Boat Trip in Cologne

Discover Cologne on an unforgettable boat trip along the River Rhine, learning about the city's fascinating history while admiring its most famous monuments.

Tour Options

Upon booking, you can choose between a boat trip during the day or at sunset.

Daytime Boat Trip

After arriving at the dock, five minutes from the Cologne Cathedral, the boat trip along the River Rhine will start at your chosen time. The cruise includes an English-language audioguide accessible via a QR code on the boat.

Cologne, one of the oldest cities in Germany, dates back to a Roman colony established in the 1st century AD. During the trip, the audioguide will provide insights into the history of Cologne and main monuments.

Enjoy panoramic views of the city, with stops at the Frankenwerft promenade, Hohenzollern Bridge, Cologne Cathedral, and Twelve Romanesque churches in the Old Quarter. The boat trip lasts one hour before returning to the starting point.

Sunset Boat Trip

Departing at the scheduled time from the Trankgassenwerft pier, this sunset cruise on the Rhine provides views of Cologne's buildings and bridges illuminated by the sunset light. Note that this tour does not include an audioguide.

The two-hour cruise highlights the old town's medieval architecture and the Hohenzollern Bridge silhouette. As dusk settles, enjoy views of the cathedral and the Romanesque basilicas. The route passes the colourful houses on the Fischmarkt square and the tree-lined riverbank promenade.

A drink or snack is available at the onboard bar during the cruise. The trip concludes with a return to the starting point.