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2 days · Cologne itinerary

Cologne in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Cologne lets you add the Rhineland. This 2-day itinerary covers the city on day one and Bonn or the Rhine on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Cathedral & old town
  2. 2Chocolate Museum
  3. 3Day 2: Bonn or Rhine
  4. 4Brewhouse evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the cathedral, old town, a Rhine cruise and Kölsch.

Day 2: Bonn or the Rhine

Day trip to Beethoven’s Bonn or the Rhine castles.

Evenings: brewhouses

Enjoy Kölsch and hearty Rhineland food.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Cologne — prices per person.

Cologne Highlights 2h privat walking tour with own Tour Guide.
Cologne
Cologne Highlights 2h privat walking tour with own Tour Guide.
5.0(23)·2 hours
from$204/ person
via Viator
Private day trip to the Romantic Rhine Valley with river cruise and wine tasting
Frankfurt
Private day trip to the Romantic Rhine Valley with river cruise and wine tasting
4.9(23)·7–10 hours
from$796/ person
via Viator
Düsseldorf Segway Rhein Tour: Rhine River Experience
Dusseldorf
Düsseldorf Segway Rhein Tour: Rhine River Experience
4.8(30)·2 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Walking tour of Cologne: The essential and unmissable
Cologne
Walking tour of Cologne: The essential and unmissable
4.9(190)·2–3 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
Cologne
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
4.8(973)·2 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Private walking tour of Cologne's old town
Cologne
Private walking tour of Cologne's old town
4.9(29)·1h 30min
from$91/ person
via Viator
Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Frankfurt and Mainz
Frankfurt
Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Frankfurt and Mainz
4.8(89)·7–8 hours
from$444/ person
via Viator
Discover Koblenz: Old Town, Rhine Promenade & Deutsches Eck
Koblenz
Discover Koblenz: Old Town, Rhine Promenade & Deutsches Eck
4.7(16)·2 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator

Cologne in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Cologne?
Two days covers the city — the cathedral, old town, a Rhine cruise and Kölsch — on day one, and a Bonn or Rhine Valley day trip on day two, a great mix of city and region.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Cologne?
The cathedral, the old town and Fischmarkt, a Rhine cruise, a Kölsch brewery tour, and a day trip to Bonn or the Rhine castles.
Is the Rhine Valley worth it from Cologne?
Yes — the romantic Rhine Valley with its hilltop castles, vineyards and the Drachenburg makes a beautiful day trip just south of Cologne, often combined with a scenic cruise.

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Cologne CathedralOld TownRhine CruisesKölsch & BeerDay Trips