Berlin: Guided Bike tour of the Berlin Wall and Third Reich
Description
From the “Führerbunker” to the Berlin Wall – On the Trail of a Divided City. Start your tour in Nikolaiviertel, five minutes from the TV Tower. Choose your bike and set off on a 15-kilometer journey filled with fascinating facts and little-known stories about Nazi-era and Cold War sites. Follow the traces of the 20th century to landmarks like the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße, original East German watchtowers, and the areas planned for the Nazis’ unrealized dream city, “Germania.” Your guide leads you through hidden corners, quiet streets, and scenic paths, bringing history vividly to life. Experience what life was like in the once-divided city. Discover why Hitler’s bunker (“Führerbunker”) is no longer accessible and explore the former Berlin Wall’s route, including ghost stations and underground bunkers. Would you like a private tour? Contact us by message to arrange your personal starting time, tailor the route to your wishes, and enjoy a fully private experience.
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Itinerary
Our starting point is also the only "real" old town of Berlin. But how old is it actually, especially having a war with rain of bombs in mind?
Listen to the story of civil courage, in which a police officer saved this marvelous building in the night of broken glass.
Here you can find a memorial for the victims of deportation and the Holocaust, designed in GDR times and in harsh contrast to the more well known memorial close to Brandenburg Gate.
There are three spots, where the Wall is "still alive" - this is the only part, where you can really understand and expirience what the Wall meant and did to Berlin. Edutainment at it's best.
Today commonly known for it's Sunday's flea market, this place shows how the city, tortured by the Wall for 28 years, turned into an oasis of free expression.
Once a giant fortress and air-raid-shelter, it offers a fantastic panoramic view and insights into Nazi-architecture.
This original watchtower got preserved to remember Günter Litfin, the first person who got shot at The Wall.
Cut in the middle by The Wall, this burial place was made for prussian heroes of German military history. It focuses on escape stories, since it is close to multiple former Checkpoints and a canal which was a natural border for east and west Berlin.
From here you have the perfect overview over the governing district of Germany with all it has to offer. Not only what you see is interesting though, but here we also discuss the plans of Hitler's architect Albert Speer and his vision to build the Great Hall, which would have had enough room to fit 180.000 people.
Here we stop to discuss Hitler's grab of power and Germany's democratic history. We do not have time to go inside but can get the best of it from the outside.
One of three memorials for the three biggest victim groups of the holocaust.
One of the three memorials for the three biggest groups of victims during the Holocaust.
This biggest genocide memorial in the world, created by the ones responsible for the killing. It's size and importance to history are incredible.
The place where Hitler hid during the last weeks of war and eventually committed suicide. All you can see today, is a parking lot. We explain why.
**Only in the english Version of the tour.** The most famous border station of the cold war, since it was the only shared one between the USA and USSR. Because of that, there was a point in time when the third world war almost started right here in the heart of Berlin.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Operates in English and German (depending on option selected)
- Participants (min./max.): 4 - 15
Reviews(180)
It was nice to cover so many parts of Berlin on bike! Loved the insights our tour guide was able to share about city highlights- many references to Cold War and some to present day city quirks!
The guide was great. Very informative and engaging. We had a wonderful time and the bikes were in good condition.
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re happy you had such a good experience with us and that everything went smoothly on the tour. We’d be glad to welcome you back next time you’re in Berlin! Best regards, The Free Berlin Team
Fascinating bike tour with a personal story from our guide Peter about his growing up in East and West Berlin during the time of the wall. It left a big and good impression about those decades. We really recommend it
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re very happy that Peter’s firsthand perspective made the tour so meaningful for you. We’ll gladly pass your kind words on to him. We’d be delighted to welcome you back next time you’re in Berlin! Best regards, The Free Berlin Team
Carl was an excellent guide; knowledgeable and friendly. We visited major historical landmarks and he spoke at each stop, allowing time for questions. Our group of around 20 was probably 6 too many because we couldn’t all make it through the stoplights together. This wasn’t a big deal but did briefly fragment the group. We were given option of wearing helmets and most of us opted out, but I think it’s a good idea to get one; this is a busy time of year and the streets are crowded with pedestrians, bikes, and cars. We didn’t have any problems thankfully. Carl also gave me a great recommendation for a wonderful local restaurant around the corner. I would definitely do this tour again.
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Carl and appreciated the way he guided the group through Berlin. We also appreciate your honest note about the group size and the traffic-light situation — feedback like this helps us improve. We’ll pass your kind words on to Carl and would be happy to welcome you back next time you’re in Berlin! Best regards, The Free Berlin Team
Very good bike tour, the guide, Karl, was genuin and with good knowledge. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed your ride through Berlin with Karl. We’ll happily pass your kind words on to him. We’d be happy to welcome you back next time you’re in Berlin! Best regards, The Free Berlin Team
Great way to experience the city. Many paths lead though neighborhoods and parks away from the busy streets. Especially nice on hot days because of the airflow! Very knowledgeable guide. I would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for the highly recommended review! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring the quieter neighborhoods and parks—and you are so right, that natural breeze on the bike is absolutely the best way to beat the heat while sightseeing! We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to your knowledgeable guide. We hope to welcome you back for another ride next time you're in Berlin! Best regards, The Free Berlin Team
Excellent tour guide. Lucus adapted the tour to our needs, good pace and very informative, it was great to see some of the real Berlin
Thank you so much for the excellent review! We're thrilled to hear that you got to see the "real" Berlin. It's fantastic that Lucas did such a great job adapting the pace and the route to your needs while keeping things super informative. We hope to welcome you back for another custom ride through the city in the future! Best regards, The Free Berlin Team
The cycle tour with Jake was an excellent way to see the city of Berlin. Jake had a wealth of knowledge about Berlin and its history and engaged with us to make the trip interesting and enjoyable. Riding past some magnificent landmarks on a bike was an exhilarating experience.
Thank you so much for the excellent review! We're thrilled to hear that riding past Berlin's magnificent landmarks was such an exhilarating experience for you. It's wonderful that Jake could share his wealth of knowledge and keep the tour so engaging and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another great ride through the city in the future! Best regards, The Free Berlin Team
It was an incredibly wonderful afternoon.
Vielen Dank für das tolle Feedback! Es freut uns riesig, dass du einen so unglaublich tollen Nachmittag mit uns hattest. Genau dafür machen wir die Touren! Hoffentlich bis zum nächsten Mal auf dem Sattel! Viele Grüße, das Free Berlin Team
Two wheels - an excellent way to see Berlin. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Nice bikes. Lovely relaxed pace of cycling with a good balance of stops and explanations. Berlin is a great city for cycling too - wide streets, cycle lanes, and other road users were very accommodating compared to London.
Thank you so much for the excellent review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the relaxed pace, our nice bikes, and the balance of stops and history. You're completely right—compared to London, Berlin's wide streets and cycle lanes make it a true cyclist's paradise! We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to your guide. We hope to welcome you back for another great ride in the future! Best regards, The Free Berlin Team
