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A plaque commemorating Ludwig van Beethoven's birth in a house in Wurld. 2
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Germany Cologne to Bonn Train Tour

By Viva Brussels
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$402 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

✨ We'll meet at Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof) to catch a train to Bonn, Beethoven's charming birthplace. In just 20-30 minutes, we'll travel along the beautiful banks of the Rhine to reach Germany's former capital.

️ We'll begin our tour at the impressive Bonner Münster, one of the country's most important Romanesque churches. We'll then continue to the Beethoven House , where the celebrated composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born.

We'll stroll through the lively Marktplatz and admire the elegant Altes Rathaus, a symbol of the city. Afterwards, we'll visit the historic University of Bonn, housed in the majestic Electoral Palace.

We'll stroll through the beautiful Hofgarten and continue to Alter Zoll, an old fortification with spectacular views of the Rhine River. We'll finish at the Rheinuferpromenade , enjoying one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Bonn before returning to Cologne. ✨

Activity location

  • Köln Hauptbahnhof
    • 11 Trankgasse
    • 50667, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Köln Hauptbahnhof
    • 11 Trankgasse
    • 50667, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Germany: Cologne to Bonn Train Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$401.65 x 1 AdultNZ$401.65
Total
Price is NZ$401.65
Until Wed, 1 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    -Photo-wotthy stops
  • What's includedWhat's included
    -Passionate local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    -train ticket
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    -No food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Köln Hauptbahnhof

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
We will meet at Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof), from where we will take a train to Bonn. The journey takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes, travelling along the banks of the Rhine River to reach the former capital of Germany.

Bonn Hauptbahnhof

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Once we arrive at Bonn Hauptbahnhof, we will begin our walking tour through the historic city centre.

Bonner Munster

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our first stop will be the Bonner Münster, an impressive Romanesque church considered one of the most important temples in Germany.

Beethoven-Haus Bonn

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
We will continue to the Beethoven-Haus, the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, where we will learn about the history of the city's most celebrated composer. An essential stop to discover the legacy of Bonn's most famous composer and learn about the history of one of the most important figures in universal music.

Markt

  • 15m
Bonn's main square, dominated by the elegant Altes Rathaus, the historic Rococo-style town hall that has become one of the city's symbols. From there, we'll head to the University of Bonn, located in the former Electoral Palace, one of the city's most iconic buildings.

Altes Rathaus

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Here we explore the market square and the old town hall One of the most photographed buildings in the city, famous for its elegant rococo architecture and political significance.

University of Bonn

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
From there we will head to the Universität Bonn, located in the former Electoral Palace, one of the most representative buildings in the city.

Hofgarten

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Opposite the university, we'll stroll through the Hofgarten, a large urban garden that has been a meeting place for students and citizens for centuries. Later, we'll visit the Alter Zoll, an old fortification with magnificent views over the Rhine River and the surrounding hills.

Alter Zoll

  • 10m
an ancient fortification with magnificent views over the Rhine River and the surrounding hills.

Bonner Rheinuferpromenade

  • 10m
We will end our walk on the Rheinuferpromenade, the pleasant promenade along the Rhine, where we can enjoy one of the best panoramic views of Bonn and learn about the city's close relationship with this important European river before starting our return to Cologne.

Bonn Hauptbahnhof

  • 1h 35m
  • Admission ticket included
After approximately two hours of guided sightseeing, you will have one hour of free time to explore the city at your own pace. Afterwards, we will meet again at Bonn Central Station to begin our return journey to Cologne.

Location

Activity location

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    Köln Hauptbahnhof
    • 11 Trankgasse
    • 50667, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Köln Hauptbahnhof
    • 11 Trankgasse
    • 50667, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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