Cologne to Düsseldorf: Private Guided Cultural Tour

5 hours Not CancellableMeet on locationInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided Operated by Blackbuck Travels Limited

Why we love it?

The "A Rhine Adventure" tour offers a private guided experience exploring the historic cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf over a duration of five hours. Ideal for couples or small groups, this excursion includes train tickets for up to two persons, allowing for a seamless journey between the two destinations. Highlights of the itinerary include a visit to Düsseldorf's Town Hall, which showcases architectural resilience following its reconstruction, as well as the Equestrian Statue, a notable landmark. The tour also features the Schloss Tower, an ancient monument that adds a touch of history to the experience, making it a distinctive way to discover the cultural heritage of the Rhine region.

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

  • Refreshments

Itinerary

Jan-Wellem-Reiterstandbild Düsseldorf

Dusseldorf Town Hall - The town hall was rebuilt after the destruction caused by World War 2. Its construction took place according to the historic plans on its foundation walls. Therefore, it’s appearance makes it look like a real historic town. It is an aesthetic renaissance building with baroque extensions.

Jan-Wellem-Reiterstandbild Düsseldorf

Equestrian statue - This statue is of a rider mounted on a horse. In latin, “equis” means Knight. After the Romans, there was no surviving monument equestrian bronze casted in Europe util the [ ]. The statue has Düsseldorf's famous Elector Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz, also known commonly as Jan Wellem.

Schloss Tower - Also, known as the “Castle Tower”, this old monument is a relic of the old Dusseldorf Palace. It was burned down in 1882 and was shattered due to the damage in world war 2. This has now been renovated and also houses the Maritime Museum. Passing by the Schloss tower, you will be visiting the twisting old town alleys.

Stop 4

Starting from its main entrance, its stairway has the engraved words: “Für unsere Studenten nur das Beste" which means “For our Students- Only the Best”.

The academy has been visited by many notable artist and photographers which include Joseph Beuys, Gerhard Richter, Gotthard Graubner, Ruth Rogers-Altmann, Sigmar Polke, Anselm Kiefer, Thomas Ruff, Thomas Demand, Thomas Struth, Andreas Gursky and Cndida Höfer.

Stop 5

Renowned for its landscape, Königsallee is an urban boulevard in Düsseldorf, which is an ideal place to end our tour. It also consists of fashion showrooms and luxury retail stores along its sides.

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable booking