Cologne: City tours on the hop-on hop-off bus

Here you will find information about city tours with the hop-on hop-off bus in Cologne. We inform you about stops, timetables and prices.

You can book tickets directly with our partners and download them to your phone. We receive a small commission for the sale. The price remains the same for you, of course.

After you have purchased your ticket online, you will receive a voucher. You can print this out or show it as a mobile ticket on your mobile phone on the bus. The ticket is then valid for 24 hours.

Tip: At Christmas time, CityTour also offers shuttle buses to the city's most beautiful Christmas markets.

Hop-on/hop-off bus: places of interest

The most famous sight in Cologne is probably Cologne Cathedral. However, you can discover many other attractions on a city tour. Here we have put together a few that you can easily reach by hop-on hop-off bus.

Cologne Cathedral
Hohenzollern Bridge
Cologne Old Town
Ludwig Museum
Chocolate Museum
Botanical Garden
Roman-Germanic Museum
Wallraf-Richartz Museum

You can get on and off as often as you like at each stop. Or you can use the buses for a complete city tour without getting off. Some sights do not have their own bus stop. You should therefore plan for a short walk.

Is a city tour of Cologne worthwhile?

Cologne has a lot to offer its visitors. In addition to sights such as Cologne Cathedral, the city is also known for the colourful hustle and bustle of Cologne Carnival. The diverse city on the Rhine is particularly easy to explore on a hop-on hop-off bus.

A key advantage of the hop-on hop-off bus is the flexibility it gives you. You can get off at the various stops as you wish and explore the sights at your own pace. This allows you to experience highlights such as the imposing Cologne Cathedral, the Hohenzollern Bridge or the charming Old Town at your own pace without being tied to a tight schedule.

The buses also offer an informative audio guide in various languages, which provides passengers with interesting background information on the places they visit. This audio-based tour not only provides interesting facts about the history of the city, but also anecdotes and stories that enrich the cultural experience.

Thanks to the elevated seating position, you can enjoy the marvellous panoramic view of the city as you roll comfortably through the streets. Take advantage of the excellent photo opportunities and get a relaxed overview of the various city districts.

The bus routes are also planned so that you don't miss any important sights.

If you don't want to worry about planning and organisation, the hop-on hop-off tour is a practical, informative and convenient way to discover the beauty and diversity of Cologne.

Hop-on hop-off buses in Cologne

CityTour Köln

In Cologne, you can use both yellow and red double-decker buses for your hop-on hop-off tour. The vehicles are operated by the city's tourist office in cooperation with CityTour.

The upper deck of the buses can be opened when the weather is fine. In bad weather, you will find comfortable seating in the covered passenger compartment. Recorded audio commentaries in several languages are available on board.

Tip: At Christmas time, CityTour also offers trips with its double-decker buses to the city's most beautiful Christmas markets. You can find more information directly from the provider: Cologne Christmas market shuttle

Timetable

First departure: 10:00 a.m.
Last departure: 5:00 p.m.
Frequency: every 30 minutes
Duration: 90 minutes

Routes & Stops

1 Route
14 stops in Cologne
Starting point: 01 Dom/ Burgmauer / Tourist-Info
Map with all stops

The city tour takes you mainly along the left bank of the Rhine through Cologne's historic city centre. However, there are also some stops near the exhibition centre on the right bank of the Rhine.

Contact to Köln Tourismus

If you have any questions or feedback for the company, you can contact Köln Tourismus by phone or e-mail:

• Phone: +49 221 - 346430
• E-mail: info@koelntourismus.de

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).