Tours/Cologne/Cologne 2 Hours Guided Bike Ride to the Top 5 Highlights
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Cologne 2 Hours Guided Bike Ride to the Top 5 Highlights

5.0(3)Cologne1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

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!

Tour Options

TOP 5 by E-BIKE
  • E-Bike
TOP 5 by City Bike
  • City Bike

Itinerary

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!

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.

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.

Pass 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?

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!

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!

Highlights

Rain Poncho (in case of bad weather)
Helmet (optional)
City Bike or E-Bike (depending on booking; E-Bike suitable for all guests from a height of 1.55 m)

What's included

Included
Rain Poncho (in case of bad weather)
Helmet (optional)
City Bike or E-Bike (depending on booking; E-Bike suitable for all guests from a height of 1.55 m)
Not included
Tips
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(3)

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Paul_S
July 1, 2026
Sander was an excellent...

Sander was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and we saw things we would not have seen! The pace was great! A wonderful city to do a bike tour in!!

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michaelblok
March 9, 2026
Great tour

We booked an 2 hour bike tour with Christian. He how's you the city on a good paste, he tells interesting things about Köln. We had a great time!

Operator response

Hi, thank you so much for great review. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour with Christian and learned interesting things about Cologne. Kind regards from the Colonia Aktiv Team

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peteru736
September 7, 2025
Fine overview bike tour of Colognes nicest sights!

I highly recommend this bike tour if you want to get a compact overview over Colognes finest highlights, embedded in a nice small group of Cyclists. Thank you, Sarah, for your excellent guiding!

Operator response

Hi, thank you a lot for the wonderful review! So great to hear you had a good tour with Sarah and loved discovering the city by bike. Best regards from the Colonia Aktiv Team

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