Berlin : The best bike tour with a Berlin guide and insider tips

With City Riders you discover Berlin with all your senses: Listen to compelling stories, explore hidden corners, laugh with other guests – and enjoy Berlin during delicious culinary stops. Whether you want to experience live performances, taste street food or admire highlights such as the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery – we don’t offer an 08/15 program, but a real, individual adventure through the capital. With City Riders you discover Berlin with all your senses: Listen to compelling stories, explore hidden corners, laugh with other guests – and enjoy Berlin during delicious culinary stops that will teach you the true taste of the city. Whether you want to sample street food from all over the world or marvel at famous highlights such as the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery, we offer you no ordinary tour, but an authentic, personal adventure through the vibrant capital.

1. 1

   Checkpoint Charlie

   10 min

   The US Checkpoint Charlie was the main border crossing from West Berlin to East Berlin during the Berlin Wall

2. 2

   Topography of Terror

   10 min

   The old square of the Gestapo (Secret State Police) headquarters - in the Second World War plans were made in the building to persecute and torture Sintis, Roma and Jews

3. 3

   Potsdamer Platz

   Pass by

   One of the most vibrant squares in Europe before the Second World War. From 1961, the square lay in the middle of the border area between East and West Berlin – fallow and deserted.

4. 4

   Fuhrerbunker

   5 min

   The Führerbunker was Hitler's last refuge in Berlin. He committed suicide there on 30 April 1945. Today, only a parking lot with an information board can be seen at the site.

5. 5

   The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

   5 min

   The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin commemorates the murdered Jews of Europe. It consists of 2,711 concrete steles and is located near the Brandenburg Gate. It is intended to encourage reflection and remembrance.

6. 6

   Brandenburg Gate

   10 min

   The Brandenburg Gate is a famous landmark in Berlin. It was built in 1791 and used to symbolize the division, today the unity of Germany. It stands on Paris Square in the heart of the city.

7. 7

   Tiergarten

   Pass by

   the most beautiful park in Berlin, reminiscent of the Central park in New York

8. 8

   Bellevue Palace

   5 min

   Headquarters of the German Federal President

9. 9

   Stop 9

   Pass by

   The government district in Berlin is located around the Reichstag and the Spree. Central political buildings such as the Chancellery, the Bundestag and ministries are located there. It is the heart of German politics.

10. 10

    Reichstag Building

    5 min

    The Reichstag is the parliament building in Berlin, the seat of the German Bundestag. It was built in 1894, partly destroyed after World War II and renewed from 1990. The glass dome stands for transparency of policy.

11. 11

    Museum Island

    10 min

    Museum Island in Berlin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Spree, it houses five important museums, including the Pergamon Museum and the Neues Museum. It is a centre for art and culture.

12. 12

    Alexanderplatz

    Pass by

    Alexanderplatz is a central square in Berlin and an important transport hub. It is known for the TV Tower, the World Clock and numerous shops. It used to be a flagship socialist project of the GDR.

13. 13

    Nikolaiviertel

    5 min

    The Nikolaiviertel is the oldest residential district in Berlin, close to the Spree and Alexanderplatz. It was founded in the Middle Ages and reconstructed in the 1980s. Today it is a historic place with restaurants, alleys and the St. Nicholas Church.

14. 14

    Bebelplatz

    10 min

    Bebelplatz is a historic square in Berlin, known for the burning of books by the Nazis on 10 May 1933. Today, an underground memorial of empty bookshelves commemorates this. The square is located between the State Opera and Humboldt University.

15. 15

    Gendarmenmarkt

    5 min

    Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin. It is characterized by the German Cathedral, French Cathedral and the Konzerthaus. The square is known for its architecture and cultural events.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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