Boat Trip in Cologne

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

Tour Options

You can choose between a daytime boat trip or a sunset boat trip upon booking.

Daytime Boat Trip

Arrive at the dock, located five minutes from the Cologne Cathedral, and depart on your selected time. The cruise features an audioguide in English accessible via a QR code downloaded on your phone.

The trip covers the history of Cologne and details about its main monuments, available in English and seven other languages. Enjoy panoramic views of Cologne, exploring the wooden Frankenwerft promenade, the Fischmarkt square, the Hohenzollern Bridge, the Cologne Cathedral, and the Twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne. After an hour, return to the starting point.

Sunset Boat Trip

Depart from the Trankgassenwerft pier at the scheduled time for a sunset cruise on the Rhine. This tour does not include an audioguide.

For 2 hours, admire the medieval buildings of the old town, the Hohenzollern Bridge, and the cathedral and bell towers as dusk falls. Enjoy views of the colourful houses in Fischmarkt square and the tree-lined promenade. Refreshments are available at the onboard bar. Return to the starting point at the end of the trip.