Top Rhine River Historical Tours

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.

Experience Cologne’s magical nighttime landscape from the water on this evening Rhine River cruise. Dine and drink à la carte from the onboard restaurant against the backdrop of illuminated landmarks like the famous Cologne Cathedral. With comfortable amenities and unparalleled views of riverside landmarks, it’s a memorable way to spend an evening in Germany’s fourth-largest city.

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.

Float down the romantic Rhine River on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise from Düsseldorf and admire panoramic views of the city’s waterfront sights. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure and listen to the on-board commentary as you glide past the Media Harbour, spot architectural landmarks like the Rhine Tower and take a peek at the atmospheric Old Town.

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.

Segway Tour Cologne is located in the heart of the city and is easily accessible with public transportation. When you visit Cologne for the first time, this is the ideal tour for you. On this 3-hour tour, you will discover the most famous sights of the city. You'll see attractions like the Cathedral, Fragrance Museum, Hohenzollern Bridge and Rheinauhafen. Besides having fun driving the Segway, your guide will give you an explanation about the history of this exciting city. Numbers are limited to 8 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide. • 3-hour Segway Tour to Cologne's most famous sights • Your expert guide wants to give explanations at each stop • We only use original Segway PT • Learn about the history of the city • Have fun driving the Segway through Cologne's vibrant streets • Small-group format ensures a personalized experience

Hop on a Segway to see the sights of Düsseldorf, and put a fun twist on your sightseeing experience. Starting from Düsseldorf's handsome Old Town, the tour crosses the Rhine River and takes in the city's bridges, harbor district, and the designer boutiques of the Königsallee shopping enclave. Learn about the city as you glide around town, and enjoy photos stops by all the key sights. A typical Düsseldorf beer is also included at an Old Town brewery.

Embark on a quest around Cologne by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own Cologne Cathedral, Domplatte, the historic Old Town, and more. + Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city + Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there + Solve clues on your phone while you visit the haunted Cologne You are invited to discover the captive souls, the spirits and the mysterious skeletons of Cologne with an interactive city exploration app. Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this tour?

UNIQUE NIGHT GUIDED TOUR IN COLOGNE: THE IDEAL MIX OF ENTERTAINMENT & KNOWLEDGE Your special night experience on the weekend! You can expect an atmospheric and really extraordinary nightly torch tour with the legendary Till of Cologne: When the sun goes down and sinks in the Rhine, the nocturnal Cologne awakens to new life and shows its other side for the guests of the TILL NIGHT GUIDANCE. In the magic of the night, reinforced by the moonshine, sometimes forgotten history and people come to life. The legendary TILL takes you on nocturnal paths through winding streets and hidden corners of the city. You wander with him through past centuries from Colonia to Kölle back to today's Cologne. TILL will illuminate your path with his torch, so you can see hidden and undiscovered even in the dark.

Old town, Rhine and wine. Romans, Gutenberg and Chagall or Mardi Gras, market and conviviality ... These and many other facets of Mainz emerge on the 90-minute tour through the centuries with the experienced "Best of Mainz" tour guides. Hear exciting stories and learn everything worth knowing about Mainz. You will see the cathedral, St. Stephan with the famous Chagall windows (each from the outside!), Discover the historic old town, hear about the effects of the Rhine on urban development - and see the oldest citizen's hospital in Europe. The city tour is "Typical Mainz!" a cultural but relaxed tour with exciting facts. As often as possible, the route deviates from the usual tourist paths. Of course, without leaving out the essentials of Mainz!

Private guided tour BONN CITY-TOUR at a top level On our guided private tour through Bonn you will discover not only the well-known sights but also numerous rather unknown, exciting and unusual details. We go on a journey of discovery through the old town of Bonn to find these fascinating details together. The personal fates of people of the past but also of the most recent times are made tangible in an entertaining way. Exciting and moving events that took place in certain places in Bonn are brought back to life for our tour guests. It is of course about Ludwig van Beethoven, but also about numerous other interesting people and their fates, as well as the importance for us today. With an entertaining and thrilling way of performing by our tour guides, the tour participants will be able to immerse themselves on the spot in the past times of the fascinating city of Bonn.

Experience the aura of one of the most important books in the world and let this captivating museum take you back in time. A breath-taking collection of the first ever printed books just a stone's throw away from Gutenberg's original workplace. Not only for book lovers!

See more of Cologne in less time—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this private bike tour. Pick between numerous daily departure times, meet your guide in the center of town, and grab your bikes and helmets. You’ll cover roughly 10 miles (16 kilometers) of the city, and will spy the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, Kölner Philharmonie, and more. As you go, learn all about Cologne’s history.

Birthplace of Eau de Cologne, Cologne is a wonderful medieval city composed of several World Heritage Sites like the Cologne Cathedral and Brühl Castle. This tour covers all Cologne's great architectures, but also its history by visiting the Fragrance Museum, and the Chocolate Museum. It will be a wonder for your sense of smell, taste, and sight. Tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending on availability.

Cologne City Tour Erlebnis Domstadt am Rhein - multiple awards: Best of the Best 2021 TripAdvisor: TOP quality - THE highlight for you as the TOP team building idea and YOUR TOP team event! Book now as a closed group at a special price ... THE unique, very special shared experience with your exclusive TOP tour guide. YOUR individual Cologne City Tour experience Cathedral city on the Rhine - in a private company. Treat yourself as a closed group to a special, exclusive experience in the community: We will take you on a tour through the cathedral city, which is also tailored to your individual needs. Do not miss out on creating a unique community experience in the group in this way. Regardless of whether you book a GROUP TOUR at SDS CITY TOUR as a private group or, for example, as a special experience for companies: It will definitely be something very special, unique and therefore exclusive.

On the big tour in Bonn and Bad Godesberg you will discover the most beautiful sides of Bonn and the architectural legacy from more than 2000 years of city history. Take a look at the southern part of the city with its magnificent Wilhelminian style houses and the nationally known museum mile. The former government district has developed into Bonn's new international center. The UN campus and the modern company headquarters of Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Post DHL represent the successful structural change in Bonn after the end of the capital era. You will like the view of the unique backdrop of the Siebengebirge at the gateway to the romantic Rhine and the flair of the former spa and residence town of Bad Godesberg with its beautiful villas.

Discover the highlights of scenic, riverside Bonn—and learn about the life and times of Beethoven, one of Bonn’s most famous former residents—on this private walking tour. Pick between multiple daily tour times, and set off. You’ll visit the Beethoven House, monuments to the composer, and other locations he frequented. You’ll also spy city highlights like the Atles Rathaus and University of Bonn, and will learn about Bonn’s history.

With our passion for Cologne and its local beer specialty Kölsch, we want to take you on a journey to our favorite brewhouses in town. Become part of the Crew and try different Kölsch brands and learn why we love Kölsch so much! We spontaneously adapt every single tour to the group, so we can truly say: Our Cologne - Your tour! On our brewhouse tour in Cologne's old town, our guides will bring you to four traditional brewhouses. In each brewhouse you have the possibility to try their unique Kölsch and our entertaining guide will tell you everything you need to know about Kölsch, Cologne and the local mentality.

Known for its wealth of history and riverside beauty, scenic Koblenz has much to offer—and this private walking tour serves as the perfect introduction to its highlights. Pick from multiple daily tour times, and meet your guide in the city center. You’ll explore Münzplatz Square, will admire two historical churches (the Liebfrauenkirche and Basilica of St. Castor), will soak up the atmosphere of the Old Town, and more.

Discover Cologne playfully, with a scavenger hunt! You can expect a modern city rally, where you come across tricky puzzles and interesting information about Cologne's history. Feel like Sherlock Holmes and reveal the secrets of the city. Playfully gain new insights and have fun. On the approx. 2.5km long route you will learn interesting facts and myths, meet women who have shaped the development of Cologne, get to know the attractive places of the Rhine metropolis. Immediately after the start you dive into a world full of hidden clues and enigmatic pictures. At the end of each task, exciting information about the respective sights awaits you. ⭐ HIGH lights »Independence of tourist guides and groups »Only a smartphone with internet connection needed »Suitable for individuals and groups »Playful mediation of interesting contents »Informative, exciting, amusing »Already from 6 Euro per person

Experience the aura of one of the most important books in the world and let this captivating museum take you back in time. A breath-taking collection of the first ever printed books just a stone throw away from Gutenberg's original workplace and the magnificent St. Martin's Cathedral. Mainz's "Big Two" where European history was made!

Discover the lively atmosphere of Mainz with an insider and hear interesting stories instead of boring dates. Of course if dates are your thing, then I have a Ph.D. in History and won't leave you wanting! Apart from the "Big 5" we will look at the little details that make living in Mainz so fascinating and that will allow you to experience the real German culture and way of life.

This Experience is provided by a private local. The group size is up to 8 people. You only have an hour to fall in love with Dusseldorf? Challenge accepted! Discover Dusseldorf during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle, and the modern transformation of the city. We will meet near the Tonhalle and go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Dusseldorf special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!

The Chagall choir windows in St. Stephan's are unique in Germany. Bathe in the beautiful blue glow as the daylight streams through the windows and enjoy this very special heavenly experience.