Top Cologne Day Trips

Make the most of your time in Germany—and see the best of Düsseldorf in just half a day—on this private tour from Cologne. Pick between multiple departure times, and head north to Düsseldorf (transit own expense). Upon arrival, explore the city’s key attractions with your guide. Admire the Old Town Hall, visit the Castle Tower (the only remaining part of the city’s historical castle), see the Arts Academy, and more.

Experience medieval court life and knightly culture at the historic Burg Castle. Visit Burg Castle with a Licensed Guide and explore the Baroque hunting park of the Benrath Palace. Enjoy an exclusive half-day trip by car from Cologne Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 4-hour: Burg Castle Take a guided tour of the Burg Castle. Includes tickets and a private car transfer from Cologne. 5-hour: Burg Castle & Benrath Palace Take a guided tour of the Burg Castle and see the Benrath Palace (outside only). Includes tickets to Burg Castle and a private car transfer from Cologne. Add a touch of adventure to your stay in Cologne by visiting Burg Castle in Solingen, an astonishing medieval hilltop residence just a short ride away from the city. Take advantage of skip-the-line tickets, a Licensed Guide and private car transfers exclusively for your group. Enjoy a journey back to the Middle Ages!

Take a visit to Gedenkstaette Bergen-Belsen, a memorial at the site of Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp. Explore the dark times of WWII on a 1-Day tour with private transportation and a 5-Stars Guide. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp Fully Guided Tour Enjoy all time onboard Professional Guide and private transport. Explore Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp Memorial. 5-Star Guide speaks fluently in language chosen during reservation. Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp Tour with Guide on spot Have a comfortable private transport to Bergen-Belsen and meet the Expert, Museum-Guide there. Local Guide speaking fluently in language chosen during reservation. Enjoy Take a tour to Gedenkstaette Bergen-Belsen, a memorial at the site of Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp. Between 1942 and 1945, thousands of people from all over Europe died here.

Enjoy hassle-free tour with private transportation and see in just several hours the Hoensbroek Castle, one of the most known in Holland. Admire its moated structures and see how they differ from German castles. Highlights: - Explore rich history of the Hoensbroek Castle and move back in time to find out fascinating stories - Enjoy informative and engaging castle tour with the Local Expert-Guide - Don’t worry about entry and time as skip-the-line tickets are included - Relax in the park and admire beautiful nature in the best preserved European baroque Berath Palace & Park - Enjoy the tour with comfortable car-transfers, pick-up and drop off service to your accomodation place Almost a stone throw away from Cologne lies the Hoensbroek Castle, one of the largest and most beautiful castles in Holland. Be picked-up at your accommodation in Cologne by comfortable car and follow the adventure. Climb almost 200 feet high fortified medieval lookout tower for the views.

Cologne is full of great sights spread all over the city, so take advantage of bike tour. Follow the 5-Stars Guide and enjoy the best highlights as Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Severinstorburg. Learn historical facts and engaging stories. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hours: Old Town Bike Tour Choose this option to take part in relaxing Bike Tour and see Cologne Old Town Highlights. 4-hours: Old Town & West Cologne Bike Tour Join this Bike Tour to see Cologne Old Town Highlights, Colonius and Melaten with their surrounding area. 6-hours: Old Town, West Cologne & Severinstorbu Extend the Bike Tour to see Old Town Highlights, western part of the city and Severinstorburg. Experience highlights of Cologne during fantastic Bike Tour. Meet your 5-Stars Guide who will lead you safely around the city to show you the best parts with plenty of chances to stop for fabolous souvenir photos!

Visitors unfamiliar with Cologne’s unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works and—crucially—how to indicate you’ve had your fill. Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, savoring a glass of kölsch—Cologne’s signature beer style—at each.

Get more out of your sightseeing time in Cologne, and explore the handsome old town with a guide. This top-rated walking tour combines the history of sights like Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge with fun curiosities to keep your interest piqued as you explore. For an extra perk, you'll receive a Cologne gift when you finish the tour.

Embark on a hop-on hop-off tour aboard an open-top, double-decker bus for a convenient way to explore the city of Cologne at your own pace. You'll hop on and off at approximately 15 stops around the city to visit attractions like Cologne Cathedral and the Cologne Chocolate Museum. Even better, you can switch to an open-top bus when the weather is good.

Guarantee your entry to Schokoladenmuseum (Chocolate Museum), one of Cologne’s top attractions, by booking your admission ticket in advance. A must-visit for all lovers of sweet treats, the Schokoladenmuseum takes you on a journey through the history of chocolate and promises to indulge your sweet tooth with hand-crafted chocolate. Purchasing your ticket before arrival means you’ll skip lines that are often in excess of one hour.

Enjoy a 2- or 3-course meal with a little rock’n’roll heritage on the side on this 2-hour skip-the-line Hard Rock Cafe visit in Cologne. Head to the famous Hard Rock Cafe in the heart of Cologne and beat the queues with your skip-the-line entry ticket to head straight inside. Take a seat and admire music memorabilia including Elvis Presley’s sunglasses, Kiss’ bass guitars and Hendrix's vest. Enjoy classic dishes such as honey-mustard chicken sandwich or hickory-smoked bbq ribs with a drink. Upgrade your ticket to choose from the 3-course menu.

Learn how Eau de Cologne was first produced 300 years ago, by visiting Farina Fragrance Museum in Cologne. You'll avoid long lines by having a pre-booked ticket, and going on a guided tour will help make the most of your visit. Smell different fragrances, see the original arched cellar, learn about perfume production, and see rare historic items. A magnificent tour that helps you step back in time, and understand true craftsmanship.

Enjoy a trouble-free tour with private transport and 5-Star Guide discovering Drachenburg Castle with breathtaking views and medieval Linz am Rhein. Stroll in the Drachenfels forests and in the Linz Old Town with picturesque half-Choose this option to visit the Drachenburg Castle and Drachenfelsthe as well as medieval village of Linz am Rhein with your Private Guide and transportation. Tour is led by xpert-Guide speaking fluently in language chosen during reservation. timbered houses. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 4-hours: Tour with Guide to Drachenburg Castle Join this tour with your Private Guide and transportation. Enjoy a visit to the Drachenburg Castle and Drachenfels. 6-hours: Tour with Guide to Drachenburg Castle & Linz Choose this option to visit the Drachenburg Castle and Drachenfelsthe as well as medieval village of Linz am Rhein with your Private Guide and transportation.