Berlin Off-the-Beaten-Path Walking Tour: Kreuzberg, Mitte and Friedrichshain

Highlights

  • Visit lesser-known neighborhoods and learn about city counterculture

  • Receive off-the-beaten path recommendations 

  • See street art and shops that are easy to miss when exploring alone

Summary

Meet your guide and group in central Berlin, where you begin your walk. Start out with an orientation and overview of Berlin's various ethnic enclaves and countercultures, each of which boasts a unique niche.  Over the course of your half-day walk, stop in Kreuzberg to learn about its growing Turkish community and the blending of German and Turkish culture. Pass organic markets, urban farms, guerrilla gardens, and examples of urban street art. Stop by the city's oldest beer garden, Prater Garten, and learn about Berlin's eclectic food scene, which encompasses everything from traditional German food to currywurst and doner kebab. Listen to your guide talk about the city's various counterculture movements from past and present on your way to Yaam Beach, home to the burgeoning reggae scene. Leave off here, with lots of suggestions from your guide as to where you can explore further.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Stray from the beaten path on this half-day guided walking tour of Berlin's lesser-known neighborhoods, a perfect choice if you've already ticked off Berlin's iconic attractions. As you explore Mitte, Kreuzberg, Prenzlauerberg, and Friedrichshain, your guide reveals insider info and provides alternative recommendations that allow you to beat the tourist crowds. Discover hidden street art and areas you may have missed if exploring on your own. 

What’s included?

  • Local guide ( English speaking guide only)

  • Gratuities

  • AB transport tickets ( Required for the tour)

  • Food and drinks

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Alternative Berlin Tours

About operator:

Unique tours of Berlin´s local, alternative, nightlife, street art & graffiti scenes with the original creators of the Alternative Berlin tour concept. We show you the unusual places, people and local neighborhoods you might not discover by yourself. We offer authentic local experiences with terrific guides connected to the scenes in a safe and respectful way. Tours & Activities we offer : Real Berlin Experience tour, Free Alternative Berlin tour , Street art workshop , Street Art Tour, Alternative Nightlife Tour , Beer tour, Green Tour Student tours & private tailored tours.So be adventurous and experience Alternative Berlin with us!

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