Hidden Backyards Walking Tour & Pro Photoshoot
East Berlin, Berlin
Discover the hidden courtyards of Berlin on a guided walking tour accompanied by a professional photoset. Explore the historic district, see the iconic Hackesche Höfe, and visit the Jewish Quarter.
This guided walking tour in Berlin’s Spandauer Vorstadt district is ideal for history and art enthusiasts interested in exploring the city's courtyards and architecture.
Highlights
- Discover Berlin's courtyards on a guided walking tour
- Explore the historic district and its history
- Visit Hackesche Höfe and House Schwarzenberg
- See the Jewish Quarter and the oldest house in the city center
- Admire 18th–19th century architecture that survived WWII
Description
Begin the tour in the Spandauer Vorstadt district with a stroll through Hackesche Höfe, Berlin’s largest and most famous courtyard complex. Continue to House Schwarzenberg, an alley featuring artists' studios, bars, galleries, and street art.
Visit the 17th-century Jewish Quarter and see the artwork known as the ‘Wall of Peace.’ Pass the oldest house in Spandauer Vorstadt and observe the silent WWII memorial called The Missing House.
Stop at Sophienkirche, a Protestant church built in 1713, and view the medallion with intertwined hands on the arch of the Sophiensaele, a former workers' association venue now transformed. Explore Sophie-Gips-Höfe, where modern architecture, traditional lifestyles, and art meet in a repurposed factory.
Walk along Auguststraße, known as Berlin’s art mile, and visit Clärchens Ballroom, one of the last remaining dance venues from the early 20th century. Learn about its notable artist patrons.
Conclude at the KW Institute for Contemporary Art, established in an abandoned factory in Mitte during the 1990s. Visit Heckmann-Höfe, a historical architectural ensemble of three courtyards listed as monuments.
Includes
- Guided walking tour through Berlin's courtyards
- Professional photo session with 40+ edited photos delivered within one week
- Visits to Hackesche Höfe, House Schwarzenberg, Jewish Quarter, oldest house in Spandauer Vorstadt
- Visit to Sophienkirche and view of Sophiensaele
- Walk through Sophie-Gips-Höfe and Auguststraße
- View of Clärchens Ballroom
- Visit to KW Institute for Contemporary Art
- Optional visit to Tacheles/Fotografiska
- Visit to Heckmann-Höfe and view of the New Synagogue
Excludes
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees to attractions
Important Information
- Wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves walking on uneven historic surfaces
- Some locations may have limited accessibility for those with mobility impairments
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your spot. Morning tours offer better lighting for photos; bring water and weather-appropriate clothing.
