Berlin Wall History Small Group Cycling Tour Tour in German
ID: GYG16786-16786
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
In small groups (maximum 8 people), follow the traces of the Berlin Wall. See the last remaining watchtowers and parts of the so-called Death Strip. Hear some tragic and fateful stories.
Experience an interesting and informative cycle-tour of Berlin following the route of the Berlin Wall – the Mauerweg. Although very little of the wall is left today, some traces can still be found between the former border control stations at Bornholmer Straße and Checkpoint Charlie.
You will begin your journey through history in the place where it all ended: on the Square of the 9th November 1989 – where the first East German citizens crossed the border. Discover how the cherry trees came to be grown on Bornholmer Straße and see the original watchtower and the death-strip.
Follow the pictures of rabbits on the ground, to the Brandenburg Gate and on through it to the Tränenpalast, "Palace of Tears," on Friedrichstraße. Ride past the Friedrichstadt Palace, the Museum Island, the New Synagogue and the Old Berlin Post Office.
Highlights
- Cross at the former border-control at Bornholmer Straße and cycle through Mauerpark
- See the Wall Memorials at Bernauer Straße and visit the ghost-station and border-crossing at Chausseestraße
- Experience the Invaliden Graveyard and see the former border-crossing at Invalidenstraße
- Ride along the Government Bank to the "Parliament of Trees"
- Discover the famous Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Tränenpalast on Friedrichstraße
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour takes place in all weathers. On rainy days, you'll be given a rain poncho
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide at 75 Bornholmer Straße, Berlin 10439.
By public transport:
1 minute on foot from tram-stop Björnsonstraße (Lines M1, M13, M50)
2 minutes on foot from S-Bahn station Bornholmer Straße (Lines S1, S2, S8, S25, S85)
10 minutes on foot from S-Bahn/U-Bahn station Schönhauser Allee (Lines S8, S41, S42, S85, U2)
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.
