Cologne Christmas Lights guided 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!

1. 1

   Colonia Aktiv Tours

   15 min

   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!

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

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

3. 3

   Rheinpark

   15 min

   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!

4. 4

   The Cologne Christmas Market

   45 min

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

5. 5

   Alter Markt

   30 min

   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.

6. 6

   Cologne Cathedral

   15 min

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

7. 7

   Rheinauhafen

   30 min

   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!

8. 8

   Cologne

   15 min

   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.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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