Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in North Rhine-Westphalia October 2025 | Expedia.ca # 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.ca/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) 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Top Sights Rhine River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48227755/0e82ddb3-9502-4c88-953e-8b6693a9c3fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise 1h 30m 8/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-top-sights-rhine-river-cruise.a48227755.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 CA $81 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-city-tour-experience-cathedral-city-on-the-rhine.a2824316.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44510596/9e1f3c96-0fcf-4ba6-8604-7b9266320422.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine 1h 7.8/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available CA $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dusseldorf-boat-cruise-on-the-rhine.a44510596.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48486823/645055d2-a629-4a8a-8c84-839ca78da037.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany 5h Free cancellation available CA $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-hours-cologne-to-aachen-train-tour-in-germany.a48486823.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 CA $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-rhine-cruise-between-cathedral-and-rodenkirchen.a48061355.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 CA $431 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-limburg-full-day-tour.a378236.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 CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-3-hour-sudstadt-food-tour.a4546537.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46310129/c7b41791-920a-451c-8cda-4aed74aa455f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour 3h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $46 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-legendary-kolsch-brewery-tour.a46310129.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 163 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Cologne Haunted Walk - The Last Witch Exploration Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/985576/3fb25a9d-a42c-4b0b-abaf-ad0210c7e4d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne Haunted Walk - The Last Witch Exploration Game 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $11 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-ghost-hunt-haunted-city-centre-exploration-game.a985576.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Dusseldorf Highlights Walking tour with A Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49096463/7ee7e7b9-abff-4262-a3eb-8242c77c9a81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dusseldorf Highlights Walking tour with A Guide 2h Free cancellation available CA $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-guided-walking-tour-of-dusseldorf.a49096463.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 CA $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-private-rickshaw-tour.a44635497.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 CA $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dusseldorf-guided-tour-with-a-night-watchman.a5290373.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/c823299e-d27c-4b1a-8056-a08aa68d373d.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 CA $9 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 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 CA $138 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-like-a-local-customised-private-tour.a1196779.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50004988/45f3626d-d2b2-466a-b395-88cb583b03d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour 1h Free cancellation available CA $11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wiesbadens-roman-baths-and-kaiser-spas-a-self-guided-tour.a50004988.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 CA $155 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dusseldorf-old-city-and-the-rhine.a50017007.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: WWII Sites with Optional EL-DE Haus Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48174911/c6230659-5336-444b-91cd-de49abb5c818.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: WWII Sites with Optional EL-DE Haus Private Tour 2h+ Free cancellation available CA $593 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-wwii-sites-with-optional-el-de-haus-private-tour.a48174911.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Old City Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624738/1bd94584-62c1-44ce-8972-ac45ef4f98d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Old City Guided Walking Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-old-city-guided-walking-tour.a44624738.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 31 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Public brewery tour in Cologne in 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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 CA $11 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-self-guided-city-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a47249661.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 CA $61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cavebiking-underground-bike-tour-valkenburg.a48497107.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Guided E-Bike Panorama Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48296158/f2593487-5c6a-4005-8d15-4948d4b6d593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Guided E-Bike Panorama Tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-guided-e-bike-panorama-tour.a48296158.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 Free cancellation available CA $5 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 CA $11 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dusseldorf-self-guided-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a47087827.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 CA $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bruhl-house-running-outdoor-sport-adventure.a47881158.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![2-Hours Private E-Step Tour in Nijmegen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44894488/3c326056-b38f-48ac-96c2-71ddaafecf3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hours Private E-Step Tour in Nijmegen 2h Free cancellation available CA $56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hours-private-e-step-tour-in-nijmegen.a44894488.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47322696/2ff784b9-dc47-4f67-a669-5ea7babe3de4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer 2h Free cancellation available CA $45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/entertaining-brewery-tour-feel-good-package-including-local-beer.a47322696.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=Attractions) ![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 CA $111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bruhl-phantasialand-entrance-ticket.a50402931.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 CA $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-cologne-zoo-summer-entry-ticket-incl-aquarium.a46095464.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![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 CA $15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/experience-cologne-kolncard.a5208304.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 CA $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/valkenburg-thermae-2000-spa-entry-ticket.a44485194.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 CA $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bruhl-cologne-freejump-on-the-turmx.a48165353.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 CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dusseldorf-fan-card-48-hours-for-groups-and-families.a49163392.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 CA $162 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/airbus-a320-flightsimulator-60-minutes-flying-experience.a46266831.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 CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/pubcrawl-dusseldorf.a49334300.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 CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/oberhausen-house-of-magic-powered-by-ehrlich-brothers.a48499366.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49263340/355b43d2-8ab8-483b-9556-a1dec7b23387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets 30m Free cancellation available CA $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-oberhausen-tickets.a49263340.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Shows & concerts [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=ShowsConcerts) ![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 CA $42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/brewery-old-town-tour-with-beer-tasting.a4570293.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 CA $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kerkrade-discovery-museum-entry-ticket.a45258456.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 CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-1-5-hour-comedy-bus-tour.a5204110.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 CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/oberhausen-house-of-magic-powered-by-ehrlich-brothers.a48499366.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Kö-Bogen I & II: Düsseldorf’s New Landmarks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47989579/047dd405-029a-4953-bc2f-db0638dbe3e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kö-Bogen I & II: Düsseldorf’s New Landmarks 1h Free cancellation available CA $21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dusseldorf-green-oasis-and-opera-by-the-rhine.a47989579.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 CA $2,556 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/beethoven-and-bonn-highlights-tour-from-cologne-by-car.a48214180.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 CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dusseldorf-1-5-hour-comedy-bus-tour.a4520633.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ## What to do in North Rhine-Westphalia * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in North Rhine-Westphalia ![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(77 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.ca/Cologne-Cathedral-Old-Town-Cologne.d6073475.Vacation-Attraction) ![Messe Düsseldorf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/273820982b8bc6651d4bc4825532ec8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Messe Düsseldorf 4/5(7 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Messe-Dusseldorf-Stockum.d6204860.Vacation-Attraction) ![Signal Iduna Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/90a6f6ef3d6713a66bbe30d7344af658.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Signal Iduna Park 3.5/5(2 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.ca/Signal-Iduna-Park-Innenstadt-West.d6107358.Vacation-Attraction) ![LANXESS Arena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/50fec6b054009c13624f7c143487cb19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LANXESS Arena 4/5(5 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.ca/LANXESS-Arena-Cologne.d6107352.Vacation-Attraction) ![Konigsallee which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/222000/222529-K-Nigsallee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Konigsallee 4.5/5(9 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.ca/Konigsallee-Dusseldorf.d6171095.Vacation-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.ca/Marktplatz-Dusseldorf-Old-Town.d6073605.Vacation-Attraction) ![Veltins-Arena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d9fe06f3a2a849408e9e65c10972f3fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veltins-Arena Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game. [](https://expedia.ca/Veltins-Arena-Essen.d6107386.Vacation-Attraction) ![RheinEnergieStadion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6b437418125061a15f549f8791b682bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### RheinEnergieStadion 4/5(11 reviews) Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its local chocolate shops. [](https://expedia.ca/RheinEnergieStadion-Lindenthal.d507985.Vacation-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(21 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.ca/Chocolate-Museum-Old-Town-Cologne.d6073489.Vacation-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 Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Old-Town-Cologne.dx6264313) ![Dusseldorf](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(14 area reviews) Travelers 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.ca/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 Central to Cologne, Innenstadt boasts historic old town charm, Gründerzeit era new town, and Deutz quarter. Explore landmarks like Cologne Cathedral, romanesque churches, and KölnTurm, while enjoying easy access to train stations and the Cologne Ring. [](https://expedia.ca/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(71 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.ca/Cologne-Altstadt-Nord.dx6264312) ![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 1/5(1 area review) 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.ca/Dortmund-Dortmund-City-Centre.dx553248633975963957) ![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 5/5(4 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.ca/Dusseldorf-Dusseldorf-Old-Town.dx504285) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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