Cologne, View to the city center with Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge © Francesco Carovillano, Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V.
Kunstmuseum Bonn © Michael Sondermann, Bundesstadt Bonn
Drachenfels in Königswinter © Michael Sondermann, Bundesstadt Bonn
Exterior view of the Museum Ludwig and Cologne Cathedral © Museum Ludwig Foto AR Thomas Riehle

Art & Architecture Cologne, Bonn and Dusseldorf

Explore Diverse Art Treasures and Culinary Highlights

The Rhineland has a lot to offer for art lovers. Cologne, Bonn and Dusseldorf are fascinating cities with outstanding art collections, castles and museums.

Experience art from ancient to modern times and be enchanted by the contemporary art scene in these cities. The Rhineland stands above all for innovative paths in art and famous artists such as Gerhard Richter and Joseph Beuys have left their marks here.

But friends of the Old Masters and palace architecture also get their money's worth.

Anyone travelling to the Rhineland should also experience the culinary highlights. Beer and hearty dishes characterize the menus of the restaurants. So do not miss to drink an original Kölsch and look forward to Rhenish Sauerbraten.

This group tour is customised by us for you. It can be modified, shortened or extended according to your wishes. We look forward to receiving your enquiry and will be happy to provide you with a customised offer for your group tour.

Duration	6 days/ 5 nights
Travel period	daily
Bookable from	10 person(s)
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Itinerary

Day 1: Individual arrival to Cologne
After your arrival to Cologne you will get to know the city during a guided walking tour. If a tour to the Cathedral is possible you will be impressed by the history of this outstanding church.
Overnight stay in Cologne
Day 2: Musuem Ludwig & Sightseeing
Today you will get to know the art scene and history of Cologne. We recommend a visit to the Museum Ludwig which houses the biggest collection of pop art in Europe and one of the biggest Picasso collections. In the afternoon the city can be explored from the water during a sightseeing tour by boat.
Overnight stay in Cologne
Day 3: Day excursion to Bonn
Bonn is the former German capital and only a few kilometers far from Cologne. During a guided walking tour you will get to know the city where the world famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born. After lunch the Bundeskunsthalle can be visited, a centre for art, science and culture. In the afternoon on the way back to Cologne we recommend a visit to the Brühl Palaces Augustusburg and Falkenlust. Both castles are among the most important Baroque and Rococo buildings in Germany. Since 1984 they have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Overnight stay in Cologne
Day 4: Day excursion to Dusseldorf
Today an excursion to Dusseldorf can be added. Dusseldorf is a famous art and fashion city and has many impressive art collections and museums. World famous painter and artist Gerhard Richter has worked as a professor for art at the university here. A visit to the museum Kunstpalast should be a part of the programme. In the afternoon Benrath Castle will be visited, a palace from the 18th century.
Overnight stay in Cologne
Day 5: Wallraf-Richartz Museum & culinary highlights
Today you will have time to visit some museums on your own or do some shopping in Cologne. We recommend visiting the Wallraf-Richartz Museum which houses the most extensive collection of impressionist and neo-impressionist art in Germany. At the farewell dinner you will get to know the culinary highlights of the Rhineland such as the famous Cologne beer Kölsch and Rhenish Sauerbraten.
Overnight stay in Cologne
Day 6: Individual departure
Today you start the journey home or extend your stay.
Overnight stay in Cologne

Services

SERVICES INCLUDED

Basic package for your art and architecture tour to Cologne

6 day / 5 nights

5x overnight stay incl. breakfast in Cologne
Guided walking tour of Cologne incl. Cologne Cathedral (if possible)
Admission and guided tour to Museum Ludwig
Sightseeing boat trip in Cologne
Excursion to Bonn incl. guided walking tour and visit of Bundeskunsthalle
Visit to Brühl Palaces Augustusburg and Falkenlust
Excursion to Dusseldorf incl. guided walking tour, visit to Kunstpalast and Benrath Castle
Visit to Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
Farewell dinner in a Cologne restaurant
City map of Cologne per room
Travel documents for the tour manager/driver
24-hrs telephone service

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Additional excursions for your art tour to Cologne

Excursion to Königswinter incl. ride on Drachenfelsbahn and visit to Drachenburg Castle
Visit to museum MAKK in Cologne (Museum of Applied Arts)
Visit to Museum Schnütgen: houses a valuable collection of medieval works of art in one of Cologne's oldest churches
Visit to Kunstmuseum Bonn housing an important collection of Rhenish Expessionists
Visit to August-Macke-House in Bonn, one of the most famous German Expressionists

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ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES

Depending on the customer's wishes, we organise overnight stays in 3 to 5-star hotels. In our destinations, we work with a selection of hotels that fulfil our quality requirements. Reliable co-operation and good service are our top priorities. If you are satisfied with the selected service partners, we will be happy to book them again for follow-up orders (subject to availability).

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.