Bonn Beethoven Heritage Guided Day Trip

Discover Bonn in the footsteps of Ludwig van Beethoven and learn about the composer’s life and career. Explore Old Town’s highlights and visit the House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany. Enjoy an exclusive full-day trip from Cologne.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Explore Bonn’s Old Town with a 5-Stars Private Guide
See the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven
Visit the House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany
Enjoy exotic plants at the Bonn University Botanic Gardens
Enjoy convenient private car transfers from Cologne

The city of Bonn is famously known as the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, and the legacy of this masterful composer can still be found throughout the city. Travel from Cologne to Bonn to discover its top attractions, historic buildings and museums. Fall in love with one of Germany’s oldest cities!

What's included:

• Full-day trip from Cologne to Bonn - Beethoven’s birthplace
• Tickets to the Bonn University Botanic Gardens
• 5-Stars Guide who speaks fluently in the chosen language
• Free entry to St Remigius Church and the House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany
• Private car transfer with a pickup and drop-off

Not included:

• Lunch (optional)

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

Kurfürstliches Schloss

Am Hof 1, 53113 Bonn, Germany

Follow your Private Guide along the charming cobblestone streets to admire the 1,000-year-old Bonn Minster, the University of Bonn housed in the historic Kurfürstliches Schloss, and the Rococo-style Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), which adds to the character of the Old Market Square.

25 minutes

St. Remigius

Brüdergasse 8, 53111 Bonn, Germany

See the 18th-century house where Beethoven was born and St Remigius Church and visit St. Remigius Church where he played the organ as a student.

25 minutes

Theater Bonn Opera House

Am Boeselagerhof 1, 53111 Bonn, Germany

See also the Theater Bonn Opera House and take a stroll along the Rhine promenade to see the 17th-century defensive structure Alter Zoll am Rhein and a sculpture of Beethoven by Markus Lüpertz.

25 minutes

University of Bonn

Regina-Pacis-Weg 3, 53113 Bonn, Germany

Another highlight of this tour will be visiting the Bonn University Botanic Gardens - a paradise with old trees, systematic beds and greenhouses with exotic plants from all over the world. It’s a great place to escape the crowds and relax in nature.

25 minutes

Cologne

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

Tour begins with a pickup from your Cologne accommodation.Enjoy convenient private car transfers from Cologne.

5 hours