Dusseldorf Old Town (Altstadt) Attractions & Things to do

Discover the diversity and uniqueness of original Düsseldorf Altbier and become a "Altbier expert" in just 2 hours!

Visit all 5 breweries in the old town, try all the Altbiere and experience the Dusseldorf beer culture with all your senses!

A professional tour to the 5 Düsseldorfer Hausbrauereien, including a brewery visit and tasting of the 5 different Altbiere. Experience craft brewing, Düsseldorf beer and drinking culture and learn everything you need to know about Dusseldorf Altbier.
Duration: 2 hours.

This 2-hour classical city tour through Dusseldorf starts in the center of the charming and internationally well known Old Town. Explore Dusseldorf without getting footsore on your Segway.
Duration: 2 hours.

KD'S cruises start where Düsseldorf is at its liveliest, in the legendary Old Town. The one hour cruise on the Rhine is the perfect way to become acquainted with the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Whether you take a seat on the sundeck or in the saloon, a panorama cruise with KD through Düsseldorf is worthwhile in any weather. On board our comfortable ships you explore the city on the Rhine from the river, and that means that you enjoy views and insights which you do not have from any other angle. The Old Town, Palace Tower and Media Harbour seem to glide peacefully past, and almost incidentally you learn all kinds of facts about the turbulent history of the city, which was once a royal residence and which is now the political centre of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Duration: 1 hour.

On this tour, get to know various pastry shops, cafés, confectioners and other providers of sweet treats in Düsseldorf's old town and around Königsallee. There is a sweet tasting in each location. The guide will also tell you funny and curious stories about the sights and places we pass by.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Discover the "longest bar in the world":
In Düsseldorf's old town there are over 260 bars, restaurants, cafés and breweries, as well as everything that creates the flair of a historically grown city. Stroll through the picturesque streets with an expert guide, take a look behind the facades and look forward to surprising discoveries.

This makes history exciting: you will find out, among other things, why the Gothic church of St. Lambertus has a leaning tower, how the equestrian statue of the popular Elector Jan Wellem was created, where Heinrich Heine was born and how the tailor Wibbel became famous.

The castle tower on Burgplatz is the only remnant of the castle on Burgplatz, which was built in the 16th century and demolished after a fire in the 19th century. The oldest shipping museum in Germany has been located here since 1984.
With your ticket you get free entry there on the day of the tour.

Duration: approx. 90 minutes.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Enjoy the magnificent riverside while riding your Segway, without getting footsore. Our Rhine tour across Dusseldorf takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover some of the most prominent sights of the seventh largest city of Germany along with a private guide.

In this tour you will see:
- The longest bar in the world.
- Communal arts collection in Germany.
- The 18th-century building which was once used as a bank.
- Central park OF Düsseldorf.
- Contemporary art of the exhibition hall.
- Great shopping areas of the city.
- The central square in the Old Town.
- The prominent landmark of Düsseldorf-Hafen.

Duration: 3 hours.

Girls... This is your tour! It's going to be pink, it's going to be alcoholic, it's going to be fun.
We'll start in style with a can of Hugo at the centrally located Carlsplatz in Düsseldorf and then we'll crisscross with you for three hours through Düsseldorf's old town.

There are at least five different alcoholic shots and a home-brewed Altbier, which we drink together on the well-known Ratinger Straße. A snack (currywurst or fries) is also included in the tour price:
We'll also stop at an award-winning ice cream parlor where you can enjoy a alcohol-free ice cream.

You won't get bored on your chick tour - little (drinking) games that the guide will play with you will make sure of that. Among other things, we choose the best wheel-racer in Düsseldorf.

After around three hours, your tour ends with a last shot in one of the most popular bars on Bolker Straße, where you can party on three floors.
Duration: 3 hours.

Discover the famous and some of the most prominent sights of the seventh largest city of Germany along with a private guide, during the old town guided tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

“Listen, you people, and let me tell you…”

When the day comes to an end and the romantic streets are illuminated, the night watchman leads you through the historic old town. He has all sorts of interesting and piquant things to say about customs and everyday life in times gone by.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Unlike other providers, who simply press a tablet into the hand of the participants, you will be accompanied by a guide on our crime tours. He remains in his role throughout the tour - in this case personally by Chief Commissioner Schumacher or Chief Commissioner Frankenheimer. You, as experienced police officers and experts on the case, can help you in difficult situations.
Duration: 3 hours.

Our Running Tour is a special way to discover Düsseldorf. If you are here for a business trip, a "new Düsseldorfer" or as a tourist, with us you have the chance to combine sightseeing with doing sports. During our running tour, we will show you why we fall on love with this city.
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes.

Discover the various Christmas markets in the city center

Learn the background of some Christmas traditions

including 1 Christmas biscuit and 1 mulled wine/cocoa

Voucher for free entry to the city museum
Duration: 2 hours.

Travel through time with Elector Jan Wellem - experience the old town from the perspective of one of the most important historical contemporaries. On this exclusive costume tour, you will immerse yourself in the world of the 17th century and discover the old town from a completely new perspective. You will accompany Jan Wellem on his tour of the city and listen to anecdotes and interesting facts from the past and present. Find out more about how he made Düsseldorf one of the most important art and culture metropolises in Europe.
The tour begins in the old town, from there Jan Wellem leads his "noble crowd of guests" along the old harbor to the banks of the Rhine and further through the streets and alleys of the historic old town. On this way, you can admire the most important highlights, such as the Lambertus Church and the castle tower. After 120 minutes, the tour ends back at the tourist information office: "Well, noble people and dear crowd of guests, that was my Düsseldorf as it is today and as it used to be!"
Duration: 2 hours.

Enjoy a unique experience in Düsseldorf directly with your smartphone. Let yourself be carried away into the story of the German Revolution with leader Laurenz Cantador in Düsseldorf.

Our city rally has been lovingly researched by us on site and has a real connection to Düsseldorf. While solving the puzzles of this exciting story, you will pass the most beautiful sights of Düsseldorf. You solve the puzzles directly with and at the sights.

Work in a team (2-6 people per group) to solve the case. Are there more than 6 of you? Then we recommend splitting up into several small groups, otherwise experience has shown that not everyone is well integrated into the game. You can also test which group is the fastest!

Use our city map to puzzle your way from station to station along the story. Solve the puzzles at the most beautiful sights.

Move at your own pace and take a break whenever you want.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Discover nearly 1000 years of human history on this tour of the Old Town. Explore the longest bar in the world, admire the incredible architecture of the Town hall and get to see the Rhine tower. Walk on the Düsseldorfer Altstadt and see the longest bar in the world. Visit the Rhine tower, see the city’s former palace and admire the incredible architecture of the Town hall.
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover the untold stories of Düsseldorf on a guided tour through its charming alleys and vibrant neighborhoods. Learn about the city's origins and its evolution from a small village into a thriving, livable metropolis. Explore Düsseldorf's rich offerings in fashion, art, and its unique beer culture. Curious why Düsseldorf is the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia? Want to know which beer is most popular in the city? Book your tour now to get answers to these questions and more. Traveling with family and kids? No worries. This tour is a great introduction to the city for everyone. Additionally, you'll receive plenty of recommendations from a local.
Duration: 110 to 125 minutes.