Third Reich and Berlin Wall History 3-Hour Bike Tour in Berlin | La Vacanza Travel

Third Reich and Berlin Wall History 3-Hour Bike Tour in Berlin

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Germany, Berlin, Berlin
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  • 3 hours
  • Berlin
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Nazis. Communists. Their marks are everywhere. Explore authentic locations like a WWII gun tower and the site of Hitler‘s bunker. See what The Wall looked like and how life was in a divided city. We‘ll discover the former no man‘s land and ghost stations. Take a thrilling journey through the darkest chapters of our history.

The FREE-BERLIN-concept: The guide can design his tour freely. Route plan may differ.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Nicholas Quarter, Rathausstrasse 21, 10178 Berlin Germany

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?

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum, Oranienburger Str. 28 - 30, 10117 Berlin Germany

Listen to the story of civil courage, in which a police officer saved this marvelous building in the night of broken glass.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Koppenplatz, Berlin Germany

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.

Stop At: Memorial of the Berlin Wall, Bernauer Strasse 111, 13355 Berlin Germany

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mauerpark, Gleimstr. 55, 10437 Berlin Germany

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Humboldthain Flak Tower, Volkspark Humboldthain, 13355 Berlin Germany

Once a giant fortress and air-raid-shelter, it offers a fantastic panoramic view and insights into Nazi-architecture.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Gunter Litfin Memorial, Kieler Str. 2, 10115 Berlin Germany

This original watchtower got preserved to remember Günter Litfin, the first person who got shot at The Wall.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Invalidenfriedhof, Scharnhorststrasse, Berlin Germany

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.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Spreebogenpark, Ludwig-Erhard-Ufer, Berlin Germany

From here you have the perfect overview over the governing distrcit 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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Reichstag Building, Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin, Germany

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism, Simsonweg/Scheidemannstrasse Between Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Building, 10117 Berlin Germany

One of three memorials for the three biggest victim groups of the holocaust.

Pass By: Monument to Homosexuals Persecuted Under National Socialist Regime, S-Bhf Tiergarten 2 Opposite the Holocaust Memorial/Ebertstrasse, 10557 Berlin Germany

One of the three memorials for the three biggest groups of victims during the Holocaust.

Stop At: The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Cora-Berliner-Strasse 1, 10117 Berlin Germany

This biggest genocide memorial in the world, created by the ones responsible for the killing. It's size and importance to history are incredible.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fuhrerbunker, Gertrud-Kolmar-Str. 14, 10117 Berlin Germany

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Checkpoint Charlie, Friedrichstr. 43-45, 10969 Berlin Germany

**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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of helmet
  • Professional guide

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Infant seats available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in English and German (depending on option selected)
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Participants (min./max.): 5 - 15
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Departure Point

Poststraße 11, 10178 Berlin, Germany


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

cdqkaren

10 Nov, 2023

What a great way to discover Berlin - we chose the history tour. Although we've been to Berlin several times before our tour guide gave us new insight into the history and present of Berlin with a very personal touch. It was easy to cycle (flat terrain), most times on cycle tracks, he led us safely through the traffic. The bikes were in good shape and comfortable. Our guide Jasper (or Jesper, not sure about the spelling) can be highly recommended. His friendly and communicative way made it easy for everybody in the group to feel comfortable. It was not only facts about the past but he also embedded information about the present in his talks. A fresh approach to discover a city.

749elyssas

22 Oct, 2023

My partner and I really enjoyed our tour with Jasper! You cover a lot of ground on the bikes. While you get to ride past the more well known attractions in Berlin, you also get to see more off the beaten path spots. Jasper was really knowledgeable and we learned a lot of new history about Berlin!

GoPlaces568279

22 Oct, 2023

Our tour around Berlin was so interesting. Jake was a great guide with many stories and interesting facts to share. He looked after us very well. We covered over 12km on sturdy bikes over mostly flat ground. We will definitely recommend this as a way to see a lot in a short space of time. Thank you.

Andrew_P

22 Oct, 2023

Excellent tour. The guide, Simone, was very knowledgeable and interesting and was able to introduce quite a few personal stories to the tour, which really enhanced it. Highly recommended

Katherine G

30 Sep, 2023

Excellent tour of Berlin. Tour guide was terrific. If you don’t like riding in traffic or on cobblestones, this isn’t the trip for you. We were there during marathon weekend so it was very busy.

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Excellent overview and reminders

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Definitely recommend.

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Guide and tour was first rate.

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GREAT bike tour, maybe not great équipement but the tour guide makes the real difference!

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A fast paced historical tour on 2 wheels

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SIMON is the best guide!

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Brilliant tour of the must sees

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Nice bicycle trip in Berlin!

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Great Guide - enjoyable ride!

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A wonderful way to see the city and uncover some hidden gems 🚴🏻‍♂️.

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Amazing, Very Informative & Entertaining

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An amazing way to see Berlin!

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Schweizer Schüler auf Berliner Drahteseln

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Eine perfekte Fahrradtour durch Berlin

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Gute, entspannte Tour mit viel Information

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