Cologne Christmas Lights Bike Tour

Are you visiting our city during the most wonderful time of the year? Be sure to join our Cologne Christmas Lights bike tour – the perfect activity during this joyful season.
Cologne hosts the most beautiful X-mas markets in Europe and thus makes the Christmas season the most festive time of the year. Many decorated stalls appear all over the city, offering local delicacies and gadgets, and the beautiful landmarks light up, turning the city into a cozy Christmas wonderland.

On this guided bike tour you enjoy a combination of classic sightseeing and visit different Christmas markets. Our knowledgeable local guides share some of their favorite German holiday traditions and know where to find unique handcrafted toys and Christmas souvenirs. Of course there is also enough time to try some traditional foods or a typical mulled wine or freshly brewed cocoa.
Cologne at Christmas time has its own unique charm!

Meeting Point

Gereonswall 2

Gereonswall 2, 50668 Köln, Germany

Departure Point: Colonia Aktiv Shop
Gereonswall 2
50668 Köln
Address: Colonia Aktiv Shop
Gereonswall 2

50668 Köln
Directions: ..close to the medieval town gate "Eigelsteintor"

What's included:

• Local guide
• Use of helmet
• Use of city bikes during the tour

Not included:

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Colonia Aktiv Tours

Gereonswall 2-4, Cologne, 50668, North Rhine-Westphalia

We meet at Gereonswall, at the Colonia Aktiv Shop, which is located just next to the medieval Eigelstein city gate.
Meet your guide, jump on your city bikes or e-bikes and off you go!

15 minutes

Zoobrücke

Zoobrücke, Köln, Germany

What an amazing panoramic view to the Cathedral and the Rhine! Make sure you have your cameras reday!

15 minutes

Rheinpark

Auenweg, Cologne, 50679, North Rhine-Westphalia

Cylce along the banks of the Rhine river and enjoy fantastic views.
The Rhine park is one of the biggest gardens of Colognes so-called "Schäl Sick". Your guide will tell you all about it!

15 minutes

The Cologne Christmas Market

Domkloster 4, Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Enjoy a combination of sightseeing and a visit to different Christmas markets in the historical city center during this wonderful tour.

45 minutes

Alter Markt

Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

What a unique feeling! The X-Mas Market in the Old Town has such a special vibe. You have the chance to try some of the local specialties, such as mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and much more.

30 minutes

Cologne Cathedral

Domkloster 4, Cologne, 50667, North Rhine-Westphalia

Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral - Enjoy the Christmassy atmosphere in front of Germany's sight number one: The Cathedral!

15 minutes

Rheinauhafen

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

A very special Christmas Market waits for us at the Rheinau Harbor: the Harbor and pirates market - located right in front of the Chocolate museum and in the shadow of the so-called Crane houses.
Park your bikes and take your time exploring all the handcrafted souvenirs and local treats!

30 minutes

Cologne

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

Make your way back to the Eigelstein City Gate through the city center.
Christmas is such a special time here. Traditions, fairy lights, the smell of mulled wine and roasted nuts in the air - truly amazing!
And who knows, maybe your guide pops by one or the other X-Mas-Special on your way back to the Eigelstein.

15 minutes