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Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour
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Dusseldorf Highlights Walking tour with A Guide
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What to do in Ruhr
Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
Signal Iduna Park
You can take time to visit Signal Iduna Park during your travels to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Veltins-Arena
You can take time to visit Veltins-Arena during your travels to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.
Messe Düsseldorf
Learn about the events happening at Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
RheinEnergieStadion
You can take time to visit RheinEnergieStadion during your travels to Cologne. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Konigsallee
Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues.
Chocolate Museum
Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world.
Rhine Promenade
Once a busy main road, this pleasant pedestrianised boulevard links the old town with the river.
Areas of Ruhr
Old Town Cologne
Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Innenstadt
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Stadtmitte
Travelers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like German Opera at River Rhein.
Altstadt-Nord
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Düsseldorf Old Town
Shopping, restaurants, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Bolkerstrasse are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.
Deutz
Museums, shopping, and river views highlight some notable features of Deutz. Make a stop by Cologne Triangle or LANXESS Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn or Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn to get around town.
