Alternative Berlin Tour: Street Art and Counterculture in Kreuzberg
The story of Berlin’s alternative scene and street art. We explore Mitte, Kreuzberg, and the Spree riverfront, stopping at Haus Schwarzenberg, the Treehouse at the Wall, Holzmarkt, and YAAM, while tracing the rise of squats, the music scene, and the city’s multicultural communities.
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Basic Information
Total time
2h 45m
Language
English, Spanish, German (check the calendar for availability)
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
In front of Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) Nearest public transport: Rotes Rathaus metro station; Klosterstraße metro station
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Berlin guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
❗Requires an AB Single ticket.
♿️ Tour not suitable for people with reduced mobility or strollers
❗Our tours run no matter the weather. High or low temperatures, rain or snow is not a reason for us to cancel our tours. We are always here for you. The only reason for cancellations are extreme weather conditions (like heavy storms…), guide's sudden sickness or no minimum number of people (5) to run the tour, but we will always let you know using the data you provided during registration for the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 7 people on them. If you travel in a party of 8 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please choose a paid option of 18€ per person or book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.
About the tour
Big beautiful churches, nice Baroque palaces, grand theatre buildings, and many other places… that you will NOT see on this tour! 😉 Why? Because Berlin is way more than that. Berlin is a European capital of alternative lifestyle and street art! So on this tour, you will explore very different aspects of the German capital. You will be taken to various corners and nooks where most tourists never go.
After this 3-hour tour, you will discover a new city of Berlin. You will know why it is called a “cultural melting pot”. You will learn about the impact of Berlin’s music scene. Furthermore, you will be able to decipher some hidden messages of different graffiti and murals around the city. You will witness squat life very close to the centre of Berlin.
Our Alternative Berlin tour will allow you to feel the true vibe of Berlin!
Attention! An AB Single ticket is needed for this tour!
Please be informed that the exact tour can vary, depending on the guide.
Highlights
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Haus Schwarzenberg
A unique courtyard showcasing independent art, studios, and vibrant alternative culture.
- 2
Street Art & Graffiti
Learn to decipher hidden messages within Berlin's world-famous murals and urban art scene.
- 3
Treehouse at the Wall
A quirky, self-built house on a former no-man's land strip of the Berlin Wall.
- 4
Kreuzberg District
A vibrant, multicultural area known for its alternative scene, street art, and lively atmosphere.
- 5
YAAM
Young African Arts Market, a cultural hub with music, art, and food on the Spree river.
6Holzmarkt
An urban creative village on the Spree with clubs, restaurants, art spaces, and a community garden.
Map
In front of Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) Nearest public transport: Rotes Rathaus metro station; Klosterstraße metro station
