Berlin Historical Bike Tour: Berlin Wall and Cold War | La Vacanza Travel

Berlin Historical Bike Tour: Berlin Wall and Cold War

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: Germany, Berlin, Berlin
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  • 6 hours
  • Berlin
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Join this extremely insightful six-hour tour that focuses on the history of the Berlin Wall. Your tour begins near Alexanderplatz where you'll area formerly known as East Berlin to visit the Wall plenty of sites that make Berlin the unique city it is today. On the Berlin Wall Bike Tour you will visit the East Side Gallery, see a former watchtower, see the Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park, explore the Templehof Airport, and learn about escape attempts in the places they took place. We'll also stop for a leisurely lunch in one of our favorite beer gardens.

Along the way, your guide will also tell you about ghost train stations, espionage, and world events all effected by the Wall. You'll gain insight into what life was like in the shadow of the Wall and how the city still copes with its divided past today. Throughout the tour, your guide will be available to answer any questions you have about the Cold War and how it shaped present-day Berlin.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Fat Tire Tours Berlin, Panoramastr. 1a, 10178 Berlin Germany

This tour meets at our office at Panoramastraße 1a, directly at the base of the TV Tower on the northside. Here you can check-in, use the bathroom, purchase any drinks and meet your guide before heading out on tour.

Stop At: World Time Clock, Alexanderpl. 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany

Stop to admire the clock and learn about its history.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Alexanderplatz, 10178 Berlin Germany

One of the best-known public squares in Berlin the center of the East Berlin and East German Government.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Berliner Fernsehturm, 1 Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin, Germany

See the TV tower, stop for pictures and explanation

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Palace of Tears, Reichstagufer 17 Mitte, 10117 Berlin Germany

Called the Palace of Tears because it was often the setting for emotional family goodbyes (possibly forever), as from 1962, it was used as a departure terminal for those returning to West Germany.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Karl-Marx-Allee, 10178 Berlin Germany

A great place to end the tour with a light discussion of modern day Berlin, built in and around many East German architectural sites.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: East Side Gallery, Muehlenstrasse 3-100 Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 14167 Berlin Germany

Take some time to walk along the wall and explore the various street art.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: DDR Watch Tower, Erna-Berger-Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Stand along a former Death Strip

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Soviet War Memorial Treptow, Puschkinallee, 12435 Berlin, Germany

Explore Treptower Park and see the massive Soviet War Memorial.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Luftgarten, Tempelhofer Park, Columbiadamm, 12049 Berlin, Germany

Enjoy a stop at one of our favorite beer gardens to get to know your guide and the other group members, ask a few questions, and tuck into some traditional German fare (cost of lunch not included).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tempelhof Airport, Platz d. Luftbrücke 5, 12101 Berlin, Germany

Explore this abandoned airport located within the Berlin city-limits.

Duration: 5 minutes

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

See the famous checkpoint during East & West Berlin and learn about this crucial crossing.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Berlin Nordbahnhof, Invalidenstraße 131, 10115 Berlin, Germany

Discuss the notion of "Ghost Stations" (of which Norbahnhof was one) as part of the defenses of the Wall

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Friedrichstrasse, Berlin Germany

Former checkpoint of those entering East Berlin. Now a bustling train station.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rixdorfer Schmiede, Richardplatz 28, 12055 Berlin Germany

Discover this quaint part of Berlin and learn about its history during East & West Berlin.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Spree, 10115 Berlin Germany

Get a lovely view of Berlin's main river.

Stop At: Marx-Engels-Forum, Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse, 10178 Berlin Germany

See the monument dedicated to Marx and Engels

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Bike tour of Berlin
  • New beach cruiser bicycle and helmet
  • Professional guide
  • Entry/Admission - Berlin Nordbahnhof

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Infant and child seats are available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1 Panoramastraße 1a, 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

6 hours


User's Reviews

M7538AOvivianh

18 Sep, 2023

The tour was impressive, emotional and educational. Rhys, our guide, was funny and knowledgeable of the World War II associated and related it to the landscape; so enjoyable. I highly recommend the tour for anyone that enjoys site seeing, is interested in history and wants to obtain an overview of the city. The terrain is flat and perfect for bike riding with ease!

ashleykK2837TM

23 Aug, 2023

The tour guides were really kind and thorough. I enjoyed the other tour group members as well. I would recommend giving additional time to walk the art gallery during the Berlin Wall stop. There’s a lot to see!

annainbham

17 Aug, 2023

Just did the tour this morning. This was one of the most amazing tours we have ever done. My whole family including a teen and tween loved it. I’m blown away with all that we saw, and honestly there cannot be a better way to gain a comprehensive overview of Berlin. Take this tour to see important architecture and historical remnants of the East with explained context, and see how spaces have been repurposed to create the beautiful, multicultural, retro-hip and foreward thinking city Berlin has become today. We had wonderful guides. Thor’s depth and breadth of knowledge about the Cold War, politics and world history was mindblowing, and he was also an engaging storyteller and answered our group’s many questions in detail and with wit. He is really an expert at what he does. And on top of it, he and his partner were warm and compassionate, and made sure even this fat, arthritic old woman could keep up with the group and have a safe and enjoyable time over 18 miles! Highly recommended, and thanks again to the guides.

Fan_H

08 Aug, 2023

Thon was a great guide with extensive knowledge over the topic and patiently answered every question I had. The well-planned tour linked together many wonderful spots that I wouldn't have otherwise visited by myself. The little souvenir and market tips at the end were also highly helpful. Definitely a highlight of my ten-day stay in Berlin. But a bit of a heads-up: It was 5-6 hours of riding, which was still a lot despite the scenic stops and food breaks. And it could be some serious workout cycling against the strong wind at the airport-park... Only for comfortable bikers in a relatively good condition, I'd say.

Dennis H

23 Sep, 2022

Fascinating historical overview of Berlin post-WW II with enchanting bicycle touring. Our guide, Simon, was terrific: erudite and witty. We learned a lot!

User's Picture Gallery

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1st Time in Berlin

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Cycling the wall in style

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Berlin in wheels....🚴‍♀️🚴🏼‍♂️

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Informative & interesting bike ride

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Fantastic tour!

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Informative & well organized tour, with a fantastic guide (Felix, I am talking to you!)

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