Join this engaging six-hour bike tour in Berlin to explore the historical sites of the Cold War, including the Berlin Wall, East Side Gallery, Soviet War Memorial, and more. Gain insight into life during the Cold War and how it shaped present-day Berlin.
- 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.
- 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
- Marx-Engels-Forum - See the monument dedicated to Marx and Engels
- Engelbecken - Former deathstrip, now a city park.
- Kreuzberg - A vibrant, former west Berlin district.
- Soviet War Memorial Treptow - Explore Treptower Park and see the massive Soviet War Memorial.
- GDR Watch Tower - Site of a former GDR Watchtower.
- East Side Gallery - Take some time to walk along the wall and explore the various street art.
- Spree - Get a lovely view of Berlin’s main river.
- Strausberger Platz - Large urban square that was heavily influenced by Soviet architecture.
- 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.
- World Time Clock - Stop to admire the clock and learn about its history.
- 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
Join this extremely insightful four-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, and learn about escape attempts in the places they happened.
Along the way, your guide will also tell you stories of 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.
- Infant and child seats are available
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.