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Exclusive E Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide in Small Group

4.9 (12 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Exclusive E Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide in Small Group

About this activity

Take part in the first exclusive E-Bike tour of Cologne!

Cycle in small groups of 10 people on comfortable e-bikes and see the highlights of the city in just 3.5 hours!

North to South and East to West: This e-bike tour shows you the many faces of the metropolis on the Rhine.

You start your discovery in the authentic Eigelstein and Agnes Neighborhoods, cross over the Rhine, and enjoy fantastic views of the city center, and the impressive Cathedral, about which your guide shares many interesting stories with you.

You slowly make your way through the narrow alleys of the Old Town, via the Old Market and the Hey Market, until you reach the Rheinau Harbor - one of the most interesting urban developments in Cologne.

From here it is not far to the Südstadt, with its unique urban flair, until you reach the extended parks of the "Greenbelt" and make your way back.

You are accompanied by trained guides who share stories about history, architecture, culture, lifestyle, and much more.

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At a glance

Duration
3 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Colonia Aktiv

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Rain Poncho (in case of bad weather)
  • Included: Helmet (optional)
  • Included: E-Bike: suitable for all guests (adults, youth, children) from a height of 1.55 m.

Not included

  • Not included: Tips
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Eigelsteintorburg

    15 min

    After arrival at the meeting point, all guests receive a personalized e-bike suitable to their wishes. The tour starts right next to the medieval Eigelstein City Gate, where the guide gives some general instructions about the tour, the duration, the route and the e-bikes. After, you hop on the e-bikes and the tour starts towards the north of Cologne.

  2. Church of St. Agnes

    15 min

    The tour further lead through the authentic Agnes-Neighborhood. The guide explains about the city development, the neighborhood and the life in Cologne.

  3. KolnTriangle

    10 min

    The next part of the tour leads over the Zoo Bridge with fantastic views of the city and further through the Rhine Park. We cycle along the Rhine and enjoy wonderful views, pass the Cologne Triangle, and the Old Convention Center.

  4. Hohenzollern Bridge

    15 min

    Cycle over the Hohenzollern Bridge to arrive back on the Cathedral side of the city. The Hohenzollern Bridge is one of the most famous train bridges in Germany beautifully decorated with the famous love padlocks of Cologne. From here we further make our way towards the Cathedral.

  5. Cologne Cathedral

    15 min

    You arrive in front of the entrance gate of the Cathedral and listen to stories about construction, history, development, and architecture. You hop back on the e-bikes, make your way around the Cathedral and enter the Old Town of Cologne.

  6. Alter Markt

    15 min

    Cycle through the narrow streets and alleys of the Old Town of Cologne. See the historic and modern city and town halls, the old Market, the Hey Market and find out more about the medieval history of Cologne.

  7. Chocolate Museum

    Passing by

    From the Old Town, we ride towards the South of Cologne. Right at the entrance of the Rheinau Harbor we will pass the Chocolate Museum - a must-see in Cologne and cycle further on past the famous Crane Houses, along the Rhine.

  8. Rheinauhafen

    15 min

    You cycle through one of Cologne's latest city developments - where architectural styles of different development periods mix and match.

  9. Severinstorburg

    30 min

    Leaving the Harbor area and riding through the famous "Südstadt" we experience the urban Cologne Flair, have a short break in one of the cozy or hip cafés or restaurants or get some snacks on one of the local markets - how you want to spend your break time is up to you!

    We get off the e-bikes for a while, your guide gives short instructions about the area and takes care about locking the e-bikes safely. After the break, you get back on the e-bikes and continue the tour.

  10. Innerer Grungurtel

    20 min

    This is the last part of the route. We leave the Südstadt behind and make our way back to the Eigelstein. We ride through the "Greenbelt", a vast parkscape, and the green lung of the city. We cycle from south to north and see the different sections of the park close-up.

  11. Alte Feuerwache

    15 min

    We enter this unique place in the north of the city and your guide will tell you some interesting stories about the city development and the architecture of this district. You get back on your e-bikes, switch on the support system, continue the last part of the tour and arrive back at the Eigelstein. 

    Here you park the e-bikes, your guide says goodbye and gives you any further recommendation or tips that you wish for and takes care of the bikes. 

    This is the end of the e-bike tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The meeting point is at Gereonswall 2-4, 50668 Cologne. Close to the midieval Eigelstein City Gate in walking distance from the Main Train Station, the Hansaring (U)Station and the Ebertplatz (U).

End point

  • The meeting point is at Gereonswall 2-4, 50668 Cologne. Close to the midieval Eigelstein City Gate in walking distance from the Main Train Station, the Hansaring (U)Station and the Ebertplatz (U).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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