Privat: Undiscovered Berlin: Small Group Bicycle Tour Tour in German or English
ID: GYG16950-16950
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
See how Berliners really live on this unique bicycle tour, with max. 8 people. Whether visitor or local, this tour is perfect for those who know the famous tourist attractions but want to experience new perspectives of the city.
Visitor or local, gain a new appreciation for Berlin on this bicycle tour. This bicycle tour is perfect for any visitor wants to see as much of Berlin as possible. Even if you've only got a short amount of time, you'll see all the best-known attractions.
Guests will discover 5 Berlin districts, each very different from one another. Get to know the history of Berlin in an extremely unique way, far from the typical tourist attractions. From the tenements of Prenzlauer Berg, the tour will run past the high rises of Hohenschönhausen to the chain of lakes in Berlin's Weißensee district. See parts of the city not included on any ordinary tours and get an insight into the fascinating history of central Berlin.
The tour begins at the Zeiss Planetarium; visit the former stockyard where today new and old buildings have blended together.
The highlights of the tour will be a visit to the large Stasi compound, where a former prison was located and to the Sportforum, the former home of the Berliner Eisbären and BFC Dynamo teams and where many well–known sportsmen were trained.
Highlights
- Experience Berlin's history by bicycle through 5 districts
- See the former border crossing at Bornholmer Straße / "Platz des 9. November 1989"
- Visit the Zeiss Großplanetarium in Thälmannpark / Ernst Thälmannpark Denkmal (Ernst Thälmann Memorial)
- Marvel at the Velodrom built for Olympia 2000 / Former stock yard and abattoir
- Experience the artisan community in the up and coming district of Weißensee and see the former Stasi prison at Hohenschönhausen
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tours run regardless of the weather. In the event of rain, rain ponchos will be available.
• The cancellation deadline for groups of more than 3 persons is 3 days before the scheduled tour.
The tour begins at the office of the provider at Bornholmer Straße 75, 10439 Berlin
The tour begins just 2 minutes away from the historic location of "Platz des 9. November 1989" on Bornholmer Straße, a former border crossing before the fall of the Berlin Wall. This square is one of the most important in German and Cold War history and signifies how the world changed overnight following the fall of the wall.
How to find the meeting point:
Tram stop Björnsohnstraße (Lines M1, M13, M50) 1 minute by foot
S–Bahn station Bornholmer Straße (Lines S1, S2, S8, S25, S85) 2 minutes by foot in the direction of Björnsohnstraße
U–Bahnf station Schönhauser Allee (Line U2) 10 minutes by foot
INCLUDED
- Bike hire
- Tour guide
- Rain cape if raining
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
