Highlights
- Follow the visible and hidden remains of the Berlin Wall by bike from Bornholmer Straße to the Government District, learning about life in East-Germany during the Cold War.
- Explore a 160-kilometer-long 'death strip' that symbolized misery and struggle between two systems for almost 30 years.
- Discover stories ranging from funny to tragic at Mauerpark, where part of the former ‘death strip’ is now vibrant Berlin.
- Visit iconic stops like Checkpoint Charlie and the official Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße with a guard tower.
- Experience a bike tour lasting up to 3 hours 30 minutes, available from March to November.
Your Experience
Follow the visible and hidden remains of the Berlin Wall by bike, from the Bornholmer Straße up to the Government District. Learn more about everyday life in East-Germany during the Cold War and Stasi time.
The Historical Context
Far more than just a wall, the Berlin Wall was a symbol of misery and the struggle between two systems. For almost 30 years, this 160-kilometer-long so-called “death strip” cut through Berlin and the lives of its inhabitants. The stories around it are many: from the funny to the tragic, to the unbelievably absurd.
Key Stops
During the bike tour, you will see the Mauerpark, where a part of the former “death strip” has been transformed into a vibrant part of the new Berlin. Other stops include Checkpoint Charlie and the official Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße with a guard tower and the last remaining, totally intact portion of the Berlin Wall.
Duration
The tour is available from March to November and lasts up to 3 hours 30 minutes.
Must Know
- Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
- Meeting point description: Enter the Kulturbrauerei on Knaackstraße 97, just beyond the intersection with Danziger Straße. From there just follow the yellow Berlin on Bike signs.(Kulturbrauerei, Knaakstraße 97, 10435 Berlin, Germany)
- This bike tour is 15 km long. Spread out over 3.5 hours in flat and bicycle-friendly Berlin, it is a very relaxed and fun ride
- As your guide is familiar with the sights, hidden gems and best bicycle routes of Berlin, the tour can be easily adapted to your personal interests
- The bikes are equipped with a basket for smaller luggage
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.