3 Hour Berlin Bike Tour Brandenburg Gate Reichstag and WWII Sites

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Alexanderplatz

  The tour starts at the fine location of Berlin’s Alexanderplatz, with the choice of a proper bike for your needs. Get assistance from your English-speaking guide, who will get you ready for a pleasant ride from one iconic sight to another. Enjoy the photo-and-question stops at landmarks so as to remember the best moments of your stay in Berlin

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• (Pass by)

  Ride by the Houseball public art. A piece of creativity in the center of Berlin, which is very easy to miss if you don’t get our tour. Take a moment to reflect on the piece, as it is modern art, which, as we know, welcomes everyone to form their own theories and opinions about the works. Be intrigued by the artist’s idea and make your own attempts to solve the conundrum.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Memorial of the Berlin Wall

  Head on over to the Memorial of the Berlin Wall, commemorating the partition of Berlin and Germany, and learn vivid, insightful information and facts about it. The memorial includes a 60-meter-long original wall and a Wall Documentation Center with seminar rooms and exhibitions.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Soviet Memorial Tiergarten

  Continue collecting Berlin highlights and discover the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten Park. The Memorial was the first monument to the fallen Soviet soldiers in Berlin, built in 1945. The monument symbolizes the victory over national socialism and pays respect to everyone who sacrificed their lives in that battle. Learn some details about the memorial and its symbols as you remember the history behind them.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Paul-Lobe-Haus

  Take a look at the administrative building named after German ex-president of the Reichstag Paul Lobe, which is an additional building of the German parliament. Paul-Lobe-Haus is linked with Marie-Elisabeth-Luders-Haus, another administrative building, with a bridge that is called a "jump over Spree." The construction, with 1,700 rooms, opened in 2001.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Carillon (Pass by)

  Ride by the freestanding 42-meter carillon, one of the most peculiar sights of Tiergarten. Be carried away by the sound of this musical instrument with dozens of bells that play different tunes. There are 68 bells weighing 48 tons connected to keys, which makes it the biggest in Europe and fourth in the world by the number of bells.

  Admission ticket free
• Swiss Embassy (Pass by)

  Take a glance at the Swiss Embassy in Berlin. It is located in the former town mansion of Doctor Friedrich Theodor von Freriks, constructed in 1870–1871. Switzerland bought the building in 1919, and it has been its property ever since. It survived Hitler’s plan to reorganize the capital and WWII.

  Admission ticket free
• Spreebogenpark (Pass by)

  Pedal through the beautiful lawns of Spreebogenpark and hear some history facts about the WWII actions and the Soviets' final offensive on the Reichstag Building. Enjoy a big area to relax and do sports.

  Admission ticket free
• Gropius Bau (Pass by)

  Admire the building of the Gropius Bau Museum, one of Europe’s most important exhibition venues. Once a museum of applied arts, it now houses modern art exhibitions in a splendid neo-Renaissance building that was erected between 1877 and 1881.

  Admission ticket free
• 5
  Bundeskanzleramt

  Reach the German Chancellery and marvel at the fine example of modern architecture. The building was under construction for 4 years and was finished in 2001, immediately becoming one of Berlin's landmarks. Due to the reunification of Germany and Berlin becoming the capital of both parts, the city needed a new building to house the Chancellor's main office. Reaching up to 36 meters, its transparent façade is reminiscent of theater decorations.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Neptunbrunnen

  Capture your marine moment with the Neptune Fountain, one of the most impressive fountains in the city. The majestic sculpture of the sea god is surrounded by marvelous female figures that symbolize the four main rivers of Germany: the Rhine, Vistula, Oder, and Elbe. As to its origin, it was a gift to German Emperor Wilhelm II from the Berlin Magistrat.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Rotes Rathaus

  Be fascinated by the wonderful Rotes Rathaus (Red Town Hall), a gorgeous historical building in the center of Berlin that got its name because of the red-brick façade. The building rises 74 meters with its magnificent clock tower. It was damaged during the Allied bombing during World War II but was fully restored in 1958 with some interior changes. Get into some details of the history as your guide enlightens you along the way.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Notice the same red bricks at the nearby St. Mary’s Church, which is believed to be the oldest church in Berlin, dating back to the early 13th century. Originally a Roman Catholic church, it has been a Lutheran church since the Reformation in 1539. Admire the architecture and see layers of different time layers as you explore.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Get deeper into history and discover a building that has been a Berlin city center landmark for over 800 years now. Situated in a lovely location and surrounded by old structures, this impressive church has a lot to tell. Dive deeper into history with your knowledgeable local guide and explore the events this cult building has witnessed.

  Admission ticket free
• 8
  Nikolaiviertel

  Ride through the charming area with its rich history and iconic landmarks. Although the neighborhood was rebuilt after WWII, it preserved its vibe and quiet atmosphere, which you can savor while exploring the cobbled streets. Enjoy beautiful postcard views and take pictures of wonderful buildings, cozy cafés, restaurants, and stores.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat)

  Take a ride to Humboldt University, the oldest university in Berlin, founded in 1809 by Wilhelm von Humboldt. Admire the building constructed in the 18th century as a prince's palace and learn about some outstanding scientists working there. Get to know its history and events like the Nazi book burnings, in which university faculty and students took part.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Cathedral of St. Hedwig - Domgemeinde St. Hedwig

  Be stunned by the amazing architecture and turquoise dome of St. Hedwig Cathedral. Impressive baroque facades will leave no one indifferent. Get some historic insights as you look into the details of its architecture and learn interesting facts about the cathedral being one of the centers of anti-Nazi resistance. Hear the story of Father Bernard Lichtenberg, who headed the movement at the time and was a nuisance to the nationalistic government.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Unter Den Linden

  Go with the breeze down one of the most illustrious and main boulevards of the German capital, named after the lime trees planted along the 1,390-meter-long street. Discover numerous highlights of the city, including important buildings, embassies, and museums, as you ride along the boulevard and enjoy the movement of the big city.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz

  Continue your history journey as you approach the Empty Library memorial at Bebelplatz. The memorial is dedicated to the remembrance of the Nazi book burnings that took place on May 10, 1933, when students and professors of Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitat (now Humboldt University) burned over 20,000 books. The Empty Library is performed as a set of empty bookcases put inside the Bebelplatz cobblestones.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Stadtschloss Berlin

  Take a picture with the recently restored Stadtschloss Berlin, which was heavily damaged during the war and demolished to be replaced by the Palace of the Republic, which later was also reconstructed to make way for a new Berlin Palace. Admire the example of the old city's architectural revival and be inspired to glance behind the curtain of history.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Deutsches Historisches Museum (Pass by)

  Stop by the stunning building of the German Historical Museum, a place of enlightenment on the history of Germans and Europeans. The museum is located inside the Zeughaus (Arsenal) building, the oldest structure on Unter den Linden Boulevard, running through the historical center of Berlin. Learn about the building's history before and after the Allied bombing during the war and some details about the failed assassination of Hitler within its walls.

  Admission ticket free
• Altes Museum (Pass by)

  Ride towards the impressive columns of the Altes Museum (Old Museum). Be amazed by this World Heritage Site, admire the structures and sculptures, and be inspired by the classics. The Museum was initiated by King Friedrich Wilhelm III, who was enthused by Humbold’s education ideas about the openness and availability of art for the public. Only the best pieces from Egypt, the Middle East, and other parts of the world were collected for exhibitions.

  Admission ticket free
• 14
  Berliner Dom

  Get up close and personal with the majestic Baroque Berlin Cathedral, the biggest Protestant church in Germany. Originally a tall building rising 114 meters and heavily damaged during the war, it still impresses visitors with its monumental 98 meters. Be thrilled by the plethora of decorations outside as well as inside.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Neues Museum (Pass by)

  Get to see the Neues Museum (New Museum), another building on Museum Island enlisted as a World Heritage Site. The Neoclassical building was constructed due to the lack of exhibition rooms in the Altes Museum (Old Museum). For decades after WWII, it remained destroyed and was called "the most beautiful ruins in Berlin."

  Admission ticket free
• 15
  The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

  Stop for a moment to take a stroll along the rows of gray concrete blocks to commemorate the millions of Jews murdered by the Nazis. The seemingly endless 2,711 stelae symbolize a terrible number of people killed on a national basis. The memorial is located in the Mitte neighborhood on the former site of the Berlin Wall, as well as Hitler’s administrative center and his bunker before that.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16
  Franzoesischer Dom

  Touch the piece of France in Berlin and savor the views near the French Church. The church was finished in 1705 by the French Huguenots. A beautiful Neoclassical building gathers visitors, tourists, and locals alike to admire its style and fascinating design.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 17
  Konzerthaus

  Don’t go far from Gendarmenmarkt and marvel at the splendid exteriors of the Berlin Concert Hall; write it on your come-back list, as the hall’s acoustics were considered to be among the five best concert venues in the world. Get inspired and attuned to the creative vibe as you explore its classic sculptures of Orpheus, Euridica, Dionis, Ariadna, and others.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 18
  Schiller Monument

  Make a loop around the square and return to see the monument to the outstanding German poet Friedrich Schiller. Learn about the four figures of women symbolizing inspiration for the lauded poet’s works. Get to know about his famous lines and poems as you explore a beautiful sculpture shown to the public for the first time in 1871 to commemorate Schiller’s 112th anniversary.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 19
  Bundesministerium der Finanzen

  Ride by the building of the German Ministry of Finance. Learn about its past as the Imperial Ministry of Aviation (Reichsluftfahrtministerium), the largest administrative building in Berlin when it was constructed in 1935. A strict gray design with minimal decorations was supposed to symbolize the solidity of the Reich’s ministry headed by Goering. Learn about the army of laborers working double shifts and Sundays to finish the giant. Nowadays, it’s home to the Federal Ministry of Finance.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 20
  Brandenburg Gate

  Reach one of the most iconic and prominent landmarks in Berlin and all of Germany. Brandenburg Gate witnessed the most important historical events in the country in the 19th and 20th centuries. The building symbolized the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the return of the Prussian army after the Battle of Paris, as well as the reunification of Germany, standing on the border of East and West Berlin. It saw Nazi troops marching in parades and debris and destruction left after WWII.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 21
  Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin

  Be fascinated by one of the most illustrious hotels in Germany, the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin. Just a touching distance away from Brandenburg Gate, the modern hotel inherited the traditions of the historical Adlon Hotel, which appeared in 1907 and burned down in 1945.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 22
  Embassy of France

  Benefit from quick bike transportation and get closer to the Embassy of France, which lies near the Brandenburg Gate. Located on the same spot, a baroque-style Palais Beauvrye was ruined during the Second World War. The French Embassy returned to Berlin in 1973, after the recognition of the GDR. The building, though, lost its Louvre-like feel, giving way to modern neo-classic architecture trends as it was built in 1998.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 23
  Reichstag Building

  Take your best photos in front of another symbol of Berlin and its history. The Reichstag Building is undoubtedly the most famous highlight of the German capital and the main administrative building in the country. Originally built in an Italian Renaissance style, the structure burned in 1933 and was rebuilt as a bomb shelter and hospital during the war before becoming one of the sites of fierce battles.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism (Pass by)

  National Socialism brought suffering and destruction to many nations and ethnic groups, including the Sinti and Roma people. Take a moment of reflection on the victims while soaking in the quiet pool in the park area just near the Reichstag Building. Feel the place while taking a little stroll with music playing, helping you immerse yourself in the right mood.

  Admission ticket free
• 24
  Berliner Fernsehturm

  Pick one more iconic site to add to your collection of highlights, a constituent part of the city’s skyline, its symbol, and a reference point. Rising 368 meters, the TV Tower is the highest structure in Germany and the fourth-highest building in Europe. Its stunning viewpoint attracts more than 1 million visitors every year, making the landmark one of the top 10 most popular sights in Germany. The viewpoint and a bar are located at an altitude of 220 meters above the ground.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 25
  Alexanderplatz

  Ride across Alexanderplatz, a central square in Berlin, an important transport hub, and a historically significant landmark. Standing at the crossroads of different means of transportation, it sees over 360,000 people come and go there every day. It preserved some pre-war buildings as well as GDR architecture, such as a spinning clock and a fountain.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 26
  Bebelplatz

  Take a pleasant cobblestone ride at Bebelplatz, one of the central squares of the German capital. It appeared in 1742 as the Opera Square due to the Berlin Opera Theater building. Take pictures of some amazing pre-war buildings and some structures with historical facades that replaced historical architectural ensembles. Witness a place where the notorious Nazi book burnings took place.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 27
  Museum Island

  Pedal to Museum Island, the northern part of Spree Island, a unique architectural and cultural cluster listed as a World Heritage Site, with its constellation of the most famous Berlin museums. Get a chance to take the best pictures of Bode-Museum from the right perspective and be amazed by its Neo-Baroque style.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 28
  Potsdamer Platz

  Reach the great historic spot that used to be the busiest square in Europe before WWII. However, the Allied bombing turned half of it into ruins. Listen to insightful information about the complex history of the place and get to know how it has become a new landmark of reunified Germany.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 29
  Fuhrerbunker

  Arrive at the site where Hitler spent his last four months with his minions and committed suicide. The original bunker was exploded in 1947, but some parts of it survived till the present, but with no tourist admission. 2006 was the year when the place was marked with a small sign. Dive deeper into the terrifying historical events standing near the former Reichskanzlei garden.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 30
  Gendarmenmarkt

  Take a wonderful ride through the most beautiful and impressive squares in the German capital. Hold your breath as you get fascinated with the surrounding architecture, from the Concert Hall, the center of a composition, to the French and German churches.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 31
  Tiergarten

  Pass by the largest park in Berlin, also known as its "green lungs." Enjoy the quietude of the park after all the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Ride through the calm, shadowy alleys and fill your lungs with oxygen.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 32
  Victory Column

  Reach the stunning structure of the Victory Column as you ride through Tiergarten Park. This impressive monument was originally built in 1873 at Konigplatz to celebrate the victory of Prussia in the Franco-German War as well as other battles. However, in 1938, it was relocated to Tiergarten and added one layer by Hitler’s order. Visitors can climb up 270 steps to the top of the column.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 33
  GDR Watch Tower

  Get to see one of the last watch towers from a former border between East and West Berlin. The site attracts visitors as a historical monument to the times of the Cold War and the confrontation between two parts of Germany at the time.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 34
  Lustgarten

  Ride around Lustgarten Park on Museum Island, surrounded by splendid buildings. Admire the space for bike rides and the beautiful scenery around with fountains, trees, routes, and sometimes great musical performances.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 35

  If you had a question about where the Berlin Wall was, ask no more. A double row of cobblestones running through the city center on public streets and sidewalks will give you the right direction. Track the separation line and learn more about the Wall’s history.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 36

  Witness the American Embassy just near the Brandenburg Gate, occupying a huge modern building finished in 2008. Before the war, the Embassy was located at the same address, but it was heavily damaged by bombing.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Please dress comfortably according to the weather
• Please let us know in advance to reserve kids' bikes and equipment

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