Free tour

Creative and alternative Berlin: urban art, neighborhoods, and counterculture!

5.00

Excellent(46)

Berlin

Duration: 3 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Rafa

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 4 July 2021

Hi! I'm Rafa, a historian and tour guide since 2013. I previously worked as a guide in Barcelona and Prague, but I've been living in Berlin for the last four years. I love my job and I'm passionate about history, especially the history of this crazy city. With me, you can expect an entertaining and comprehensive tour, but one that doesn't shy away from the horrors of the country's past. Don't just take my word for it—you can see other tourists' recommendations in the reviews 🙌🏻 I'll make the city mean much more to you than just a string of drab monuments and empty recommendations. You'll leave with more than just a tour; I'll give you a digital guide with personal recommendations, including books, films, and a map of Berlin to help you make the most of your time! If you'd like to follow my adventures, I recommend following me on Instagram @rafaberlintours

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Berlin didn't become an alternative by chance. After the Wall, the city became a refuge for artists, squatters, and countercultural movements. In this tour, we explain why — and what remains of that spirit today.

More than just seeing murals, we understand the social, political, and urban context that shaped the creative Berlin that attracts so many people.

We will visit the Jewish Quarter and the Turkish Quarter to understand why so many young people, bon-vivants, musicians, and artists decide to live in this crazy city and say "Berlin is poor, yes, but sexy!"

The tour is conducted at a relaxed pace with a beer break halfway through!

What makes this tour special?
Street art with context (not just photos)

Neighborhoods that changed the identity of the city

Stories of creativity, conflict, and gentrification.

This tour is perfect for those seeking a different view of current Berlin, beyond the historic center.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany

The meeting point is at Tränenpalast, the palace of tears! Pink Umbrella!

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).