KD Ticket Office is located at the Rhine promenade close to Burgplatz
Description
KD'S cruises start where Düsseldorf is at its liveliest, in the legendary Old Town. The one hour cruise on the Rhine is the perfect way to become acquainted with the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Whether you take a seat on the sundeck or in the saloon, a panorama cruise with KD through Düsseldorf is worthwhile in any weather. On board our comfortable ships you explore the city on the Rhine from the river, and that means that you enjoy views and insights which you do not have from any other angle. The Old Town, Palace Tower and Media Harbour seem to glide peacefully past, and almost incidentally you learn all kinds of facts about the turbulent history of the city, which was once a royal residence and which is now the political centre of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:30 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Düsseldorf Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise Including Commentary
Option 1: 1-hour cruise
Itinerary
Altstadt
Pass by
marvelous views of the Old Town, Media Harbour and the Düsseldorf skyline
Old Town Hall
Pass by
interesting town hall located in the Old town Düsseldorf
MedienHafen
Pass by
taking in marvelous views of Old Town, Media Harbour and the Düsseldorf skyline
KD Day Cruises
Pass by
Your 1-hour cruise through Düsseldorf starts/ends at the KD Ticket Office Düsseldorf, close to the Old Town.
What's included
Included
1-hour sightseeing cruise in Düsseldorf
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.4
50 reviews
5
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10
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How it compares in Düsseldorf
No. 5 by number of reviews among 115 tours in Düsseldorf
Starting price $23 is 55% below the typical $50 for tours of similar length in Düsseldorf
Excurgo comparison of 115 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child tickets (ages 6-13) are available at departure point on the day of travel for 10 euros
Minimum numbers of 15 passengers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise take?
Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise cost?
Prices start at $23 per person for this Dusseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:00 PM.
How much does Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise cost for children?
Children aged 6–13 pay from $11, adults from $23. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is KD Ticket Office is located at the Rhine promenade close to Burgplatz. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip 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.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Child tickets (ages 6-13) are available at departure point on the day of travel for 10 euros
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 50 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Koln-Dusseldorfer.
Finding the boat was an absolute nightmare. The booking details from Viator did not include the name of the vessel, and the meeting instructions indicated "Entrance 13," which was completely wrong. After walking up and down the promenade for nearly an hour trying to locate the departure point, we finally discovered it was actually at entrance A06.
To make matters worse, the local operator does not offer support via WhatsApp, Viber, or data-based messaging apps—only direct cellular calls, which is frustrating and costly for international travelers relying on data. When we finally managed to call, the representative refused to text the vessel's name and was difficult to understand over the phone (it sounded like "4-e-z" before we figured out it was Rheintreue / RheinPoesie).
Accessing the boat required walking down a dangerously steep ramp (nearly 75 degrees), making boarding very challenging. Once on board, seating on the upper deck was insufficient. We were forced to head to the enclosed lower deck, only to discover the vessel had electrical problems: the lights were constantly flickering, and the air conditioning was completely broken, leaving the cabin stifling and uncomfortable.
The lack of basic logistics, poor communication, and subpar maintenance made this a very frustrating experience. I would not recommend this tour.
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Barbara_M
August 19, 2026 · via Viator
Relax on the Rhine
Large vessel with indoor/outdoor seating.. Restaurant on board along with a bar. Nice way to see Dusseldorf from the Rhine.
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Thomas_S
August 16, 2026 · via Viator
Worth it again and again
Everything worked great and worked out Service on board great on time and very satisfied
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Maria_S
August 2, 2026 · via Viator
Really bad! Disappointing and overpriced.
Totally disappointing and overpriced! The audio guide can barely be heard, whether inside or outside! You don't learn anything and you don't see anything new either. Would not recommend to anyone! Total letdown
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Lachmansingh_N
July 30, 2026 · via Viator
It was fun. But had something...
It was fun. But expected something more.
For 20 euros I expected a little more.
The boat is fine, neat and big.
Only the boat sails for 30 minutes and it returns via the same route. So you see the same thing twice.
It would be better if the boat could make a 1 hour or 1.5 hour lap, so you can see a bit more. And may sail a little faster.
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X1216SBsophiet
July 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Give it a miss
Boring. Difficult defined. There was hardly any audio and when there was, you couldn’t hear it. It’s basically just a boat ride up and down a river andthat’s it. I would not recommend this trip.
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Nicole_K
July 5, 2026 · via Viator
Excursion was nice, unfortunately did not drive to the advertised Theodor Heuss Bridge
Unfortunately did not drive to the Theodor Heuss Bridge as described. Not very advantageous for locals.
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JuanCarlos_D
June 29, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent vessel,...
Excellent vessel, very well maintained, clean, functional, and with a climate-controlled area that is very helpful on very hot days; this is without losing any detail of the journey, thanks to the large windows that the vessel has.
First-class waiter service, very attentive and quick, which is appreciated since the journey, although offered for 120 minutes, lasts only about 55 minutes.
The truth is that there is not much to see on the journey, but I simply enjoyed the experience of sailing the river.
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H7270YQchristianc
May 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Absolutely pointless
Anyone who walks a few hundred meters upstream and a few hundred meters downstream again - or rides a bicycle - sees just so much.
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Jennifer_H
April 12, 2026 · via Viator
Not a lot of information...
Not a lot of information to share and it doesn’t go down the river that far. People were talking a lot and it was hard to hear the commentary at times. I walked around to hear it better.