Berlin : The best bike tour with a Berlin guide and insider tips
Description
With City Riders you discover Berlin with all your senses: Listen to compelling stories, explore hidden corners, laugh with other guests – and enjoy Berlin during delicious culinary stops. Whether you want to experience live performances, taste street food or admire highlights such as the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery – we don’t offer an 08/15 program, but a real, individual adventure through the capital. With City Riders you discover Berlin with all your senses: Listen to compelling stories, explore hidden corners, laugh with other guests – and enjoy Berlin during delicious culinary stops that will teach you the true taste of the city. Whether you want to sample street food from all over the world or marvel at famous highlights such as the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery, we offer you no ordinary tour, but an authentic, personal adventure through the vibrant capital.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The US Checkpoint Charlie was the main border crossing from West Berlin to East Berlin during the Berlin Wall
The old square of the Gestapo (Secret State Police) headquarters - in the Second World War plans were made in the building to persecute and torture Sintis, Roma and Jews
One of the most vibrant squares in Europe before the Second World War. From 1961, the square lay in the middle of the border area between East and West Berlin – fallow and deserted.
The Führerbunker was Hitler's last refuge in Berlin. He committed suicide there on 30 April 1945. Today, only a parking lot with an information board can be seen at the site.
The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin commemorates the murdered Jews of Europe. It consists of 2,711 concrete steles and is located near the Brandenburg Gate. It is intended to encourage reflection and remembrance.
The Brandenburg Gate is a famous landmark in Berlin. It was built in 1791 and used to symbolize the division, today the unity of Germany. It stands on Paris Square in the heart of the city.
the most beautiful park in Berlin, reminiscent of the Central park in New York
Headquarters of the German Federal President
The government district in Berlin is located around the Reichstag and the Spree. Central political buildings such as the Chancellery, the Bundestag and ministries are located there. It is the heart of German politics.
The Reichstag is the parliament building in Berlin, the seat of the German Bundestag. It was built in 1894, partly destroyed after World War II and renewed from 1990. The glass dome stands for transparency of policy.
Museum Island in Berlin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Spree, it houses five important museums, including the Pergamon Museum and the Neues Museum. It is a centre for art and culture.
Alexanderplatz is a central square in Berlin and an important transport hub. It is known for the TV Tower, the World Clock and numerous shops. It used to be a flagship socialist project of the GDR.
The Nikolaiviertel is the oldest residential district in Berlin, close to the Spree and Alexanderplatz. It was founded in the Middle Ages and reconstructed in the 1980s. Today it is a historic place with restaurants, alleys and the St. Nicholas Church.
Bebelplatz is a historic square in Berlin, known for the burning of books by the Nazis on 10 May 1933. Today, an underground memorial of empty bookshelves commemorates this. The square is located between the State Opera and Humboldt University.
Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin. It is characterized by the German Cathedral, French Cathedral and the Konzerthaus. The square is known for its architecture and cultural events.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(27)
The guided tour was a great way to visit all the ‘must see’ locations in Berlin. Our guide, Joseph, had a deep knowledge of the history of Germany and the locations we visited. He was considerate to the group and was happy to answer all our questions, and ensure we were all getting the most from our experience. 🌟
This is a fascinating way to explore Berlin seeing locations along the way that we would not have understood their significance if not for our insightful guide . So much fun riding the streets too!
Visited many wonderful sites around the city. Very knowledgeable tour guide, Matty. He was very knowledgeable and explained all the history to us and answered all of our questions. The evening bike ride was awesome.
We were lucky. Our booked group tour had no other bookings. Therefore, it was practically a private tour. Our guide was world-class! But that was probably also due to the above circumstance. He was well-informed everywhere and on a scale from 1 to 10, he was a 12 in terms of likability 😁 This easily made up for the not-so-great bicycles.
Excellent tour, a little different than the typical ones but this is exactly what we liked the most. Plus the guides are locals and really know the history of the city and country. And they made sure we were safe all the time. Not to mention the fantastic place they chose for taking a break! :) thanks, it was a wonderful experience!
It was amazing with Dio!! Thank you! We would do it again!! Vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
Dio took us on a wide and varied bike ride through Berlin. The pace was perfect not too fast or slow. Stopped at historic sites for explanations. Travelers should be comfortable riding a bike in traffic. Dio was friendly, open to questions, knowledgeable and attentive.
We had a beautiful day in Berlin. The weather was perfect. When we arrived for our tour somehow they did not make note we were coming and so our tour guide was not there. Fortunately the German tour guide went out of his way to tour us around instead of rescheduling. It was very kind of him. He was very thorough and did quite well having to speak in English for us. We would do this tour again for sure.
Dio was a friendly and interesting guide
Morgan was an excellent guide who made the tour leisurly and most of all fun!
