Excursion Visby bicycle adventure tour at Visby

Experience the scenic coastal splendour of Visby in a healthy new way during this invigorating, half-day bicycle excursion.

Visby, Guided Bicycle Tour, Almedalen, Powder Tower

After meeting your guides and the pier and receiving your safety and tour instructions, don your safety helmet and begin your guided, approximately three-hour bicycling adventure. Depart the harbour for the first leg of your bicycling route to Almedalen, once the sight of the Hanseatic Harbour. Upon arrival, a stop is made to see the oldest remaining structure in Visby, the old Kruttornet (Powder Tower).

Strandgatan, Botanical Gardens, Maiden’ Tower, Klinten, Old City, Harbour, Baltic Sea

Afterward, continue riding along Strandgatan en route to the lovely Botanical Gardens. Visby's mild winters allow such specimens as almond trees, magnolias, and acacias to grow beside vivid displays of flowers.

Pass by the Botanical Gardens and Maiden's Tower, then bike uphill to Klinten. Here, a photo stop is made for breath-taking panoramic vistas over the ruins of the Old City, harbour, and Baltic Sea.

Countryside, High Cliff of Högklint, Fridhem, Princess Eugenie’s Summer Residence, Refreshments

Next, your route continues along a bicycle path headed south into the beautiful countryside en route to the high cliff of Högklint, approximately three miles (about five kilometres) south of Visby. Your last stop is at

Princess Eugenie's Summer Residence in Fridhem. Upon arrival, a Swedish fika (tea or coffee with local cake) is served. Afterward, commence the picturesque, approximately 80-minute ride back to the pier. Upon arrival, return your helmet and bicycle, then commence the short walk back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Visby, Almedalen, Powder & Maidens Towers, Strandgatan, Botanical Gardens, Klinten, Old City, Harbour, Baltic Sea, Fridhem, Princess Eugenie’s Summer Residence

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of bicycling. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition, experienced and confident bike-riders, and able to ride a bicycle for long distances. This tour is not recommended for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with a fear of heights, guests with vertigo or balance issues, guests with arthritis in their hands (or other conditions that would inhibit operation of the brake levers), guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable sportswear in layers with flat, closed-toe sport shoes, and bring sun protection, a weatherproof windbreaker, raingear, towel, bottled water, and Swedish Kronas or credit cards for purchases from the ship; high-heel shoes are not permitted. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate on this tour. Guests weighing over 242 pounds (about 109 kilograms) cannot participate on this tour. Bicycles and safety helmets are provided; safety helmets must be worn the entire time whilst bicycling. Guests will cycle together as a group. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. This tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.