Like the idea of touring Berlin on two wheels? We’ve created a list of some of the city’s best bike tours to help you on your way.
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The German capital’s array of vibrant neighbourhoods, architectural gems, enticing food scene and historical landmarks that serve as a reminder of the city’s turbulent 20th-century past make it one of Europe’s most fascinating places to explore. Taking into account value for money, convenience and previous customer reviews, we’ve picked our top six Berlin bike tours, each offering a fun and healthy way to see this iconic city.
Neighborhood Life in Prenzlauer Berg and Berlin Mitte Bike Tour
Prenzlauer Berg and the area around Hackescher Markt are two of Berlin’s most fashionable neighbourhoods and visitors have the chance to explore them with the wind in their hair during a fun-packed guided E-bike tour with Urban Bike Tours. Merging history with cutting-edge culture, the tour offers a fascinating insight into Berlin life, with its hip fashion labels, colourful street art, coffee shops, restaurants and melting pot community. Your state-of-the-art electric bike will make life that big easier you, with no arduous peddling required, leaving you free to soak up the sights as you go. Tours last for 3 hours and cover 10 kilometres. From €35 per person.
Sights and Highlights Bike Tour
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Explore Berlin with the wind in your hair on this 3.5-hour bike tour that takes in some of the city’s most famous sights. Starting in the striking environs of the Kulturbrauerei complex in the fashionable Prenzlauer Berg district, you’ll ride at a leisurely pace past Museum Island, Berlin Central Station and the Holocaust Memorial, before passing along the Berlin Wall on your way to the Government District. During the tour, you’ll make regular stop-offs to allow your guide to chronicle the city’s fascinating history. The tour price includes your bicycle and helmet, plus sunscreen, trouser clips and rain ponchos on request. From €34 per person.
Evening Food Tour by Bike
Berlin has a vibrant food scene and visitors can discover it for themselves during this half-day bike tour. Over the course of the tour, you’ll cycle the city’s streets, passing renowned historical sites and landmarks with the wind in your hair as your expert guide provides anecdotes about the areas you visit. Along the route, which takes in hip Prenzlauer Berg and the multicultural melting pot of Kreuzberg, you’ll make stops at up to four foodie hot spots to try different local delicacies and dishes. The tour runs into the evening when you’ll be able to watch the sunset as you cycle along. All food and your bike rental are included in the price. From €65 per person.
“Vibes of Berlin” Bike Tour
You don’t have to be a hipster to enjoy Berlin’s alternative side – anyone can a taste of the city’s penchant for the unconventional by joining this 3-hour guided bike tour. Starting in the Nikolaiviertel quarter, Berlin’s oldest neighbourhood, you’ll traverse the streets towards the city centre, savouring the sights, smells and sounds of the Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Neukölln, and Treptow districts. Along the way you’ll get to see quirky projects and restored buildings, including the East Side Gallery, all exuding the unorthodox and creative vibes for which the city has become known. Bikes and helmets are included in the price. From €32 per person.
Gardens & Palaces of Potsdam Bike Tour from Berlin
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Berlin is home to some wonderfully verdant gardens and ornate palaces and this 6.5-hour guided bike tour gives visitors the chance to see some of them at close quarters. Taking place in the city’s Potsdam district, where many of these sights can be found, the tour starts at the main entrance of the TV Tower in Alexanderplatz, where you’ll catch a train to Potsdam. Once there, you’ll explore the various palaces and gardens of Potsdam and neighbouring Sanssouci at a leisurely pace, covering around 10 miles. Highlights include the Prussian palace complex of Sanssouci, the Marble Palace in New Gardens, and Potsdam’s own Brandenburg Gate, before your tour comes to a close. The price includes your tour guide, bike hire and train fare. From €65 per person.
Historical Bike Tour: Berlin Wall and Cold War
For those keen to explore the darkest time in Berlin’s history – the Cold War – this educational and entertaining tour is the perfect introduction. Navigating the former eastern parts of the city, plus the remaining sites of the Berlin Wall and the impressive Soviet Memorial at Treptower Park, tour guests are regaled with stories about what life was like on both sides of the previously divided city. A sombre and thought-provoking experience for all. Bike and helmet hire is included in the tour price. From €51 per person.