Rhine River (Dusseldorf): Our most recommended tours and activities

Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

1. Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

Düsseldorf has a lot to offer. Get to know the sights in Düsseldorf aboard a superb river cruise. Discover Germany's city of fashion at its best as you relax on board. Admire the city and be impressed by the panorama of the Old Town. Located at the cultural and commercial heart of the Rhineland, you will see plenty of life on the river banks as you cruise by. Sail from a central location in the city center, and see the lovely banks of the Rhine River in comfort. During the trip on the Rhine, you will get to admire some of the city's major landmarks and sights from the water. On board the boat, you can purchase some snacks and drinks from the bar.

Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

2. Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

Get on board and enjoy the highlights of Düsseldorf! The tour lasts approx. 90 minutes and will take you right around and through the city center of the vibrant metropolis on the Rhine. The modern HopOn HopOff concept allows you to get off at any stop and explore your favorite spots at your own leisure. En route, learn more about each attraction and the history of the city through earphones (ten languages). In case of bad weather conditions the top is closed. Stops: Königsallee (Kö-Brücke Königsallee/Steinstraße) • Burgplatz/Altstadt • Rheinturm/Medienhafen (öffentliche Haltestelle: Rheinturm - 1) • Rheinterrasse/Ehrenhof (öffentliche Haltestelle: Rheinterrasse) • Nordpark/Aquazoo (Kaiserswerther Str.) • Kunstakademie/Altstadt (öffentliche Haltestelle: Tonhalle/Ehrenhof - 5) • Main entrance (central library-Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1) valid timetable:

Düsseldorf: Altstadt Guided Tour

3. Düsseldorf: Altstadt Guided Tour

Discover the "longest bar in the world" - and much more. Düsseldorf's Altstadt (Old Town) is packed with more than 260 bars, restaurants, cafés, and breweries, along with everything else that adds to the flair of a historically grown city. Join an expert guide on a stroll through the picturesque lanes, take a look behind the scenes and prepare to make surprising discoveries. This is history come to life. Find out, among other things, why the Gothic St. Lambertus church has a twisted tower, how The Rider statue of popular elector Jan Wellem came about, where Heinrich Heine was born, and how tailor Wibbel gained fame. The Burgplatz (square) with the Schlossturm (palace tower) holds great charm. The Schlossturm (palace tower) is the only remnant of the castle built in the 16th century and which was demolished after a fire in the 19th century Burgplatz. The oldest inland navigation museum in Germany has been housed here since 1984. Your tour ticket includes free entrance on the same day. From here, it's a stone's throw to the Rhine embankment Promenade - offering a stunning view of Düsseldorf's skyline and the Oberkassel Rhine banks.

Dusseldorf: Old Town & Altbier Tour

4. Dusseldorf: Old Town & Altbier Tour

Together with your guide, you will take a look behind the scenes of the time-honored and myth-enshrouded provincial capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. See the hotspots of the old town, experience its unique atmosphere, and taste one of its culinary specialties: the famous Düsseldorf Altbier. Your guide will tell you lots of interesting facts about the history of the city and provide you with a crash course in terms of Düsseldorf Platt - the local dialect. Learn about historic buildings, French influences on the city, and secret recipes. You will also, of course, hear about the traditional rivalry with Düsseldorf's neighbor, Cologne. With the perfect combination of information and entertainment, you walk from one highlight to another. Explore locations and stories that mean a lot to the locals. Find out more about poets, painters, and even punk and pop artists who started their careers here.

Düsseldorf: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

5. Düsseldorf: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

Your city game box contains 11 sealed and numbered envelopes, each holding riddles that need to be solved. Following clear and precise directions, you will be taken on a walk through Düsseldorfs modern but historic city center, as you solve the riddles to find your way to the various sights. It’s up to you when you start your scavenger hunt through Düsseldorf, as well as how long you wish to stay at each location. You can take a break from your city game at any time or even continue your scavenger hunt on another day, just as you like. The scavenger hunt through Düsseldorf begins at the main train station, then leads through the Japanese Quarter to the Kö-Bogen and Königsallee. It continues in the old town with its town hall and its many restaurants and breweries. You can also discover the Rhine promenade and the Medienhafen. There is no need to make an appointment for your scavenger hunt game. Simply book the game box and have it sent to you (the shipping costs are already included in the price), or notify your guides to pick it up outside opening hours.

Düsseldorf: MedienHafen Tour

6. Düsseldorf: MedienHafen Tour

A tour of the MedienHafen will show you that Düsseldorf is developing at a fiercely dynamic rate. Until the 1980s, the area was dominated primarily by warehouses – today, the district is in a state of permanent change. Part of the tour’s attraction is also the various examples of outstanding architecture: the twisted buildings designed by the American Frank O. Gehry are as spectacular as the open design of the Landtag (state parliament) is symbolic, while the Rhine Tower is literally a cut above the rest.

Düsseldorf: Guided Beer Tour with 4 Beers & a Flexible Route

7. Düsseldorf: Guided Beer Tour with 4 Beers & a Flexible Route

Embark on a journey full of beer and banter with a tour across Düsseldorf. Visit pubs and breweries in Altstadt and along the Rhine River with a local guide who knows all the best spots. Hear stories about the city and its alcoholic offerings on the route to 4 unique bars. Taste 4 beers from different stems at each establishment and discover the proper etiquette for pouring and drinking German-style. Learn about the difference between Altbier, Pils, Lager, and cellar beer in a city with one of the most diverse selections in the world. Chat with your guide and group about your favorite brews and spots you’d like to drop into. With no fixed route, feel free to see where the night takes you and ask your guide for recommendations on more places to check out after the tour.

Düsseldorf: 2-Hour Segway Tour along the Rhine

8. Düsseldorf: 2-Hour Segway Tour along the Rhine

Explore Düsseldorf's green heart on a Segway tour along the beautiful banks of the Rhine. Ride across the Rhine promenade to the old town, pass the Burgplatz and Rhine Tower and visit a picturesque brewery for an altbier (traditional beer).  Meet your guide and get set up with your Segway and helmet. Visit Düsseldorf's house brewery Uerige and refresh yourself tasting a traditional Altbier. Make your way through the green oasis of Rhine Park, which home to some hidden gems.  Glide across the Theodor Heuss Bridge and get a glimpse of the harbor and see the place where industry, trade, and logistics come together. Go by Rhine Tower, the marina and the parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia before returning to the starting point.

Düsseldorf: Classic City Segway Tour

9. Düsseldorf: Classic City Segway Tour

Discover the sights of Düsseldorf on a Segway tour through the old town and along the banks of the Rhine. Drive across the Rheinkniebrücke to the other side of the river to discover the rhine meadows. Marvel at the skyline und enjoy a fun Segway-ride. Cross the bridge Oberkasselerbrücke to get back to the other side of the Rhine. Visit the Tonhalle that is known all over the world due to its breathtaking architecture of expressionism times.  Afterwards, discover the old town of Düsseldorf. Drive through the world's longest bar und enjoy a short stop and Altbier tasting at the house brewery "Uerige". Pass the picturesque Burgplatz close to the Rhine and head to the Medienhafen. Get a glimpse of the Federal State Parliament of Northrine-Westphalia, pass the architecturally interesting Medienhafen and finally reach the world-famous Königsallee.

Düsseldorf: E-Scooter City Tour

10. Düsseldorf: E-Scooter City Tour

Meet directly at the Rhine Tower, the highest building in the city. With a view of the state parliament and the spectacular Rheinkniebrücke bridge, you'll shortly learn how to drive and have fun on a secure e-scooter Scuddy. Begin by cruising along the Rhine to the Media Harbor, passing several funky Gehry buildings. Leave the yachts behind in the marina and continue on down the Rhine promenade towards the old town. Arrive at the spacious Burgplatz and check out the Schlossturm castle tower. Stay close to the Rhine to reach the Oberkasseler Bridge and the time-honored St. Lambertus Church with its leaning basilica tower. Then cruise past the imposing dome of the Tonhalle before reaching the legendary Fortuna Büdchen, a large drinking hall associated with the Düsseldorf football club. Continue on past important museums as well as the Dreischeibenhaus, an impressive piece of contemporary architecture from the 1960s. Experience the hustle and bustle of Königsallee, which features the best shopping in town. Choose the 2-hour tour for an even more thorough exploration of the city, including the left side of the Rhine. Discover the elegant Oberkassel, a district featuring buildings from the "Gründerzeit" and the Art Nouveau period. See additional sights like the K20, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, an art collection housed behind a distinctive black granite façade. Roll by the Kom(m)ödchen, the cabaret stage, and head towards Carlplatz, where a bustling market can be found Mondays through Saturdays. At the end of your tour, you'll return at a relaxed pace back to the starting point.

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What a fantastic experience this was! Something my wife and I had never done before but it is something we will most definitely be doing once again in the future. Mehmet; our guide, ensured we were fully confident using the Segway before we headed off around the City (it was a surprise for my wife whilst in the City and she was quite nervous to begin with), and provided us with a fantastic tour allowing us to see all that Dusseldorf had to offer, with insightful information regarding different areas of the city along the way. I can't recommend this experience highly enough and if you are visiting the wonderful city of Dusseldorf, this has to be on your list of 'things to do', as it provides you with a fun-filled x2 hours delivered by an extremely friendly and helpful guide. Thanks again Mehmet. Chris & Des

Hello, the e-scooter tour was a great success. We were traveling with 6 women and our guide Dieter and that was really great. Dieter explained the scooters to us in a great way and then the ride through Düsseldorf was fun that we will definitely repeat in another city. Greetings from Lorup

Our guide was Irene and she was very good. The history stories very interesting. We would recommend this tour to other travellers who would like to learn about Dusseldorf

Great way to explore dusseldorf, I would recommend it for anyone who is planning to visit dusseldorf. Very informative

Good timetable, you can see a lot of the city that would not be possible on foot. My grandchild had a lot of fun!