Boat Trip in Cologne

Discover Cologne on an unforgettable boat trip along the River Rhine, where you will learn about the city's history while admiring its famous monuments.

Tour Options

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

Daytime Boat Trip

Your journey begins at the dock, located five minutes from the Cologne Cathedral. The cruise includes an audioguide in English, accessible via a QR code on your phone during the trip. You will learn about Cologne's history, which dates back to a Roman colony in the 1st century AD, through an audioguide available in English and seven other languages.

Enjoy panoramic views of Cologne as we explore sites such as the Hohenzollern Bridge, the Cologne Cathedral, and the Twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne. The boat trip lasts an hour, after which we will return to our starting point.

Sunset Boat Trip

Departing from the Trankgassenwerft pier, this two-hour cruise will take you on the Rhine as the sunset transforms the cityscape. Please note that this tour does not include an audioguide.

As we cruise, you can admire the medieval buildings, the silhouette of the Hohenzollern Bridge, and the view of the Cologne Cathedral. Refreshments are available at the onboard bar. The tour concludes with a return to the starting point.