Cologne Day Trip from Frankfurt

3.7
(37 reviews)
Frankfurt, Germany

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Explore the historic city of Cologne on this full-day trip from Frankfurt. Your tour guide will show you the most important sights of this 2000 year old city. Visit the world-famous Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the city's historic old town and enjoy free time to explore the local shops and do some independent sightseeing. Discover the city's Roman heritage at your own pace, including the beautiful Town Hall (Rathaus), and sample Koelsch, Cologne’s famous local beer! Then, immerse yourself in the picturesque medieval city of Limburg before returning to Frankfurt.

What's Included

Guided tour to Cologne and Limburg
Transportation in a van or bus from/to Frankfurt
Visit of Cologne Cathedral
English/german speaking tour guide
Admission fees for Tower Climb and Treasure Chamber of the Cologne Cathedral (approx. 8.00 euros)
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Wiesenhüttenpl. 38

Departure at 09:30 am / Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK Your guide will pick you up there! Meeting time: always 10 minutes before departure Take note: Do not enter the hotel Le Meridien at this place, we do not pick up in the hotel lobby and also not directly at the entrance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    This morning we start from our departure offices for a ride over the highway to Cologne. The road is one of the most important traffic links between the Federal States of Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia. Time enough to chat with your guide on German infra-structure. Although we are moving between two of Germany's strongest industrial zones, the country is green. Left and right the road are many forest areas and expansive fields.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Cologne Cathedral

    Visit Cologne for a day and discover 2000 years of its history, from the Roman times through to the Middle Ages to the bustling metropolis that exists today. This tour shows you some of the city’s most ancient relics, its grand Gothic Cathedral and the induring icons of culture from across the centuries. An indoor visit of the fantastic and one of the largest European Gothic Cathedrals. The foundation stone was laid in 1248, but it took more than 600 years to complete the building. Take your free time to visit the relics of Cologne’s importance in Ancient Roman times (f.i. the Dionysos floor mosaic, with 75 square meters one of the largest north of the Alps). Or the testimonies of medieval urban life displayed by the mighty city gates and fantastic churches. Or the outstanding modern art collections. If you prefer: close to the cathedral stretches a large pedestrian shopping area.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    On our way back we will do a stopover in Limburg. The old bishop's residence is not well known among visitors from abroad. You'll be surprised by the cute and well preserved medieval center und the wonderful cathedral. Via highway back to Frankfurt.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by ETS-Frankfurt
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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