Cologne to Bonn and Bruhl Palaces: private day trip
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About your trip
Bonn is for museum lovers! You can visit Beethoven's birthplace, a museum housed in the composer's childhood home displaying original manuscripts and instruments. It is along Bonn's Museum Mile, which offers five major museums including the Bundeskunsthalle and the German Museum of Contemporary History. The nearby UNESCO World Heritage Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces in Bruhl showcase spectacular Rococo architecture and lavishly decorated interiors. 
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Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Cologne whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Once in stunning Bonn, you’ll have the freedom to see Beethoven’s birthplace or stroll the old town before continuing on to Bruhl, where you can admire the Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces with guided tours. Or, take a self-guided tour of the Falkenlust Hunting Lodge. However you spend the day, your driver will be waiting close by to provide you with a seamless return journey. Note that entry to Augustusburg is ticketed with guided tours, and both Augustusburg and Falkenlust palaces are closed in the winter months. Please check online here for current information on opening times and tickets: https://www.schlossbruehl.de/en/opening-times-palaces/
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Guided tours or entry tickets to paid attractions in Bonn and Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces should be purchased separately
From €115
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€345
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Cologne
You choose the pickup spot.
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Bonn
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included




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Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included


Augustusberg, designed by Bavarian court architect Francois de Cuvillies for the Cologne Elector and archbishop Clemens August, though begun in 1725 was not completed until 1768. It was worth the wait. In the interval some outstanding European artists contributed to its beauty. Balthasar Neumann was responsible for the design of the magnificent staircase, the most enchanting set of steps anywhere in Germany. Just a short stroll away from Augustusberg sits Falkenlust on the lip of a secluded grove. Also designed by de Cuvillies, this was the sporting archbishop’s personal hunting lodge, built, cunningly enough, on the flight path of herons, the favourite prey in falconery. After the rigours of the hunt the archbishop and his guests would be wined and dined in the Lodge’s lavishly-appointed rooms, admired by the young Mozart and which, perfectly preserved, can be equally admired today. As can the whole complex, a magical visual dance of architecture, sculpture, painting and garden design.
Back to Cologne
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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