River Cruises Collection: Winzerexpress, Cable Car & Old Town

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Place: Rüdesheim am Rhein

Duration: up to 2 hours 30 minutes

Language: English

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Ride the hillside cable car
Tour the old town on the Winzerexpress
Guided tour of the Niederwald Monument
Part of our River Cruises Collection - A handpicked line-up of highly rated shore experiences, especially for our river cruise customers.
All experiences in our River Cruises Collection include pick up from the ship, by an experienced local guide, who will give you all the need-to-know information about the places you visit.

What to expect

There are two things Rudesheim's known for – its historic hilltop monument and its wine. You'll get the chance to experience both on this tour. Your first mode of transport is a land train, known as the Winzerexpress. You'll drive through the narrow streets of the old town, before reaching the cable car station. Then you'll switch land for sky, as you board the hillside cable car. At the top, you'll get a guided tour of the Niederwald Monument, which commemorates the unification of the German Empire after the Franco-Prussian war. But its interesting history is trumped by the staggering views over the vineyards of the Rhine Valley. You'll take the cable car back down, then make a beeline to Drosselgasse – the town's bustling main street – for some free time. It's worth popping in to one of its many pubs to taste the highly acclaimed local Riesling, you'll then make your way back to the ship on foot.

Difficulty level: Moderate.
This activity involves a moderate amount of walking and standing – usually between an hour-and-a-half and three hours in total. You're likely to come across some stairs, inclines or uneven surfaces.
Please note starting times are subject to change. Check the Navigate app once onboard to confirm your pick up time.