Cologne

10 Best Rhine Cruises in Cologne

The Rhine cruises under the cathedral spires: panoramic city loops, harbor tours through the crane houses and winter sailings with mulled wine when the markets are on. The skyline was built to be seen from this river.

2.Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise

Discover Cologne from the water on a 90-minute Rhine River cruise, spotting iconic sights like the Cathedral and Rheinauhafen crane houses with on-board commentary.

★ 4.4

“Excellent boat trip. 90 minutes was the perfect amount of time. The boat was larger than I expected, very spacious and clean with the option of sitting either inside or outside. Both the inside and outside areas are set out with tables and chairs and…”

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3.Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

Discover Cologne’s highlights on a 2-hour guided walk, exploring iconic sights like the cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge with insider stories and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Excellent guided tour. Learned lots about the cathedral and surrounding area with plenty of humor to keep the tour interesting and entertaining. Tour start is easy to find and there is a lot about the cathedral and surrounding area that you wouldn’t know or see…”

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8.Cologne: Rhine River Cruise with Local Music

Enjoy a 1.5-hour Rhine River cruise in Cologne with live local music, stunning city views, and a chance to sip Kölsch beer or tea while relaxing on the water.

★ 4.5

“It was an excellent tour! Very comfortable, just the right duration, very pleasant live music and good food/drink choices. Highly recommended!”

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A cathedral 632 years in the making and beer served until you say stop.