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Small-Group Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide

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From $44.23

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

With its scenic waterfront, grand bridges, and UNESCO-listed Cathedral, Cologne offers an atmospheric backdrop for a cycling tour. This bike tour ensures that you maximize your time, exploring much further than a walking tour. The circuit takes in landmarks such as Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the Rhine River, including plenty of photo stops along the way.

Spectacular views of Cologne as you cycle along the Rhine River
Leisurely bike ride with plenty of photo stops
Guided bike tour: live commentary ensures you don’t miss anything
Small group tour with a maximum of 15 people

What's Included

Guide
Bike
Bike helmet
Rain poncho (in case of rain)

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Water bottles (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Colonia Aktiv Bike Tours
Gereonswall 2-4, 50668 Köln, Germany
...close to the "Eigelstein" medievel town gate

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Customers should be healthy and fit enough for a relaxed bike tour at a moderate speed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Reminder to dress according to weather conditions

Comfortable shoes are recommended
Tandems available if advised at time of booking
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Richard_R

Freddy was a wonderful guide. He combined local knowledge and experience with historical information that provided a general overview of the history of Cologne. The bike route was easy and the bikes were in good shape. Freddy did a great job of keeping us away from traffic and in bike lanes and paths across the city. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a general overview of the city. The thing I liked the most was being able to see the different areas of the city within just a few hours since biking is much quicker than walking.

Reviews

5.0

282 reviews

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Nice, but could be better.

Jeanette_D, May 2024

Lovely bike ride around the city, stopping in various spots to hear history about Cologne. I would have liked to have biked more and stopped a little less. Stories were factual, but could have been made more interesting.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the bike ride around Cologne. We'll consider adjusting the balance between biking and stopping, as well as adding more engaging stories to enhance the experience. We appreciate your input!

Great bike tour with an awesome guide

Trisha_O, May 2024

Our guide Frederick was great!! He was funny, provided lots of historical and cultural information in a fun and informal setting. Pace was great for the younger and older members of our family

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear that Frederick provided an enjoyable and informative tour for your family. It's wonderful to know that everyone, regardless of age, found the pace suitable. We hope to see you again soon!

Great bike tour on a surprisingly sunny day

David, Apr 2024

We loved our bike tour of Cologne with Tobi. We got lucky and got a beautiful sunny day. He was very informed about the history of Cologne and various facts. At one point he asked me to sing karaoke but was kind enough to let all of us skip that particular task. Riding across the bridge with all the locks was fun and quite a challenge with all of the pedestrians. I would absolutely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello David. Thank you for your kind review! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the bike tour with guide Tobi, and that he was able to share his vast knowledge about the city with you. Your recommendation means a lot to us and we hope to be able to greet you as our guest again in the near future!

Super friendly, welcoming, and informative tour

Gabi_S, Apr 2024

We showed upon a drizzly day, and we were the only 3 people on Tobi’s tour. We had a lovely time and learned lots. Köln is super friendly to bikes, so whether riding in the street or on designated bike trails through the old city, or through the green belt (park surrounding the old city center), was safe. Terrain is mostly flat, and the one place it was not, it was okay to walk the bike. Ask lots of questions, be curious and you’ll have a great time.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Many thanks for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour with Tobi despite the bad weather! We hope you continued to enjoy your stay in Cologne and that we can welcome you as our guests again soon!

Excellent tour, fabulous guide, great exercise!

Richard_R, Mar 2024

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Freddy as your guide. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad you found the tour to be a convenient way to explore the diverse areas of the city efficiently. We hope to see you again soon!

Essential activity in Cologne

Karim_L, Mar 2024

Great mix of riding and information. Executed perfectly. Weather was great also which just enhanced the experience :)

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your kind review! We are glad that we could offer you a pleasant experience, especially with good weather! We hope you had a great stay in Cologne and hopefully we will see you another time!

Good experience and a lot packed into 3.5 hours

Philip_H, Dec 2023

Seeing the sights with the tour guide commentating on the historical parts was great. Wish Id gone for the electric bike option though.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

We're glad you enjoyed the historical commentary during the tour! If you ever decide to join us again, the electric bike option is a fantastic choice for an even smoother ride. Thank you for your feedback!

Cool bike tour

Chris_T, Dec 2023

I really enjoyed the bike tour of Cologne, Lisa was a great guide. I learned a lot, would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you very much for your kind words! We are delighted that you enjoyed the bike tour in Cologne with Lisa. Your recommendation means a lot to us and we hope to see you again for further experiences!

Great host and tour

Josh, Dec 2023

We had a great experience with our host whose knowledge of the city’s history was great. She knew some funny little quirks and was very friendly, speaking excellent English!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you for your kind review! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your experience with our guide. We hope you had a wonderful stay in Cologne!

Cologne City bicycle ride

Suyin_D, Nov 2023

Peter was our guide and a great introduction to the city of Köln, it was fun, no stress and I enjoyed the ride and city, especially the area at the Rhine River. On my next visit to Cologne I will go for the ride again, lol Recommended!!! don't miss that experience!!!!!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We are delighted to hear that Peter gave you a great introduction to Cologne and that you enjoyed the fun and stress-free trip, especially along the Rhine. We look forward to welcoming you for another trip on your next visit to Cologne. Your recommendation means a lot to us! See you again soon!

A great way to see Cologne even on a rainy day

Paul_F, Oct 2023

The tour was excellent even in the rain. Peter, our guide, was super knowledgeable and provided really interesting information at each stop. He did his best to ensure the stops provided some shelter from the rain which was appreciated. We went on a Sunday, which I recommend as the streets were quiet and it felt safe getting around. I wouldn’t suggest doing this on Saturday as it is packed in town. The bikes were comfortable and well looked after so we felt safe. The staff were lovely and we enjoyed our small group adventure as we got to know the other participants too. Recommended!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour despite the rain. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!

Pleasant easy ride

Keith_Q, Oct 2023

Nice bikes, very pleasant guide(Jennifer), but her local knowledge was a bit weak. The shop was easy to find and the quality of the bikes was excellent.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad you enjoyed the bikes and found Jennifer to be a pleasant guide. We appreciate your feedback on her local knowledge, and we'll certainly address that to ensure a more informative experience in the future. If you decide to explore with us again, we'll strive to make your next adventure even better!

Great experience

Grahame_M, Oct 2023

Peter was a great guide and had wonderful stories and a wealth of local knowledge to impart, very friendly and informative. A great way to get a feel for the city. Highly recommended. Cheers Grahame and Jenny Australia

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Peter provided you with a fantastic experience. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated! If you find yourselves back in the area, we'd love to explore more of the city with you!

Great ride!

Sandra_R, Sep 2023

Really enjoyed the rose garden and the ride over the Rhine River. Peter was a great guide and we have a nice group of riders.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for your review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed the tour with our CEO and guide Peter. We hope that you had a great stay in Cologne and hope to greet you as our guest again in the next season once the roses bloom again!

Prince Harry and Cologne

Danielle_F, Sep 2023

We very much enjoyed the Bike tour of Cologne! See the the city through the eyes of a local, the tour takes you to many diverse places of the city! It is fascinating to learn the history of Cologne even so much that we love to come back to see more of the city! Thank you Tobi (who is a copy of Prince Harry of England 😉) for the most memorable and very knowledgeable tour!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Danielle! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our bike tour through Cologne! Exploring the city through the eyes of a local guide can be an enriching experience, and we're delighted it left you with a desire to return for more. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we look forward to welcoming you back to explore more of our city in the future!

Great way to see the highlights of Cologne

Terri_P, Sep 2023

This 3 hr bike tour of Cologne was a lot of fun and was a great way to cover a lot of ground in a relatively short amount of time. Our guide, Tobi, was knowledgeable and considerate. We would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We're thrilled to hear that you had a lot of fun during our 3-hour bike tour of Cologne with Tobi as your guide. It's fantastic that you found the tour to be an efficient way to explore the city while enjoying Tobi's knowledge and considerate service. Thank you for your high recommendation!

Toby was the most amazing...

Ruth_N, Sep 2023

Toby was the most amazing guide! Very informative, interesting tour with great info about Colonge and good tips to make the rest of our trip even better. He took us to the most beautiful places and made the very best of our time. Thank you Toby!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Ruth. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Toby provided you with an informative and enjoyable tour of Cologne. We're glad he could enhance your trip and share some great tips. Toby truly knows how to make the most of your time in our beautiful city!

Passionate leader

Robert_S, Sep 2023

Passionate, well informed and knowledgeable leader who was completely immersed in showing off her town. We loved it. I’m

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your tour with our passionate and knowledgeable guide. It's always a pleasure to showcase our town to enthusiastic visitors like you!

Great Bike Tour!

Ted_S, Sep 2023

Great bike tour. The bike tour on our river cruise ship was cancelled and found this on the web. Wow, much better than what we would have had! There were six of us, plus our well informed guide. Sara (sp?) took us through some back streets most people would find. Showed us places we could walk after the bike tour. Stopped for a break, and saw more than you’d see on a walking tour. Great guide and would definitely do it again!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Ted. We're delighted you enjoyed our bike tour as an alternative to your canceled river cruise tour. Sara and our backstreet exploration seemed to have left a lasting impression. We'd be thrilled to have you join us again in the future. Thanks for your kind words and for choosing us!

Cologne on a bike, nothing missed in a fantastic ride.

Alan_B, Jun 2023

A superb way to see Cologne, especially with a great guide who has stacks of local information & history knowledge, also, knows where he’s going on the excellent cycle lanes!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for your great review!

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