Off the Beaten Path Tour

Tour Highlights

• Alexanderplatz 

• St Mary’s Church

• Hackescher Markt area 

• Dead Chicken Alley

• Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhood 

• Wasserturm (former concentration camp turned apartments)

• A currywurst tasting (vegan option available)

What to expect

Come with me to explore Berlin neighbourhoods like a local and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to live in Berlin today. As your local guide, I’ll uncover the city's rich history, diverse architecture and thriving art scene through the Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhoods. 

During the tour, you’ll learn about the Cold War and the story behind the famous TV Tower in Alexanderplatz – sometimes called the ‘Pope’s Revenge’. We’ll also explore the architecture around Karl-Marx-Allee, where the Communist 'Worker's Palaces' can be found. On top of the history, the tour also delves into some of Berlin’s street art scene around the Hackescher Markt area, including Dead Chicken Alley. 

After taking the train to Prenzlauer Berg, a neighbourhood with parks, boutiques and great food, we’ll explore how the city is navigating its complicated history while looking to the future. Finally, we’ll finish with a much-deserved curry wurst tasting at one of the best spots in the city – a must for anyone visiting Berlin.

This tour can be tailored to suit your needs and interests. If you have any special requests or want to see something not listed above, simply get in touch!

5 Reasons to book this tour

1. Ask me all your questions!

2. Explore at your own pace, no rushing

3. You get 100% of my attention, just for you

4. Experience Berlin neighbourhoods like a local

5. Currywurst tasting included (vegan option available)!

Important Tour Info

• Duration: 3 hours

• Meeting point: St Mary’s Church near Alexanderplatz or at your hotel

• Accessibility: This is a walking tour. For special accessibility requirements please get in touch

• Weather: My tours go ahead in all weather, so dress appropriately for walking outdoors and I’ll do my best to find shelter on hot/wet days where possible

• What you’ll need: An 'AB zone' transport ticket is required for the tour. You can buy a 'small group ticket', for groups of 3-5 people for the best value. A 2-hour ticket will be enough to cover transport during the tour. I can also help you purchase the correct ticket during the tour.