4 Boat Trips in Frankfurt Worth a Morning

1.River Main Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,127 reviews · 50 - 100 minutes · from $18Our pick

River Main cruise from Eiserner Steg, 50-100 minutes, English/German audio, skyline views, Gerbermühle Goethe stop.

“I enjoyed the tour up and down the river Main. It is a pre-recorded audio tour, but I was able to take in a good deal of the sights Frankfurt has to offer, and even found a couple of places I plan to go visit during the week. Note that the 100min tour is basically two of the 50 minute tours (each of which go opposite directions on the river - stopping at the original pickup spot right in the middle of the tour)”

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2.1-Hour Panorama Boat Cruise on the river Main

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,822 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Take a 1-hour Main River panorama cruise in Frankfurt for about $20, with audio commentary, skyline views, and easy old-town access.

“Just like most of the other reviews said, this was a fun way to spend an hour, and it was totally worth the money. It wasn't anything spectacular, but it was very enjoyable. I learned a few things and got some good pictures.”

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3.Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,179 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Rhine Valley day trip from Frankfurt with a Rhine River steamer cruise, castles and Loreley views, plus lunch or dinner and wine tasting.

“Great day trip from Frankfurt! Boat tour best part—spectacular views. Traditional German food for lunch, simple wine tasting gives you an idea of regional food/wines. Our tour guide Willy was excellent—funny and knowledgable. I would have liked to have had more time to explore Rüdesheim. I would have tried to make lunch and wine tasting one stop to have more time in Rüdesheim. Would not have gone back to same place as lunch for wine tasting.”

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4.Private Sport Boat Tour – Speed, Fun & Skyline

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 1h 15m · from $329Top rated

Private 75-minute speedboat on the Main from Städel Museum. Take the wheel, enjoy a welcome drink, and see Frankfurt skyline fast.

“Really enjoyed the sightseeing by boat, speed boat option definitely was worth it. We got some lovely apple wine as welcome drink and even could put on our own music. 75min of fun!”

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