Cologne Small-Group Day Tour from Amsterdam
Overview
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11 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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!
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.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide
Meals, tip/gratitude, personal expenses.
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Cologne Small-Group Day Tour from Amsterdam
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour guide is rich in...
paulcasanova,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide is rich in knowledge an walk around the main location in Cologne. The cathedral is impressive !
Great trip with Mukti and Cherry
Expedition28274,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cherry was very helpful and easy to communicate with and very helpful with advises and whenever i contacted she respond promptly snd went out of her way to help me plan my tour. Mukti was amazing tour guide and driver. He provided great information and great advise. He was reachable and always ready to help with whatever i needed and the group needed. Very informative and i learned a lot through out the trip from Amsterdam to Cologne, Germany and back. Will definitely use their agency again for my future travels and tours. Thank you for everything . 😊
macias is courteous, customer service oriented
F9295HCrolandos,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Macias is nice people. Give me more Macias in your business
Day trip to Cologne
zaidrb,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked directly with Cherry and from the word go it was such a wonderful experience. From the pick up from our hotel to cologne itself, cherry made sure we had a comfortable journey. We visited every important site of cologne and did a relaxing cruise. It was a day well spent. Kudos to Cherry and Morgan.
Visit Cologne with Cherry Tours
jos armandoh679,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice... comfortable vehicle... and Cherry is very attentive and informed! Cologne is a beautiful city with an impressive Cathedral! We ate a spectacular pig's knee!
Christmas Magic from Amsterdam to Cologne
X3418ADdianak,Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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
lenka8890--887,Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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
lenka8890--887,Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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:)
From €225.00
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