- Fat Tire Tours Berlin - 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.
- World Time Clock - Stop to admire the clock and learn about its history.
- Alexanderplatz - One of the best-known public squares in Berlin the center of the East Berlin and East German Government.
- Berliner Fernsehturm - See the TV tower, stop for pictures and explanation
- Palace of Tears - 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.
- Karl-Marx-Allee - A great place to end the tour with a light discussion of modern day Berlin, built in and around many East German architectural sites.
- East Side Gallery - Take some time to walk along the wall and explore the various street art.
- DDR Watch Tower - Stand along a former Death Strip
- Soviet War Memorial Treptow - Explore Treptower Park and see the massive Soviet War Memorial.
- Luftgarten - 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).
- Tempelhof Airport - Explore this abandoned airport located within the Berlin city-limits.
- Checkpoint Charlie - See the famous checkpoint during East & West Berlin and learn about this crucial crossing.
- Berlin Nordbahnhof - Discuss the notion of “Ghost Stations” (of which Norbahnhof was one) as part of the defenses of the Wall
- Friedrichstrasse - Former checkpoint of those entering East Berlin. Now a bustling train station.
- Rixdorfer Schmiede - Discover this quaint part of Berlin and learn about its history during East & West Berlin.
- Spree - Get a lovely view of Berlin’s main river.
- Marx-Engels-Forum - See the monument dedicated to Marx and Engels
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- Brand-new beach cruiser bicycle and helmet provided
- Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
- Scenic bike tour exploring Berlin’s landmarks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Take part in this richly informative six-hour excursion, highlighting the history of the Berlin Wall. Your journey kicks off near Alexanderplatz, where you’ll traverse the area previously recognized as East Berlin, marking a visit to the Wall and numerous locations that contribute to Berlin’s distinct character today. In the Berlin Wall Bike Tour, you’ll make stops at the East Side Gallery, get a glimpse of an erstwhile watchtower, observe the Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park, scrutinize the Templehof Airport, and understand escape endeavors exactly where they unfolded. Additionally, we’ll pause for a relaxed lunch in one of our preferred beer gardens.
As you journey, your guide will share information about phantom train stations, spying, and global incidents that were all influenced by the Wall. You’ll acquire a deeper understanding of what life represented in the shadow of the Wall and how present-day Berlin continues to deal with its split history. Throughout the tour, your guide will be on hand to address any inquiries you may have about the Cold War and its impact on contemporary Berlin.
- Infant and child seats are available
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.