Berlin Wall and Cold War Private Bike Tour with an Expert
Trace the historic route of the Berlin Wall by bike to get a feel for the atmosphere of West vs. East Berlin during the Cold War. Travel back in time to 1989 and see Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburger Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial, Alexanderplatz and more.
- Explore the route of the Berlin Wall by Bike with a 5-Stars Expert
- See the famous artworks on the survivin sections of the wall
- ]Learn about the Cold War and the “Iron Curtain
- Examine the events that led to the rise and fall of the Berlin War
- Enjoy an eco-friendly bike tour
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With so much to see, a bike tour of the Berlin Wall is the best way to relive the events of the rise and fall of the “Iron Curtain”. Discover the remnants of the former 96-mile border strip between West and East Berlin, as well as the former checkpoints, watchtowers, and Cold War memorials by bike. Enjoy a special bike route tailored to your interest in history.
Your 4-hour tour will begin with choosing a suitable bike for each member of the group, so you can effortlessly cycle through Berlin Old Town. This exclusive bike tour will follow a route along the remnants of the Berlin Wall, starting with the historic Checkpoint Charlie. Ride past the preserved section of the Berlin Wall and the Holocaust Memorial to the wolrd famous Brandenburg Gate, which symbolised the desire to unify the city of Berlin during the revolutions of 1989.’
At every turn, you will learn about the struggles of living in a partitioned city. See the former border crossing at the Berlin Friedrichstraße station and the Berlin Wall Memorial. Make a stop at the Alexanderplatz to witness the site of the largest demonstration in the history of the German Democratic Republic and how they pushed for political reforms. See communist landmarks such as the Berliner Fernsehturm and ride through the Museum Island to Gendarmenmarkt to admire monumental buildings that were rebuilt from WWII damage during the Cold War.
- Private Bike Tour of the Berlin Wall
- Licensed Local Guide, who is fluent in your chosen language
- Historical facts about the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall
- Expert commentary on the Cold War
- Rental of commuting bicycles
- Helmets and other safety equipment (optional)
Important information
Meet your guide in front of Novotel Suites Berlin City Potsdamer Platz, Anhalter Str. 2, 10963 Berlin, Germany. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meetin point
What you should know
- Please check your email 24 hours before your tour for important information.
- Please note that the route and number of attractions depends on the selected route.
- We recommend arriving at the meeting point early, as you will need time to set up your bike.
- We will rent adult city bikes for your group.
- Children’s bikes, child seats, helmets and other equipment are available on request. When making a booking, please indicate how many children are in your group and their ages and whether we should prepare any additional equipment for you.
- Entrance tickets to attractions are not included in this tour.
Berlin Wall and Cold War Private Bike Tour with an Expert