Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in North Rhine-Westphalia October 2025 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in North Rhine-Westphalia ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit North Rhine-Westphalia Types of activities Where to stay [North Rhine-Westphalia travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Rhine-Westphalia.dx180571) ![Dortmund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221253-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Rhine-Westphalia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/503000/503660-innenstadt-cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Rhine-Westphalia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/503000/503751-north-rhine-westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bonn showing night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221181-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221240-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) * * * ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. 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includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-top-sights-rhine-river-cruise.a48227755.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4546537/5cf9dc32-b30e-49e7-a3df-96a9e41a021d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour 3h Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-sudstadt-guided-foodie-walking-tour.a4546537.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2824316/82196d17-1ed1-4bc4-ae10-d36e77059b0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine 2h 8/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-city-tour-experience-cathedral-city-on-the-rhine.a2824316.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46310129/1e2cd935-e574-4e97-8d94-6a5785ef8c8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour 3h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-legendary-kolsch-brewery-tour.a46310129.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/378236/c7957400-7270-49d3-a6db-546290d91e3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour 9h 6.4/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available £233 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-limburg-full-day-tour.a378236.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: 1-hour Rhine Cruise in Cologne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48061355/f23bdbda-4904-482d-bc6a-28da7508d391.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: 1-hour Rhine Cruise in Cologne 1h Free cancellation available £16 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-rhine-cruise-between-cathedral-and-rodenkirchen.a48061355.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4814081/f93578b7-27dc-490a-99a2-5b2d4443ff2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings 2h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-brewery-tour-with-alt-beer-tastings.a4814081.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204110/f52f737e-edf0-4171-a450-c09433e6c8ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-1-5-hour-comedy-bus-tour.a5204110.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4790099/dd64d51a-18d5-4010-b771-00d5ae11f23b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour 2h Free cancellation available £14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-kolsch-beer-and-brew-house-2-hour-tour.a4790099.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 169 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50004988/e9b3a523-2ce2-4ea7-a392-e955b5c7f784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour 1h Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wiesbadens-roman-baths-and-kaiser-spas-a-self-guided-tour.a50004988.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne Walking tour with a visit to world famous Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1205402/49a76d7c-5de3-4548-bc67-d529930fb4ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne Walking tour with a visit to world famous Cathedral 3h £308 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-walking-tour-with-a-visit-to-world-famous-cathedral.a1205402.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne Haunted Walk - The Last Witch Exploration Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/985576/26f3ebe3-0052-442f-95ec-228bd934ef62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne Haunted Walk - The Last Witch Exploration Game 1h 30m Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-ghost-hunt-haunted-city-centre-exploration-game.a985576.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Düsseldorf: Guided Tour with a Night Watchman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5290373/0898b30d-84f3-4ef4-87f7-5aa810edd453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Düsseldorf: Guided Tour with a Night Watchman 1h 30m Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-guided-tour-with-a-night-watchman.a5290373.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne Like a Local: Customised Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1196779/b6a44850-81bc-45cd-bea9-1dc74b16e1dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne Like a Local: Customised Private Tour 6h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available £75 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-like-a-local-customised-private-tour.a1196779.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Private walking tour of Cologne's old town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3627464/0468dd2a-0e59-4b75-a9f4-64550e2eb07f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private walking tour of Cologne's old town 1h 30m Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-of-colognes-old-town.a3627464.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Chocolate tasting Tour per Rickschaw](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48341147/e3d4097f-349c-4c26-a393-06886264783d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Chocolate tasting Tour per Rickschaw 1h 30m Free cancellation available £62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chocolate-tasting-tour-per-rickschaw.a48341147.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Düsseldorf: old city and the Rhine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50017007/ef23fda2-08ac-42fb-a6ef-2643d8c84dc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Düsseldorf: old city and the Rhine 2h 30m Free cancellation available £84 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-old-city-and-the-rhine.a50017007.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne Walking Tour from Roman Era to World War 2 with an App](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50116773/fa31d498-66da-4874-94a6-17525ab06ba0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne Walking Tour from Roman Era to World War 2 with an App 2h 30m Free cancellation available £5 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-walking-tour-from-roman-era-to-world-war-2-with-an-app.a50116773.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Private Rickshaw Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635497/aae4bfaf-2f2a-4d6c-8f6e-0bf9a8521726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Private Rickshaw Tour 1h+ 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-private-rickshaw-tour.a44635497.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 35 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Public brewery tour in Cologne in English](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48524264/778af621-340c-468f-b8f9-c7e122bebfe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Public brewery tour in Cologne in English 2h Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/public-brewery-tour-in-cologne-in-english.a48524264.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Private Rickshaw Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635497/aae4bfaf-2f2a-4d6c-8f6e-0bf9a8521726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Private Rickshaw Tour 1h+ 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-private-rickshaw-tour.a44635497.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Valkenburg: Cave Biking Underground Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48497107/6dd4fdc3-a0f4-4686-83e4-80e1b329c61b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Valkenburg: Cave Biking Underground Bike Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cavebiking-underground-bike-tour-valkenburg.a48497107.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne Kiosk Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48557237/78e66c50-ba9e-4b42-a539-995107df65e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne Kiosk Crawl 3h £3 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-kiosk-crawl.a48557237.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Dusseldorf: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47087827/b4f92bcf-474c-4af2-b86f-df29c0387a01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dusseldorf: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone 3h Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-self-guided-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a47087827.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Tour of the Old Town - ENGLISH (public)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46481008/e1bd6149-678b-4869-b0b0-6afca993e79f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour of the Old Town - ENGLISH (public) 1h 30m £13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-of-the-old-town-english-public.a46481008.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Brühl / Cologne : House Running Outdoor Sport Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47881158/7962b3cd-0a73-471b-a246-a5173f14eb5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brühl / Cologne : House Running Outdoor Sport Adventure 1h Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bruhl-house-running-outdoor-sport-adventure.a47881158.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Beer tour with tasting in Dusseldorf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5221234/b2216259-db75-44fd-853f-9170f03bbbe2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beer tour with tasting in Dusseldorf 3h Free cancellation available £27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beer-tour-with-tasting-in-dusseldorf.a5221234.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Private city tour Bonn - City Highlights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46579726/3ec40a1a-12a0-4585-9f6f-dec13b361801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private city tour Bonn - City Highlights 1h 30m Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-bonn-city-highlights.a46579726.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47249661/c7b02893-199f-4a53-a253-e056509188a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone 3h Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-self-guided-city-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a47249661.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5208304/599622e5-3f57-4b6c-a968-13e7706c7ca1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts 1d+ 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £8 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-kolncard-with-discounts.a5208304.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46095464/94f45e11-8fa4-4d55-a53d-8ae68797ccb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket 1d 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-cologne-zoo-summer-entry-ticket-incl-aquarium.a46095464.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Valkenburg: Thermae 2000 Spa Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44485194/e752d391-3bbf-4ee4-8f63-68a40a70b82f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Valkenburg: Thermae 2000 Spa Entry Ticket 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/valkenburg-thermae-2000-spa-entry-ticket.a44485194.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Brühl: Phantasialand Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50402931/b3b0eab0-2949-4b4e-a0b4-f8912664c5d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brühl: Phantasialand Entrance Ticket £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bruhl-phantasialand-entrance-ticket.a50402931.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Night PubCrawl Tour in Dusseldorf - Shots and Party!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49334300/8cc01fc3-60ca-4a1b-86b3-538479f0fb7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night PubCrawl Tour in Dusseldorf - Shots and Party! 4h Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pubcrawl-dusseldorf.a49334300.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![DüsseldorfCard Plus 48 hours for groups and family](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49163392/aeed8a7c-527b-459e-8b8b-9514d6545d28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### DüsseldorfCard Plus 48 hours for groups and family 5h 20m Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-fan-card-48-hours-for-groups-and-families.a49163392.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Brühl: Dare the FreeJump from the TurmX Tower (near Cologne)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48165353/c358f51b-3527-49fa-b36d-e6af1a7a6673.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brühl: Dare the FreeJump from the TurmX Tower (near Cologne) 30m Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bruhl-cologne-freejump-on-the-turmx.a48165353.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46266831/eff15c5f-83ee-4558-bf0a-5b9c3731319f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children 30m+ Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/airbus-flightsimulator-flying-experience-adults-children.a46266831.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Oberhausen: HOUSE OF MAGIC - powered by Ehrlich Brothers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48499366/46f6cc16-bfcf-4e88-9caf-551b033ef6e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Oberhausen: HOUSE OF MAGIC - powered by Ehrlich Brothers Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oberhausen-house-of-magic-powered-by-ehrlich-brothers.a48499366.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Horst: Mind Mystery Optical Illusion Experience Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49576967/07b8b72c-22a4-4e4b-8c6d-5a8337990e25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Horst: Mind Mystery Optical Illusion Experience Entry Ticket Free cancellation available £14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/horst-mind-mystery-optical-illusion-experience-entry-ticket.a49576967.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Shows & concerts [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=ShowsConcerts) ![Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204110/f52f737e-edf0-4171-a450-c09433e6c8ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-1-5-hour-comedy-bus-tour.a5204110.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Rhine River Cruise with Local Music](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4850503/6e1d72f1-5341-4cbf-a315-ef1dde685acf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Rhine River Cruise with Local Music 1h 30m Free cancellation available £21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-rhine-river-sightseeing-cruise-with-drink.a4850503.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Nijmegen: River Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4733677/dfea6115-78f4-4e5e-888d-4bcff8836bc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nijmegen: River Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes 1h 15m 8.4/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available £23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nijmegen-river-cruise-with-all-you-can-eat-dutch-pancakes.a4733677.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting and Halven Hahn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4570293/46236401-f5ff-4dcc-a350-3b518b7cace9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting and Halven Hahn 2h Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/brewery-old-town-tour-with-beer-tasting.a4570293.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Düsseldorf: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4520633/4d1b6ed9-3d13-452c-8ad0-c095426fd640.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Düsseldorf: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-1-5-hour-comedy-bus-tour.a4520633.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Oberhausen: HOUSE OF MAGIC - powered by Ehrlich Brothers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48499366/46f6cc16-bfcf-4e88-9caf-551b033ef6e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Oberhausen: HOUSE OF MAGIC - powered by Ehrlich Brothers Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oberhausen-house-of-magic-powered-by-ehrlich-brothers.a48499366.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Beethoven and Bonn Highlights Tour from Cologne by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48214180/99de9ffe-2964-4208-8527-c3a925d7f050.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beethoven and Bonn Highlights Tour from Cologne by Car 7h Free cancellation available £1,382 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beethoven-and-bonn-highlights-tour-from-cologne-by-car.a48214180.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45258456/4ea2206e-cef0-496b-b003-c161628f62d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket Free cancellation available £16 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kerkrade-discovery-museum-entry-ticket.a45258456.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ## What to do in North Rhine-Westphalia * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Cologne Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221344-Cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cologne Cathedral 4.5/5(229 reviews) Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Cathedral-Old-Town-Cologne.d6073475.Attraction) ![Messe Düsseldorf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/273820982b8bc6651d4bc4825532ec8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Messe Düsseldorf 4.5/5(65 reviews) Learn about the events happening in Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Messe-Dusseldorf-Stockum.d6204860.Attraction) ![Signal Iduna Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/90a6f6ef3d6713a66bbe30d7344af658.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Signal Iduna Park 4.5/5(18 reviews) Catch an event at Signal Iduna Park during your trip to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Signal-Iduna-Park-Innenstadt-West.d6107358.Attraction) ![LANXESS Arena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/50fec6b054009c13624f7c143487cb19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LANXESS Arena 4.5/5(21 reviews) Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/LANXESS-Arena-Innenstadt.d6107352.Attraction) ![Konigsallee which includes a city, a river or creek and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/222000/222529-K-Nigsallee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Konigsallee 4/5(47 reviews) Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Konigsallee-Stadtmitte.d6171095.Attraction) ![Marktplatz](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/207000/207077-Marktplatz.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marktplatz Visit the City Hall, shop at a Christmas market, and join in Dusseldorf’s Carnival celebrations at this city center square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marktplatz-Dusseldorf-Old-Town.d6073605.Attraction) ![Veltins-Arena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d9fe06f3a2a849408e9e65c10972f3fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veltins-Arena 4.5/5(13 reviews) Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veltins-Arena-Gelsenkirchen-Ost.d6107386.Attraction) ![RheinEnergieStadion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6b437418125061a15f549f8791b682bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### RheinEnergieStadion 4.5/5(31 reviews) Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/RheinEnergieStadion-Lindenthal.d507985.Attraction) ![Chocolate Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221339-Cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chocolate Museum 4.5/5(108 reviews) Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chocolate-Museum-Old-Town-Cologne.d6073489.Attraction) ### Explore areas of North Rhine-Westphalia ![Kolumba-Diocesan Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/222000/222325-Kolumba-Diocesan-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Cologne Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Old-Town-Cologne.dx6264313) ![Duesseldorf](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221397-Dusseldorf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stadtmitte 4/5(115 area reviews) Travellers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Stadtmitte.dx6053547) ![Rheinau Harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221909-Rheinau-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Innenstadt Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Innenstadt.dx6284020) ![Cologne Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221344-Cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Altstadt-Nord 4.5/5(293 area reviews) Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Altstadt-Nord.dx6264312) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/503000/503723-stadtbezirke-01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Düsseldorf Old Town 4.5/5(27 area reviews) Try the Old Beer at one of the many pubs, stroll along the riverside and visit the range of museums in Duesseldorf’s historic nucleus. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Dusseldorf-Old-Town.dx504285) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/345000/345830-Dortmund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dortmund City Centre 4/5(22 area reviews) At the center of the largest city in the Ruhr Valley, this inner spot developed a reputation for beer, steel and one of the world’s most iconic soccer clubs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dortmund-Dortmund-City-Centre.dx553248633975963957) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from North Rhine-Westphalia ![Hohenzollern Bridge which includes a bridge, a church or cathedral and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221197-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cologne [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne.dx179998) ![Dortmund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221253-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dortmund [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dortmund.dx1066) ![Enschede](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1a535d00ed3c58312011b4f42b98d9e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Enschede [](https://expedia.co.uk/Enschede.dx1148) ![Muenster showing outdoor eating and heritage elements as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/262000/262125-Ruhr-Region.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Münster [](https://expedia.co.uk/Munster.dx1229) ![Paderborn showing street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/262000/262062-Paderborn.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Paderborn [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paderborn.dx2730) ![Siegen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b24dd81e3187740f633a26e93ea545a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Siegen [](https://expedia.co.uk/Siegen.dx3138) ![Solingen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f14600670a84ef656ce1a3d0ed858b89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Solingen [](https://expedia.co.uk/Solingen.dx4314) ![Wuppertal](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32335-Wuppertal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wuppertal [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wuppertal.dx4409) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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