Berlin Wall and Cold War Bike Tour in Small Groups
Description
Experience the history of the Berlin Wall in a 3.5-hour bike tour. What happened in Berlin after World War II? How come that they built a wall and what does it meant to the Berliners on both sides? On a bike tour along the former Berlin Wall we will give you an idea of how life was like and how Berlin became once again in the last decades.
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Itinerary
The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is an early classicist triumphal gate that stands on the western flank of the square Pariser Platz in Berlin's Mitte district.
The Berlin Wall Memorial commemorates the division of Berlin by the Wall and the deaths at the Berlin Wall.
Mauerpark is a park in Berlin. Its name goes back to the Berlin Wall erected in 1961, which formed the border between the former districts of Prenzlauer Berg and Wedding. This is the border between the districts of Prenzlauer Berg and Gesundbrunnen.
Bike Depot where we start end end our tours.
The Berlin Kulturbrauerei is a 25,000 m² ensemble of buildings. With its courtyards and unique architecture, it has been a listed building since 1974 and is one of the few well-preserved industrial architectural monuments in Berlin dating from the end of the 19th century.
An old watch tower at Kieler Eck.
Checkpoint Charlie was one of Berlin's border crossings through the Berlin Wall between 1961 and 1990, connecting the Soviet and American sectors in Friedrichstrasse between Zimmerstrasse and Kochstrasse, thus linking the East Berlin district of Mitte with the West Berlin district of Kreuzberg.
Tear Palace is the colloquial name in Berlin vernacular for the former exit hall of the border crossing point Bahnhof Friedrichstraße in the divided city of Berlin between 1961 and 1989.
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Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(133)
Fabulous trip. Absolutely fascinating. Great guide (Walter). Extremely knowledgeable about the history.
Thank you for your nice words! We’re delighted to hear that you found the trip absolutely fascinating and that Walter made such a positive impact as your guide. His extensive knowledge of history truly enhances the experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Best wishes, The Berlin on Bike Team
Angus was great - really knowledgeable and friendly and took us on a fascinating route where we learned loads and saw some unexpected parts of history. Thoroughly recommend.
Hi, thanks a lot for your great review and recommendation! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience on our Berlin Wall Tour. Great you enjoyed exploring those unexpected historical points with Angus. He really knows his stuff, and we’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback along to him! We’d love to welcome you back for another ride next time you’re in town. All the best from Berlin, Your Berlin on Bike team
The tour was great and all services from Berlin on Bike were impeccable. Very exciting tour! The link from Tripadvisor was misleading, which is why we arrived late. However, the staff at Berlin on Bike let us join anyway and accompanied us to the first stop. Thank you very much!
Hallo, vielen Dank für deine Rückmeldung! Es freut uns riesig, dass euch die Berliner Mauertour so gut gefallen hat und am Ende alles geklappt hat. Schön, dass unser Team euch trotz der Verwirrung mit dem Link noch unkompliziert zur Gruppe bringen konnte. Wir würden uns freuen, euch mal wieder bei uns in der Kulturbrauerei zu begrüßen! Liebe Grüße aus Berlin, Euer Team von Berlin on Bike
James was absolutely fantastic. Excellent. Fun. Informative. Patient. Could not have been better.
Thank you for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that James made such a fantastic impression as your guide. His excellent, fun, and informative approach, along with his patience, truly enhances the experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Best regards, The Berlin on Bike Team
We rode with Guy with two couples. Loud voice and passionate narrator over the wall. In just over 3 hours much seen and heard. Top that he gave us a top 10 must see at the end. By bike the best way to discover Berlin.
Hi there, thanks so much for the great review! Wonderful to hear that the four of you had such a good time on our Berlin Wall Tour and that you enjoyed Guy's stories and top 10 must see list so much. Hope to welcome you back on a bike in Berlin sometime. All the best from Berlin, your Berlin on Bike team
Informative and relaxed cycle tour taking in cold war history and opportunity to explore different areas of the city.
Hi there, thanks a lot for your review! Great to hear you and your teenagers enjoyed exploring the city and learning about the Cold War on our Berlin Wall Tour. And happy to know you the relaxed pace and the route hit the mark for your family! We'd love to welcome you back for another ride in Berlin. All the best from, your Berlin on Bike team
Because of the extreme heat, my son and I were the only participants and got a private tour. We both found it incredibly fun and interesting. Our German guide (spoke good Dutch), was super nice and knew how to illuminate the experiences and events nicely from different points of view and interests. Highly recommended for several generations.
Dear Marieke, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you and your son enjoyed your "private tour", even in the extreme heat. It’s fantastic that our guide was able to share insights from various perspectives and made the experience enjoyable and interesting for both of you. We truly appreciate your recommendation for multiple generations, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future—hopefully with a bit cooler weather! Best wishes, The Berlin on Bike Team
Very personal tour with great insights off the beaten path. Many memories from the Cold War era were awakened, paired with impressions of what became of it during and after the reunification. Olli was a fantastic tour guide!
Liebe Annette, vielen Dank für deine wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass du die persönliche Tour mit tollen Einblicken abseits des Mainstreams genossen hast. Es ist großartig, dass die Erinnerungen aus der Zeit des Kalten Krieges und die Impressionen nach der Wende für dich lebendig wurden. Olli ist wirklich ein fantastischer Reiseführer, und wir sind froh, dass er deine Erfahrung bereichert hat. Wir schätzen dein Feedback. Vielleicht trifft man sich ja mal wieder auf einer unserer geführten Radtouren. Wir würden uns freuen! Herzliche Grüße, Dein Team von Berlin on Bike
Great Tour. Many highlights around Berlin's history. Sascha was a passionate and highly knowledgable guide who balanced cycling with frequent and comfortable stops to talk including a break for coffee. He created a wonderful environment for our group and appreciation of lived history.
Hi Angelika, thank you for this lovely review of our Berlin Wall Bike Tour! Sascha has a real talent for bringing history to life, we love listening to his stories as well. Glad the pacing worked well for your group and that there was time for coffee too. Hope to see you again in Berlin! All the best, your Berlin on Bike team
Excellent tour knowledgeable guide.
Hi there, thanks for your kind review of our Berlin Wall Bike Tour! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and your guide's knowledge so much. Hope to see you again on another ride through Berlin! All the best, Your Berlin on Bike team
