Berlin: Highlights of Berlin Guided Bike & E-Bike Tour

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About this activity

Short on time in Berlin? This 3-hour guided bike tour covers the city's essential sights, plus a few spots you might ride straight past on your own, with a licensed local guide sharing the history as you go.

Start at Checkpoint Charlie and one of the few remaining stretches of the Berlin Wall, then see some of the last Nazi-era buildings still standing. Visit Bebelplatz, the heart of Prussian Berlin, ride down Unter den Linden and stop at the Reichstag to talk about the Nazis' rise to power. The tour also takes in the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island, with time for photos throughout.

Ride a classic bike or an e-bike. Classic and e-bike riders share the same guide, route and group, so everyone stays together. Tours run in English, with Dutch departures too. Your bike, helmet, bike bag and map are included.

Tours start at our shop at the base of the TV Tower in Alexanderplatz.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Fat Tire Tours - Berlin

Ages: Children (1–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Map
Included: Helmet (not required but available)
Included: Bike Bag
Included: English-speaking guide
Included: Bike

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Unlimited Biking

5 min Admission included

This tour meets at an easy-to-find central location in Berlin’s Alexanderplatz. Your friendly and experienced English-speaking guide will help you select your bike and prepare you for an easy ride to each landmark. During the tour you will stop at each site for questions and time to take pictures. The route is carefully designed so that you never have to cycle far between stops.

Your guide will help the city come alive, taking time at each attraction to give you a comprehensive and insightful history. Questions are welcome during the tour as you will find your guide a valuable resource and wealth of insider information!

During the tour you will learn about all facets of Berlin’s history, including its Prussian past, the rise of the Third Reich and more recently the creation and fall of the Berlin Wall. There’s something for everyone on this tour and is a great tour option for guests of all ages.
Paul-Lobe-Haus

Passing by

See where German parliamentarians work
Carillon

Passing by

See Bell Tower and possibly hear the free weekly concert
Stop 4

Passing by

See the Swiss Embassy
Gropius Bau

Passing by

See the Martin Gropius Building
Bundeskanzleramt

5 min Admission not included

German Chancellery. See Angela Merkel's Office possibility to take pictures
Neptunbrunnen

5 min Admission not included

See the Neptune Fountain, take pictures
Rotes Rathaus

5 min Admission not included

See the Red Townhall. Take Pictures
St. Mary's Church

5 min Admission not included

See the oldest functioning church in Berlin
Nikolaiviertel

Passing by

Look towards Berlin’s oldest residential quarter
Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat)

5 min Admission not included

See the faculty of Law
Cathedral of St. Hedwig - Domgemeinde St. Hedwig

5 min Admission not included

See the church of St. Hedwig and its Imperial architecture from outside
Unter Den Linden

5 min Admission not included

See the State Opera House, take pictures
Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz

5 min

See the Memorial to Nazi Book Burnings, take pictures, explanation
Stadtschloss Berlin

5 min

See the reconstructed royal and imperial palace, which served mostly as the main residence of the Electors of Brandenburg, the Kings of Prussia and the German Emperors
Deutsches Historisches Museum

Passing by

See the German Historical Museum
Altes Museum

5 min Admission not included

See the Old Museum from the outside
Berliner Dom

5 min Admission not included

See the Berlin Cathedral - originally built as court church of royals in the late 1800s in Italian Renaissance style
Neues Museum

Passing by

See the New Museum
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

5 min Admission not included

See the Jewish Memorial, stop for explanation and pictures, possible to walk inside
Bundesministerium der Finanzen

5 min Admission not included

Former Luftwaffe Headquarters/ Nazi Architecture (also the German Finance Ministry) See the buildings built during Nazi dictatorship
Brandenburg Gate

5 min

Stop for pictures and explanation at Brandeburg Gate
Stop 23

5 min Admission not included

See the hotel balcony where Michael Jackson dangled his baby
Stop 24

5 min Admission not included

See the French Embassy
Reichstag Building

5 min Admission not included

See the Reichstag from the outside, explanation and possibility to take pics
Berliner Fernsehturm

5 min Admission not included

See the TV tower, pictures and explanation
Alexanderplatz

5 min Admission not included

Talk about this historical significance of this square as the centre of former East Berlin
Stop 28

5 min

Stop at Bebelplatz, site of Nazi infamous book´s stake, explanation
Museum Island

5 min Admission not included

See the Museum Island from outside
Potsdamer Platz

Passing by

Ride by Potsdamer Platz
Fuhrerbunker

5 min

See the site of Hitler´s bunker, where he spent the last weeks of his life and where he committed suicide.
Tiergarten

Passing by

See the largest park in Berlin - knows as its "green lung"
Stop 33

5 min

See the American Embassy

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour meets at our Alexanderplatz shop, located at the base of the giant TV Tower (Fernsehturm).

You can find us on the north side of the tower between the Alex Café and the entrance to the TV Tower. The address is Panoramastraße 1a, 10178 Berlin.

End point

This tour meets at our Alexanderplatz shop, located at the base of the giant TV Tower (Fernsehturm).

You can find us on the north side of the tower between the Alex Café and the entrance to the TV Tower. The address is Panoramastraße 1a, 10178 Berlin.

Using your ticket

Comfortable clothing recommended
Please contact tour operator in advance if you need kids' bikes or equipment
Waiver Required Before Arrival. Download the Unlimited Biking app and create an account. Tap Reservation Finder and enter your reservation number and reservation date to link it to your account. Enter your contact details, sign the waiver, and add a payment card. Completing the waiver qualifies you for Fast Track service, allowing priority check-in at the store. If you experience any issues, email [email protected] with a screenshot of the problem.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress comfortably (layers are recommended)
Contact supplier in advance to reserve kids' bikes and equipment

Options

Classic Bike – English

Regular Bike: Classic bike tour in English. Departs 10AM and 2:30PM (April to October) and 10AM (November to March). Kids aged 1 to 12 ride a kids' bike or attachment with an adult.

English-language tour guide
E-Bike (14+) – English

E-Bike: Ride an e-bike in English on the same route, with the same guide and group as the classic bike riders. Departs 10AM and 2:30PM (April to October) and 10AM (November to March). E-bike riders must be 14 or older.

English Tour
Classic Bike – Dutch

Regular Bike: Classic bike tour guided in Dutch. Departs 10AM and 2:30PM (April to October) and 10AM (November to March). Kids aged 1 to 12 ride a kids' bike or attachment with an adult.

Dutch Tour Guide
E-Bike (14+) – Dutch

Electric Bike (over 14 y.o): E-bike tour guided in Dutch, on the same route and with the same group as the classic bike riders. Departs 10AM and 2:30PM (April to October) and 10AM (November to March). E-bike riders must be 14 or older.

Dutch Tour Guide