Alternative Berlin Tour: Street Art and Counterculture in Kreuzberg

Forget the postcards and picture-perfect Berlin. This is the city behind the city — a place of colourful murals, hidden courtyards, abandoned spaces, creative collectives and stories that don’t always make it into the guidebooks. On our Alternative Berlin Tour: Street Art and Counterculture, we’ll explore Berlin’s rebellious, creative side and discover how artists, activists and local communities have transformed the streets into an ever-changing open-air gallery.

Berlin has always had a bit of a rebellious streak. From the divided city of the Cold War to the wild years after the Wall came down, Berlin became a magnet for artists, musicians, squatters and creative minds from around the world.

With empty buildings, cheap spaces and a strong DIY spirit, entire neighbourhoods became playgrounds for experimentation. Street art and graffiti grew alongside this alternative culture, turning walls, bridges and forgotten corners into canvases.

Today, Berlin is changing rapidly, but its creative spirit is still very much alive. The city’s street art tells the story of that transformation — sometimes with humour, sometimes with politics, and sometimes simply because a giant colourful mural looks better than a grey wall.

We’ll leave the classic tourist routes behind and head to the district of Mitte first, which became an artists hotspot and the birthplace of Berlin techno after the fall of the Berlin Wall, before heading over to the bustling and multi-cultural district of Kreuzberg. 

Along the way, we’ll discover impressive murals, like the famous Astronaut/Kosmonaut by Victor Ash, hidden pieces of graffiti, and alternative cultural spaces like YAAM (Young African Arts Market) or Holzmarkt. 

The route is deliberately flexible, as Berlin’s street art scene is constantly changing. New works appear, old ones disappear, and there is always something unexpected waiting around the corner.

So keep your eyes open — the best artwork might not be the one you were expecting to see.

Our Alternative Berlin Tour: Street Art and Counterculture is perfect for anyone who wants to experience a different side of Berlin — beyond the Brandenburg Gate and the usual sightseeing stops.

Whether you’re fascinated by murals and graffiti, curious about Berlin’s alternative culture, interested in urban history, or simply looking for a fun way to explore the city, this tour offers a colourful and authentic introduction to Berlin’s creative soul.

Come curious, leave inspired — and expect a few surprises along the way.

Attention! An AB Single ticket is needed for this tour! (Do not validate beforehand)

Please note that the route can vary, depending on the guide.