Berlin Off-the-Beaten-Path Walking Tour: Kreuzberg, Mitte and Friedrichshain
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Overview
Learn about extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Of art and architecture, cinema and squats. War and peace. East and West. A deeper look below the surface of Berlin.
Shine a light into the shadows of history and why it effects the present on the Real Berlin experience. Visit districts that have changed beyond recognition over the decades, through processes as diverse as squatting, revolution and gentrification. Experience the never ending, ever changing chaos. We tell you the stories you don't know, of pioneers of cinema and those who refused to bow to fascism. We will make you fall in love.
This small-group tour limited to 20 people makes for a more laid-back, intimate experience.
Shine a light into the shadows of history and why it effects the present on the Real Berlin experience. Visit districts that have changed beyond recognition over the decades, through processes as diverse as squatting, revolution and gentrification. Experience the never ending, ever changing chaos. We tell you the stories you don't know, of pioneers of cinema and those who refused to bow to fascism. We will make you fall in love.
This small-group tour limited to 20 people makes for a more laid-back, intimate experience.
Inclusions
- Local guide ( English speaking guide only)
What to expect
Begin your exploration of the real Berlin by meeting your guide at noon in central Berlin. During your comprehensive 4.5-hour walking tour, you'll go off the beaten path and see aspects of Berlin most tourists miss. Because of the more relaxed pace of a small-group tour, you'll have more opportunities to capture photos and ask your knowledgeable local guide questions.
Visit well-known neighborhoods such as Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte and Friedrichshain. Tour the colorful Turkish area of Kreuzberg and the city's Jewish community. View contemporary and underground art galleries, urban farms, guerilla gardens and organic markets.
Learn the origins of currywurst, a popular German fast food of fried pork sausage with curry-seasoned ketchup, and Doner kebab, a Turkish gyro first served in Berlin. You'll also see Prater Garten Berlin, the city's oldest beer garden.
As you wander around town, your guide will point out sites related to various countercultural movements, including the student protest movement of the 1960s, the rise and fall of the Baader-Meinhof gang in the 1970s and the punk movement and May 1 riots of the 1980s. See mind-blowing street art, graffiti and murals all over town. Learn about the electronic dance musical festival called the Love Parade and the hip-hop, reggae and rasta scene of Yaam Beach.
By the time your in-depth cultural tour of Berlin concludes at Yaam Beach, you'll know much more about the history, neighborhoods and alternative scenes of this fascinating city.
Visit well-known neighborhoods such as Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte and Friedrichshain. Tour the colorful Turkish area of Kreuzberg and the city's Jewish community. View contemporary and underground art galleries, urban farms, guerilla gardens and organic markets.
Learn the origins of currywurst, a popular German fast food of fried pork sausage with curry-seasoned ketchup, and Doner kebab, a Turkish gyro first served in Berlin. You'll also see Prater Garten Berlin, the city's oldest beer garden.
As you wander around town, your guide will point out sites related to various countercultural movements, including the student protest movement of the 1960s, the rise and fall of the Baader-Meinhof gang in the 1970s and the punk movement and May 1 riots of the 1980s. See mind-blowing street art, graffiti and murals all over town. Learn about the electronic dance musical festival called the Love Parade and the hip-hop, reggae and rasta scene of Yaam Beach.
By the time your in-depth cultural tour of Berlin concludes at Yaam Beach, you'll know much more about the history, neighborhoods and alternative scenes of this fascinating city.
Additional information
- AB public transport ticket recommended for tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- We are outside and the guide will keep distance, so are the guests asked to keep distance to each other. Face masks are needed when we use public transport and not provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
TaoTheodora
July 2021
My friends dragged me along and I will admit I wasn't very interested. I thought it was going to be a really lame touristic thing and I rather wanted to learn about the city on my own. And then we met our tour guide. M.D. is not only extremely well informed about social, political and artistic d...
My friends dragged me along and I will admit I wasn't very interested. I thought it was going to be a really lame touristic thing and I rather wanted to learn about the city on my own. And then we met our tour guide. M.D. is not only extremely well informed about social, political and artistic developments of this city, he also appears to be completely passionate about them! His heart was burning when he started talking about squad buildings, artistic collectives and concerts that changed the course of history. He told heartwarming as well as heartbreaking stories that happened when the wall was still up. Besides that the former theatre student has serious rhetoric skills and spices it up with whip smart humour. I'd really recommend the tour with M.D. in particular : ) It was really fun, even though sometimes the street noise made it a bit uncomfy in some places. Maybe bring a snack because the breaks aren't too long and the places around can be a bit busy at times. Also have some cash with you 'cause most places don't accept cards.ludosax
July 2021
An absolute breath of fresh air compared to any other of the tours I've seen offered in Berlin, this alternative itinerary took us from the posh-est areas of Mitte to the raunchiest areas of Kreuzberg with a perfectly flowing fil-rouge and a series of stories and anecdotes that made be fall in lo...
An absolute breath of fresh air compared to any other of the tours I've seen offered in Berlin, this alternative itinerary took us from the posh-est areas of Mitte to the raunchiest areas of Kreuzberg with a perfectly flowing fil-rouge and a series of stories and anecdotes that made be fall in love with the city more than I thought possible! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who thinks Berlin is "ugly" or "overrated". Our tour guide Michael David (aka M.D.) was able to stun and keep interested my insanely cultured father who has traveled the entire world and permeate the entire tour with culture, humor, knowledge and emotion: I shed a tear at one point too! And if you love techno get ready to hear a pregnating summary that will make you understand why it's so important in this city. Honestly everyone that's curious about Berlin's past (and present!) should go on this tour!Melody1770
June 2021
The trip was canceled at the last minute. The tour did not happen. The night before they sent my tickets and when I went to my email the next day because they were not answering there was a message saying it was cancelled.
The trip was canceled at the last minute. The tour did not happen. The night before they sent my tickets and when I went to my email the next day because they were not answering there was a message saying it was cancelled.MiriamBoerner
October 2020
Today we had a gorgeous tour with the absolute kind Canadian guide MD (Michael David). This was my third time joining the free tour and again it was very special, informative, individual and just amazing. I met some familiar places and also discover new things I did not knew before. Thanks from t...
Today we had a gorgeous tour with the absolute kind Canadian guide MD (Michael David). This was my third time joining the free tour and again it was very special, informative, individual and just amazing. I met some familiar places and also discover new things I did not knew before. Thanks from the depth of my heart to MD for this wonderful adventure and all the best and blessings for the future... To all of you who are wondering if a tour with Alternative Berlin would be a good idea: Absolutely! Support those great people even now in times of "the plaque" ;-) Best wishes MiriamSowa D
October 2020
Thanks to Jack for such a memorable experience! He was well organised, very knowledgeable and passionate about Berlin. I learned a lot about Berlin even though I have been living her for two years already. I haven't even heard about many places/ stories before the tour. The tour truly shows off t...
Thanks to Jack for such a memorable experience! He was well organised, very knowledgeable and passionate about Berlin. I learned a lot about Berlin even though I have been living her for two years already. I haven't even heard about many places/ stories before the tour. The tour truly shows off the beaten track places and makes you understand more about this fascinating city. If you are to take one tour in Berlin- I highly recommend this one!ivanj597
October 2020
I've taken the tour with Jake and I have to say it was so interesting, informative, and engaging. Jake is very funny and a good storyteller(he's written a book, you know) and knows lots of things ranging from Brecht, Kollwitz to street graffiti(my first real exposure to graffiti and now I appreci...
I've taken the tour with Jake and I have to say it was so interesting, informative, and engaging. Jake is very funny and a good storyteller(he's written a book, you know) and knows lots of things ranging from Brecht, Kollwitz to street graffiti(my first real exposure to graffiti and now I appreciate and notice them much more). I'd completely recommend this and it remains one of the highlights for me in Berlin. He said that Berlin is a city that we won't forget and we will remember again and again what we've seen and experienced. And he was completely right.