Dusseldorf Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Düsseldorf tours and things to do on the Rhine: sip the city’s famous Altbier on an old-town brewery crawl, uncover the dark stories of the Rhine on a walking tour, stroll the striking Medienhafen and MedienHafen, and hop across to the cathedral city of Cologne. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Dusseldorf by interest
Whatever brings you to Dusseldorf — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Old Town & Altbier
The longest bar.
ExploreDark stories
Rhine legends.
ExploreCity walking
Old town & the Kö.
ExploreBrewery & beer
Behind the Altbier.
ExploreRhine cruise
The city by water.
ExploreCologne day trip
The cathedral city.
ExploreAltbier safari
Historic pub crawl.
ExploreDüsseldorf highlights
Beer & old town.
ExploreTop attractions in Dusseldorf
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Altstadt
The longest bar.
Dark Stories
Rhine legends.
Königsallee
The grand Kö.
Altbier Breweries
Behind the beer.
The Rhine
River cruises.
Cologne
Cathedral city.
Altbier Safari
Pub crawl.
Düsseldorf
Rhine city.
Altstadt awayOld Town & Altbier
The longest bar.
Düsseldorf awayCity Walking Tour
Old town & the Kö.
The Rhine awayDark Stories
City legends.
Old town awayBrewery Tour
Behind the Altbier.
The river awayRhine Cruise
City by water.
30 min awayCologne
Cathedral city.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Dusseldorf visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–May)
Mild and fresh as terraces open.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm and lively — peak for the Rhine.
Peak
Summer and the July funfair draw crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Crisp and quieter.
Winter (Nov–Feb)
Cold, with Christmas markets and carnival.
Best overall
May to September for warm, sunny days.
One day
A walking tour and an Altbier crawl.
Two days
Add a Cologne day trip.
Three+ days
Add a Rhine cruise and more.
For beer
The old town and a brewery tour.
For sights
The Kö and the Medienhafen.
For day trips
Cologne and the Rhine.
On foot
The old town and Rhine promenade are walkable.
By U-Bahn & tram
A fast network links every district.
By train
Frequent trains reach Cologne in 30 minutes.
By boat
Rhine cruises run along the waterfront.
Where to stay
Stay near the old town or the Kö.
Euro
Germany uses the euro; cards are widely accepted.
Altbier
Let the waiter refill unless you cover your glass.
Breweries
Try the classic houses of the old town.
The Kö
Stroll the Königsallee’s canal and boutiques.
Rhine
Time a cruise for sunset over the promenade.
Cologne
A cheap regional train links the two cities.
Combos
Some tours pair the old town with a brewery visit.
Altbier crawls
Old-town tours fill up — book ahead.
Brewery tours
Small-group visits fill up — reserve early.
Dark-stories walks
Evening tours fill up — book ahead.
Rhine cruises
Summer sailings fill up — reserve early.
Cologne trips
Guided day trips fill up — book ahead.
Carnival
The winter carnival sells out — book far ahead.
Altbier crawl
From about €27 for an old-town brewery tour.
Walking tour
Around €32 for a city highlights walk.
Dark stories
From €17 for a Rhine legends walk.
Brewery tour
About €32 for a brewery visit and tasting.
Cologne trip
Around €34 for a Cologne day trip.
How to save
Take a regional train to Cologne and join group walking tours.
Dusseldorf through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Carnival.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.
- Best for
- Fresh days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.
- Best for
- The Rhine.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
- Best for
- Quieter.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Crisp.