Overview
-Journey through Cologne to Dusseldorf with a licensed guide
-You will be able to experience, from the narrow old town alleys to the modern architecture.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Licensed guide
Transportation charges (Train)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting point at hotel possible if centrally located.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Old Town Hall
30 min
Dusseldorf Town Hall - The town hall was rebuilt after the destruction caused by World War 2. Its construction took place according to the historic plans on its foundation walls. Therefore, it’s appearance makes it look like a real historic town. It is an aesthetic renaissance building with baroque extensions.
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Jan-Wellem-Reiterstandbild
25 min
Equestrian statue - This statue is of a rider mounted on a horse. In latin, “equis” means Knight. After the Romans, there was no surviving monument equestrian bronze casted in Europe util the 1215-1450. The statue has Düsseldorf's famous Elector Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz, also known commonly as Jan Wellem.
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Rheinturm
30 min
Schloss Tower - Also, known as the “Castle Tower”, this old monument is a relic of the old Dusseldorf Palace. It was burned down in 1882 and was shattered due to the damage in world war 2. This has now been renovated and also houses the Maritime Museum. Passing by the Schloss tower, you will be visiting the twisting old town alleys.
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Kunstakademie Dusseldorf
25 min
Starting from its main entrance, its stairway has the engraved words: “Für unsere Studenten nur das Beste" which means “For our Students- Only the Best”.
The academy has been visited by many notable artist and photographers which include Joseph Beuys, Gerhard Richter, Gotthard Graubner, Ruth Rogers-Altmann, Sigmar Polke, Anselm Kiefer, Thomas Ruff, Thomas Demand, Thomas Struth, Andreas Gursky and Cndida Höfer. -
Konigsallee
30 min
Renowned for its landscape, Königsallee is an urban boulevard in Düsseldorf, which is an ideal place to end our tour. It also consists of fashion showrooms and luxury retail stores along its sides.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Berlin).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Excursion from Cologne to Düsseldorf
Can I cancel Excursion from Cologne to Düsseldorf for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4–5 hours.
What's included?
- Licensed guide
What's not included?
- Transportation charges (Train)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Old Town Hall, Jan-Wellem-Reiterstandbild, Rheinturm, Kunstakademie Dusseldorf, Konigsallee.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by BlackBuck Travels
