Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Guided tours

Get on board and enjoy the highlights of Düsseldorf! The tour lasts approx. 90 minutes and will take you right around and through the city center of the vibrant metropolis on the Rhine. The modern HopOn HopOff concept allows you to get off at any stop and explore your favorite spots at your own leisure. En route, learn more about each attraction and the history of the city through earphones (ten languages). The stops for the bus tours are: • Königsallee (Kö-Brücke Königsallee/Steinstraße) (first bus leaves at 10 a.m., the last bus at 4 p.m.) • Burgplatz/Altstadt • Rheinturm/Medienhafen (öffentliche Haltestelle: Rheinturm - 1) • Rheinterrasse/Ehrenhof (öffentliche Haltestelle: Rheinterrasse) • Nordpark/Aquazoo (Kaiserswerther Str.) • Kunstakademie/Altstadt (öffentliche Haltestelle: Tonhalle/Ehrenhof - 5) • Main entrance (central library-Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1) • Königsallee (Kö-Brücke Königsallee/Steinstraße)

Step into your favorite Netflix film or Hollywood movie on a guided walking tour through Düsseldorf. Visit filming locations like Hotel Nikko and the academy of fine arts and see where actors like Halle Berry and Götz George left their mark. Take home a cinema-themed souvenir. Starting at the Ex-Nikko Hote (now Clayton Hotel)l, see where Dominik Graf let the pyrotechnicians whirl around at the Nikko Hotel, while a few meters away the "King of Stonks" was filmed. Continue toward the Dreischeibenhaus, a photo-worthy 95-meter office building where Halle Berry once stood. See the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, the academy of fine arts, then stroll by the Old Town Hall and the Düsseldorf Film Museum. Learn about Düsseldorf's past as a city of 60 cinemas and home to stars such as Oscar winner Luise Rainer, Wim Wenders, Campino, and Harry Piel, the James Bond of Düsseldorf. See where Rainer Werner Fassbinder caused a sensation as a commissioner in a leopard suit and where Götz George’s alias Schimanski fought in the high-rise canteen of the Deutsche Rentenversicherung. Hear anecdotes, gossip, and reports from your guide as you explore the city. 

Experience Dusseldorf through the lens of a local, capturing both the iconic views and the photogenic charm of hidden corners. Navigate from the iconic Tonhalle Düsseldorf capturing its impressive, spherical concert hall architecture to the emblematic Rheinuferpromenade renowned for its scenic riverside walk and city views. Uncover their unique roles in the daily life of locals, from being a beloved meeting point to a scene straight out of a postcard. Experience Dusseldorf intimately, as your Local reveals the stories behind famed postcard scenes, blending photogenic imagery with personal anecdotes. This experience offers a distinctive view of Dusseldorf, combining picturesque highlights with authentic cultural insights, making it a can't-miss experience for any visitor.

Join a brief yet insightful walking tour of Dusseldorf, through the city center, capturing memorable moments and gaining insights into the local culture and lifestyle. Receive insider tips on trendy spots, cafes, restaurants, and nightlife experiences, ensuring a cultural immersion in a short time. Start at the iconic old town hall, weaving your way through the bustling city center, and listening to intriguing stories about Dusseldorf and German culture. Uncover the essence of the city in a short yet vibrant journey. See landmarks like the Tonhalle concert hall and the Kunstakademie academy of fine arts. Snap Insta-worthy photos at scenic spots, dive into the local lifestyle and receive exclusive tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and nightlife hotspots.