Cologne Small-Group Day Tour from Amsterdam
Description
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!
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Itinerary
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!
Stroll along River Rhine to the Old Town of Cologne, visit bars and cafes, explore two remarkable Christmas markets with a special themes.
Pass through Neumarkt passage, where there are larger arcades, shopping malls and boutique shops. Spend time on the extensive shopping streets, ideal for Christmas shopping. 'The Market of Angels' presents itself as an enchanting Christmas wonderland. Countless glowing stars and fairy lights in the trees create a special atmosphere, especially when all the lights are illuminated.
Free time after walking tour, Christmas shopping time.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(8)
Our tour guide is rich in knowledge an walk around the main location in Cologne. The cathedral is impressive !
Hello Paul, Thank you for your kind review and for joining our tour. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the walk through Cologne and found the experience informative. Cologne Cathedral is indeed a truly impressive landmark, and we’re glad it left such a strong impression. It’s also wonderful to know that you appreciated your guide’s knowledge—our team works hard to deliver engaging and insightful experiences. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps highlight the consistent quality our guides aim to provide. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future. Kind regards, Cherry Tours
Cherry 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 . 😊
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It truly means a lot to us. We’re delighted to hear that communication and tour planning were smooth and helpful from the beginning, and that Mukti made your journey from Amsterdam to Cologne both informative and enjoyable. Our goal is always to provide small-group experiences with personal service, knowledgeable local guides, comfortable transport, and hidden gems along the way — so it’s wonderful to know you felt well taken care of throughout the trip. Thank you as well for your kind words about Mukti’s guidance, recommendations, and dedication to the group. We truly appreciate your trust in us and would be delighted to welcome you again for more tours across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany in the future. I’m always here and happy to answer your queries anytime. Thank you for traveling with us! 😊
Macias is nice people. Give me more Macias in your business
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly run every tour with passion and we’re so happy you enjoyed the experience. Our Cologne tour is one of a kind and a guest favourite—unique, curated, and full of hidden stories. We’d also love to welcome you on our Tulip, Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans or other custom private experience. Looking forward to seeing you again—you may choose the best tour guide! 😉 Wishing you many more happy travels!
We 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.
Dear GUEST, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re truly grateful you chose to book directly with Cherry, as we always aim to provide a more personal and tailored service from the very first message. We’re delighted to hear that from hotel pickup through to Cologne, the journey was comfortable and well taken care of, and that you enjoyed exploring the city’s highlights as well as the relaxing cruise. It’s wonderful to know the day was such a memorable experience for you. A big thank you for your kind words and support for our team — we really appreciate it directly contact us for our personal service. Hope to welcome you again for another special journey in the future! 😊
Very 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!
We 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.
Dear Diana, Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful 5-Star review for our team. Cologne Christmas market is a unique day tour offered only from end of November till Christmas time. Cologne is beautiful in other seasons and day tour is still available. We hope to welcome you or your friends back in Amsterdam whenever you are near Amsterdam. On behalf of our team, we wish you a wonderful year ahead! Regards, Cherry
I 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.
Dear Lena, Thank you for your 5-Star Review. It was a wonderful day tour with you for the special Christmas markets in Cologne, the best of the best Christmas market in the region of Amsterdam. We will be exploring more next year to nearby castle tour in Germany and Luxembourg, exciting destinations such as a weekend tour to Lillie, Ghent and Mont Saint-Michel in France or 3 days flight and van tour to Vigo, Spain and Porto, Portugal. Will be an exciting year ahead in 2025! We wish you happy holidays! Regards, Cherry
We 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:)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your 5-Star Review. You are a regular on Cherry Tours and we will explore more this year, Paris is on the list! Wish you a wonderful year filled with wonderful travels! Regards, Cherry
