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- German
- English
- French
Get a feeling for the city’s famous image by exploring the hip districts Kreuzberg & Friedrichshain. We’ll show you how the former borderland got converted in many ways, how alternative subculture clashes big business, how Turkish Berliners meet young creatives, squatters & party people. A great combination of panoramic paths along the waterfront, Eastside Gallery & through colourful neighboorhoods!
The Free-Berlin-concept: The guide can design his tour freely. Route plan may differ.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Square infront of Nikolai Church. Courtyard entrance on the opposite.
Itinerary
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1Nikolaiviertel
On this alternative tour, the first stop is probably the last stop of a established world. From here on out the stops are authentic and closer to the reality of living in a big city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Not only one of Berlin's most famous districts, Kreuzberg is a melting pot par excellence with lots of stories to tell.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
An unexpected place of peace between pre-fab-buildings, old style buildings and modern architecture. A perfect place to gain some understanding into the district and it's diversity.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The Treehouse by the Wall: This is the story of a guest worker coming over and adapting to the Kreuzberg mentality in a second. Getting a gardenhouse with boldness right by the wall and marking their territory with the berlin guerilla mentality.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
In a place where multiple squaddings led to a remarkable place for artists. Not only during the start of the scene, in the peak in the 1980s but also in early 2000s. All that effort led to the building becoming a room for artists of all kind.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The YAAM is an incredible club, but the view from here might be even more fascinating. From here you see the TV-Tower, the Holzmarkt, the Oberbaumbridge and the river Spree - it takes a minute to take that beauty in.
Admission ticket free -
5East Side Gallery
The longest remaining part of the Berlin Wall, filled with spectacular art and right within a completely new-designed business-quarter.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The district's landmark stands for crossing borders in any meaning.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Once restricted borderland, today the spot for the young urban creatives. From here it's easy to understand the GDR's obsession with the Wall, borderland and heavy restriction regarding freedom. The river Spree invites everyone to take a small break with a beautiful few.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This very unique sculpture obviously led to multiple interpretations of which the official one is probably the one with the least sense to it.
Admission ticket free -
8
Another perfect stop to understand Kreuzberg's diversity of buildings, people and history. The perfect example of big city life but yet escapism. This street really has it all.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
A former trainstation of Berlin's extensive railway system transformed into a park, symbolizing the thin line between alternative life and anarchy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Completly inconspicuous is the peak of capitalism in the heart of the melting pot. Surrounded by authentic Berliners, anarchists and political activism is the car loft. A building, where you can take your car up to your balcony.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Dolce Vita at the waterfront incl. Turkish market on Tuesday's and Friday's.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A short break from the hustle of the big city in an authentic and bohemian neighborhood, just living the good life, playing some boule.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Is Kreuzberg really the home of anarchists, slobs and survival artists? It is much more and also the complete opposite to offer.
Admission ticket free -
11
You can either start your night in a bar or in the light of a beautiful summer sunset right here with hundreds of strangers. Come as you are.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
As contrast to the previous Dolce Vita stops, the "Kotti" stand out with it's brutal 1970s architecture, the vibrant drugscene an heavy traffic.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in English and German (dependent on option selected)
- Participants (min./max.): 5 - 15
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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