Overview
Discover the history and charm of Frankfurt's Old Town on a full-day trip from Cologne. We offer train tickets and a private guide from Cologne or Frankfurt. Visit the Frankfurt Cathedral and Goethe House Museum and see other iconic landmarks.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
7 hour: Cologne to Frankfurt by Train (Guide-on-Site)
Travel from Cologne on your own (train tickets included) and meet your Local Guide in Frankfurt. Discover the Old Town and highlights such as the Romerberg, and visit the Cathedral and Goethe House.
7,5-hour: Cologne to Frankfurt by Train (Fully-Guided)
Travel from Cologne to Frankfurt with a Private Guide (train tickets included). Discover the Old Town and highlights such as the Romerberg, and visit the Cathedral and Goethe House.
Let us take you on a fascinating tour from Cologne to Frankfurt in just 1 day.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entry to free parts of Frankfurt Cathedral
Private Full-Day Trip from Cologne to Frankfurt by Train (fully or partially guided)
Pickup from accommodation located in Cologne’s city center (in the 7,5-hour option only)
All day service of a Licensed Guide from Cologne, who is fluent in ur chosen language (7,5H option)
Tickets to Goethe House
chosen language (in the 7-hour option only)
Round-trip train tickets from Cologne to Frankfurt
4-hour walking tour in Frankfurt led by a Licensed Local Guide, who is fluent in your
Lunch in Frankfurt (optional)
Entrance fee to Frankfurt Cathedral Tower (optional, paid on site)
Guide on the train (in the 7-hour option)
Pickup from accommodation located in Cologne’s city center (in the 7-hour option)
Transportation to the train station
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Tourist Information at the Exit to Kaiser Street (Ausgang City Kaiserstrasse). From the Train Platform go straight to the Main Hall and further to the Exit. Tourist information will be on the right.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Know Before You Go:
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- All guests must provide their full name and date of birth when booking.
- Please note that we offer this tour as fully-guided (with guide from Cologne) or guide-on-site (with a local guide from Frankfurt). In the 7,5-hour you will travel with the guide from Cologne for the whole day. In the 7-hour option you will meet a guide at the train station in Frankfurt.
Your train tickets will be sent via email so please check your travel details carefully and make sure to arrive at the train station on time.
- 7,5-hour option only: as it is a fully-guided tour, the guide can offer pickup service if your accommodation is located within 1,5 km from Cologne Central Station.
- The Goethe Haus Museum is closed on Tuesday, so it will be replaced with a different attraction.
- Admission to churches during masses and special events is restricted, in which case, all the information will be provided from the outside.
- Lunch can be arranged upon request
What to expect
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10 min
Tourist Information at the Exit to Kaiser Street (Ausgang City Kaiserstrasse). From the Train Platform go straight to the Main Hall and further to the Exit. Tourist information will be on the right.
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Cologne
5 hours
Be comfortable picked up by car at your accomodation place, with professional driver who will accompany you to the train station, so you seamlessly travel by comfortable train.
The Guide will also take you back to the train station and help you get on the train. In Cologne Private Driver will pick you up from train and take to your accomodation place. -
Fountain of Justice
25 min
You will see the most remarkable places like Fountain of Justice, Iron Bridge, Romerberg, the most beautiful historic square in Frankfurt and Paulskirche, where kings and emperors have been crowned since 13th century.
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Cologne Cathedral
25 min
Get inside the impressive Cathedral and its striking 328-foot-tall tower.
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Goethe House
1 hour
If you have romantic soul you can't miss the visit at Goethe Haus. Floor by floor, discover a history of the house and its residents. Admire collection of furniture and paintings in authentic 18th-century bourgeois style.
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Alte Oper
25 min
Follow the tour route and see the phenomenal Alte Oper. It has breathtaking architecture and a great history.
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Eschenheimer Turm
25 min
Later, after brief stroll in the park you will rich the final point of the tour, the Eschenheimer Turm, which served as a city gate and is a part of the late-medieval fortifications.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Berlin).
Additional Information
- Lunch can be arranged upon request
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Frankfurt Old Town Private Day Trip from Cologne by Train
Can I cancel Frankfurt Old Town Private Day Trip from Cologne by Train for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7–8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Tourist Information at the Exit to Kaiser Street (Ausgang City Kaiserstrasse). From the Train Platform go straight to the Main Hall and further to the Exit. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Entry to free parts of Frankfurt Cathedral
- Private Full-Day Trip from Cologne to Frankfurt by Train (fully or partially guided)
- Pickup from accommodation located in Cologne’s city center (in the 7,5-hour option only)
- All day service of a Licensed Guide from Cologne, who is fluent in ur chosen language (7,5H option)
- Tickets to Goethe House
- - chosen language (in the 7-hour option only)
- Round-trip train tickets from Cologne to Frankfurt
- 4-hour walking tour in Frankfurt led by a Licensed Local Guide, who is fluent in your -
What's not included?
- Lunch in Frankfurt (optional)
- Entrance fee to Frankfurt Cathedral Tower (optional, paid on site)
- Guide on the train (in the 7-hour option)
- Pickup from accommodation located in Cologne’s city center (in the 7-hour option)
- Transportation to the train station
Which places does it visit?
It visits Cologne, Fountain of Justice, Cologne Cathedral, Goethe House, Alte Oper, Eschenheimer Turm.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Operated by Rosotravel - Munich
