Tours and Trips in Cologne

Discover tradition and culture in Germany's Northern Bavaria on this full-day Würzburg tour from Frankfurt. Travel through the Spessart Mountains to Würzburg. On arrival, pick up your guidebook in the market square and begin exploring. Visit the 18th-century Würzburg Residence and admire the palace's baroque architecture. Marvel at the beautiful staircase, salon and chapel, and learn of life here over the centuries. After lunch in a local restaurant, spend the rest of your day at your leisure. Perhaps enjoy a Main River cruise or visit any of the town's wineries.  

Admire Frankfurt from the water on a 100-minute sightseeing cruise along the Main River. Starting from Eiserner Streg (Mainkai) in central Frankfurt, enjoy views of the city skyline as you cruise upstream and downstream on a cruise that combines both options for a comprehensive overview of the city.

Experience Cologne's magical nighttime landscape from the water on this 2-hour evening Rhine River cruise. Dine and drink à la carte from the onboard restaurant against the backdrop of illuminated landmarks like the famous Cologne Cathedral. With comfortable amenities and unparalleled views of riverside landmarks, it's a memorable way to spend an evening in Germany's fourth-largest city.

With its scenic waterfront, grand bridges, and UNESCO-listed Cathedral, Cologne offers an atmospheric backdrop for a cycling tour. This bike tour ensures that you maximize your time, exploring much further than a walking tour. The around 10-mile (15-kilometer) circuit takes in landmarks such as Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the Rhine River, including plenty of photo stops along the way.

Discover top attractions in Frankfurt on this private 5-hour Frankfurt Airport layover sightseeing tour with round-trip airport transport. Cross the River Main with your private guide and gaze over the famous Museum Embankment. Stroll along the cobbled streets of Old Sachsenhausen and see the New Opera House, Hauptwache and Goethe House. Admire towering skyscrapers in the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Explore the Westend district, home to the Eschenheimer Tower, the Old Opera House and Senckenberg Museum. Marvel at the medieval Römer and Frankfurt Cathedral, and visit the bustling Market Hall. 

Explore the best of Cologne on this narrated, hop-on hop-off, double-decker bus tour. Visit many of Cologne's top attractions - like Cologne Cathedral and Cologne City Hall, plus visit the Old Town district, bustling Roncalliplatz, the historic Alter Markt square and much more. Select the 1-day pass, then board at any of the 16 stops and get to know this landmark of High Gothic architecture in customized fashion, with live onboard commentary in English and German. Audio guides in nine languages also available. A 1-hour Rhine River sightseeing cruise is included.

Admire beautiful Cologne from the water on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Rhine River. Choose from a range of departure times and watch top Cologne attractions including twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, the Old Town and the Hohenzollern Bridge unfold as you cruise along the world-famous river. Buy drinks such as the much-loved local Koelsch beer from the bar, and hear about Cologne's long and illustrious history while you sail. If you wish, choose to enjoy a longer, 2-hour evening cruise to see Cologne's sights sparkling with lights along the riversides.

Looking for a unique way spend an evening in Cologne? Take a leisurely dinner cruise along the city's dazzling waterfront! Spend three hours floating along the Rhine River, savoring delicious regional cuisine and listening to music spun by a live DJ. Stroll the deck at sunset, indulge in a freshly prepared buffet and complimentary drinks, and take in beautifully illuminated sights such as Hohenzollern Bridge and Cologne Cathedral after dusk.

Visit the beautiful city of Cologne on this guided, full-day sightseeing tour from Frankfurt. Enjoy a scenic, 2-hour drive north to Cologne, then hop on a double-decker bus to see many of this 2,000-year-old city's top attractions. Pass by the Romanesque Catholic Great St. Martin Church, bustling Roncalliplatz, the historic Alter Markt square, Cologne City Hall and much more. Then visit the Cologne Cathedral, Germany's most-visited site, for an independent tour. On the return trip to Frankfurt, discover the medieval old town of Limburg.

Visit the cities of Rothenburg and Munich on this 2-day sightseeing adventure from Frankfurt. First, explore the Jewel of the Middle Ages, the picturesque town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, perhaps the most well-preserved medieval old town in all of Germany. After an overnight stay, travel along Romantic Road to Augsburg, one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in Germany, before arriving in Munich. Coach transportation from Frankfurt to Rothenburg to Munich, plus taxi transfers, guided tour and breakfast are included.

Visit the beautiful city of Cologne on this private, guided, 2-hour sightseeing tour. Enjoy personalized attention while learning about the history of the city, a landmark of High Gothic architecture set amidst the reconstructed Old Town. See the Cologne Cathedral, Germany's most-visited site, the Romanesque Catholic Great St. Martin Church, plus visit bustling Roncalliplatz, the historic Alter Markt square and much more. A Cologne hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit the cities of Mainz and Wiesbaden on this guided, full-day sightseeing adventure from Frankfurt. First, explore luxurious Wiesbaden, the capital of the German state of Hessen. See the collection of hot springs, elegant villas and historical houses in this sophisticated spa town and take a train ride to the top of Neroberg Mountain. Then visit Mainz, exploring the city on a walking tour past its churches, half-timbered houses, cobblestone alleyways and most popular attractions. Round-trip transportation from Frankfurt and a Neroberg Mountain train ticket are included.

Guarantee your entry to Schokoladenmuseum (Chocolate Museum), one of Cologne's top attractions, by booking your admission ticket in advance. A must-visit for all lovers of sweet treats, the Schokoladenmuseum takes you on a journey through the history of chocolate and promises to indulge your sweet tooth with hand-crafted chocolate. Purchasing your ticket before arrival means you'll skip lines that are often in excess of one hour.

Enjoy festive celebrations in the heart of Germany on this 2.5-hour Christmas Sunday brunch cruise in Cologne. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Cologne's Old Town, and enjoy a welcome drink of sparkling wine or orange juice. Cruise out onto the Rhine River as Christmas music fills the air. Gaze over top attractions such as the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, the bustling Old Town and the marina of Rheinauhafen. Sit down to a delicious buffet brunch of eggs, cold meats, pasta, and fish as the city drifts slowly past outside.

Hit all the highlights of historic Frankfurt on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. With your one-day pass, create your own adventure with 14 possible stops including Römer (town hall), St Paul's Church, the Botanical Garden Palmengarten and the majestic Opera House. As you cruise through town aboard a double-decker coach, listen to interesting audio commentary (available in 12 languages) about the city's history and culture.

Enjoy a 2- or 3-course meal with a little rock'n'roll heritage on the side on this 2-hour skip-the-line Hard Rock Cafe visit in Cologne. Head to the famous Hard Rock Cafe in the heart of Cologne and beat the queues with your skip-the-line entry ticket to head straight inside. Take a seat and admire music memorabilia including Elvis Presley's sunglasses, Kiss' bass guitars and Hendrix's vest. Enjoy classic dishes such as honey-mustard chicken sandwich or hickory-smoked bbq ribs with a drink. Upgrade your ticket to choose from the 3-course menu.

Experience the sights and sounds of Cologne from the Rhine river on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise, then dine with no line at the Hard Rock Caf e Cologne. Enjoy live commentary and take in the scenic panorama of the majestic castles, churches and vineyards along the shores of the Rhine. Also see local attractions like the Hohenzollern Bridge, which crosses the river and gothic Cologne Cathedral. Then skip the waiting line and grab a 2-course meal plus coffee, tea or a soft drink of choice at the Hard Rock Caf e Cologne.

Explore Cologne and Monschau without the hassle of planning on a day tour with round-trip transport from Brussels. In addition to navigating, your guide provides live on-board commentary, as well as personal walking tours of each city. Free time to shop and relax is included for your convenience.