Fat Tire Tours

Potsdam is Berlin’s most popular day-trip destination and for good reason. It’s a veritable playground for biking with many Prussian and Cold War sights tucked deep in parks and along quiet alleyways. Come prepared for an action-filled day!

We start by taking the train from our TV Tower shop for the 25+km journey to Potsdam, where our bikes are waiting for you. Once there, we will ride through the breathtaking city, left mostly untouched by the war to visit it's grand palaces, include the famous Sanssouci, and learn about palace intrigue as we cycle through its beautiful royal gardens. We will visit the dutch quarter of Potsdam & explore the Schloss Cecilienhof, home of the Potsdam Conference that cemented the division of Berlin, Germany and the world at the end of WWII.

Here are some of the many reasons why we think you’ll love our Gardens & Palaces of Potsdam Bike Tour:

Realizing that with its 20+ palaces, numerous parks and gardens, unique WWII and Cold War history, and distinct present-day flair, Potsdam is far more than the “Versailles of Berlin”, but rather earning of its UNESCO World Heritage status in many ways.
Appreciating the power, lifestyle, and grandeur of the Hohenzollern legacy through their various lavish gardens, parks, and palaces.
Understanding the impact the Potsdam Agreement (signed at Cecilienhof) had on Europe to close out World War II and foreshadowing an era of tension and distrust in the ensuing Cold War. Entry and audio guide into Cecilienhof Palace are included and we give you plenty of time to explore the interior!
Comparing the Potsdam of today - a vibrant university city filled with creative minds and energy - against the backdrop of life under communism behind the Iron Curtain.
At the end of our tour we will journey on the train back to our shop in Alexanderplatz.

This tour provides the opportunity to cruise through the National Mall as the famous monuments illuminate the skyline. Some of the spots included on this tour are the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Tidal Basin, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, and many more.

 This is the perfect way to get to see so many of Gaudi’s works in one day without exhausting yourself running around town.

Exploring the city by bike is the best way to see so many sights in one day. On the Gaudi Bike Tour, you’ll discover some of Gaudi’s earliest and lesser-known architectural gems as well as his most famous buildings. You'll get to learn about the life and history of Gaudi while also getting to see some stunning examples of Modernista architecture.

Of course, the highlight of the tour will be getting to see Gaudi’s magnificent cathedral, La Sagrada Familia. We’ve secured priority access skip-the-line Sagrada Familia tickets for you so that you won’t waste any precious time waiting in hours-long lines. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the interior of the Sagrada Familia on your own before meeting back with your guide.

The fascinating stories and insight given by your guide while exploring the city will bring Gaudi’s masterpieces to life and help you to really understand why his architecture is so highly regarded in the life and culture of Barcelona.

This powerful tour explores Berlin as the capital city of Nazi Germany. We visit the former Jewish quarter, location of Nazi bunkers, an air raid shelter, anti-aircraft installations, war-damaged buildings, Nazi resistance monuments, WWII battlefields, and more.

By the end of the tour you will:
Understand the circumstances that allowed a maniac like Hitler to achieve power.
Realize both the grim fate that awaited the victims of the Holocaust and grasp what life was like for ordinary citizens.
Draw the connection from the end of World War I to Hitler’s rise and consequently his fall to the building of the Berlin Wall.
See the impact the Third Reich and WWII still have on Berlin.

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.

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.

This bike tour offers what other New Orleans ghost tours don’t: More neighborhoods, more haunted stories, an easier way to get around, and smaller groups.

On other walking tours, you’ll travel less than a mile with close to 30 other people. Our ghost tour by bike takes a maximum of 10 people per guide and covers up to 6 miles through the French Quarter and the historic neighborhoods around it.

Starting in the French Quarter, you will travel to four neighborhoods of the most haunted city in America. Along the way, you will hear stories of the Crescent City’s famous ghosts, gruesome murders, voodoo culture, and real vampires. You’ll visit New Orleans’ most haunted house and stand at the gates of one of the oldest cemeteries in America.

Don't miss out on this New Orleans ghost tour by bike. It's a must-do experience to learn about the haunted side of the city. We cover more ground with less effort, which means more stories and more fun for an unforgettable evening exploring the dark side of New Orleans.

Upon arrival in the town of Versailles, we will ride to the famous city market to shop for our picnic supplies (cost not included). Then, we'll cruise through the Château's enormous grounds along a network of fantastic trails and tree-lined paths, pausing along the way to share the rich history of the palace and French monarchy. Next, it's on to our picnic at the end of the Grand Canal where we'll settle down for a royal feast.

After lunch, we'll continue through the grounds to visit Marie Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit Trianon. Finally, our bike tour offers you skip-the-line access to the Château to avoid the tremendously long lines. See the room where Marie Antoinette’s guards were killed as they protected her from the mob at the beginning of the Revolution. Walk through the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors where King Louis greeted guests, and centuries later the Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War I. Ride with us and you will explore exponentially more of the 2,000+ acres of royal property than you would ever be able to see on your own.

 See the best sites Florence has to offer in just a few hours including the famous Dome of Brunelleschi which dominates the skyline. You tour will also pass by the Uffizi Gallery, Republic Square and the largest Franciscan church in the world, Basilica Santa Croce. Florence is an extraordinary city full of history, art, and culture, and exploring it by bike is the perfect way to see its highlights in a short amount of time.

Save your feet with our comfortable cruiser bikes and casual pace which are perfect for bike riders of any level. Not to mention, our groups are limited in size, so you'll have easy access to your guide throughout the tour. Your tour guide will share the diverse history of this incredible city and also be available to help with photo opportunities. After the tour is over, our friendly staff will be able to help plan the rest of your time in Florence!

The Florence Night Bike Tour route is almost completely different than our Day Bike Tour. As darkness descends, we turn our focus to the intrigue and scandals involved in the mix of art, money, and power that built this beautiful city into the center of medieval trade and finance. You'll learn the hidden history behind the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Of course, no history of Florence would be complete without the famous Medici family. Our first stop is the first Medici Palace, the workplace of the young artists Michelangelo, Donatello, and Botticelli. Nicknamed the "Renaissance House", this is where it all began.

We'll take you to some off-the-beaten-path stops that bring secret corners of this city to life as well as more famous streets, like Via de’ Tornabuoni, a paradise of boutique fashion. From there we'll cross the river into the vibrant neighborhood of Santo Spirito (or Holy Spirit), where the restaurants overflow and diners eat and drink for hours.

Next, we'll head along the river past the famous Ponte Vecchio, through San Niccolò and the old city wall and then down to a beautiful river beach. Here we break out some local Tuscan wine, and sip it on the banks of the Arno while enjoying a truly unique view of Florence from the riverside.

At the end of the evening, we'll make our way back through the historical center, filled with new memories, sights, and the relaxed beauty that is the Renaissance City at night.