Berlin & Potsdam
Cold War & Nature Bike Tour

A unique Berlin Cold War history bike tour experience

Cycle through forests, beside rivers and lakes, and explore the hidden history of Cold War Berlin on an epic all-day bike tour

★★★★★
“Jonny is - quite literally - a walking encyclopaedia on Berlin! What a lovely guy and the most helpful person you'll ever meet!”
Jul 2023
★★★★★
“Jonny really knows his stuff and he’s a great guy to be around which is key. Gives a great perspective on the different phases of Berlin and German history and makes it a lot of fun. Highly recommend getting one of his private tours!”
Jul 2023
★★★★★
“Jonny organised two great days of tours for us. We would have never seen or learnt as much about Berlin. We did private walking tours, just the right pace and Jonny knows so much. Highlight of our weekend in Berlin.”
Jun 2023

Join this unique bike tour and explore history on the most beautiful side of Berlin

Escape the Cold War border at the Bridge of Spies

See where spies were swapped between the USA and the Soviet Union!

Follow your expert guide along picturesque waterways in Berlin & Potsdam

See the UNESCO World Heritage Cecilienhof Palace

Learn how the Cold War began with the Potsdam Conference at the end of WWII

Take a break to explore the beautiful New Garden in Potsdam

See the mark left by Soviet soldiers at the end of WWII

Explore fascinating Cold War history right at the edge of West Berlin

Learn how the East German state thwarted would-be escapees at the border to West Berlin

Explore a space that time forgot at Checkpoint Bravo

History comes to life with stunning photographs and expert commentary on the unique Cold War Berlin & Potsdam bike tour

Hear tragic stories of failed escapes to West Berlin

See the remains of West Berlin's border with the Iron Curtain

Uncover hidden history in the forests surrounding Berlin

See where Winston Churchill took up his residence during the Potsdam Conference

Learn how West Berliners were able to travel to West Germany through Dreilinden

Fascinating history awaits hidden away in beautiful nature

Explore the abandoned S-Bahn line that used connect to central Berlin

Explore the history of the "Friedhofsbahn" - the Cemetery Train

Uncover some of Berlin's most famous film locations deep in the woods!

See how the Berlin Wall cut of Berlin's world-class public transport system

Explore the grounds of the beautiful Heilandskirche in Sacrow, Potsdam

Hear how this beautiful church was saved from destruction by East German communists

Uncover the most beautiful corners of Berlin & Potsdam

See history brought to life as embark on this epic bike ride

Hear how, in the beautiful and eery surroundings of 1945 Potsdam, president Truman learned of the America's new super weapon

Visit the memorial for the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Explore faded Prussian royal grandeur on your way to Potsdam

See how the Berlin Wall separated not only the two Berlins, but Berlin & Potsdam as well

Admire gorgeous scenery with your expert guide

Find out exactly why there's a snow plough hiding out in the woods

See where East and West collided at the border of Berlin & Potsdam

Uncover crazy monuments you'd never find on your own

See where Stalin lived during the Potsdam Conference

Hear why these rotor blades are right at home on a playground in West Berlin

Discover a part of West Berlin the US could only access by helicopter

Visit President Truman's Cold War Berlin residence

Grab your bike and join a wild, wonderful, unique experience

Admire the beauty of Berlin's most famous lake, Wannsee

Finish your day by crossing the Wannsee on a ferry!

Frequently asked questions

about the Wannsee, Berlin & Potsdam Cold War & Nature Bike Tour

Do we go inside the palace?

There’s just so much to see that we will only make a stop outside the palace on our bike ride

Is there a break on the tour?

We will take at least 2 breaks on the tour. At each break location coffee, snacks, ice cream, bathrooms, and stunning views are available. At the end of the tour, before catching the ferry, we will stop for excellent German food and beer (non-alcoholic and vegetarian options available).

Helicopter rotor blades in Berlin Steinstücken

Where does the tour finish?

We will finish the tour in Kladow. From there we can take the Ferry across the Wannsee and then ride the train back to Berlin.

Where can I rent a bike?

You must arrive at Wannsee Station with a bike already. I recommend Take A Bike, next to Friedrichstrasse Station. You can rent your bike there and then take the S1, S7, RE1, or RE7 trains to Wannsee Station.

How do I take my bike on the train?

You can buy an AB bike ticket. You will also need one to get back to Berlin, but we can sort that out on the tour.

You can find more info on the bike ticket here.