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Don’t bother
Complete waste of time. Ship barely moved. “Cruise” lasted about 30 minutes. Complete waste of time and money.
Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $23 / person
- Location
- Cologne, Germany
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 · 252 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 300
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Koln-Dusseldorfer
- Meeting point
- Look for the chalkboards located at landing stages 3 and 7. Here you will find out where your ship will be departing from.Also at the KD Ticket Office Hohenzollernbridge, you will be informed which ship you will be boarding.Proceed to board the ship directly with your QR-Code ticket.
Description
Enjoy a one-hour panoramic Rhine River sightseeing cruise and soak in the spirit of Cologne. The Rhine River provides access to many of the city’s major attractions, such as Cologne Cathedral, and during your cruise, you'll see top sights and learn about Cologne's 2,000-year history from the onboard audio commentary. While you take in the beautiful city sights, enjoy a freshly tapped glass of Koelsch, a famous local beer available for purchase. If one hour simply isn't enough, upgrade to the two-hour nighttime cruise!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10 times a day, 10:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 14+)
- $23
- Child (ages 6–13)
- $11
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:22 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 56 of the next 140 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cologne Cathedral
famous Cologne cathedral
Chocolate Museum
Chocolate museum directly located at the Rhine river
Hohenzollern Bridge
Couples traditionally leave padlocks as a token of their love to one another.
What's included
Included
1-hour sightseeing cruise
onboard commentary
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.7
252 reviews
How it compares in Cologne
- No. 5 by number of reviews among 206 tours in Cologne
- Starting price $23 is 33% below the typical $34 for tours of similar length in Cologne
Excurgo comparison of 206 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise take?
Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise cost?
Prices start at $23 per person for this Cologne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
How much does Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise cost for children?
Children aged 6–13 pay from $11, adults from $23. Infants go free.
Does Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise sell out?
It can: 56 of the next 140 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Look for the chalkboards located at landing stages 3 and 7. Here you will find out where your ship will be departing from. Also at the KD Ticket Office Hohenzollernbridge, you will be informed which ship you will be boarding. Proceed to board the ship directly with your QR-Code ticket. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 300 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 252 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Koln-Dusseldorfer.
Reviews(252)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
L
Lovely relaxing boat tour, with an informative commentary.
Lovely relaxing boat tour. Food and drinks available for sale on board. An informative commentary in German and English, but also some breaks in between so you can just relax and enjoy the view. My review may be slightly biased by the absolutely beautiful weather (warm and sunny) we had in October :)
J
Poor narration on the river cruise in cramped seating.
Disappointing trip as the narration was poor and sparse. The boat had cramped beach seating at the front and was more focussed on refreshment selling than providing a meaningful river experience. So not particularly good value for money.
J
Cologne brewhouse tour
Unfortunately this tour was cancelled at the last minute as not enough participants were booked - probably due to the Cologne marathon coinciding with it.
L
Pleasant way to see the city
It was a pleasant, low key cruise. It was nice seeing the city from the Rhine. The staff was attentive, giving us the heads up for the shady side of the boat.
B
This experience provided...
This experience provided a nice relaxing ride with beautiful sites to see. I highly recommend booking this tour.
L
Do it only if you are tired or you have time
Only if you have time. You can cross the river and can see the city on the other side and by free. It is relaxing if you want a break.
R
Great view of Cologne from the water
It was a great way to see Cologne from a different perspective than on the crowded streets. Audio from the speakers pointed out highlights.
B
Lovely chilled hour with drinks on the river
Lovely boat trip, tricky to find where to start from but all good from there. Was lovely, not that much to see in this area on a short trip, but was still great and drinks were offered for purchase quickly. A really lovely chilled hour on the river
J
Get there Early!
Get to the ticket station a half hour early. Ask the ticket person what dock your boat will leave from. They might change the dock you need to leave from and you need time to adjust. The tour was nice but honestly, you can get a nice closer view with a bike or scooter. The views were very pretty.
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