5 hours
3 languages
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Private tour

Highlights

Your excursion begins in Cologne, where you board a train for a short journey to Düsseldorf. Upon arrival, you’ll experience the Renaissance charm of the Town Hall, rebuilt after World War II, and admire the iconic equestrian statue of Elector Johann Wilhelm, a symbol of the city’s heritage. Continuing on, you’ll visit the Schloss Tower, a surviving relic of Düsseldorf Palace now housing the Maritime Museum, while wandering through the twisting alleys of the old town. The tour then takes you to the Academy of Arts, where engraved stairways and the legacy of world-renowned artists highlight Düsseldorf’s creative spirit. Finally, you’ll enjoy a leisurely stroll along the scenic Königsallee Boulevard, indulging in luxury shopping and canal views before returning by train to Cologne, completing a memorable day trip filled with history, culture, and elegance.

Inclusions

What's included

Train tickets for up-to 2 persons only
Private guided tour

What's not

Refreshments

Itinerary

Begin your journey at Dusseldorf Town Hall, where you can experience the charm of a Renaissance building with baroque extensions and admire how history was carefully rebuilt after World War II following the original plans.
30 min
From there, stroll over to the Equestrian Statue and discover the iconic bronze monument of Elector Johann Wilhelm, commonly known as Jan Wellem, while marveling at one of Europe’s rare equestrian statues since Roman times.
25 min
Continue on to the Schloss Tower, the surviving relic of Düsseldorf Palace, now beautifully renovated and home to the Maritime Museum. As you visit the tower, take time to wander through the twisting alleys of the old town that surround it.
30 min
Next, immerse yourself in the city’s artistic spirit at the Academy of Arts, where you can climb the stairway engraved with the words “Für unsere Studenten nur das Beste” and follow in the footsteps of world-renowned artists such as Joseph Beuys and Gerhard Richter.
25 min
Finally, end your tour with a leisurely stroll along the Königsallee Boulevard, enjoying its scenic landscape and canal views while indulging in luxury shopping and fashion showrooms that line this famous urban boulevard.
30 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point: Meeting point at hotel possible if centrally located.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: BlackBuck Travels

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Cologne

Its from-price is 37% above the median of the 16 day trips we list in Cologne.
It is shorter than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 16.

About Cologne

Cologne is a Rhine city of Roman roots and a towering Gothic cathedral, with Romanesque churches, art museums and a brewing tradition of its own.

Cologne's cathedral, begun in 1248 and finished in 1880, rises 157 metres above the Rhine on twin spires and shelters the golden Shrine of the Three Kings; it is a World Heritage site. The city began as a Roman colony, and the Roman-Germanic Museum beside the cathedral shows a large Dionysus mosaic found on the spot. The Hohenzollern Bridge carries trains across the river, its railings hung with love locks, and a dozen Romanesque churches stand in the old centre.

Top-ranked sights in Cologne: Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), Cologne Old Town (Altstadt), Roman-Germanic Museum (Römisch-Germanische Museum).

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