Sightseeing Cruises

1-Hour Cologne Old Town Cruise

Tourists boarding City Cruise on the Rhine

View of the city cruise under Rodenkirchener bridge in Cologne

View of the Kranhaus in Cologne during City Cruise ride

View of the Cologne Cathedral during City Cruise ride

This relaxing 1-hour cruise lets you soak up Cologne's must-sees, from the Cologne Cathedral to the Hohenzollern Bridge.

Highlights

Hop on a Rhine River cruise and see Cologne's Old Town gems in a splash - it's the perfect way to pack in the sights!
Spot the spires of Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the only structure in the city to survive after the Second World War.
On the cruise, you’ll see the Hohenzollern Bridge, a popular spot for lovers to lock padlocks, and the Cologne Triangle Tower dominating the skyline.
See the full scale and grandeur of riverside structures like the Tanzbrunnen Amphitheater while listening to live commentary in German and English.
Fun fact: Cologne Cathedral is rumored to hold the remains of the Three Wise Men who followed the star to Bethlehem.

Inclusions

1-hour Rhine River cruise in Cologne
Live commentary in German & English

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Cruise the Rhine in Cologne

Your Cologne exploration begins at the Hohenzollern pier, a stone's throw from Cologne Cathedral, a centuries-old structure that survived the Second World War. Board your comfortable sightseeing boat and soak in the intricate details of the cathedral's facade before setting sail. You'll get an up-close look at the Hohenzollern Bridge, a popular spot for lovebirds to seal their affection with padlocks. The colorful gabled houses lining Cologne's Old Town were built in the 14th century. Their colorful facades - think reds, yellows, and greens - were both decorative and practical, acting as giant medieval business cards.

See Cologne from the river

Catch a glimpse of the Tanzbrunnen open-air amphitheater, where lively concerts and festivals take center stage throughout the year. Keen to spot modern marvels? Look for the KölnTriangle, a towering skyscraper with a panoramic viewing platform. The cruise concludes at the starting point near the Cologne Cathedral, leaving you with a fresh perspective on this historic city.

Know before you go

Accessibility

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

The panoramic tour can be paused once.
Bicycle transportation is subject to space availability.
Timetables may be adjusted on short notice due to operational needs.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point. Students must show a valid student ID.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Dampfschiffahrt Colonia | MS Willi Ostermann | Schifffahrtsgesellschaft.
Address: Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer |, Landebrücke 8, 50668 Köln, Germany

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