Düsseldorf bike tour: Old Town, Rhine & MedienHafen

You cross the Rhine twice and see both the medieval town hall and the futuristic Gehry buildings in one morning.

A 3-hour guided bike tour of Düsseldorf covering the Hofgarten, Rhine River Promenade, Old Town Hall, the Old Town's historic alleyways, MedienHafen and Königsallee, led by a local guide in English or German. The route crosses the Rhine to Oberkassel and back, mixing leisurely cycling through parks with stops at landmarks and a break at Carlsplatz market. A city bike and rain poncho are included. Helmets are optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Rhine River Promenadepassing by
2. Dusseldorf Old Town Hall20m
3. Dusseldorf Old Town20m
4. Media Harbor10m
5. King's Alleypassing by

Bike tour of Düsseldorf highlights

• Cycle through Hofgarten park
• Ride along Rhine promenade to Old Town
• Visit Düsseldorf Old Town Hall
• Explore the Old Town and longest bar
• Cycle to Oberkassel across Rhine
• Cycle along Oberkassel Rhine promenade
• Cross Rheinknie Bridge back to right bank
• See modern Medienhafen and Gehry buildings
• Take break at Carlsplatz market
• Ride along Königsallee shopping street
• Explore Little Tokyo neighborhood

The experience

The Hofgarten opens the tour at a leisurely pace, cycling through parks with views toward the city center before you head toward the Rhine promenade. From there, the route follows the water past monuments, breweries and art museums toward the Old Town, where the town hall's architecture and history anchor a longer stop. The Old Town itself (famous for its "longest bar in the world" packed into historic alleyways) is where you learn about the city's eventful past among traditional buildings.

After the Old Town, the tour crosses to the right bank of the Rhine and heads to Oberkassel, where the promenade offers views back across the modern skyline and the old town. The Rheinknie Bridge brings you back, and then you arrive at MedienHafen, where Gehry's distinctive buildings represent Düsseldorf's forward-looking character. A break at Carlsplatz market (with regional food, cafés and terraces) sits in the middle of this stretch, giving you a chance to rest before cycling on.

The final leg takes you along Königsallee, passing exclusive shops and the modern Kö-Bogen, then through Little Tokyo, where Germany's largest Japanese community fills the neighborhood with authentic restaurants and cultural spaces. The whole route is built around cycling at a manageable pace, not racing, so the three hours includes both movement and time to absorb each stop.

What’s included

• City bike and optional helmet.
• authentic local guide in English or German.
• rain poncho.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:30Last departure this season: 21 Nov

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Düsseldorf Bike Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a guide to set the route and pace while you cycle through multiple neighborhoods: ideal when you'd rather follow than navigate, and have three hours for easy riding with built-in breaks.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the pace like on this bike tour of Düsseldorf?

The tour cycles at a leisurely pace through parks and along the Rhine promenade, mixing movement with stops at landmarks like the Old Town Hall, the Old Town itself, and MedienHafen. You're not rushing. The three hours includes time to take in each area.

Does the tour cross the Rhine, or does it stay on one side?

The route crosses the Rhine twice: once to reach Oberkassel on the left bank, where you see views of the modern skyline and old town, then back across the Rheinknie Bridge to reach MedienHafen and the rest of the city on the right bank.

What is MedienHafen and why is it on the tour?

MedienHafen is Düsseldorf's modern harbor district, famous for the Gehry buildings: distinctive structures that symbolize the city's innovative character. It's included because it shows a very different side of Düsseldorf from the medieval Old Town.

Is there a break during the tour, or do you cycle the whole time?

There's a relaxing break at Carlsplatz, a traditional market with regional food, cafés and sunny terraces where you can linger before continuing to Königsallee and Little Tokyo.