Berlin Bike Cold War Tour Berlin Wall, Third Reich, Bunker, Checkpoint Charlie
About This Tour
Discover Berlin’s turbulent 20th-century history on a guided bike tour that combines Cold War landmarks with key sites connected to the Third Reich. Riding alon...
Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Berlin · Languages: English, German
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
About Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is one of Europe’s most totemic and unforgettable capitals. Local guides here can reveal spots like the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie, all while partying in boho Kreuzberg and techno clubs aplenty.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of bicycle
- Helmet
- Customizable itinerary
- Friendly local guide
- Multiple start times available
- Must see and off the beaten path
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
With comfortable rental bikes, we will guide you safely on bike paths and side streets. The lengths of your route will be about 15km and will pass the following hot spots: • Memorial site Bernauer Str. • Gun tower Humboldthain • Hitlers plans to transform Berlin into the Megalopolis "Germania" • Mauerpark - flee market & Karaoke in the former "death strip" • the location of Hitler's bunker • Checkpoint Charlie - famous symbol of the Cold War • The gigantic Nazi-ministry of Aviation • Remaining parts of The WallWhat was once the border strip is now a place of remembrance. The Berlin Wall memorial gives you a moving insight into the division of Berlin.Checkpoint Charlie was the setting for many thrillers and spy novels, from James Bond in Octopussy to The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. Located on the corner of Friedrichstraße and Zimmerstraße, it is a reminder of the former border crossing, the Cold War and the partition of Berlin.If the legendary Berlin attitude can ever be found at home, then it’s in the Mauerpark on Sundays. A relaxed amble through the stalls of the flea market, followed by a short climb up the hill and grabbing one of the coveted places on the swingsA must see stop in Berlin! This sight offers a real insight into the turbulent history of this subterranean complex.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Berlin, DE · Tour start: Berlin, DE — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
