Cologne 2 Hours Guided Bike Ride to the Top 5 Highlights

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th TOP 5 Highlights of Cologne by bike! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Starting the tour at the medieval city gate "EIGELSTEIN" — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This short and sweet bike ride to the TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS OF COLOGNE shows you around the main attractions of the city in just 2 hours!

You start at the medieval city gate "Eigelstein", make your way down to the River Rhine, towards the Old Town and the Rheinau Harbor. You cycle over Hohenzollern Bridge for the most amazing views of the love pad locks and the city center and

This tour is perfect for you if

... you are visiting Cologne only for a short time.

... you have a limitted travel budget

... you arrive on Friday morning, and look for something fun to do in the afternoon

... you leave on Sunday late afternoon, and want to fill your day after checking out in the hotel

... you want to see the top 5 Highlights (Medieval Gate, Old Town, Rheinau Harbor, Hohenzollern Bridge, Cathedral)

... you want to get a bit of insider knowledge from your local authentic guides

Come join the fun!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 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: City Bike or E-Bike (depending on booking; E-Bike suitable for all guests from a height of 1.55 m)

Not included

Not included: Tips
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Eigelsteintorburg

20 min

Your first stop is at the medieval Eigelstein City Gate. As the northern entrance to Cologne, it once used to be part of the long city wall. Your guide will tell you lots of interesting facts about the gate, the street and the neighborhood. And off you go!
Alter Markt

30 min

You will make your way in to the Old Town of Cologne, where the cultural and festive heart of the city beats. You'll explore "Alter Markt", the HEy Market and the Fishmarket with its so-called "Stapel Houses". You follow your guide around the little narrow alleyways and hear lots of fascinating stories about centuries long ago.
Rheinauhafen

20 min

Wow! From the rustic core of the city to this modern gem we only have to cycle for a few minutes. Here, Cologne truely presents itself from a completely different side! The modern Rheinau Hafen combines old and new architecture and designes and impresses with its main landmark: The magnificent Crane Houses. You take a short spin through the harbor.
Chocolate Museum

Passing by

On your way back to the buzzle of the city you pass the chocolate museum, one of Cologne's most famous museums and definitely worth a visit. Maybe for after our bike tour?
Hohenzollern Bridge

30 min

Via the Bridge of Deutz ou reach the so-called "Wrong Side" of the city. But this is just a short visit, before you reach Hohenzollern Bridge! What a mood. GThousands and thousands of love padlocks are shimmering here in the sun above the Rhine making this bridge one of the most popular train bridges in the country! From the head of the brisge you can capture the best moments, so have your cameras ready!
Cologne Cathedral

20 min

You have finally reached the cathedral and roll with your bikes right in front of the main entrance. What a spectacular church! Your guide tells you all about its history, architecture and makes sure to add some fun anecdotes as well.

From here you slowly make your way back to the shop! 2 hours of cycling and sightseeing come to an end!

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.