Things to do in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia: The Best Bus Tours

This fairly leisurely tour combines beautiful mountain scenery with a visit to Monschau, the picture-postcard town in the German Eifel. However, the focus of our tour is on the discovery of the historic city centre of ancient Cologne. We travel with you through history: from the Roman remains and the impressive medieval buildings we take you to modern Cologne, a most elegant shopping paradise Our guide takes you on a (very) easy walk in Monschau along the picturesque river bank from where most of the main sights can be enjoyed. During your free time you can taste the local sweet: Aachner Printen. We drive to Cologne. Apart from Christmas markets and Carnival, Cologne has so much more to offer. After lunch we start our walk at the Neumarkt in the heart of the old city. We only mention the highlights of our guided walk: the cathedral, the City Hall, the Roman walls, the Roman and Germanic museum, the beautiful banks of the Rhine and much more!

Inclusions: Professional multilingual guide, Round-trip shared transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off

Because of COVID-19 we have taken special hygiene measures. Each vehicle has a plastic screen, is disinfected before each journey and our drivers are trained and provide appropriate materials to ensure social distancing measures are met with all passengers. Enjoy one of Germany's most incredible cities on this Cologne private sightseeing tour from Amsterdam. There is a possibility to visit the Chocolate museum, the Dom of Cologne, make a boat trip over the Rheine and lunch in one of the best local restaurants at Oma's. This tour is flexibel what means you can choose what you want to do or see in Cologne. You will be picked up at your hotel or other address in Amsterdam by a professional driver in a Mercedes sedan, minivan or 2 minivans and the drop off after the tour is also at your hotel.

Inclusions: Toll and parking costs, Bottled water, Hotel pick up and drop off, Transport by air-conditioned sedan/minivan, Driver/guide, Local taxes, Tickets for the Chocolate museum

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Well, this tour will give you kind of new experience of being in Germany - starting from the ride on the german Autobahn up to the UNESCO World Heritage sightseeing of the Gothic Cathedral.

Inclusions: Snacks

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With us you can easily explore the city in 90 minutes. With our HopOn-HopOff ticket, you can get off at various stops and get to know the city better as you wish. You can then get on again at a later point in time and continue the journey. If the weather is nice, experience the ride in the large red convertible.

Inclusions: HopOn HopOff ticket valid for 24 hours

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Get to know Cologne on a 2-hour comprehensive sightseeing tour, led by a private guide. Rest your feet and travel around the city by private minivan, hopping out here and there to take photos and learn about the sights. Visit Cologne Cathedral, scout out landmarks such as Great St Martin Church in Cologne Old Town, and hear tales about the city’s history, culture and Jewish heritage. This is a private tour with a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to your preferences.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private driver-guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Because of COVID-19 we have taken special hygiene measures. Each vehicle has a plastic screen, is disinfected before each journey and our drivers are trained and provide appropriate materials to ensure social distancing measures are met with all passengers. Enjoy one of Germany's most incredible cities on this Cologne private sightseeing tour from Amsterdam. There is a possibility to visit the Chocolate museum, the Dom of Cologne, make a boat trip over the Rheine and lunch in one of the best local restaurants at Oma's. This tour is flexibel what means you can choose what you want to do or see in Cologne. You will be picked up at your hotel or other address in Amsterdam by a professional driver in a Mercedes sedan, minivan or 2 minivans and the drop off after the tour is also at your hotel.

Inclusions: Toll, Parking costs, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and hotel drop off, Transport by air-conditioned sedan/minivan, Driver/guide, Local taxes, Tickets of the Chocolate museum

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Discover the Roman city of Cologne and experience 2000 years of history. Climb the Grand Gothic Cathedral, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the twelve Romanesque churches spread all over the Old Town. A complete day trip from Amsterdam full of culture, history and architectural masterpieces. The city of Cologne is a truly cultural, historical and architectural paradise. The Ludwig Museum is built next to the Cologne Cathedral and houses Picassos, Pop Art and Russian Avant-Garde. Feel the rich culture while you stroll the Heumarkt and the Altermarkt or cross the Rhine river on the Hohenzollern Bridge, a majestic arch-bridge that connects the cathedral and the Köln Triangle. Don’t forget to try some of the delicious local specialities during lunch, such as Himmel un Ääd, Mettbrütche and Rievkooche. The Cologne tour is a complete day trip which will exceed your expectations.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Guide

No need to hassle with expensive, time-consuming trains to visit Germany for a day. Visit Cologne with your own private party of maximum six travelers during the most festive time of the year and explore the beautifully decorated Christmas Markets. Start your private experience to Cologne comfortably, as your guide picks you up from any address southeast of Amsterdam. The transfer to Cologne takes about 2.5 hours, but depends on your exact location and traffic. Upon arrival, set off on a private guided walking tour for your own party and pass by Cologne's famous sights and Christmas markets. After the walking tour you have personal time to explore the city on your own or with your private guide. Get a taste of the city and try locally brewed Kölsch beer in a typical Kölsch brewery. Discover the city's world class museums or eat, drink and shop your way through the markets. Then it's time to meet with your guide again for the transfer back to the Netherlands.

Inclusions: Comfortable, quick and air-conditioned transportation to Germany and back, Pick-up and drop-off in the region, Private guide for 10 to 11 hours, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Private guided walking tour of Cologne for your private party, Kölsch beer tasting, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Guide gratuity (optional of course!)

Explore the captivating 2000-year old city of Cologne. At your own pace, surrounded by comfort in a luxury vehicle with private driver. Your local chauffeur knows the region like the back of his hand. Is there anything particular you would like to see or do? Marvel at Picasso's masterpieces during a visit to the Ludwig Museum, have a delicious experience in the Chocolate Museum or stroll around in the most funky neighborhoods of this cultural hub? Just let us know!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exploring Brussels and the Belgian cities of art on your own is fabulous, no doubt about it. But private, customized tours offer ease, efficiency, and insight that you might otherwise miss. This is a private tour/activity. So only your group or family participates.You view the main tourist sites you want to see and discover the areas, locations and walks most tourists don't know about. Below you find the standard itinerary of our tour. As a guest on a private tour you can ask us to personalize your route in order to hit those city highlights which are of keen interest to you. This fairly leisurely tour combines beautiful mountain scenery with a visit to Monschau, the picture-postcard town in the German Eifel. However, the focus of our tour is on the discovery of the historic city center of ancient Cologne. We travel with you through history: from the Roman remains and the impressive medieval buildings we take you to modern Cologne, a most elegant shopping paradise.

Inclusions: Professional multilingual guide, Round-trip shared transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks