Sightseeing Cruises

Cologne City Rhine River Skyline Cruise

Enjoy a 90-minute relaxing Rhine cruise that showcases Cologne skyline and its major sights.

Take in unique views of Cologne Cathedral, the Old Town, Rheinauhafen with its blend of historic and modern architecture (including the iconic crane houses), Poller Wiesen, Deutz exhibition halls, RTL headquarters, and Rhine Park.

Listen to live commentary about the sights, available in both German and English throughout the cruise.

The experience is designed to be enjoyable for tourists, locals, and families alike.

The tour is offered in both German and English for your convenience.

90-minute Rhine cruise

Explanations of the sights in German and English

Snacks and drinks (available for purchase on board)

Personal expenses

Table reservation for groups under 10 people

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Cologne Old Town Pier (near Cologne Cathedral)
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Sights covered
Cologne Cathedral

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Andreas L
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The iced coffee on board was delicious; the drink prices were reasonable. The tour was interesting. The acoustics on board make it difficult to understand the narration. It would be better to have the audio played through headphones...
Rainer S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The ship was good, and the service and quality of the food were great. The announcements were hard to hear and were only broadcast to the starboard side.
Ronald H
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Nice boat with a good crew and wait staff. What we didn't like was the link to the meeting point was wrong. It took us to a bus stop.
Bärbel K
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The ride was entertaining and interesting, with great buildings (old and new)—it's just a shame we turned around before reaching the Mülheim Bridge.
Christa W
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Everything was well organized, the boat was very clean, the trip was both entertaining and informative, and the service was very friendly.

What’s not allowed

You can’t bring your own snacks or drinks on board, but don’t worry, there are plenty of food and beverage options available for purchase during the cruise.

Accessibility

The ship and piers aren’t fully barrier-free, so accessibility may be limited.

For safety reasons, electric wheelchairs aren’t allowed on board.

Additional information

The cruise runs on a seasonal schedule, with operating days changing slightly from March through November.

Little ones under 4 years old can join the cruise for free.

You’re welcome to bring your dog along at no extra cost, as long as they’re kept on a leash.

If you’re traveling in a group of 10 or more, you can reserve saloon seating in advance.

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase on board, and you can pay using cash or an EC card.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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