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Home/Destinations/Dusseldorf/Cologne Day Trip

Cologne Day Trips from Düsseldorf

The cathedral city next door: just half an hour away, Cologne dazzles with its vast Gothic cathedral, Rhine promenade and old town, an easy and rewarding day trip. A must from Düsseldorf.

178 tours · prices per person, book with partner

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
Guided Brewhouse Walking Tour in Cologne
Cologne
Guided Brewhouse Walking Tour in Cologne
4.8(509)·2 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide
Cologne
Small-Group Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide
4.8(414)·3 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour
Cologne
The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour
4.8(345)·2–3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise
Cologne
Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise
3.7(251)·1 hour
from$23/ person
via Viator
Cologne Highlights, Stories, and Local Atmosphere Tour
Cologne
Cologne Highlights, Stories, and Local Atmosphere Tour
4.8(166)·2h 30min
from$3/ person
via Viator
The Dark Side of the Dom Tour
Cologne
The Dark Side of the Dom Tour
4.8(96)·2 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator
Brewery Tour Düsseldorf in English (inc. 3 beer)
Dusseldorf
Brewery Tour Düsseldorf in English (inc. 3 beer)
4.6(91)·2 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Düsseldorf Segway Tour: Classical City Experience
Dusseldorf
Düsseldorf Segway Tour: Classical City Experience
4.7(80)·2 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Rhine River Christmas Afternoon Cruise in Cologne
Cologne
Rhine River Christmas Afternoon Cruise in Cologne
3.9(77)·2 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Dusseldorf Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
4.4(70)·2 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Cologne Private Walking Tour with a Local
Cologne
Cologne Private Walking Tour with a Local
4.8(56)·2–6 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise
Dusseldorf
Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise
3.4(50)·1 hour
from$23/ person
via Viator
Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Cologne
Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
4.5(33)·2 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Cologne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Cologne
Cologne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
4.3(30)·2 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Dusseldorf Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
4.2(15)·2 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
Cologne Walking Tour with Audioguide: City and Cathedral
Cologne
Cologne Walking Tour with Audioguide: City and Cathedral
4.2(15)·1h 30min
from$11/ person
via Viator
Dusseldorf Old Town and Altbier Tour
Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Old Town and Altbier Tour
5.0(15)·2 hours
from$26/ person
via Viator
Cologne Walking Tour from Roman Era to World War 2 with an App
Cologne
Cologne Walking Tour from Roman Era to World War 2 with an App
3.9(9)·2h 30min
from$7/ person
via Viator
Cologne's City of the Dead Melaten Cemetery Tour in English
Cologne
Cologne's City of the Dead Melaten Cemetery Tour in English
5.0(9)·2h 15min
from$17/ person
via Viator
Beer tour with tasting in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf
Beer tour with tasting in Dusseldorf
5.0(9)·2h 30min–3h
from$41/ person
via Viator
Dusseldorf Highlights Walking tour with A Guide
Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Highlights Walking tour with A Guide
4.3(6)·2 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Dusseldorf Tour : The Dark Stories of the Rhine
Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Tour : The Dark Stories of the Rhine
4.8(5)·1h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Discover Dusseldorf’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
Dusseldorf
Discover Dusseldorf’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
5.0(5)·1h 30min
from$113/ person
via Viator
Explore Dusseldorf’s Art and Culture with a Local
Dusseldorf
Explore Dusseldorf’s Art and Culture with a Local
5.0(4)·1h 30min
from$113/ person
via Viator
Cologne Culinary Beer House Tour with Unlimited Kölsch and Food
Cologne
Cologne Culinary Beer House Tour with Unlimited Kölsch and Food
5.0(4)·3 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Airport Transfer: Airport DUS to Dusseldorf by Luxury Car
Dusseldorf
Airport Transfer: Airport DUS to Dusseldorf by Luxury Car
5.0(3)·20 min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Cologne CGN Airpot to Köln | Bonn | Dusseldorf Private Transfer
Cologne
Cologne CGN Airpot to Köln | Bonn | Dusseldorf Private Transfer
3.0(2)·20 min–1h
from$42/ person
via Viator
Cologne: EL-DE Haus and Old Town Private Guided Tour
Cologne
Cologne: EL-DE Haus and Old Town Private Guided Tour
5.0(2)·2–4 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Train Trip from Cologne to Aachen Half-Day Excursion
Cologne
Train Trip from Cologne to Aachen Half-Day Excursion
3.0(2)·5 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Cologne Old Town Highlights Private Guided Walking Tour
Cologne
Cologne Old Town Highlights Private Guided Walking Tour
5.0(2)·2–4 hours
from$173/ person
via Viator
Düsseldorf Exploration Game City Tour on your Phone
Dusseldorf
Düsseldorf Exploration Game City Tour on your Phone
4.0(1)·2–3 hours
from$9/ person
via Viator
CO2-Offset | Arrival from Dusseldorf Airport DUS to Cologne City
Dusseldorf
CO2-Offset | Arrival from Dusseldorf Airport DUS to Cologne City
5.0(1)·45 min–1h
from$138/ person
via Viator
Historic Dusseldorf: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local
Dusseldorf
Historic Dusseldorf: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$183/ person
via Viator
Airport Transfer: Airport DUS to Dusseldorf by Luxury Van
Dusseldorf
Airport Transfer: Airport DUS to Dusseldorf by Luxury Van
5.0(1)·20 min
from$82/ person
via Viator
Cologne hotels to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) - Departure Private Transfer
Cologne
Cologne hotels to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) - Departure Private Transfer
5.0(1)·35 min
from$80/ person
via Viator
Cologne to Luxembourg Day Trip with Guided Walking Tour
Cologne
Cologne to Luxembourg Day Trip with Guided Walking Tour
10 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Dusseldorf Highlights Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour
Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Highlights Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour
2h 30min
from$6/ person
via Viator
CO2-Offset |Arrival from Dusseldorf Airport DUS to Cologne City
Dusseldorf
CO2-Offset |Arrival from Dusseldorf Airport DUS to Cologne City
45 min–1h
from$172/ person
via Viator
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Dusseldorf-Roundtrip Private Transfer
Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Dusseldorf-Roundtrip Private Transfer
40 min
from$149/ person
via Viator
CO2-Offset|Sedan Departure from Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport DUS
Cologne
CO2-Offset|Sedan Departure from Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport DUS
45 min–1h
from$138/ person
via Viator
CO2-Offset | Arrival from Dusseldorf DUS Airport to City by Sedan
Dusseldorf
CO2-Offset | Arrival from Dusseldorf DUS Airport to City by Sedan
15 min–25 min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Best Intro to Dusseldorf in 2 hours with a Local
Dusseldorf
Best Intro to Dusseldorf in 2 hours with a Local
2 hours
from$148/ person
via Viator
Cologne: Cathedral and Old Town in the Evening Interactive Tour with Beamer
Cologne
Cologne: Cathedral and Old Town in the Evening Interactive Tour with Beamer
2 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Escape Dusseldorf City Walk With Puzzles
Dusseldorf
Escape Dusseldorf City Walk With Puzzles
1–2 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
CO2-Offset |Departure Dusseldorf to Dusseldorf Airport by MiniVan
Dusseldorf
CO2-Offset |Departure Dusseldorf to Dusseldorf Airport by MiniVan
15 min–25 min
from$69/ person
via Viator
CO2-Offset | Departure Dusseldorf to Dusseldorf Airport by Sedan
Dusseldorf
CO2-Offset | Departure Dusseldorf to Dusseldorf Airport by Sedan
15 min–25 min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Düsseldorf City Walking Tour - Full Tour
Dusseldorf
Düsseldorf City Walking Tour - Full Tour
2h 30min
from$23/ person
via Viator

Cologne Day Trip in Dusseldorf — FAQ

How far is Cologne from Düsseldorf?
About 30 to 40 minutes by train, making an easy day trip.
What is there to see in Cologne?
The soaring Cologne Cathedral, the old town, Rhine promenade and riverside museums.
Can you visit both cities in a day?
Yes — many visitors pair Düsseldorf and Cologne, as they are so close.

More things to do in Dusseldorf

Old Town & AltbierDark Stories of the RhineCity Walking TourBrewery & BeerRhine River Cruise