Category Rhine Valley Castles and River Cruises

Germany · RHINE VALLEY CASTLES AND RIVER CRUISES

Top 15 Rhine Valley Castle Cruises and River Trips

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The stretch between Koblenz and Ruedesheim carries more hilltop castles than anywhere else in Europe, and the easiest way to take it in is from the water. Here are the best Rhine cruises and castle trips: which section of river each boat covers, how long you are aboard, whether the Loreley rock is on the route, and what a ticket costs.

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise – Skyline Tour

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour - Where to board the MS Rheinperle or MS Rheinland (and how not to waste time)

1.Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise – Skyline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,030 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28Our pick

90-minute Cologne Rhine river cruise with cathedral views, five bridges, Rheinauhafen crane houses, and recorded English and German commentary.

“Was a very pleasant experience. Boat was very nice. It was quiet & peaceful and I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend paying the extra for such a lovely cruise. The earlier cheaper one was crowded & rowdy. Was hard to hear commentary downstairs.”

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Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine - Where the Cruise Starts at Rheinwerft (and Why Early Helps)

Koblenz: Rhine Valley Castles and Palaces Boat Tour

Koblenz: Rhine Valley Castles and Palaces Boat Tour - The 2-hour Middle Rhine Valley loop: what you actually get

Rhine Valley Castles: 1.5-Hour Boat Tour from Rüdesheim

Rhine Valley Castles: 1.5-Hour Boat Tour from Rüdesheim - Boarding at Rüdesheim: pick your deck for the views

From Frankfurt: Rhine Valley Day Trip

From Frankfurt: Rhine Valley Day Trip - Getting from Frankfurt to the Rhine without turning it into a logistics headache

5.From Frankfurt: Rhine Valley Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

A full day from Frankfurt into the UNESCO Rhine Valley, with a Rhine cruise, castle views, and a wine-growing lesson plus tasting.

“Wonderful! I definitely recommend to take this tour! The tour guide Michael is the best and the place is spectacular.”

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Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise

Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise - Getting there in an air-conditioned coach, and where to sit for views

Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine - Kölner Dom exterior details, plus a cathedral height reality check

7.Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 852 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

A 2-hour Cologne walking tour in English for about $35, with a humorous guide, Kölner Dom exterior details, Roman traces, and Rhine views.

“Great tour with small group of other travelers. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgable. We moved through lines more swiftly and learned a lot. Till they can give more information.”

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Koblenz: 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

Koblenz: 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine - Finding Bridge 10 at Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, then settling in

8.Koblenz: 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 839 reviews · from $20

Rhine castles from Koblenz to Braubach on the La Paloma. 2-hour cruise with bilingual narration and onboard drinks.

“Everything was very nice. The only two things I would recommend is turn the volume up for the folks outside. At times it was hard to hear what she was saying. And not everything was in English. So sometimes it was hard to follow. Other than that the trip was absolutely excellent.Highly recommend.”

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Cologne: 2-Hour Evening Cruise on the Rhine River

Cologne: 2-Hour Evening Cruise on the Rhine River - Cathedral views and the church lineup along the river

9.Cologne: 2-Hour Evening Cruise on the Rhine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 797 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Cruise Cologne at night on the Rhine for 2 hours, with lounge music, cathedral views, and drinks and snacks for purchase onboard.

“It was a lovely evening and cruise goes up and down seeing main City sites. Fully stocked bar and DJ plays music. Only improvement would be to have odd commentary about key landmarks as sail by.”

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Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music - Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer Pier 10: Getting to the Boat Without Stress

Düsseldorf: Rhine Tower Adult Entry

Düsseldorf: Rhine Tower Adult Entry - What you’ll see from above, Media Harbour to Königsallee

Bonn: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Bonn: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - How This Route Walks You Through 2,000 Years of Bonn

12.Bonn: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 454 reviews · 1 day · from $28

A 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus loop with audio headphones in Bonn, from Roman roots to the UN campus and the Siebengebirge hills.

“Gute Routenführung, interessante Informationen, historische Einblicke Weniger gut: Es fehlen eindeutige Informationen zu den Abfahrtzeiten. Online konnte wir nur von 10:30 h bis 25:30 h erkennen. Wir wollten gerne die Fahrt zur Mittagszeit wahrnehmen (13 h). Dies wahr online nicht einsehbar. Leider konnte telefonisch niemand erreicht werden (Nummer unbekannt). Die Support per Chat nicht wirklich hilfreich. Also haben wir die Tour um 10:30 h genommen. Der Busfahrer als auch das ausliegende Programmheft zeigte alle gewünschten Informationen an Bitte diese Informationen auf online zur Verfügung stellen”

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Cologne: 1-hour Rhine Cruise in Cologne

Cologne: 1-hour Rhine Cruise in Cologne - Board at Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, Pier 10, and Aim for the Right Side

13.Cologne: 1-hour Rhine Cruise in Cologne

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 407 reviews · from $20

Take a Rhine river cruise through Cologne Old Town, past the Cathedral and harbor cranes, ending in Rodenkirchen, with English audio commentary.

“Lovely trip up the Rhine. The woman checking us in was especially lovely and friendly. Very nostalgic for me as I went for my Dad who always wanted to go on the Rhine, but became too ill. We raised a glass to him!”

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Koblenz: Old Town Sightseeing Cruise along the Rhine

Koblenz: Old Town Sightseeing Cruise along the Rhine - Boarding at Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer (Bridge 2): The Launch Point That Makes Walking Easy

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