Taking a map is of course recommended for Berlin, as even the locals can't always navigate around in confidence! The city is large, and finding a good guide book and map is therefore quite important to make your journey enjoyable.
Going around the city yourself is recommended as this is usually more fun than an organized tour as you have the freedom to stop, get off and spend some time in areas that interest you. Organized tours are quicker and organized, so if you don't have much time, these would be recommended in this case.
Berlin is very easy to get around without a car, there are lots of busses (even at night), and they have of course the 'U Bahn' which is their underground train system. These run all night.
The city is not divided into zones, so you can buy a ticket which covers the whole city.
Berliners enjoy cycling all-year round and the city accomodates cyclists by providing excellent cycle paths which isolate cyclists both from cars and from pedestrians.
You are also allowed to take your bicycle on the U- and S-Bahn, just check which train compartment has the bicycle sign and if anyone happens to be standing there they will usually make way for you and your bike.Cycle paths are extensive in West Berlin but the Eastern half still needs to catch up and the standard of roads lags behind. With the amount of road and building work going on it can be a challenging ride!Bikes need an underground ticket, too.
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