A Rhine Adventure: Excursion from Cologne to Düsseldorf

A Rhine Adventure: Excursion from Cologne to Düsseldorf

By BlackBuck Travels

Features

5h
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Multiple languages

Overview

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.

Activity location

Old Town Hall
- Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cologne
- Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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A Rhine Adventure: Excursion from Cologne to Düsseldorf

5h
English

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 51,902.93 x 1 TravelerP 51,902.93

Total

What's included, what's not

Private Tour Guide
Transportation charges: Train

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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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Old Town Hall

30m
Admission ticket not included

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.

Jan-Wellem-Reiterstandbild

25m

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.

Rheinturm

30m
Admission ticket not included

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.

Kunstakademie Dusseldorff

25m

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.

Konigsallee

30m

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.

Location

Activity location

Old Town Hall
- Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cologne
- Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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