Day Tour to Cologne from Amsterdam | 11 hours 30 minutes

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guide
  • Meals, tip/gratitude, personal expenses.

Overview

Easy one-day return journey to the most popular German destination for a day tour from Amsterdam. Discover the historic Cologne Cathedral Dom, and hop on a river cruise along the stunning Rhine River. Enjoy mega shopping arcades, shopping streets, 'shop until you drop'. Explore the fourth largest and one of the oldest cities in Germany. Arrive in Cologne around noon time, you find yourself overwhelmed with the magic of the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, treat yourself with authentic German cuisine. Continue with a guided tour by our friendly guide to explore the Old Town of Cologne. In the late afternoon, departure from Cologne and arrive Amsterdam in the evening. During festive time of Christmas markets showcasing six various themed Christmas markets during end of November until the day before Christmas Eve, enjoy a cheerful atmosphere throughout the city. Cross off your bucket-list for visiting Cologne Cathedral and bring with you a lifetime of memories!

Itinerary

  • Cologne Cathedral

    Visit the most spectacular Christmas market in Cologne, which is near UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral. Cologne Cathedral is the second tallest church in Europe, took 600 years to build, constructed since the 13th Century. It is a must see once in one's lifetime!

    1 hour

  • Historic Old Town

    Stroll along River Rhine to the Old Town of Cologne, visit bars and cafes, explore two remarkable Christmas markets with a special themes.

    1 hour

  • Neumarkt

    Pass through Neumarkt passage, where there are larger arcades, shopping malls and boutique shops. Spend time on the extensive shopping streets, ideal for Christmas shopping. 'The Market of Angels' presents itself as an enchanting Christmas wonderland. Countless glowing stars and fairy lights in the trees create a special atmosphere, especially when all the lights are illuminated.

    1 hour

  • Cologne

    Free time after walking tour, Christmas shopping time.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child under 12 years old may require car seat, contact tour operator for assistance.
  • Same price applies to all travelers including children.
  • The estimated travel time would be at least 3 hours one way, depending on traffic, a break in between.

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Christmas Magic from Amsterdam to Cologne

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a wonderful time on this day trip to the Cologne markets, travelling from Amsterdam. Friendly, informative & well organised with lots of own time to explore the Cologne shopping streets and all the market areas too.

Highly recommended

Published on Dec, 2024

I was with Cherry tour and I like it so much. We spent a lot of time in Xmas market and also eating drinking glutwein and shopping.

Cherry is hight quality guide and also nice person. We are going with small group to Germany

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a lot of fun with Cherry and her colleague Morgan . We are visited all Xmas markets in cologne and also had a time for shopping. Because the prices in Germany low than in Netherland:)

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