East Meets West 'Food & Culture' Tour

Summary

Start your exploration of Berlin’s edgy culinary culture in the morning, leaving with your dedicated guide from Alexanderplatz. Over the course of the tour, get a taste of these two thriving areas’ unique mix of culture, food, art, and history. Indulge in some tasty Arabic Shawarma, try out a falafel plate, and sample some homemade pastries. Continue your culinary adventure by visiting one of the neighborhoods’ hippest coffee shops. As you start filling your stomach, have a chance to feast your eyes on beautiful graffiti murals, learn stories about Nazi Germany, and trace the steps of SS soldiers that once wandered the local streets. If you haven’t yet gotten your fill, proceed next to the neighborhoods’ Oberbaum Bridge, and explore ‘Little Istanbul,’ an area that’s home to the largest Turkish community outside of Turkey. Finish your walking and food adventure back at your original starting point.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Explore the heart and soul of Berlin with our expert local guide on this immersive 3.5-hour walking food and culture tour. Journey from the historic streets of Friedrichshain in former East Berlin to the vibrant neighborhood of Kreuzberg in the West.
This tour is packed with 8+ mouthwatering local tastings, iconic Berlin Wall sites, and striking street art that tells the story of the city’s past and present.
Perfect for first-time visitors or those on a tight schedule, this experience blends food, history, and culture to reveal Berlin’s true character.
Discover the dynamic south side of Berlin — once divided by the Wall — now a hub of diverse cultures, flavors, and creativity. Sample fusion cuisine, enjoy Arabic and Turkish influences, sip on 3rd wave coffee, and visit an iconic food market.
Along the way, explore WWII landmarks, Cold War monuments, and hear captivating stories of Berlin’s rich and turbulent past.
With its unique blend of flavors, history, and urban culture, this tour offers an unforgettable taste of Berlin's vibrant soul.














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What’s included?

  • 6 x local tastings

  • Local tour guide

  • Beverages

  • Food tasting

  • Local Berliner Pilsner Beer

  • Entry/Admission - East Side Gallery

  • 6 x local tastings

  • Local tour guide

  • Beverages

  • Food tasting

  • Local Berliner Pilsner Beer

  • Entry/Admission - East Side Gallery

  • BVG transport ticket

  • BVG transport ticket

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

Fork & Walk Tours Berlin

About operator:

We provide intimate local foodie experiences & food tours in Berlin for public, private, groups and day events. Led by our Berliner foodies, our intimate public tour experiences of no more than 8 guests, take to the neighbourhoods of Berlin to discover where the real Berliners feast. Journeying through the cuisine from the past, present & future. On your journey, meet the foodie entrepreneurs & legends behind-the-scenes and hear stories of their path and route to opening their culinary dream. Our foodie experiences focus on Berlin's culinary boom & trends, local street food, fusion cuisine, deeply rooted immigrant influences, vegetarian & vegan sensations, classic dishes and of course its local beer history. While coming away with a thorough understanding & taste of ''Berlin cuisine'', our Berliner guides reveal stories from pre & post Berlin Wall, local social scene, street art, architecture, club culture, funny German phrases and future of Berlin. This is an in-depth taste!


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