Berlin Historical Bike Tour: Berlin Wall and Cold War

Name: Berlin Historical Bike Tour: Berlin Wall and Cold War
Brand: Fat Tire Tours Berlin
SKU: fdaf26de-4327-4b48-bc4e-9b7691c0efcc

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Summary

Step back in time as you explore the most famous moments in Cold War-era Berlin during this guided bike ride. Berlin experts and novices alike are sure to learn something new about this fascinating city, all the while enjoying a relaxing ride through this bike-friendly town. Begin your day in the morning, meeting your guide at a pre-arranged location near Alexanderplatz. Before you get started, listen to an orientation from your guide on the Berlin Wall and your planned route. Over the course of your ride, cycle about six miles (10 kilometers), listening to stories about how Berlin was originally split apart after World War II, along with tales of the Berlin Airlift, behind-the-scenes espionage by the Allies and the East German secret police (Stasi), the end of communism and how the city exists today. Start cycling down the main thoroughfare of East Berlin, heading to the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall that still stands today, the East Side Gallery. This particular strip covers more than 3,300 feet (one kilometer) of graffiti-strewn concrete. Pedal along three miles (five kilometers) of land where the wall once existed, learning about some the key differences in daily life for residents on both sides of this Cold War barrier. Stop by the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse, which was a former crossing point between East and West Berlin. Take a break for lunch about halfway through your ride (at your own expense) before continuing your ride to discover more incredible escape attempts (some that worked, others that failed), the deathstrip watchtowers, and many more sites. Finish back at your original departure point in the afternoon. For more information about the ride, weather issues, safety and the bikes provided, please read below.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Join this extremely insightful four-hour tour, covering a leisurely 6 miles (10 kilometers) by bike. 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 Berlin Wall Memorial, see a former watchtower, visit the land once known as the no-man's land, see where the East German Secret Police kept their secret files, and learn about escape attempts in the places they took place. 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 it's 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

What’s included?

Bike tour of Berlin
New beach cruiser bicycle and helmet
Professional guide
Entry/Admission - Berlin
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off
Entry/Admission - Berlin
Entry/Admission - Palace of Tears
Entry/Admission - Friedrichstraße
Entry/Admission - Marx-Engels-Forum
Entry/Admission - Haus des Lehrers
Entry/Admission - Brunnen der Völkerfreundschaft

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Fat Tire Tours Berlin

About operator:

Fun and informative Bike Tours, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Whether this is your first time in Berlin, or you feel like a local, our tours are insightful and entertaining, and our guides are great! We have a full range of specialty tours, a Day-Trip to Potsdam, and E-Bike Tours in Berlin. Our Evening & Food Tour is a great evening activity, and it won't leave you hungry! Our team is excited to have you on tour with us!