15 Rickshaw Tours in Germany to Build a Day Around

1.Münster-Highlights-Tour with Rickshaw-Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 244 reviews · 30 - 90 minutes · from $40Our pick

Ride through Münster with a German- or English-speaking guide such as Toby, Barbara, or Stefan. See the Prinzipalmarkt, Schloss Münster, Aasee sculptures, Erbdrostenhof, Zwinger, and cathedral while hearing local dönekes, or short tales, along the way.

“Toby is a very nice Guido who took the time to tell us all the historic stores of the city. He also made sure we had a safe and comfortable ride . Alltogether it was a very enjoyable way to see the city!”

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2.Cologne: Rickshaw Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $48

Take a private 1 to 1.5-hour rickshaw ride through central Cologne with an English- or German-speaking guide. You will see the Cathedral, Rhine Boulevard, Old Town, medieval Town Hall, and Chocolate Museum, while guides such as Victor add local stories and personal details.

“Viele witzige Anekdoten gehört und kleine „geheime Ecken“ gesehen - unser Guide war super: Danke dafür!!!”

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3.Private Guided E-Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 157 reviews · 1 - 4 hours

Ride a private, rain-protected e-rickshaw from Alexanderplatz past Unter den Linden, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, Hackescher Markt, and more. Choose one to four hours, ask for photo stops or Currywurst, and add Tiergarten and East Side Gallery on the three-hour route. Guides speak English or German.

“Amazing tour! Jacob was a great guide and we learn a lot. Even with the cold weather❄️”

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4.Erfurt: Private Guided Classic Old Town E-Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · 1h 15m

Meet your green-shirted guide at Erfurt’s Fish Market for a 75-minute private e-rickshaw tour. Ride under weather cover past the Old Synagogue, Cathedral of St. Mary, Collegium Maius, and Krämerbrücke, with photo stops and a possible Thuringian Rostbratwurst break.

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5.Munich: City Highlights Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 150 reviews · 1 - 5 hours

Ride through Munich with a local guide in a private electric rickshaw. The 2.5-hour route covers the old town and English Garden, while 1-hour and 5-hour options offer a shorter taste or a longer outing to Nymphenburg Palace and Olympic Park.

“I appreciated the flexibility to add an hour to the tour, the opportunity to srop for my Starbucks mug, and the fresh out of the oven pretzel with delicious beer in the English Garden.”

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6.Individual City Tour – Rickshaw Sightseeing in Berlin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $53Top rated

Ride through Berlin with guide Leo or a colleague on a private rickshaw tour from Alexanderplatz. In one to three hours, you can see Museum Island, the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Tiergarten, and more, with a flexible route, photo stops, blankets, and optional hotel pickup.

“This is a great way to learn about and see a lot of history in a short period of time without having to walk. I had an amazing time with Leo giving myself, my daughter, and granddaughter such an incredible history lesson. Although it was cold, we were able to stay warm with the blanket that Leo provided us. I definitely recommend taking this tour with Leo. We went in the evening and were able to get some really nice photos, but I think I would go in the afternoon if I had it to do all over again.”

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7.Berlin Express: Private 1-Hour E-Rickshaw Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 1 hour

Start at Potsdamer Platz and ride through Berlin in a private electric rickshaw for up to two adults and one child. Your English or German guide can focus on divided Berlin, the Third Reich, Old Berlin, or a family-friendly route. Guides such as Stefan, Jacob, and Steffen are praised for clear stories and flexibility.

“Stefan and Jacob were both excellent guides. Knowledgeable and happy to discuss all aspects of Berlin's past and present. highly recommend.”

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8.Crime show city tour by rickshaw including guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 105 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

Ride through Münster with a German-speaking guide and trace Tatort and Wilsberg locations, from Prinzipalmarkt and the cathedral to Wilsberg’s antique shop, palace, and Aasee. The private one-hour rickshaw tour includes photo stops, real crime stories, filming tricks, and a return to City Hall.

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9.Cologne: Private Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $49

Ride through Cologne in a private 2023 Maxpro pedicab with guides such as Victor, Frank, Leo, or Nicolas. In 60 or 90 minutes, you can see the cathedral, Old Town, Farina fragrance museum, Hohenzollern Bridge, and Rhine harbor, with hotel pickup, blankets, and a hot or cold drink.

“Fun and informative tour with Victor and Nicolas. They kept our kids engaged the entire time!”

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10.Rickshaw Tours Berlin – Groups of up to 16 people with several rickshaws

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 97 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $53

Ride through Berlin with an English-speaking guide such as Leo, Hugo, or Ufuk. Expect a private rickshaw tour for your group, music on request, photos, and quick stops from Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag to Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, and Alexanderplatz.

“Great experience from start to finish, our guide was very knowledgable and friendly showing us lots of historical sites across the city. A great way to see Berlin.”

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11.Münster: Beer Tasting Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Join a private 90-minute rickshaw ride through Münster with an English- or German-speaking guide. Sip Finne Brewery beers at city sights, hear local dönekes, and try styles from Helles and Pils to Scottish Ale and IPA.

“Soweit alles gut, es gab meiner Meinung zu wenig Bier da sollte man etwas dran tun.”

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12.Rickshaw Sightseeing City Tours Berlin – Rikscha Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.)

Ride a private rickshaw for one to four hours with guide Leo, passing Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, the Berlin Wall, and more. You get close views, a warm blanket, Wi-Fi, music on request, and help taking photos. Pickup is available within 2 km of Brandenburg Gate.

“We loved this - picked up from our hotel. Informative and fun - a great way to see Berlin. We saw memorials, Berlin Wall and more”

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13.Erfurt: Guided Petersberg Citadel Tour by E-Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 1h 15m

Meet your guide at Fischmarkt and ride an electric rickshaw up to Petersberg Citadel. You’ll see St. Peter’s Church, Defension Barracks, the drawbridge, and Erfurt’s rooftops while hearing local stories in German or English. Guide Gernot is one named guide, though availability may vary.

“Sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man viel Wissenswertes erfahren möchte .”

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14.Private Munich Rickshaw City Tour and English Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride privately through Munich with guides such as Andre, Andy, or Michael, seeing Marienplatz, the Residenz, Hofgarten, and the English Garden. The 90-minute route suits couples, families, and anyone who wants broad city coverage without a long walk. Blankets and hot-water bottles may be provided in cold weather.

“Our guide was great. It was really cold and he provided blankets and hot water bottles. He explained the city and showed us beautiful sites. Totally recommend this!”

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15.Private Sightseeing Tour in an E-Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 2h 30m

Ride through central Berlin in a private e-rickshaw with Matthias, a local guide who speaks German, English, and French. Over 150 minutes, you can shape the route around your interests, stop for photos, hear clear history talks, and finish at the World Clock, Brandenburg Gate, or Potsdamer Platz.

“Matthias ist der perfekte Guide. Freundlich, wissend, witzig. Ein ganz toller Kerl. Höchste Empfehlung für ihn. Jederzeit wieder...”

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