Top Rhine River Wine Tours

Embark on a hop-on hop-off tour aboard an open-top, double-decker bus for a convenient way to explore the city of Cologne at your own pace. You'll hop on and off at approximately 15 stops around the city to visit attractions like Cologne Cathedral and the Cologne Chocolate Museum. Even better, you can switch to an open-top bus when the weather is good.

Visitors unfamiliar with Cologne’s unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works and—crucially—how to indicate you’ve had your fill. Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, and have time to relax and purchase a glass of kölsch—Cologne’s signature beer style—at each.

With its scenic waterfront, grand bridges, and UNESCO-listed Cathedral, Cologne offers an atmospheric backdrop for a cycling tour. This bike tour ensures that you maximize your time, exploring much further than a walking tour. The circuit takes in landmarks such as Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the Rhine River, including plenty of photo stops along the way.

Escape Frankfurt for a day—and immerse yourself in Germany’s top wine regions—on this luxurious, private tour. Depart in the morning from your local accommodation, and travel with your guide along the Rhine River. You'll enjoy an introduction to local varietals and winemaking traditions. You’ll also visit three highlight wineries, will take part in tastings and cellar tours, and will indulge in a cheese plate snack.

Learn how Eau de Cologne was first produced 300 years ago, by visiting Farina Fragrance Museum in Cologne. You'll avoid long lines by having a pre-booked ticket, and going on a guided tour will help make the most of your visit. Smell different fragrances, see the original arched cellar, learn about perfume production, and see rare historic items. A magnificent tour that helps you step back in time, and understand true craftsmanship.

This unique and award winning wine tour combines tastings, history and culture - and blends in plenty of fun. Your local guide is native to the wine regions, a trained wine expert and a fully licensed driver-guide. Have a nice banter, poke us for fun German wine trivia, or pick our brains for travel tips, restaurant recommendations or any question related to your journey in this beautiful part of the world.

Guarantee your entry to Schokoladenmuseum (Chocolate Museum), one of Cologne’s top attractions, by booking your admission ticket in advance. A must-visit for all lovers of sweet treats, the Schokoladenmuseum takes you on a journey through the history of chocolate and promises to indulge your sweet tooth with hand-crafted chocolate. Purchasing your ticket before arrival means you’ll skip lines that are often in excess of one hour.

You can’t drink Kölsch just anywhere—like Champagne, it’s a protected brew that must be crafted by a member of the Cologne Brewers Association. With this tour, dive deep into the city’s signature beer scene, touring the best brewhouses in town. Following a local guide, you’ll go straight to the best spots, getting to know the world’s best Kölsch.

Germany is known for its excellent wine production, but without local knowledge, it can be tricky to know which wines to order at bars and restaurants. With this tour, enrich your understanding of German wines—particularly those produced near Cologne—with a visit to either wine bars or a winery. Get tips from a wine expert about the characteristics of local wines, and enjoy 4–5 tastings along the way with tasty snacks.

You will get to Taste top Riesling and Spätburgunder along the Rhein Valley’s most famous Grand Cru sites. We go into the vineyards up close to the vines you will try wines from, tasting the terroir How does this tour flow Starting with a pick up from Mainz . We will head to the Rhien Terraces to tases a unique riesling from volcanic soils. We will then head to the 1000 yr old village with Limestones hills where the vineyards are formed from left behind acient seas. Here we can try Riesling and unique German Pinot Noir accompanied by some regional winetapas. After this we will cross the Rhein to the steep vineyards above Rudesheim. Here you can tastes some more unique Riesling and Pinot from slate , rocky soils admiring more stunning and steep rhien valley views.

This combination of a ghost hunt and a self-guided tour is the perfect way to uncover the haunted history of Cologne. Visit the historic Old Town and use your smartphone to unlock stories about the city’s most haunted sights. Travel at your own pace—the perfect alternative to rushing to keep up with a group—and tick off lots of interesting places, such as Cologne Cathedral, Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park, and Domplatte.

Indulge in a wine-fueled journey through the UNESCO-listed Rhein Valley and visit the charming Rhein Castle on this small-group excursion. Traverse charming gardens and step into the romantic royalty of the 17th-century castle. Explore quaint wine villages, enjoy a scenic lunch, and, in December, stroll through Christmas markets with a cup of Glühwein.

Feel the passion for winemaking in historic Cologne! Visit the best wine bars or a winery with a local Wine Expert and sample 4-5 different types of German wine with paired snacks and appetizers. See Old Town highlights in a company of delightful wine! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 5-hour: Winery Tour with 6 Wines and Transport Opt for this wine tour to visit one of the local wineries for a 6 wine tasting and guided tour with an experienced Wine Expert. Includes private transportation by car with a pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Cologne. While Germany is most commonly known for beer, Cologne is actually surrounded by flourishing wine regions, making it an excellent destination for wine connoisseurs. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting at the finest local wine bars and wineries and learn everything you ever wanted to know about wine.

time travel As in the past, you drive to the tastings in a VW Bulli. All our vehicles are eye-catchers - in the typical "candy" colors of the 70s. The retro look of this cult classic with the charm of bygone times is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on you, your loved ones, friends, acquaintances and others. We drive through Bochum and the surrounding area, with the driver telling you anecdotes about Bochum and the Ruhr area. This unique combination of city tour and wine tasting is perfect for all Ruhr area lovers and wine connoisseurs or those who want to become one.

We will bring you to our favorite pubs in the area around Zülpicher Str. Which pubs we actually visit depends on how crowded they are and the wishes of the group. Only 18 years of age and above are allowed for Alcoholic Beverage.

Wine lovers interested in discovering incredible German red wines—this is the tour for you. Avoid the hassle of organizing transport between wineries, and instead, let a guide take you on an adventure to Pfalz—a wine region known as “the Tuscany of Germany”. The trip visits 3+ wineries and offers you the chance to try 25+ types of wine from small wine producers that you might not have discovered otherwise.