour on the Rhine with KD Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt, passing Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, the Old Town, South Bridge, Lindt chocolate museum, and Rheinauhafen. Choose covered or open-deck seating, listen to German and English commentary, and order drinks or snacks at your table.
“Loved the sights from the river. Nice to have beverages available! Very chill”
Meet near Cologne Cathedral and follow an English or German speaking guide through the old town to three breweries. Taste three Kölsch beers, hear local legends, and take home the Kölsch Basic Law. Guides such as Julian, Helena, Emre, and Felix shape the route around the group.
“Julian was fantastic. His tour was very informative whilst maintaining a friendly and casual atmosphere which was perfect for the breweries. We really enjoyed it.”
Board MS Rheinperle or MS Rheinland at pier 10 near Cologne Cathedral for a 90-minute Rhine cruise. You’ll pass the Old Town, Rheinauhafen’s crane houses, five bridges, Rodenkirchen, and northern Cologne, with recorded commentary in English and German on selected departures.
“The friendliness of the staff and the commentary on the trip and the condition of the boat.”
Visit Cologne’s Chocolate Museum for a self-guided trip through 5,000 years of cocoa culture. See a tropical house, historic objects, working factory machines, hand-made pralines, and a 3-meter chocolate fountain. Your mobile ticket includes entry and an information booklet, but not a guided tour.
“Very entertaining and interactive museum. Interesting topics and information. Worth it!”
See Cologne from a double-decker bus on a 90-minute loop linking the Cathedral, Old Town, Chocolate Museum, Zoo, Rhine sights, and more. Use the 24-hour ticket to hop off at 14 stops, then continue with multilingual audio commentary in nine languages. The lower deck is wheelchair accessible.
“ery rewarding, informative and comfortable. good value, however "previous user" discount not offered!”
Walk through Cologne’s Melaten Cemetery for two hours with a German-speaking guide such as Ede. See ornate tombs, the former leprosy hospital area, notable Cologne figures, and 55,000 graves while learning how love, life, death, and local culture meet in this peaceful city park.
Follow a traditionally dressed night watchman by lantern through Cologne’s Old Town for 1.5 hours. Hear how medieval life worked, why pigs were beaten near churches, and how citizens resisted authority. The tour is in German, suitable from age 16, wheelchair accessible, and runs in rain or snow.
Ride Cologne’s moving comedy stage for 90 minutes in German, passing major sights while comedians such as Keirut Wenzel, Jessica Sinapi, Dirk Volpert, Timo Hübsch, or Cem Ali Gültekin mix jokes, stories, history, and audience interaction. One beer is included.
Start beside Cologne Cathedral with an English or German guide, then trace Roman remains, the Philharmonic memorial, Hohenzollern Bridge, Rhine views, Romanesque churches, old markets, and the Town Hall. Guides such as Sascha and Ralph add humor and local detail to the compact route.
“Sascha was very knowledgeable and energetic! We grasped 90+% of everything he told us!!! Thank you!”
Walk Cologne’s old town with a local guide, from the Kreuzblume and cathedral to the Rhine, St. Martin’s church, and Alter Markt. Guides such as Andrea, Monika, Oliver, and Tobias have led engaging English tours packed with history, city tips, and easy-to-follow stories.
“Michael was an excellent tour guide! This was a great experience!”
Join Colonia Aktiv for a three-hour, 15-kilometer ride through Cologne with guides such as Sander, Sarah, Tobi, Ulrike, and Christian. You’ll see the cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, Rheinpark, Old Town, and Rheinauhafen, with easy cycling, local stories, and time for a brewery stop.
“Excellent overview of the city, exactly as described in the itinerary. When you get to Cologne, do this tour first. We covered much more ground than you could possibly see in a walking tour, and we saw saw lots of sites that we will want to revisit. Our guide Ulrike was excellent, and the bikes were quite comfortable and easy to ride.”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Sascha or Ralf for a lively two-hour walk through Cologne’s old town. You’ll see the cathedral from fresh angles, follow Roman traces, hear local legends, and enjoy Rhine views, carnival humor, and details easy to miss alone.
“Sascha was a wonderful guide. Excellent mix of humor and education. Walk was easy. Even pointed out some unique statues.”
Spend two hours on the Rhine as Cologne lights up around you. You’ll pass the cathedral, Romanesque churches, bridges, and old riverfront from an open deck or large-windowed cabin, with lounge music, a bar, snacks, and sunset views. There is no live commentary.
“Lovely cruise, travelled in both directions along the river which was a great opportunity to see all the sights. Allow time to find your dock as it could be quite a way down the river from the ticket office.”
Step into Cologne’s compact IceBar near Friesenplatz for three drinks, ice glasses, and sculptures of the Cathedral and FC Köln mascot. A jacket, gloves, and hat are supplied. Plan on a fun photo stop, not a long bar session, since the frozen room is very cold and small.
“This was absolutely brilliant, so glad we did this, drinks was very lovely, staff very welcoming and friendly would definitely recommend”
Walk 2.5 kilometers through Cologne’s Melaten Cemetery with guides such as Kerstin, Dietmar, or Ortrud. Learn how Napoleon shaped the cemetery, meet famous Cologne figures, see the Millionenallee, and hear stories of love, carnival, invention, and loss.
“Wir hatten (trotz regnerischem Wetter) einen wunderbaren Nachmittag mit unserem Guide Dietmar auf dem Friedhof Melaten. Es war eine tolle Mischung aus Humor, Historischem und auch rührenden Geschichten. Ich kann es nur weiterempfehlen!”
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