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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.

Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

3. Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

Visit the fascinating cathedral city of Cologne and learn all about its 2000 years of history on a guided bike tour. Explore the city in an environmentally friendly way and ride through the Roman times to the Middle Ages up to the latest architectural developments.  Along the way, hear exciting anecdotes and fascinating historical facts on your journey of discovery though Germany’s oldest city. Explore Cologne on a route of approximately 15 kilometers and discover the most interesting places in the city along the way.  Start at the Eigelsteintor, the medieval symbol of the northern old town, and ride past the Prussian Fort X and across the Zoobrücke. From here you can enjoy the fantastic views of Cologne’s skyline. Ride to the green area of the city, the right bank of Rheinpark, which was voted Germany’s most beautiful park in 2007. From the bridgehead of the Hohenzollern Bridge you will see the famous photo scene with the cathedral, the Crane Houses, and the many small towers. Stop on the historical steel bridge to see the love locks before heading to the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, Museum Ludwig, and the world-famous cathedral. Relax at one of the breweries before exploring the winding streets of Martinsviertel. From here, cycle along the Rhine to Cologne’s newest and most exclusive area – the brand new Rheinauhafen. Its architectural highlights include the 3 Crane Houses, the Chocolate Museum, the Siebengebirgshaus, and the Wurstbude.  Ride at a leisurely pace northward along the Rhine and admire the picturesque old town before returning to the starting point.

From Bonn: Rhine River to Linz Sightseeing Boat Tour

4. 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-Hangelar: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

5. Bonn-Hangelar: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

Experience the world from a bird's eye view and discover the incredibly fascinating area around Bonn and Cologne with an unforgettable helicopter flight. Take a scenic flight with a professional pilot and marvel at stunning views of ancient buildings and elegant homes as far as Bonn, Siebengebierge, and Cologne city center. Take off from Bonn-Hangelar Airport and enjoy an incredible birds-eye view of the towns, cities, and lush nature below. Snap amazing photos throughout your journey as you fly over some beautiful scenery. Use your headsets to communicate with your pilot during your flight. Feel free to ask questions about flying, helicopters, and the local landscape.

Cologne: 90-Minute Rheinauhafen Walking Tour

6. Cologne: 90-Minute Rheinauhafen Walking Tour

Even in ancient times, the river Rhine was the lifeline of the city of Cologne and during the Middle Ages, it was the source of the enormous wealth of the city. After a flood combined with an ice drift had destroyed the port facilities in front of Cologne’s city center and many ships in 1784, the city administration decided that building a safe port was inevitable. The former leisure island Werthchen was transformed into a harbor, fulfilling all requirements of the industrialization and the rapid growth of the city. During the 1970s, the importance of the Rheinauhafen as an industrial harbor decreased constantly, therefore a new concept for the port area was due. Ony your walking tour through the new Rheinauhafen, pass the Sport- und Olympiamuseum, the Kranhäuser, the so-called Siebengebirge and the Krafthaus. Learn about old and new buildings, the former and the current use of the buildings, and about the meaning of the chosen street names. The destination point of the tour is the so-called Siebengebirge in the southern part of Rheinauhafen.

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based on 445 reviews

Absolutely fabulous tour !! Me & my 2 young adult daughters loved this tour - we saw a lot, we learned a lot and it was great getting out into the fresh air ! Our guide was wonderful & very knowledgeable and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for an efficient way to see Cologne !!

Definitely go for the ride, you will learn a lot about köln. Christian was my guide and had a lot of fun. Bicycle ride is perfect if you want to explore köln.

The tour guide was excellent. Informative and willing to answer questions. Exploring Köln on a bike is an unforgettable experience. Would gladly doubt again.

Reiner was a captivating and engaging guide who really brought Cologne alive. Would thoroughly recommend this tour.

Sarah was just the perfect amount of historian and gracious hostess. She clearly loves her city.