Kreuzberg Historic Culture and Food Tour

Come and discover Kreuzberg's vibrant and multicultural neighbourhood, where the past and present intersect in fascinating ways. Our tour will take you on a stroll along the former Channel of Luisenstädt, tracing the path of the iconic Berlin Wall while revealing the rich history and secrets of the area. As you meander through the streets of Kreuzberg, you'll gain insight into its diverse communities and the unique blend of cultures that have shaped the neighbourhood over time. We'll also delve into the squatter history of the Rauch House and uncover other hidden gems.
The tour ends at Görlitzer Bahnhof, where you can indulge in Kreuzberg's culinary delights, from traditional street food to trendy restaurants and cafes. Our knowledgeable and friendly guide will provide authentic insights and recommendations, ensuring you fully experience Kreuzberg's diverse and exciting culture. So don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through Kreuzberg.

Meeting Point

Kreuzberg

Kreuzberg, 10 Berlin-Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

Start and Finish like your Wish

Berlin, East Side Gallery

10243 Berlin, Germany

Görlitzer Bahnhof

10997 Berlin, Germany

We can make the Tour like a Cirkel; It can end or start at one of the sites on the program

Schlesisches Tor

10997 Berlin, Germany

Bethaniendamm

Bethaniendamm, 10 Berlin, Germany

Kottbusser Tor

Kottbusser Tor, 10999 Berlin, Germany

What's included:

• Guide

Not included:

• Transport

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Kreuzberg

, , Berlin

The tour commences at a typical Kreuzberg location, namely at the Kottbusser Tor. In the Dresdner Straße, you will see the site of the offices of a Minister of Parliament, Mr. Ströbele, of the Green Party (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen). He is well known in Kreuzberg and doesn’t shun mingling in public on his bicycle.

40 minutes

Oranienplatz

Oranienpl., 10999 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

We will stroll over the Oranienplatz, established by the famous landscape and gardening Architect Peter Joseph Lenné whose great work can see throughout Berlin. You will follow the course of the former Luisenstädtischer Channel. Find out more about the history and fate of this channel. You will then follow the path of the old East Berlin Wall in Kreuzberg. You will visit the Engelbecken, the first Children’s Farm "Mauerplatz," the Georg von Rauch-House one of the most famous squats in Berlin, all the way to the „Treehouse“ of the most famous inhabitant of the East Berlin Wall, Mr. Osman Kalin.

20 minutes

Engelbecken

Engeldamm, Berlin

Do not miss the exhibition about the East Berlin Wall in Kreuzberg, located in the St. Thomas Church. Visit the former Bethanien Hospital, where the great German writer and poet Theodor Fontane worked in the pharmacy during the 1848 Revolution.

30 minutes

Gorlitzer Park

Gorlitzer Str. 3, Berlin, 10997

This landmark, former hospital, is nowadays a location of culture, arts, and social activities. After a quick visit to the „Schokofabrik, “you will walk over one of Berlin’s oldest and most traditional squares - the Heinrichplatz.
Walking down the Oranienstraße, you will be enticed by the delicious scents of the world, emerging from restaurants and shops.

30 minutes