Berlin by bike: what a guided ride involves
The best-known guided ride in the listings is the Highlights tour by Berlin on Bike. It lasts about 3.5 hours and covers 12 to 15 km. A rental bike and a helmet are included in the price. The tour is listed in German, so ask about English dates before you book if you need them.
One point surprises many visitors: the public bike tours do not start at the Brandenburg Gate. They start and end at the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg, with the entrance at Knaackstraße 97. The nearest U-Bahn is the U2 at Eberswalder Straße, about 200 m on foot according to the provider. Private tours can agree on a different start.
Building work at the gate began on 20 October 2026. The outer passages are closed, and from 26 October the usual night lighting is off until about early December, so expect fences if your route passes the gate.
Our picks: bike tours
Two guided bike tours with the bike included.
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Three-hour bike tour with an English-speaking guide
A city cruiser bike and an optional helmet are included. Tips for the guide are not.
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Guided bike tour of Berlin's sights
Bike included, with helmet and gloves on request and a rain poncho in bad weather. Snacks, coffee and tips for the guide are extra.
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Highlights tour: prices and terms
As listed by the provider in 2026. Prices are in euros.
| Who | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Adults from 18 years | €35 | Bike and helmet included |
| Pupils and students | €27 | Check the proof you need at booking |
| Children up to 8 years | €9 | For other child ages, ask the provider before you book |
| E-bike upgrade | +€20 | Only together with the tour |
The listing offers free rebooking or cancellation when it rains. Do not read that as free cancellation in every case. The public group is limited to 15 people per guide, and tours normally run from 4 participants.
Choose the right tour
The routes are different products.
Highlights or Berlin Wall
The provider lists a Highlights tour and a separate Berlin Wall tour. Do not assume that every bike tour passes the gate, Tiergarten and the whole Wall route. Read the route description of the tour you book.
The Berlin Wall →Getting to the start
Plan your own journey to Prenzlauer Berg before the tour, since it does not begin at Brandenburger Tor. Check the current timetable on the day you ride.
Fares and passes →Rain
The Highlights listing allows free rebooking or cancellation at rain. Look at the forecast the evening before and read the terms again.
Riding on your own: Mauerweg and Tiergarten
The Mauerweg is a footpath and cycle route of about 160 km through Berlin and Brandenburg. Its route is described in 14 stages. Do not confuse its length with the length of the historic border installations. For the history of the Wall and where to see it, read the page on the Berlin Wall.
At Bernauer Straße the outdoor exhibition is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and free. The East Side Gallery runs for about 1.3 km between Ostbahnhof and Oberbaumbrücke. It is a painted section of the former border wall by 118 artists from 21 countries, and the outdoor stretch is open around the clock, free of charge.
In the Tiergarten you may ride only on the paths and areas where cycling is allowed. Pedestrians have priority. E-scooters count as motor vehicles and are in general not allowed in green spaces. Barbecues and open fires are prohibited except at marked grill areas, and you should not feed wild animals. If you meet a wild boar with piglets, keep a wide distance.
Unter den Linden is also part of many bike routes. A press report from 9 August 2026 gives a planned start of rebuilding works at the end of 2026, in sections until autumn 2029. Ask about a diversion before you plan a route along the boulevard. More on the Unter den Linden page.
How to combine a ride with the gate
A simple order for a first day.
Morning: the ride
Book the Highlights tour for a morning start and take the U2 to Eberswalder Straße. The ride takes about 3.5 hours.
Afternoon: the gate on foot
Visit the gate and Pariser Platz afterwards. The gate is free and open-air, though the outer passages are closed during the works.
Later: one free stop
The dome of the Reichstag is free, but you must register, and it is closed from 19 to 30 October 2026. See the Reichstag page.
Berlin bike tours: frequently asked questions
Does the bike tour start at the Brandenburg Gate?
No. The public tours start and end at the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg, entrance Knaackstraße 97. Private tours can agree on another start.
How much does the Highlights bike tour cost?
In 2026 adults from 18 years pay €35, pupils and students €27 and children up to 8 years €9. An e-bike costs €20 extra, and only together with the tour. Bike and helmet are included.
How long is the ride?
About 3.5 hours and 12 to 15 km for the Highlights tour. A Berlin Wall tour is a separate product with its own route.
How big are the groups?
No more than 15 people per guide. The regular minimum is 4 participants, and private tours can differ.
What happens if it rains?
The listing names free rebooking or cancellation for rain. Read the terms of your booking for the exact conditions.
Can I cycle in the Tiergarten?
Yes, but only where cycling is allowed. Pedestrians come first, and e-scooters are not allowed in green spaces in general.