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3 days · Cologne itinerary

Cologne in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Cologne lets you explore the Rhineland. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Cologne — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Cathedral & old town
  2. 2Day 2: Bonn & Rhine
  3. 3Day 3: Aachen
  4. 4Brewhouses & museums

Day 1: the city

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

Day 2: Bonn & the Rhine

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

Day 3: Aachen

Discover the imperial city and cathedral of Aachen.

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$205/ 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$800/ person
via Viator
Aachen Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Cologne
Aachen Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
4.9(19)·2 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Düsseldorf Segway Rhein Tour: Rhine River Experience
Dusseldorf
Düsseldorf Segway Rhein Tour: Rhine River Experience
4.8(30)·2 hours
from$90/ 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
Aachen Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Cologne
Aachen Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
4.8(11)·1h 30min
from$271/ person
via Viator
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
Cologne
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
4.8(974)·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$92/ person
via Viator

Cologne in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Cologne and the Rhineland?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, Bonn and the Rhine castles on day two, and imperial Aachen on day three, using Cologne as a base for the Rhineland.
What is the best day trip from Cologne for 3 days?
Bonn and the Rhine Valley are the easiest and most scenic, while Aachen offers its UNESCO imperial cathedral; together they showcase the region.
How do I plan a 3-day Cologne itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two in Bonn and the Rhine Valley, and day three in Aachen, using Cologne’s fast trains to reach them easily.

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Cologne CathedralOld TownRhine CruisesKölsch & BeerDay Trips