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Berlin: Cold War Era History Guided Bike Tour
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- Free cancellation available
- 3h+
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Embark on a bike ride through the many chapters of Berlin's tumultuous past
- Gaze at the famous Brandenburg Gate and see fragments of the Berlin Wall
- See symbols of the Cold War, such as Checkpoint Charlie and the last watchtower
- Learn about the complex legacy of the Berlin Wall and its impact on Berliners
- Explore the Kulturbrauerei, a charming 19th-century brewery in Prenzlauer Berg
Activity location
- Berlin
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Kulturbrauerei, Knaackstraße 97, 10435 Berlin, Germany | Meet at the "Berlin on Bike" Depot. The nearest metro station, Eberswalder Straße, is just 3 stops from Alexanderplatz. Directions from Alexanderplatz: - Take the U2 (red line) towards Pankow. Get off after 3 stops at Eberswalder Straße metro station - Leave the station at the exit in the opposite direction of travel (signposted "Kulturbrauerei) - Head towards the street on the left side of the overhead railway line (Danziger Straße), and walk for 150 meters on the right-hand side of this street - Turn right onto Knaackstraße and after 50 meters turn right through the large doorway to the Kulturbrauerei complex - From there follow the yellow signs to the bicycle depot
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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Shared Tour in German
- 3h 30m
- German
What's included, what's not
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle helmet and gloves upon request
- Guide
- Sunscreen and trouser clips
- Rain ponchos are available in the event of bad weather
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
- Not suitable for: Children under 8 years
What you can expect
Glide through the bustling streets of the German capital on a guided city bike tour. Cover up to 15 kilometers as you tour the sites that shaped world history, from the remains of the Berlin Wall to Checkpoint Charlie.
Choose your bike from a wide selection and set out on your guided adventure in Berlin. Begin at the Kulturbrauerei, a remarkable 19-century brewery in the district of Prenzlauer Berg.
Then, ride along the former border that once separated East and West Berlin. View the remains of the Berlin Wall and former border crossings, such as Bornholmerstraße and the infamous Checkpoint Charlie.
Marvel at one of the last watch towers and hear stories about both successful and tragic escape attempts. Learn more about how the Berlin Wall came down overnight after almost 30 years and its lasting impact on Berliners.
Pedal from Mauerpark, through Bernauerstraße, all the way to the historic Brandenburg Gate. Admire this iconic symbol of the capital as your guide explains its 18th-century origins. Finally, return to the shop to drop off your bike.
Location
Activity location
- Berlin
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Kulturbrauerei, Knaackstraße 97, 10435 Berlin, Germany | Meet at the "Berlin on Bike" Depot. The nearest metro station, Eberswalder Straße, is just 3 stops from Alexanderplatz. Directions from Alexanderplatz: - Take the U2 (red line) towards Pankow. Get off after 3 stops at Eberswalder Straße metro station - Leave the station at the exit in the opposite direction of travel (signposted "Kulturbrauerei) - Head towards the street on the left side of the overhead railway line (Danziger Straße), and walk for 150 meters on the right-hand side of this street - Turn right onto Knaackstraße and after 50 meters turn right through the large doorway to the Kulturbrauerei complex - From there follow the yellow signs to the bicycle depot
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Kulturbrauerei, Knaackstraße 97, 10435 Berlin, Germany | Meet at the "Berlin on Bike" Depot. The nearest metro station, Eberswalder Straße, is just 3 stops from Alexanderplatz. Directions from Alexanderplatz: - Take the U2 (red line) towards Pankow. Get off after 3 stops at Eberswalder Straße metro station - Leave the station at the exit in the opposite direction of travel (signposted "Kulturbrauerei) - Head towards the street on the left side of the overhead railway line (Danziger Straße), and walk for 150 meters on the right-hand side of this street - Turn right onto Knaackstraße and after 50 meters turn right through the large doorway to the Kulturbrauerei complex - From there follow the yellow signs to the bicycle depot
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany