Frequently Asked Questions

- When and where do your tours meet? (This link opens to a printable .pdf file)
- How do we find your office?
- What are the seasonal open dates of Fat Tire Bike Tours?
- Are reservations required for the tours?
- Where do I go for my tour?
- How long do the tours last? What if I can't take part in the whole tour because of a previous engagement?
- I'm out of shape and/or haven't ridden a bike in years. Can I handle the tour?
- Are the tours cancelled in case of rain?
- Do we go inside the museums and monuments?
- How many people take part in the tours?
- How can I work for Fat Tire Bike Tours - Berlin?
- Are Fat Tire Bike Tours appropriate for children?

How Do We Find Your Office?

Our shop is directly under the giant TV Tower in Alexanderplatz. If you're coming from the metro station and walking towards the Tower, we're around the right-hand corner from the entrance, near the Subway sandwich shop and behind the City Bistro restaurant.
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What are the seasonal open dates of Fat Tire Bike Tours?

From March 1st until November 30th we are open daily from 9:30am. From December 1st until Feb 28th we are open Wednesdays and Saturdays as well as when the weather is nice.
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Are reservations required for the tours?

Reservations are NOT required for our City Bike Tour. Just show up at our meeting at the TV Tower. If you feel more comfortable reserving a spot, however, you can do so here.

Reservations are highly recommended for both our Berlin Wall Bike Tour or Third Reich Bike Tour. Again, please make those reservations here. Reservations ARE required for our Potsdam Bike Tour. Please call us, email us, or click here for a reservation.

Telephone
+49 30 24 04 79 91 (when dialing from outside Germany)
030 24 04 79 91 (when dialing from inside Germany but outside Berlin)
24 04 79 91 (when dialing from within Berlin)
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Where do I go for my tour?

All of our tours meet at the main entrance of the TV Tower. We start there before walking around the right-hand corner to grab bikes.
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How long do the tours last? What if I can't take part in the whole tour because of a previous engagement?

All our bike tours except the Potsdam Tour last approximately 4.5 hours and each covers roughly 6 miles (9-10 kilometers). Should you need to leave the tour early (for a flight, previous engagement, etc), it's no problem, just let your guide know at the start of the tour so that we can make special arrangements.

Our Potsdam Tour is about 6.5 hours long, including transportation time, and covers about 10 miles (16 kilometers). Leaving early from this tour is a bit more difficult because we are outside Berlin. Should you need to leave our Potsdam Tour early, please contact us beforehand so we can make appropriate arrangements.
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I'm out of shape and/or haven't ridden a bike in years. Can I handle the tour?

No problem! Our tours are designed to be as easy as possible for anyone. We're only covering 6 or so miles in 4.5 hours - anyone can do these tours! Our Potsdam Tour is also largely one park ride to the next so very easy going. Actually, you'll find yourself more energized at the end of the tour than at the start. Berlin and Potsdam are the perfect cities to see by bike: huge, flat, and bike-friendly.
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Are the tours cancelled in case of rain?

No, our tours run rain or shine. We have ponchos available for anyone that needs them in our office.
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Do we go inside the museums and monuments?

We cannot enter the monuments because German Law restricts museum guides to their authorized officials. Plus, some people would want to spend only ten minutes in the museum while others would prefer 3 hours.

You will, however, have time to walk around some of the most important highlights at your discretion. For instance, on the City Tour we provide time to explore Checkpoint Charlie, on the Berlin Wall tour you can peruse the Eastside Gallery at your leisure, and on the Third Reich tour you're given time to investigate the July 20th, 1994 Memorial. On the Potsdam Tour we do go into the Cecilienhof Palace because this was such a significant building during various parts of Berlin's history. Your entry and audio guide are included in the tour price! (EUR 6 savings).
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How many people take part in the tours?

The number of people on the tour varies day-by-day, as no reservations are necessary except for our Potsdam Tour. Our tours are very popular for very good reason (they're great tours!) so if the group gets too large we split the group at the meeting point into as many sub-groups as necessary. We have plenty of bikes and plenty of tour guides, so just sit back and we'll take care of the logistics.
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How can I work for Fat Tire Bike Tours - Berlin

Fat Tire Bike Tours Berlin looks for extraordinary, fun, and intelligent people! Our hiring criteria, training process, and minimum time commitments are fairly rigorous. For employment opportunities with us in 2010 you will find a link to our employment page here.
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Are Fat Tire Bike Tours appropriate for children?

Absolutely! Families and kids are always welcome, as we're a great family activity. We have kids seats, kids bikes in various sizes, and kids chariot trailers. This way we can fit kids of all ages. The content of our tour is also neither vulgar nor too overbearing. If possible, please let us know (info@fattirebiketoursberlin.com) in advance that you'd like to reserve either a child seat or trailer.
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