Alternative Berlin / Street art tour - Private group
Wrangelkiez, Berlin
Join the creator of the Alternative Tour concept in Berlin 2006 for this special personal tour led by myself. We'll peel back the layers on this inside look into Berlin's numerous alternative scenes.
Urban Culture Tours in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, Berlin
Explore Berlin’s underground culture and nightlife through guided day and night walking tours in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, ideal for street art and music enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Murals, street art, graffiti crews, squats, rebellion, and underground history
- Treehouse on the former Berlin Wall, YAAM, and multicultural Kreuzberg energy
- Berghain's iconic exterior and door policy insights (Day Shift)
- Bombed WWII train yard ruins turned alternative playground (Day Shift)
- Sunset in the canal club district around a former 1920s bus depot (Night Shift)
Description
Berlin reveals two distinct perspectives: the vibrant daytime underground culture and the dynamic nighttime club scene. Join morning or early evening tours to experience both sides.
Both tours start at Görlitzer Bahnhof in Kreuzberg, near Coretex Records, Görlitzer Park, and SO36, beside ROA’s giant mural.
11AM Day Shift – Kreuzberg to Friedrichshain
Discover Berlin’s underground culture from Kreuzberg’s Oranienstraße to Friedrichshain. Visit the Treehouse on the Wall, YAAM beach, and learn about the city’s street art, graffiti, punk, hip hop, and techno scenes.
Walk past Berghain’s exterior and the original warehouse clubs. Explore Simon-Dach-Straße, Boxhagener Platz, and the site of the Mainzer Straße riots. The tour ends at RAW-Gelände, a former WWII bombed Prussian railway depot transformed into a hub of street art, clubs, skate parks, galleries, and breweries.
5PM Night Shift – Kreuzberg 36 to Canal Clubs
Experience Berlin’s transformation at sunset as you explore Kreuzberg 36, Wrangelkiez, and the Spree riverbanks. See graffiti by Blu, Findac, EME Freethinker, and Herakut, with views of Oberbaumbrücke.
Visit the canal-side Arena area, once a 1920s bus depot and Nazi-era military storage, now home to clubs such as Club der Visionaere, Birgit & Bier, Festsaal, and Eden. Learn about Berlin’s strict door policies and the former GDR watchtower that reminds of the city’s divided past.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the tour concludes at open-air riverside venues with DJs, art installations, street food, and sunset sessions.
Choose the Day Shift, Night Shift, or combine both in a 5-hour Double Shift for €30.
Includes
- Professional tour guide
Important Information
- No public transport ticket is required for this tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and wear comfortable shoes. The best time to visit is during spring to autumn for extended daylight and vibrant nightlife.
