Alternative Berlin & Street Art Tour
Description
Welcome to Berlin’s original Alternative Tour — invented by us in 2006, born in Berlin, imitated ever since and the one that made us famous the world over. From punk rock to techno, politics to squatting culture. From the best street art and graffiti whilst visiting amazing buildings from treehouses to beaches and everything inbetween. From the back streets to the big city. The stories of Berlin’s amazing alternative culture are laid bare. Journey through the Mitte, Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain districts that pulse with creativity and resistance on our legendary Alternative Berlin tour. Each stop capturing Berlin's unyielding spirit, from the vibrant street art and murals of Haus Schwarzenberg to the cultural oasis of YAAM beach. Discover the Treehouse on the Wall, a symbol of ingenuity and defiance, Kunstlerhaus Bethanien, a hub for contemporary art and the origins of Berlin’s squatting scene. Visit neighborhoods with local Berlin charm and multicultural flair off the beaten path.
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Itinerary
We start at Alexanderplatz, move to Hackescher Market before heading down to Kreuzberg
see hidden yards with great art
amazing alternative history
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
Had a great time. Friendly. Small group. Informative and fun. Can def recommend for solos those travelling as friends or couples.
This was a very informative tour that I discovered by chance, and I’m glad I joined. I received answers to many of my questions, and the experience felt well-organized and engaging. After the tour, I also visited some of the recommended places and had the opportunity to support local artists, which added extra value to the experience. The atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, reminding me of the environment I grew up in. Although I live in a smaller place, this experience made me appreciate Berlin much more. Jake was a knowledgeable and lively guide who made the tour enjoyable throughout. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Nice Guide! Jake! Interesting stories!
Very knowledgeable and immersed in the subject. The tour was informative and fun, would very much recommend.
This tour is one of the best things you can do while in Berlin. 3 hours of walking through Mitte and Kreuzberg, we learnt about Berlins street art and squatting culture, the context of immigrants in shaping culture and art and had some of the best hot chocolate.
This is an incredibly well put-together tour. It takes you into a side of Berlin less-seen by tourists and you get a real feel for the vibrancy and creativity of the city. Along with information on Berlin as it is now, there is plenty of history and stories of how it got this way. You learn about architecture, the East/West divide, community anctivism and how artists are making a living now. Our guide. Anton, is a working street artist and was warm, friendly and ready to answer everyone’s questions. Everything seemed packed closer together than the history tours of Berlin, so this 3-hour tour is packed with interesting things to see.
The guide was excellent, linking street art to recent history of Berlin. He showed a real in-depth understanding of the area. We had been worried 3 hours was too much but it flew by.
Fantastic tour. Jake, our guide, was extremely informative and interesting. Gave us a real insight into Berlin and also helped us get our bearings a bit on our first visit. Would highly recommend. Even our 15 yo daughter enjoyed it!
A really fun and informative tour led by a super knowledgeable guide. This tour gives you a bit of Berlin’s complex history from all the post-war eras, I felt like I was getting to see a very lived-in slice of the city which I wouldn’t have found otherwise. Would highly recommend.
I really loved this tour! I would like to see something else, than the known sights in Berlin, as I have seen them before, so I booked a "Off-the-beaten-path tour" which is a 3 hour walking tour in the Mitte, Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain area. Our guide Lee was very knowledgeable, and I learned a lot about the history of Berlin that I did not know beforehand. He also told a lot of short storys of people and places, that I find very interesting. I absolutely recommend this tour to everyone! PS: wear good shoes!
