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.
Enjoy a 1-hour panoramic cruise along the Rhine in Cologne for stunning city views, with guided commentary, comfortable boats, and good value.
Most Popular★ 4.3“Great ride around the Rhine! Lovely food and drink on board, and very informative!”
★★★★★★★★★★
5,698 reviews1 hourFrom $23by KD Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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“Pleasant boat ride. The boat was clean. The staff was friendly. Recommended.”
★★★★★★★★★★
3,030 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $28by Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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“Great tour guide - good info and we could hear him! A few jokes - maybe not that funny but we laughed. He kept the group together and moving. I would definitely take the tour again.”
★★★★★★★★★★
852 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $35.07by SDS Stadtführungen
Check Availability →Read our full review →
Explore Cologne’s harbor history on a 3-hour cruise with live German commentary, visiting Rheinau, Deutz, Mülheim, and Niehl harbors for just $40.
★ 4.7“Man hat viele Dinge, welche für mich neu waren erfahren. Ich kann die Tour nur empfehlen”
★★★★★★★★★★
692 reviews3 hoursFrom $41by Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm
Check Availability →Read our full review →
Experience Cologne from the water with a 1-hour Rhine cruise, offering iconic sights, narrated commentary, and relaxing views—perfect for first-timers and repeat visitors alike.
★ 4.5“Your meeting point directions were spot on as some reviews had struggled with finding the right operator/pier to board. Weather was glorious and the scenery wonderful and we got a very good view for pics at the back of the boat on the upper deck.…”
★★★★★★★★★★
677 reviews1 hourFrom $22by Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm
Check Availability →Read our full review →
Experience Cologne’s festive atmosphere on a scenic Rhine River cruise with live music, Glühwein, and stunning city views during the holiday season.
★ 4.3“Nice music, great staff, very organized. Totally recommended.”
★★★★★★★★★★
676 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $28by Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm
Check Availability →Read our full review →
Experience Cologne’s festive spirit on a 2-hour Rhine river cruise with live music, St. Nicholas, and holiday lights—perfect for a joyful winter afternoon.
★ 4.2“The Cruise was really nice, Christmas atmosphere with live music. The food and drinks were really good, as well as the service. It is a relaxing activity that we recommand.”
★★★★★★★★★★
301 reviewsby KD Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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!”
★★★★★★★★★★
133 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $30by Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm
Check Availability →Read our full review →
Explore Cologne’s dark past with this guided crime tour along the Rhine. Discover true stories, historic sites, and intriguing local legends for $17.
★ 4.4“Die Tour hat mir gut gefallen. Ich hatte gehofft, dass an den historischen Schauplätzen etwas mehr "übrig geblieben" wäre, dass man hätte sehen können. Aber in einer so großen, dynamischen, und im 2. Weltkrieg so zerstörten Stadt wie Köln, gibst es da wohl nicht mehr…”
★★★★★★★★★★
17 reviews2 hoursFrom $17by Kölngeflüster
Check Availability →Read our full review →
Explore the historic Butzweilerhof Airport, see Michael Schumacher’s private car collection, and discover Cologne’s automotive history on this engaging guided tour.
★ 4.7“Super moderiert durch Herrn Schulz”
★★★★★★★★★★
8 reviews1 hourFrom $15by Piccolo Event Company GmbH
Check Availability →Read our full review →