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Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

By KölnTourismus
8.4 out of 10
Very Good
Free cancellation available
Price is $10 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Reap the rewards of free travel in Cologne
  • The card is valid for 24 or 48 hours
  • Up to 50% discounts in the areas of sightseeing, art, culture and gastronomy
  • Discounted entrance to the treasure chamber of the Cologne Cathedral

Activity location

    • Cologne
    • Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1, 50667 Köln, Deutschland | Please collect your KölnCard at Köln Tourismus Info Point at Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1, 50667 Köln!
    • Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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1-Day, KölnCard Standard 24-Hour Group Card for up to 5 People

  • Earn $0.65
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d

Choose this option to enjoy free travel within Cologne for a group of up to 5 people (adults or children) for 24 hours.

Price details
$21.71 x 1 Traveler$21.71
Total
Price is $21.71

2-Day, KölnCard Standard 48-Hour Group Card for up to 5 People

  • Earn $1.30
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d

Choose this option to enjoy free travel within Cologne for a group of up to 5 people (adults or children) for 48 hours.

Price details
$43.43 x 1 Traveler$43.43
Total
Price is $43.43

1-Day, KölnCard Standard 24-Hour Single Card

  • Earn $0.31
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d

Choose this option to enjoy free travel within Cologne for 1 person for 24 hours.

Price details
$10.29 x 1 Adult$10.29
Total
Price is $10.29

2-Day, KölnCard Standard 48-Hour Single Card

  • Earn $0.62
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d

Choose this option to enjoy free travel within Cologne for 1 person for 48 hours.

Price details
$20.57 x 1 Adult$20.57
Total
Price is $20.57

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    KölnCard:
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free travel on buses and trains
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Up to 50% discount at attractions and museums
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Up to 50% discount on guided tours
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Up to 20% discount at restaurants
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Up to 15% discount on shopping

What you can expect

The KölnCard gives you excellent value while exploring Cologne, combining free public transport with a wide range of discounts on cultural attractions, tours, shopping, and more. Here’s a clearer overview of some of the key benefits:
KölnCard – Selected Discounts:

Käthe Kollwitz Museum Köln – 50% off standard adult admission

Die Photographische Sammlung / SK Stiftung Kultur – 50% off current exhibition tickets

Tanzmuseum des Deutschen Tanzarchivs Köln – 50% off current exhibitions

KOLUMBA – Kunstmuseum – 37.5% off admission and 20% off public guided tours

Römergrab Weiden – 30% off admission

Schokoladenmuseum – 25% off standard adult admission

Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum – 20% off adult admission (advance booking by phone recommended)

Domschatzkammer – 20% off admission (excluding special exhibitions)

Kölnisches Stadtmuseum – 20% off admission (excluding special exhibitions)

MAKK – Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln – 20% off admission (excluding special exhibitions)

Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst – 20% off admission (excluding special exhibitions)

Museum Ludwig – 20% off admission (excluding special exhibitions)

Museum Schnütgen – 20% off admission (excluding special exhibitions)

Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum – Kulturen der Welt – 20% off admission (excluding special exhibitions)

EL-DE Haus – 20% off admission (excluding special exhibitions)

Römisch-Germanisches Museum – 20% off admission (currently closed for renovation)

Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud – 20% off admission (excluding special exhibitions)

Farina Duftmuseum – 10% off guided tours, costume tours, and shop purchases (reservation required; discount code: FGKC2)

Why it’s worth it:
With the KölnCard, you not only save on museum visits and cultural experiences, but also benefit from free public transport across the city—making it an easy and cost-effective way to discover Cologne.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cologne
    • Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1, 50667 Köln, Deutschland | Please collect your KölnCard at Köln Tourismus Info Point at Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1, 50667 Köln!
    • Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany