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Overview
Experience the impact that the Nazi period and construction of the Berlin wall left on Germany’s capital. Touring Berlin by bike lets you experience historic sites at a pace you can’t access by car. Ride along Berlin’s bike lanes and neighborhood streets with an experienced guide who knows the city and its history.
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FREE BERLIN Bike Tours
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Was not a Third Reich Tour
Kevin_T, Oct 2024
This bike tour was listed as "Third Reich", yet was a regular bike tour. We did not go to the places that were advertised, such as #7 Invalldenfriedhof, #8 Spreebogenpark, #9, Reichstag Bulldhg, #10, The holocaust memorial, #11, the Fuhrebunker, and most importantly #12, check point charie. When asked why we did not visit these places, the guide said, "Oh we visited better places instead," If that was the case, we should have booked a regular bike tour, I was disappointed to say the least. He went on to say, "it's not the real checkpoint charlie, so it's ok." I think the tour guide thought we had booked a different tour, and he did not realize it until we kept asking questions.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hi Kevin, we're sorry to hear, that your route experience with us was not to your satisfaction - we hope, that information wise it was. We will look into it and talk to the guide. We would also like to point out though, that as we write in our descriptions of the tour, our guides work with the "FREE BERLIN concept". This means, that we do not stick to all the mentioned points, but they can design their own route along the topic and every tour is different - which makes each tour special and unique. We will advise our guides, to ask, if guests have must haves and see what's possible from there.
Super Interesting
shanecC6309BX, Oct 2024
Great tour. I've done a few of these and this was by far the best. Karl, the tour guide, was a fount of knowledge and very passionate about the history of Berlin. The pace was perfect and the selection of sites was more than just the usual stuff that you can see on your own. I'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
Great experience
Rachel_R, Oct 2024
The holocaust memorial was very powerful and we each shared our own interpretations of it. Going by bike let us see lots of the city, and our guide was very thorough and knowledgeable.
A great day!
Bernice_W, Sept 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our bike tour in Berlin. Due to the Berlin marathon our guide came up with an alternative time and tour that combined historical stops with interesting stories relating to Berlin’s past. A very enjoyable time!
Itinerary
Nikolaiviertel
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?
10 minutesStiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum
Listen to the story of civil courage, in which a police officer saved this marvelous building in the night of broken glass.
5 minutesKoppenplatz
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.
Memorial of the Berlin Wall
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.
15 minutesMauerpark
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.
10 minutesHumboldthain Flak Tower
Once a giant fortress and air-raid-shelter, it offers a fantastic panoramic view and insights into Nazi-architecture.
20 minutesGunter Litfin Memorial
This original watchtower got preserved to remember Günter Litfin, the first person who got shot at The Wall.
10 minutesInvalidenfriedhof
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.
10 minutesSpreebogenpark
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.
15 minutesHere 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.
5 minutesMemorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism
One of three memorials for the three biggest victim groups of the holocaust.
Monument to Homosexuals Persecuted Under National Socialist Regime
One of the three memorials for the three biggest groups of victims during the Holocaust.
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
This biggest genocide memorial in the world, created by the ones responsible for the killing. It's size and importance to history are incredible.
10 minutesFuhrerbunker
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.
15 minutesCheckpoint Charlie
**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.
10 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional 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.): 5 - 15
Guide Languages
English
German
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.