Most booked tours and tickets in Cologne
Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer
4.663 reviews2h
from €28
Check availabilityTop sights in Cologne
- 1Cologne Cathedral
- 2Old Town
- 3Rhine River
- 4Museum Ludwig
- 5Belgian Quarter
- 6Chocolate Museum
- Architectural Grandeur & History: Witness the awe-inspiring Gothic masterpiece of Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO site that took over 600 years to complete. Explore the 12 magnificent Romanesque churches like Groß St. Martin, and walk on actual Roman ruins beneath the Romano-Germanic Museum.
- The Rhine River Experience: Cruise past the city's iconic skyline on a KD Rhine ferry, stroll or cycle the panoramic Rheinboulevard promenade, and enjoy a Kölsch with a view from the beer gardens at the Altstadt.
- A Unique Beer Culture: Immerse yourself in the ritual of drinking Kölsch, the city's crisp, top-fermented beer, served in traditional Brauhäuser like Früh am Dom, Päffgen, or Malzmühle by charismatic Köbes waiters.
Tickets and passes in Cologne
Bubble Planet Interactive Museum for All the Senses in Germany
2.02 reviews1h
from €22
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Food and drink experiences in Cologne
Cologne Culinary Beer House Tour with Unlimited Kölsch and Food
5.04 reviews3h
from €99
Check availabilityDay trips and outdoor activities from Cologne
Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
4.634 reviews2h
from €4
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Cologne Highlights 2h privat walking tour with own Tour Guide.
5.023 reviews2h
from €179
Check availabilityHidden gems in Cologne
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
St. Ursula's Golden Chamber
A small, utterly unique chapel within the Romanesque St. Ursula Church, its walls and ceiling densely covered with the bones and skulls of medieval saints.
Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln
A stunning botanical garden and historic glasshouse (Flora) located in the north of the city, near the zoo.
Kattenes' Wibbelstetz
A tiny, hidden alleyway in the Altstadt, just off Heumarkt, that feels like a step back in time with its old-fashioned lantern and cobblestones.
NS Documentation Center's Prison Cells
In the basement of the EL-DE Haus, the former Gestapo headquarters, the original prison cells with over 1,800 inscriptions on the walls by prisoners have been preserved.
Biergarten am Aachener Weiher
A large, popular beer garden located in the Stadtgarten park, around a picturesque pond, frequented mainly by locals and students.
Day trips from Cologne
Bonn
25 min by regional train (RE)
The former capital of West Germany and Beethoven's birthplace, Bonn offers a more relaxed, elegant atmosphere with excellent museums set along the Rhine.
Brühl
20 min by regional train (RE)
Home to not one but two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the breathtaking rococo palaces of Augustusburg and Falkenlust, set within beautiful French-style gardens.
Düsseldorf
30 min by ICE high-speed train
Cologne's chic rival along the Rhine. Explore its sleek MedienHafen harbor, luxurious Königsallee shopping street, and enjoy its different beer—Altbier.
Plan your Cologne trip
Things to do in Cologne: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Cologne?+
Top sights include Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, Rhine River and Museum Ludwig. Away from the crowds, try St. Ursula's Golden Chamber and Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln.
What are the most popular tours in Cologne?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine (4.8 stars, 982 reviews); Guided Brewhouse Walking Tour in Cologne (4.8 stars, 509 reviews); Small-Group Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide (4.8 stars, 416 reviews).
How much do tours in Cologne cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €3 and €320 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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