Discover Berlin’s fascinating history on this 3.5-hour bike tour. Follow the traces left behind by the Berlin Wall, including former watchtowers and border crossings. Hear stories of successful and fatal escape attempts along the way.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: German, Dutch, English

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the history of the Berlin Wall at historical locations in the city
See the original death strip and one of the last watchtowers in Berlin
Discover traces of the former border between East and West Berlin including the remains of the Berlin Wall, former border crossings, and watchtowers
Start your journey at the Kulturbrauerei, an interesting old brewery complex in Prenzlauer Berg
Visit interesting Berlin landmarks along the former border strip

Full description

Discover the German capital by bike on this fantastic 3.5-hour tour. Ride along the former border between East and West Berlin, and see the remains of the Berlin Wall, former border crossings, one of the last watch towers, and other traces left by the division of the city. The tour starts at the Kulturbrauerei, a remarkable old brewery site in the district of Prenzlauer Berg. Along the way, you’ll discover interesting facts about why the city became divided and how this affected its residents. Hear about successful and fatal escape attempts, how the Berlin Wall came down overnight after almost 30 years, and how the city has changed since. The route runs from Mauerpark, over Bernauerstraße, all the way to the Brandenburg Gate. Checkpoint Charlie, the former boarder crossing, and Bornholmerstraße also be covered during the tour.

Includes

Bicycle rental
Helmet
Gloves
Sunscreen
Trousers clips
Rain ponchos in bad weather

Pick-up and drop off

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

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Meeting point varies depending on option booked.

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What to bring

Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

This tour is for small groups of up to 15 participants. You will cover approximately 15 kilometers in 3.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
You can select a bike that fits you best from the large fleet of bicycles.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 219 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
4.6/5

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We loved this tour. our guide Anha (sorry not sure how to spell his name) was very knowledgable and enthusiastic. He answered all of our questions and really helped us understand everything we were seeing. Highly reccomend! It is a decent length tour but there is a nice rest stop in the middle for coffee, sandwiches and restrooms if you like

July 15, 2019

Tour was fun and informative. Paul, our guide, was great at keeping our large group together while safely navigating the streets and even adjusted our route on the fly to compensate for us showing up late. There is a large selection of bikes available and the only thing I would avoid is selecting a bike with a coaster brake unless you're completely familiar with how that bike works.

May 29, 2019

Amazing, recommended!

We enjoyed very much our tour, we had Lauren who is a very passionate and knowledgeable tour guide and we learned a lot of things that we didnt know about the wall. We visited sites that tourists usually dont get to go on their own plus biking in Berlin is a must.

April 29, 2019

Berlin Wall & Cold War Bike Tour

Berlin Wall & Cold War Bike Tour

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