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The 15 Best Cologne Tours & Rhine Cruises

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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.

Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings - Früh am Dom and the first taste of Kölsch
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Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

2.Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,108 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Taste three Kölsch beers while walking Cologne’s old town, hearing local legends, and learning how the city’s brewery culture works.

“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.”

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Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour - Boarding near the Musical Dome and Cologne Cathedral
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Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise – Skyline Tour

Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket - Start with 5,000 years of cocoa culture
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Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket

4.Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,790 reviews · 1 day · from $19

Cologne’s Chocolate Museum traces cocoa from ancient Central America to modern production, with samples, a chocolate fountain, café, and Rhine views.

“Very entertaining and interactive museum. Interesting topics and information. Worth it!”

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Cologne: 24h Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - The 90-minute loop, stop by stop
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Cologne: 24h Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Cologne: The Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour in German - What a medieval night watchman actually did
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Cologne: The Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour in German

Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour - Roman remains beneath modern Cologne
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Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

9.Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,093 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Explore Cologne’s cathedral, Roman remains, Rhine views, old markets, and town hall on a lively two-hour guided walk for $34.

“Sascha was very knowledgeable and energetic! We grasped 90+% of everything he told us!!! Thank you!”

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Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour - Starting at Eigelstein Gate and riding through old Cologne
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Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

11.3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 878 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

See Cologne by bike on a 15-kilometer guided ride covering the cathedral, Rhine bridges, Roman history, parks, breweries, and hidden corners.

“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.”

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Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine - Cologne Cathedral from the outside
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Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

Cologne: 2-Hour Evening Cruise on the Rhine River - The two-hour route along both sides of the city
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Cologne: 2-Hour Evening Cruise on the Rhine River

13.2-Hour Evening Cruise on the Rhine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 797 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Cruise Cologne’s Rhine at sunset, passing the cathedral, Romanesque churches, and bridges with lounge music, deck seating, and onboard drinks.

“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.”

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Cologne: IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks - Putting on the jacket, gloves, and hat
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Cologne: IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks

14.IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 770 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Review of Cologne IceBar, with three drinks, ice sculptures, warm clothing, transport tips, costs, cold-room limits, and booking advice.

“This was absolutely brilliant, so glad we did this, drinks was very lovely, staff very welcoming and friendly would definitely recommend”

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Melaten Friedhof: Guided tour with all senses - Starting at Aachener Straße
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Melaten Friedhof: Guided tour with all senses

15.Melaten Friedhof: Guided tour with all senses

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 709 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Explore Cologne’s Melaten Cemetery on a two-hour German tour of famous graves, local stories, wildlife, and Cologne’s unusual view of death.

“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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