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With kids · Cologne itinerary

Cologne with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Cologne is great for families, with a chocolate museum and a cable car. Here is how to spend a family trip in Cologne — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Chocolate Museum fountain
  2. 2Cathedral tower climb
  3. 3Rhine cable car
  4. 4Cologne Zoo

Sweet start

Taste from the fountain at the Chocolate Museum.

Climb and cross

Climb the cathedral tower and ride the Rhine cable car.

Animals & boats

Visit Cologne Zoo and cruise the river.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Cologne Heritage Tour: Cathedral, Historic Sites & Museums
Cologne
Cologne Heritage Tour: Cathedral, Historic Sites & Museums
4.8(9)·3 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
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
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
Mainz Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Mainz
Mainz Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
4.9(11)·1h 15min–1h 45min
from$9/ 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
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 with kids — FAQ

Is Cologne good for kids?
Yes — the Chocolate Museum with its tasting fountain, climbing the cathedral tower, the Rhine cable car, Cologne Zoo and river cruises make Cologne a fun and easy family destination.
What are the best things to do in Cologne with children?
Top family picks are the Chocolate Museum, the cathedral tower climb, the Rhine cable car, Cologne Zoo, and a Rhine river cruise.
Is Cologne easy to visit with kids?
Yes — Cologne is compact, flat and walkable with trams, a cable car and family attractions close together, making it an easy and enjoyable family trip.

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