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FreeTour BERLIN WALL, Graffiti and Street Art in Kreuzberg.

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: ViuBerlin
Quality Verified Registered on December 08, 2019

We are Ismael and Alexis. ViuBerlin offers you the opportunity to get to know Berlin not only from a tourist point of view, but also to discover the history of the city, which has been the protagonist of the most relevant events of the last century. Our passion for the history of the perceptions, politics, art and the socio-cultural movements of the 20th century has led us to create this project. Ismael, coming from the island of Menorca, and have been living in Berlin for 15 years. Having Diplomas in History of Art and Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona. Ismael is continuously being passionate about history, modern art and especially in urban art. Alexis, is from Lleida, he came to Berlin to get a doctorate in Political Philosophy. He is also Philosophy teacher in secondary school, and got his master's degree in Social Studies of Science from the University of Salamanca and currently teaching spanish language for foreigners. Now we would like to share our knowledge with you. It will be a pleasure for us to show you and explain the complicated and changing history of Berlin. For this we offer two magnificent tours: Free Tour through the historic center. Special nazism and holocaust. Wall Free Tour: East Side Galleries, Graffiti, Street Art and Kreuzberg.

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Tour description

Tour through the most ALTERNATIVE neighborhood in Berlin.

With the best scene of the punk-rock era. Here David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, Depeche Mode , among others, created an alternative and counterculture atmosphere that is still lived in its streets today.

The tour starts at Rio -Raiser-Platz where we will talk about the transformation of Kreuzberg, from the raising of the wall to the present day.

Walking through the neighborhood you will learn about the history and evolution of graffiti until it became Street Art. We will see murals such as the Astronaut-Cosmonaut , by Victor Ash; Nature Morte, by Roa and The Pink Man , by Blue. And of course, we will get to know the 1UP and the Berlin Kids collectives, famous for their works marked by messages of protest and social criticism.

In the second part of the tour we will walk through the symbol of Berlin, East Side Gallery, the longest section of the wall in Berlin and the largest art canvas in the world. We will know the social aspects of a city divided by a wall through art.


  We will cross the Oberbaumbrücke, the most fascinating bridge in Berlin, and back into the heart of Kreuzberg, we will see three impressive murals.

Finally, I have prepared recommendations for you to continue discovering the neighborhood on your own.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Oranienstraße 17, 10999 Berlin, Germany
    Oranienstraße 17, 10999 Berlin, Germany
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    In Rio-Reiser-Platz/ Oranienstraße 17. In front of Taqueria Florian.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Rio-Reiser-Platz
  • 2
    Outside visit
    SO36
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Astronaut - Space Crusader
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Gorlitzer Bahnhof
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Bethanien Creative Quarter
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Bethaniendamm
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Vhils artwork Berlin, Schillingbrücke
  • 8
    Free admission
    East Side Gallery
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Oberbaumbrücke
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Schleisches Tor

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Miguel 20 Mar 2023
Madrid

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
excelente tour que nos descubrió un mundo desconocido
Rosa 19 Mar 2023
Barcelona

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Travelled in group - Mar 2023
Entretenido!! Lo mejor la visita al muro
Adolfo 19 Mar 2023
Santiago de Querétaro

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Travelled alone - Mar 2023
Excelente tour por la historia más reciente del arte urbano y grafittis de Berlín. No hay mejor forma de conocer el East Side Gallery
Thomas 16 Mar 2023

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Travelled in group - Mar 2023
Amazing
Gina 13 Mar 2023
Weert

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
Isma is such an erudit about the history of street art in Berlin. He taught us about the different styles and art collectives as well as their motivation of expression with such good humour and openmindset. The way Isma explained those art topics was fascinating because he combines history and different political views with the everyday lifestyle of the city. He also gave us so many tips on art, music and movies, that we will come back for more!After his tour it felt as if we were able to admire the city with totally new glasses. Wish all the guides share Isma' s passion and enthusiasm. He is just the best! My Dutch husband and I a Peruvian lady, we totally recommend his tour.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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