Tour operator
Original Berlin Walks
A Berlin walking tour company running since 1993, known for its Discover Berlin introduction and themed tours on the Third Reich, Sachsenhausen and Potsdam.
Berlin on Bike
A Prenzlauer Berg bike tour and rental company based at the Kulturbrauerei, offering 3.5-hour tours of the highlights, the Berlin Wall and alternative Berlin.
At a glance
- Type
- Bike tours and bike rental
- Area
- Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany
- Official site
- berlinonbike.de
Good to know
- Guided bike tours
- Bike and e-bike rental
- Tours start at the Kulturbrauerei
Why we recommend it
Berlin on Bike is a bike tour and rental company based at the Kulturbrauerei, the former brewery complex in Prenzlauer Berg that is now a cultural centre. Berlin is flat, has a large network of cycle lanes and spreads its sights over long distances, so seeing it by bike makes a lot of sense, and a guided tour is a relaxed way to cover ground that would take a full day on foot.
The company offers several public tours, most of them lasting around three and a half hours. The Berlin Highlights Bike Tour covers the classic sights of the centre, a good choice for a first day. The Berlin Wall and Cold War Bike Tour follows the story of the divided city, the GDR and the Stasi, using the bike to trace the course of the former border in a way that is hard to manage on foot. The Alternative Berlin Bike Tour explores neighbourhoods, street life and local culture away from the main monuments. There is also a shorter Essential Berlin tour of around two hours and a Green Berlin tour of the city's parks and green spaces.
The tours suit active travellers, families with older children who are confident on a bike, and anyone who wants an overview of the city at a steady pace with regular stops. You do not need to be particularly fit, as the routes are flat and the guides stop often to explain the sights, but you should be comfortable riding in city traffic and on cycle paths. Helmets and rain gear are worth asking about when you book.
Public tours start at the Kulturbrauerei, and the company recommends using the entrance on Knaackstrasse 97. The office is open daily from 9am to 5pm, and bike rental is available daily from 9am to 7pm, with standard bikes and e-bikes for exploring on your own after a tour. Book tours online in advance, especially in summer, and check the website for start times and prices, which vary by tour and season.
The Kulturbrauerei is a short walk from Eberswalder Strasse station on the U2 and from Senefelderplatz. The complex itself has a cinema, venues and a Sunday street food market, and Kollwitzplatz, Kastanienallee, Prater Garten and Mauerpark are all close by for a drink or a meal after your ride.
Berlin on Bike FAQs
Where do tours start?
At the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg, best entered from Knaackstrasse 97.
How long are the tours?
Most public tours last about three and a half hours; the Essential Berlin tour is about two hours.
Which tours are offered?
Berlin Highlights, Berlin Wall and Cold War, Alternative Berlin, Essential Berlin and Green Berlin, among others.
Can you rent a bike?
Yes, standard bikes and e-bikes are available to rent daily from 9am to 7pm.
Do you need to be fit?
No, routes are flat with frequent stops, but you should be comfortable cycling in the city.
When is the office open?
Daily from 9am to 5pm.
Should you book in advance?
Yes, especially in summer.
What is the nearest station?
Eberswalder Strasse on the U2, a short walk away.