Fat Tire Tours

Our Evening Food Tour by Bike is one of our favorites! We made this tour so we could show even more of Berlin to our guests. We focus on the vibrant neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg to take you to some of our favorite places. And with food included, it's a great evening out!

Berlin's history has helped to create a dynamic cultural and culinary landscape which comes to light on this tour. Throughout the ride you will enjoy a progressive three-course meal at a variety of places that we love, and we stop at a handful of cool sites along the way. Although the lineup changes from time to time, we always support places that are locally owned, proud of their food, and of course, our favorites. Relaxing, nicely-paced, and fun, this tour is the perfect addition to any day in Berlin. Some folks join us only for this tour, but many join after having done one of our other tours during the day, or earlier in their visit to Berlin. Either way, you will have a blast. With the food included, it's an amazing value! For value, scheduling, and pure enjoyment, this tour is simply awesome! Our groups are limited in size, so you will get a truly great experience.

Spanning nearly two miles in length, D.C's National Mall is home to some of the most moving and inspiring memorials our nation has to offer. Get up close and personal to the highlights of this special area along with one of our expert tour guides. Our bikes allow you to pedal along the wide sidewalks and see so much more than you ever could on your feet, without wearing yourself out walking from monument to monument. We'll cruise to numerous of the treasures in the National Mall, including the World War II Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and many, many more. 

We'll take a brief stop for lunch (cost not included) and cross the Potomac River into Virginia for what is arguably one of the most moving memorials in D.C: Arlington National Cemetery. We'll park our bikes at the entrance and stroll the hills of the cemetery on foot including Arlington House, the Kennedy Gravesite, and Tomb of the Unknown Solider where we will stop and witness the incredible Changing of the Guard ceremony. 

Join us on one of the most unique and memorable bike rides in Washington DC!

IMPORTANT: All guests above the age of 16 are required to have a valid form of identification to enter Arlington Cemetery. Guests aged 16-17 may use a student ID. All guests over the age of 18 must have government issued ID (drivers license, passport, etc). International guests must bring a passport for entrance.

Get up early on the biggest cycling day of the year and join our Paris Bike Tour on the final day of the Tour de France (Sunday July 19)!  Ride the nearly empty streets as our guides lead you along the famous cobblestone roads of the last leg of the 3-week trek. See the same sites as the professional riders as they speed around the middle of Paris, just a few hours after you!

We will begin at our office, 24 rue Edgar Faure, 75015, and head directly to the Champs Elysées where the bulk of this ride will take place.  Getting an early start grants us access to streets that will be too busy to navigate later on when the event is in full swing. Allow our guides to navigate through the streets as the city is waking up, with hints of pastries and coffee beginning to linger in the air.  We’ll make our way to the final stretch of the biggest and most celebrated cyclist event in history. Ride over the same cobblestones as the cycling world champions, and imagine yourself wearing the yellow jersey! Feel the excitement as crowds start to line the streets in anticipation of an 8-lap finalé just a few hours away.  They will be cheering for you as you cruise up and down this beautiful avenue, flanked by French flags and a buzz in the air. 

You’ll have an opportunity to ride portions of the Champs Elysées, including the usually hectic round-about circling the Arc de Triomphe. Stop for a quick glass of bubbly at the apex of the course, and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Triumphal Way which connects much of the right bank of Paris into a stunningly symmetric landscape.  Continue through the sleepy streets as the sun rises, and make your way back towards our office for our own grand finalé: coffee & croissants in front of the Eiffel Tower. Our staff will be there to be your personal photographers and capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment. We’re happy to provide you with a few optional itineraries for the rest of your day and clue you in about the best viewing spots for later in the evening.

This tour provides the unique opportunity to cruise down Pennsylvania Avenue and the National Mall as the famous monuments illuminate the D.C. skyline. 

Your tour guide will fill you in on plenty of fascinating anecdotes at each stop, and we of course allow plenty of time to walk around and take some photos. With the help of your electric bike, there is no more relaxing way to enjoy the highlights of D.C. in the evening!

What's an electric bike? These bicycles use a small motor to help power you forward and give you momentum - meaning less effort and going farther! They are perfect for a tour like this that covers a lot of ground in a short amount of time. If you can ride a regular bike, you can ride an electric bike.

We'll meet in the middle of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, the oldest part of the city, at Plaça St Jaume. This beautiful square is the location of both the town hall and Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia).

We'll bike through the Gothic Quarter to the end of the famous Las Ramblas, where we'll find the Old Port of Barcelona. After telling you about its history from being built in the 1600's to the present day, we'll head over to another area of the old city of Barcelona, the Raval neighborhood. Once considered a rough part of town, it's now a cultural heart of the city.

Continuing on through the lively Eixample neighborhood, we'll find ourselves in Sant Antoni with its central daytime market and many bars and tapas restaurants. No evening in Barcelona is complete without tapas, so this is where we'll stop at a local tapas bar to sample some classic Spanish cuisine. (Food at the stop is not included, but you are welcome to get as much or little as you'd like).

Now that we've had our fill of tapas, it's time for the Magic Fountain show! This fountain was the centerpiece of the 1929 International Expo and continues to be the location of many important city events. We've timed it so that you will get to see the illuminated fountain show with music and mesmerizing lights. We'll enjoy some Cava (sparkling Spanish wine) together as we watch the Magic Fountain show at just the right time, reveling in the lights and sounds of Barcelona at night.

As we make our way back, you'll get to admire the illuminated old bullfighting ring and learn its new purpose since Catalonia banned bullfighting in 2010. You'll also marvel at Gaudí's famous Casa Batlló and its curvy lit up facade, looking almost other-worldly. This sits on La Manzana de la Discordia (the block of discord), a block of several modernist houses that seem to compete for the spotlight here at the epicenter of modernism.

We'll also see the beautiful Palau de la Música (Palace of Music), the towering Cathedral of Barcelona, and the square of Sant Felip Neri, all basking in that nighttime glow.

Our Barcelona Night Bike Tour makes for a perfect magical evening in Barcelona - You'll get a feel for the best parts of the city, eat tapas, sip Cava, see the Magic Fountain on display, and watch the city and its monuments light up the night.

Ride into the holiday season with our spectacular Christmas Market Bike Tour. This seasonal tour will get you into the festive spirit by leading you to three different Berlin Christmas markets.

With your guide, wander through traditional Berlin style markets filled with stalls selling locally made food, drink, and local artisanal products. You'll learn about the history of these traditional markets and find the best stands to visit. The ticket to the first (and most popular) Christmas market is included in your tour.

Biking is the easiest way to get between the various markets. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations in the heart of historic Berlin, surrounded by traditional market stands and glowing Christmas decorations.

You can warm up with a Glühwein (hot spiced wine) or a Feuerzangenbowle (a special mulled wine punch) and try traditional Christmas treats like candied almonds and gingerbread.

The markets are filled with food stands and traditional German foods, so you can stay after the tour and continue eating, drinking, and taking in the sites and sounds. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in German tradition and get in the holiday spirit!

We head away from the Mitte district and the pedestrian Cold War sights to take in more of the former East, more of the Wall, and more of what makes Berlin the unique city it is today.  On our Berlin Wall Bike Tour you will visit the Berlin Wall Memorial, see a former watchtower, visit the land once known as the no-man's land, see where the East German Secret Police kept their secret files, and learn about escape attempts in the places they took place..

To put the Cold War into perspective we’ll timeline other important worldwide events to show how these effectively put Berlin at the forefront of Cold War tension. This is a great opportunity to ask your guide more questions about the Cold War or the Berlin of today.

Chicago boasts an 18-mile Lakefront Trail for cycling, running and walking and this tour aims to show you what we feel is the best part of it. Starting at our conveniently located South Loop office, we’ll take you on a tour from Grant Park north to Lincoln Park with plenty of stops, stories and photo ops in between.

See eight of Chicago’s most high profile neighborhoods - South Loop, Streeterville, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, River North, the Loop and Printer’s Row - in addition to both of Chicago’s showpiece parks, Grant Park and Lincoln Park. Cruise along the Lakefront and hear loads of information about Chicago’s history, architecture and culture as well as quirky facts and stories from one of our world class tour guides.

This tour covers the major Chicago sites as well as dipping into the surrounding neighborhoods, often missed by most visitors, for an experience that is unlike anything else we’ve ever offered in our decade-plus in Chicago!

No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the top of the Willis Tower and The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago! Head over to a “one stop Chicago” experience on your journey to the 103rd floor. Enjoy 360 degree views spanning up to 50 miles and 4 states and our most spectacular view…1,353 feet straight down! Dare to Stand Out on The Ledge - glass balconies extending 4.3 feet outside the building provide a thrilling, once in a lifetime experience!
 

There is no better way to see the stunning city of Paris than on our famous Night Bike Tour. We'll lead you through the bustling iconic neighborhood of St. Germain de Près as it comes to life for the evening with its iconic buildings and bustling cafés and restaurants.

We'll dive into the heart of St. Germain, cutting through some adorable side streets that lead right up to the awe inspiring Notre Dame Cathedral. Next, we'll park the bikes on the tranquil Ile St. Louis bridge as we gaze upon the flying buttresses of Notre Dame. We'll of course stop on Ile St. Louis for Paris's most famous ice cream & sorbet, Berthillon, for a little ice cream break. Heading towards the sunset as it glows orange behind the buildings along the Seine River, we'll cross over the old wooden pedestrian bridge, Pont des Arts, for more jaw-dropping views (including the Eiffel Tower from afar).

One of the best parts of the ride is up next as we glide into the original courtyard of the Louvre palace. You'll notice that the noise level goes from the loud buzz of people and traffic to near silence within the serene centuries-old enclosed courtyard. We'll ride down through the relatively quiet palace grounds to the glass pyramids for a photo opt. Depending on the time of year, it can be just transitioning towards sunset or completely dark with the pyramids lit up and glowing, but it's always breathtaking. We're not done yet! Up next, we'll head past Place de la Concorde to board our boat for a relaxing hour-long Seine river cruise, where you'll get even more gorgeous views. Your guide will pop open some bottles of red wine, and we'll toast to an evening together in Paris. The views from the boat ride are something you'll always remember.

After our hour-long cruise with wine, we'll ride over the Seine and back towards our office, stopping just in front of the Eiffel Tower to appreciate its golden evening glow, and perhaps catch it just in time as it sparkles!

Riding a bike through Paris at night can be intimidating on your own, but we have safety in numbers with your expert guide leading the way. Our Night Bike Tour is a perfect way to see Paris at its absolute best and to enjoy many vantage points of beauty across the city as its monuments and bridges take on a whole new light. Being guided by bike, it's effortless and fun. This is an evening around the City of Light you won't soon forget.

All families have secrets, but none seem to have quite as many as our own royals. Join us on a whistle stop tour of the scandal, intrigue and downright shocking stories and rumors that have rocked the Royal Family over the years.

From illicit love to financial ruin, meet the lotharios, gamblers, cheats and party animals that have colored our royal history down the years, all under the direction of one of our world class guides. Prepare to be shocked, amazed, amused and thoroughly entertained!

The Royal Scandals Bike Tour is one of the most fun ways to see London as you zip around by bike learning about the better-than-fiction stories of the royal family.