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Bonn: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

1. Bonn: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Discover the best parts of Bonn with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. See a variety of iconic attractions from the open deck, then stop to explore up to 11 popular areas and landmarks. Put on your headphones to learn interesting facts about the city with the help of an audio guide. Climb aboard at the stop of your choice and explore a historic city, once inhabited by the Romans, and now one of Germany's top cities for economic and international relations affairs. Travel through more than 2,000 years of history as you pass Bonn's many neighborhoods. Experience the south district, with its picturesque late 19th century houses, and the Museum Mile, with its renowned institutions. Immerse yourself in Bonn's new international center, with the UN campus and the global headquarters of Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Post DHL. Enjoy the unique panorama of the Siebengebirge hills at the gateway to the Rhine and the flair of the former spa and residence town of Bad Godesberg, with beautiful villas. Navigate the city using the bus for a whole day and acquire a deeper appreciation for its culture.

Cologne to Königswinter: Siebengebirge Cruise

2. Cologne to Königswinter: Siebengebirge Cruise

Explore the spectacular Siebengebirge on a fascinating boat tour. Climb aboard in Cologne and cruise past Bonn and the legendary Drachenfels to Königswinter. Admire the stunning views of the countryside and the towns along the way. The Drachenfels is the most famous mountain in the region surrounding Cologne and Bonn. At the top of the summit is a ruined castle which, together with the Drachenfels plateau, is one of the most popular recreation areas in the Rhineland. Stroll along the waterfront or head up the mountain with the Drachenfels Railway to enjoy the breathtaking views over the Rhine Valley and the Rolandsbogen. You can choose between a one-way cruise from Cologne to Königswinter or a roundtrip cruise from Cologne to Königswinter and back. If you opt for the roundtrip cruise, you’ll have sufficient time to explore Königswinter on your own.

Koblenz: Panoramic Old Town Rhine Cruise

3. Koblenz: Panoramic Old Town Rhine Cruise

Discover Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest cities with over 2000 years of history. Join this city-river cruise to see historical buildings like the Electoral Palace, Lahneck Castle, the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, and Deutsches Eck, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Hear a commentary over the boat’s speakers to learn about the rich and diverse culture that’s developed in Koblenz through the centuries. Take the Panoramic Old Town Rhine cruise for historic highlights like Deutsches Eck, the picturesque old town center and wine village, and the imposing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Sail around the island of Niederwerth and the idyllic area of Vallendar and capture photos of buildings that look lost in time.

Bonn: Evening Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine River

4. Bonn: Evening Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine River

For the first time, in the 2023 season our riverboats will regularly weigh anchor in Bonn, following the success of Cologne and Düsseldorf, to spend the evening cruising alongside the magnificent backdrop of the Beethoven city. As dusk gradually settles over the city, the buildings on the banks of the Rhine are ablaze with a unique light, revealing the many facets of the former federal capital. With the Bonn Opera House towering in the background and the buzz of voices wafting over from the beer garden “Alter Zoll”, the evening lounge cruise along the banks of the Rhine begins. The two-hour evening cruise provides wonderful views of the former government buildings on the Rhine, such as “Langer Eugen” and “Villa Hammerschmidt”, and invites you to relax and enjoy Bonn from the water. Take a seat on the open deck and take in the view of the Bonn skyline, while a DJ delivers lounge music for the perfect atmosphere and the impressive 150-metre-high Post Tower rises into the dark night sky in the distance.

Bonn: 1.5-Hour River Cruise on the Rhine

5. Bonn: 1.5-Hour River Cruise on the Rhine

Marvel at some of Bonn’s most important — and beautiful – sights on the 1.5-hour cruise down the mighty Rhine River. Gaze upon the former West German capital’s governmental district, complete with the Hammerschmidt Villa, the former residence of the president of the Federal Republic of Germany.  Continue cruising down the Rhine and you’ll reach Königswinter, an idyllic wine village at the food of the mighty Drachenfels. From there, you’ll have a perfect view of the Drachenburg Castle — a 19th-century palace so directly pulled from a fairytale that it’s hard to believe that it’s real. On the way back, sample some German snacks and refreshments from the concession stand as you sail down the Rhine and return to the pier from which you departed.

Koblenz: Rhine Valley Castle Sightseeing Cruise

6. Koblenz: Rhine Valley Castle Sightseeing Cruise

Make unforgettable memories on a romantic cruise along the Rhine River Castles Route from Koblenz. Marvel with the picturesque landscapes of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Onboard a sightseeing cruise departing from Koblenz Brücke 2. Relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the city of Koblenz. Hear a commentary over the boat’s speakers to learn about the rich and diverse culture that’s developed in the city through the centuries. On the Castle trail, see historical buildings like the Electoral Palace, Lahneck Castle, and Stolzenfels Castle. Reach the mouth of the Lahn past Deutsches Eck where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet and learn about Johanneskloster Monastery and Allerheiligenkapelle Chapel that remain intact here.

Bonn: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

7. Bonn: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Get to know Bonn at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. You will receive the download instructions after booking the tour. After downloading the app you will first visit the beautiful Bonn Hbf. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Next, you will visit the Bonner Münster, Beethoven-Denkmal, Beethoven-Haus, and the Schloßkirche Bonn. Use the hints to find the best sights and hidden gems throughout the city. Along the way, you can stop for a coffee or a break at any time. The wonderful route continues to the Altes Rathaus and Kurfürstliches Schloss. Finally, you will end the tour at Ägyptisches Museum. Stroll through the picturesque streets and discover the real Bonn on this fun tour while working as a team. 

From Bonn: Rhine River to Linz Sightseeing Boat Tour

8. From Bonn: Rhine River to Linz Sightseeing Boat Tour

Boat tour from Bonn upstream to Linz and back.We start on the banks of the Rhine in Bonn city center at the "Alten Zoll" for our mini cruise on the Rhine.We pass the following sights on our journey: - The former government quarter in Bonn with plenary hall and Villa Hammerschmidt- Bonn arch- Bad Godesberg- Königswinter with the Siebengebirge with the world-famous Drachenfels and the Petersberg- Bad Honnef- uncle- Remagen with the Peace Museum in the "Bridge of Remagen"

Bonn: Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour

9. Bonn: Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour

Explore Bonn at your own pace on this outdoor scavenger hunt available on your smartphone. Hunt for clues as you discover the city on foot and see highlights, including the Altes Rathaus and the Beethoven House. After downloading your city exploration app, start your adventure at St. Remigius Church. Work your way through fun challenges and puzzles that lead you to important landmarks, such as Beethoven House, Bonn Minster, and Münster Platz.  Solve questions about the city's top sights, collect points along the way, and pause whenever you want to take a break. Scout out the best sights and hidden gems, using the map function in the app to help you get there.  Find answers hidden in places like signs and pictures and enjoy creative tasks, such as photography challenges. Finish your game at the Altes Rathaus, the beautiful Old Town Hall.

Bonn: Whatsapp Murder Mystery Interactive City Tour

10. Bonn: Whatsapp Murder Mystery Interactive City Tour

Solve a murder and at the same time see all the highlights of the city center of Bonn. Play this unique game with a group of friends or your family. You will receive instructions, a photo frame and an answer form in advance via email. You'll also receive a map of the city where the murder took place. The center is divided into sections where you have to look for a location where you can take a group selfie. Once you've located the spot, send a selfie via WhatsApp to your game instructor. If the location's correct, they'll send you the next clue about the murder. As you walk along the nicest places in the centre of the city, you will collect more and more clues about the murder. During the game you will have enough time to enter a cafe or shop that you pass and to admire some of the highlights of Bonn.

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4.4 / 5

based on 793 reviews

Loved this trip even through we didn’t arrive in Konigswinter until 2pm. You don’t see any castles until you arrive at Konigswinter. Took the cog train up (follow the crowd off the boat!) to the ruins, had a quick tour of the castle (beautiful) grabbed an ice cream outside the the castle and walked back down into town. Took a quick look round the town and back onto the boat. We were back in Cologne just after 7pm, we had beautiful weather and enjoyed the day!

I really enjoyed this cruise. The boats are amazing - much nicer than expected. The service onboard was great and the food fantastic. Konigswinter is lovely. I recommend getting the cable car up to the mountain.

A very fine experience. However, the Getyourguide tickets were not recognized by the scanner while boarding. Something to be fixed! Not sure if Getyourguide is the best site to order these tickets.

It was really beautiful and more than affordable Also the stuff are really friendly and kind. It is amazing experience. I would definitely recommend.

The experience was really amazing. The route is so scenic & serene