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Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

1. Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

Visit the fascinating cathedral city of Cologne and learn all about its 2000 years of history on a guided bike tour. Explore the city in an environmentally friendly way and ride through the Roman times to the Middle Ages up to the latest architectural developments.  Along the way, hear exciting anecdotes and fascinating historical facts on your journey of discovery though Germany’s oldest city. Explore Cologne on a route of approximately 15 kilometers and discover the most interesting places in the city along the way.  Start at the Eigelsteintor, the medieval symbol of the northern old town, and ride past the Prussian Fort X and across the Zoobrücke. From here you can enjoy the fantastic views of Cologne’s skyline. Ride to the green area of the city, the right bank of Rheinpark, which was voted Germany’s most beautiful park in 2007. From the bridgehead of the Hohenzollern Bridge you will see the famous photo scene with the cathedral, the Crane Houses, and the many small towers. Stop on the historical steel bridge to see the love locks before heading to the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, Museum Ludwig, and the world-famous cathedral. Relax at one of the breweries before exploring the winding streets of Martinsviertel. From here, cycle along the Rhine to Cologne’s newest and most exclusive area – the brand new Rheinauhafen. Its architectural highlights include the 3 Crane Houses, the Chocolate Museum, the Siebengebirgshaus, and the Wurstbude.  Ride at a leisurely pace northward along the Rhine and admire the picturesque old town before returning to the starting point.

Cologne: Street Art Bike Tour

2. Cologne: Street Art Bike Tour

On a sleepy Sunday, when the city seems to lie at rest and a stillness fills the streets of quirky Cologne, take an interesting tour through the hip Belgian quarter and quirky Ehrenfeld area of the city. Rent a bicycle near the Eigelsteintor and cruise through the city on your Citybike as you hear interesting information from your guide. Discover the different forms of street art around the city and see pieces by artists from around the world. Learn about the background and techniques of this art form and its artists, and see another style of art of provisionality and perpetual change, before taking a relaxing break in a local café.

Düsseldorf: Group Biking Adventure

3. Düsseldorf: Group Biking Adventure

Follow your guide as you cycle through Düsseldorf on a 120 minute tour. View almost all the attractions in the city center without having to leave your seat. Travel in groups no larger than ten, and stop to listen to historical information.  Start at Apollo-Platz and make your way to Stiftsplatz in the old town. Take in river views on the Rhine embankment promenade and enjoy the charming Inselstrasse. Pedal through Ehrenhof, Hofgarten, Corneliusplatz, Königsallee, and Hofgarten.  Enjoy the view from Oberkasseler bridge, and take in the scenery at the Oberkasseler Rhine meadows, before seeing the Rheinknie bridge. View some modern places at the State Parliament building and Rhine Tower. Ride past MedienHafen, a must-see for architecture lovers. Return to Rhine embankment promenade and follow your guide down the facinating winding streets of Schulstrasse, Citadellstrasse, Bäckerstrasse, and more. 

Cologne: Guided E-Bike Riviera Tour Along the Rhine

4. Cologne: Guided E-Bike Riviera Tour Along the Rhine

Enjoy “la kölsche Vita” on a relaxing e-bike tour along the bike paths that follow the banks of the Rhine. Discover the less busy, more green areas around Cologne with a guide. Feel the cool breeze as you explore a lesser-known, totally tranquil side of the area. Leave the buzzing city center behind and make your way to the south towards local recreation areas, small beaches, and riverfront cafes and restaurants. Cross over the Rhine with one of the city's smallest ferries to medieval Zündorf, a small picturesque former fishing village. Relax with a cold Kölsch beer, a coffee, or a tasty ice cream. Cycle back on the eastern banks of the Rhine and enjoy beautiful views of the Cologne skyline as you head back to the city center. On the way to the south and back, you can also expect exciting anecdotes and fascinating historical facts about the green surroundings of Cologne, and its history and traditions. Discover the best of the Cologne Riviera on a tour designed to be relaxing and enriching.

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based on 240 reviews

Absolutely fabulous tour !! Me & my 2 young adult daughters loved this tour - we saw a lot, we learned a lot and it was great getting out into the fresh air ! Our guide was wonderful & very knowledgeable and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for an efficient way to see Cologne !!

Definitely go for the ride, you will learn a lot about köln. Christian was my guide and had a lot of fun. Bicycle ride is perfect if you want to explore köln.

The tour guide was excellent. Informative and willing to answer questions. Exploring Köln on a bike is an unforgettable experience. Would gladly doubt again.

Reiner was a captivating and engaging guide who really brought Cologne alive. Would thoroughly recommend this tour.

Sarah was just the perfect amount of historian and gracious hostess. She clearly loves her city.