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“Loved the sights from the river. Nice to have beverages available! Very chill”
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5,698 reviews1 hourFrom $23by KD Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH
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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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3,030 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $28by Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm
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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“This was a good experience with a really informative and comical guide. The guide explained so much of the city and it was a very easy city to walk. Definitely recommend.”
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852 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $35.07by SDS Stadtführungen
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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”
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692 reviews3 hoursFrom $41by Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm
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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“Excellent. Lovely staff checking us on to the boat, lovely staff taking drinks orders and a beautiful cruise with great views. We all really enjoyed it!”
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677 reviews1 hourFrom $22by Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm
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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“It was a very cold day and it was lovely and warm inside the boat. Service was excellent. Along with the guy that was entertaining us with his Christmas songs .”
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676 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $28by Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm
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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“Boat was fantastic, absolutely amazing trip up the river. Food was very good. Great entertainment.”
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301 reviewsby KD Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH
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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“Die Bootstour macht gute Laune Zu empfehlen”
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133 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $30by Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom Gm
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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…”
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17 reviews2 hoursFrom $17by Kölngeflüster
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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”
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8 reviews1 hourFrom $15by Piccolo Event Company GmbH
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