City Tours
Explore the exciting history of the Rhine-Moselle city—individually or as a group.
Do you speak German? We have an even wider range of tours available in German.
Private Tours
Are you planning a private city tour with your travel group? Then you've come to the right place! A range of interesting and varied guided tours shed light on the many different facets of the old town, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and Stolzenfels Castle. Here, we provide you with an overview of our extensive range of guided tours. We are happy to advise and arrange an experienced tour guide for you and your group.
Public City Tours
Are you traveling without a large group and still want to see the city? No problem! Our public city tours offer you the opportunity to discover the sights and rich history of the Rhine-Moselle city. Join one of our regular guided tours and experience the city from a new perspective.
Self-Guided Tours
Would you prefer to explore the city yourself? We offer various options for self-guided tours that give you the freedom to discover Koblenz at your own pace. Enjoy the flexibility to linger in the places that pique your interest and experience the city from your own personal perspective.
Tour Topics
Wine Tours
This is the right place for connoisseurs, because in the wine city of Koblenz, one thing is a must: an enjoyable wine tour! Stroll through the city with a wine connoisseur and taste local wines at select locations or take part in a wine tasting at a local winery. Each of our wine tours will deepen your knowledge of wine and you will quickly acquire a taste for Koblenz wines.
DID YOU ALREADY KNOW? Viticulture is a legacy of the Romans, who once brought the vines with them so that they would not have to go without during their long campaigns. This legacy was gladly accepted in the region, and most wineries today can look back on long family traditions. Around half a million vines are currently cultivated in the city of Koblenz. The vineyards cover around 40 hectares; almost 10 hectares of which are located along the Middle Rhine.
Tours at Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
History is waiting to be told. If you want to delve deeper into the fortress's eventful past, you shouldn't miss out on a guided tour of the fortress.
LITTLE TIP: The "Living History" tours offer particularly surprising insights and completely new perspectives! Here, history comes to life when the fortress gunner fires his musket impressively or the British spy John Humfrey takes his audience on a reconnaissance of the Prussian fortress.
Historical Tours
Travel back in time and follow in the footsteps of important personalities from centuries past, cherished traditions and formative moments in history.
DID YOU KNOW? On our historical city tours, you can experience the Koblenz of yesteryear first hand. You will get to know the spirit of the long-dead chancellor Georg Michael Frank von La Roche, who will show you the Koblenz of the late 18th century, or you will suddenly find yourself in the middle of the imperial maneuvers in 1905 in the Prussian fortress and garrison city of Koblenz.
Unusual Tours
Would you like to get to know Koblenz in a completely different way? Here you will find city tours on very specific topics—from nature and world heritage to cycling. How about a tour about our native trees? Or would you like to find out more about Koblenz' role as the "Gateway to the World Heritage Site" and the cultural landscape of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley?
TIP FOR GROUPS: We will be happy to arrange an expert tour guide to lead you and your group throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions about City Tours in Koblenz
General
What rules of conduct and conditions of participation do I have to observe on a city tour in Koblenz?
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, please observe the following rules:
- Repeated disruption or blocking of the group is not permitted.
- Alcoholic beverages, violence or other dangerous activities are prohibited.
- Animals may only be brought with prior notification.
The tour guides reserve the right to exclude guests from the tour if necessary or to cancel the tour if these rules are violated.
Do city tours in Koblenz also take place in bad weather?
Our city tours in Koblenz also take place in the rain. With the right clothing, nothing stands in the way of an exciting tour of Koblenz.
Are the city tours suitable for children?
Children are welcome on most guided tours in Koblenz and even receive a discount on the ticket price. Please note, however, that a minimum age applies for some tours.
Baby carriages can usually be taken along. Due to the nature of the route, prior registration is required.
Are dogs allowed on a city tour in Koblenz?
Dogs are often allowed on city tours in Koblenz, provided they do not disturb other guests and are kept on a lead. Please contact the Tourist Information Office in advance to find out whether dogs are allowed on the desired tour. Registration is required.
Are there accessible city tours in Koblenz?
Some of our city tours are handicap accessible and suitable for people with walking disabilities or wheelchairs. Please enquire in advance when booking so that we can clarify together which tour is suitable for your needs.
Advance booking is required.
The Tourist Information Office is wheelchair accessible and has wide doors and elevators.
How do I get the cable car tickets as part of a city tour?
The cost of the cable car ride and admission to the fortress are not included in the tour price! Tickets are available on site at the valley and mountain stations of the cable car or can be booked online in advance here.
With the exception of the private combined tour (old town, cable car & fortress): The cost of the cable car ride (outward and return journey) and the fortress entrance fee are not included in the group price. Your tour guide will provide you with the required number of combination tickets during the tour at the cable car valley station. You will then receive an invoice for these tickets from Koblenz-Touristik the following month.
Where do I pay admission to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress as part of a city tour?
The entrance fee to the fortress is not included in the tour price!
Tickets for admission to the fortress are available directly at the entrance building of the fortress or can be booked online in advance here.
The combined tickets (cable car outward and return journey + entrance to the fortress) are available either at the valley and mountain stations of the cable car, at the entrance building of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress or here online in advance.
What payment methods are available for public tours?
When booking online, you can choose to pay by credit card, PayPal, Giropay, EPS or direct debit. When booking at the Tourist Information Office, you can choose between cash payment, credit card payment (except American Express) or Giropay.
Information about Public City Tours in Koblenz
How long do the public city tours last?
The duration of the public tours is between 1 and 2 hours, depending on the topic.
The exact duration is indicated in the description of each individual tour.
Where and how can I book a ticket for public city tours?
Tickets for the public tours are available at the Tourist Information Office or can be purchased in advance online here. It is not possible to purchase tickets spontaneously from the tour guide.
What payment methods are available for private guided tours?
You have the choice between paying cash on site directly to the tour guide or by invoice. You will receive the invoice from the tour guide afterwards.
Exception: guided tour "WeinSpaziert": Here you will receive the invoice afterwards from Koblenz-Touristik GmbH.
How do I get the tickets?
You will receive a booking confirmation and the voucher (ticket) from us by email.
Can a booking for a public city tour be canceled?
Individual tickets for public city tours are non-refundable.
Information about Private Group Tours in Koblenz
How long do private group tours last?
Private group tours usually last between 1 and 3 hours, depending on the chosen topic and scope of the tour. Shorter or longer tours can also be arranged individually on request.
Where and how can I book a ticket for a private group tour?
Private group tours require prior registration and can be requested online via the contact form or by email to stadtfuehrungen@koblenz-touristik.de.
What payment methods are available for private group tours in Koblenz?
You have the choice between paying cash on the spot directly to the tour guide or by invoice. You will receive the invoice from the tour guide afterwards.
Exception: guided tour "WeinSpaziert": Here you will receive the invoice afterwards from Koblenz-Touristik GmbH.
Can a booking for a private group tour be canceled?
Guided tours that are ordered and not canceled in time (2 working days before the appointment; by 2 p.m. Friday for Monday tours) are subject to a cancellation fee. The tour guides will wait 15 minutes at the agreed meeting point. If guests are late, there is no entitlement to an extension of the tour or a price reduction.
How many people can take part in a private group tour?
The maximum group size per tour guide is 25 people. If the number of participants is higher, additional guides must be booked so that the group is divided accordingly.
Where is the meeting point for private group tours and can it be adapted?
For the old town tour, guests usually meet at the tourist information office in the Forum Confluentes.
In most cases, the meeting point is flexible and can be adapted to the needs of the group.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to adapt the meeting point for certain themed tours. Please be at the meeting point 5-10 minutes before the tour starts so that the tour can start on time.
How long does the tour guide wait and how does the contact process work?
The tour guide will wait a maximum of 15 minutes for private groups. Please contact us by telephone if necessary. The contact details of the tour guide will be sent with the booking confirmation.