Private Walking Tour of East Berlin with a Local

Summary Description

Explore the real Berlin as you leave the tourist track behind, and discover the city through local eyes

Highlights
  • Take a journey through the vibrant Freidrichshain, Kreuzberg and Mitte neighbourhoods
  • Hear how locals describe Berlin - the experiences that have shaped their worldview
  • Retrace history and observe the lasting repercussions of Soviet occupation
  • Enter decaying hospitals and Industrial complexes, now converted into art spaces
  • Unearth the finest cafes, vintage shops and music venues that lie tucked away
  • Explore and learn about the dazzling street art that coats the neighbourhood
  • Grab a drink - a coffee or beer - in your local guide’s favourite haunt
  • Learn first-hand what locals love about Berlin from someone who knows the place inside-out
  • Description

    “Berlin is poor, but sexy” a former mayor famously declared about the city – discover for yourself why the world fell in love with its urban grit and underground freedoms in this half-day tour of the real, local Berlin  - Take a journey through the vibrant Freidrichshain, Kreuzberg and Mitte neighbourhoods
     - Hear how locals describe Berlin - the experiences that have shaped their worldview
     - Retrace history and observe the lasting repercussions of Soviet occupation 
     - Enter decaying hospitals and Industrial complexes, now converted into art spaces 
     - Unearth the finest cafes, vintage shops and music venues that lie tucked away
     - Explore and learn about the dazzling street art that coats the neighbourhood
     - Grab a drink - a coffee or beer - in your local guide’s favourite haunt
     - Learn first-hand what locals love about Berlin from someone who knows the place inside-out Since the fall of the wall in 1989, Berlin has metamorphosed from a Cold War city bound by razor wire and concrete to a vibrant, open city reborn. Seismic change is still ongoing, especially in Europe’s ‘Silicon Valley’ - where an insatiable appetite for innovation ensures Berlin is never static. From its cutting-edge artists, electro-DJs and uber-hip creative intellectuals that trail blaze effortlessly to the bright, bold confidence of Berlin’s neon-lit cabaret bars and nightclubs - the city is constantly abuzz. Following your insightful local guide through hip districts, multicultural communities and countless creative spaces, you’ll learn how Berlin became a bastion of alternative living and what it’s like to live here today. Get off the beaten track and onto the streets as you explore this distinctive cultural landscape through the eyes of a Berliner.  Enjoying a private, guided tour with a local will help you discover the sights that tourists so often miss in the artistic center of Kreuzberg. This former working-class area is a place of architectural contrasts and the transforming influx of vibrant immigrants have left it with a strong bohemian element. It hosts a number of great galleries and you will visit the Berlinische Galerie. Experience the humour, subtle nuances, social conventions and psyche of a place over a beer or coffee, and then jot down your guide’s version of “must do Berlin”

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • A beer at a local pub or coffee at a local shop
    • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
    What's Not Included
    • Food and additional drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
    • Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
    • Gratuities (optional)
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: SNAP Natural Fast Food, Warschauer Str. 34, Berlin, DE

    Start Location Notes: Directly outside of SNAP Natural Fast Food. Close to Warschauerstr. Station.

    Commentary

    Guide : English

    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • This is a walking tour
    • Cost of transportation on the day is not included
    Know Before You Go
    • Please bring comfortable walking shoes
    • Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day
    • In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

    Additional Information

    Not wheelchair accessible

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    All of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group.,