See A Different Side Of Berlin With These Unique Tours

Berlin has some sights that take a little more effort to discover than others. Culture Trip has curated a list of tours and experiences that will take you to the very heart of the city.

The German capital is renowned for its rich history, with tourists keen to see sights in both east and west, such as Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. But the city also has a strong alternative culture that’s worth discovering. Take your pick from these tours to experience the city’s art, culture and cuisine in an original way.

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Learn the styles and techniques, the terminology and the rules. Then put it all together in an abandoned factory as you make your own piece of urban art.On this one-of-a-kind combined walking tour and workshop, our expert guides from within the scene teach you all you need to know about this most vital of underground cultures. See legendary pieces and learn how they were created. We will also take the time to stop, to tell stories of bravery and of idiocy, of art and of culture. And of people.The most imposing mural isn’t better than the scruffiest tag. The beauty in a jet of paint burst out under pressure from a fire extinguisher can be as glorious as the work of a Dutch Master. One man’s littering is another’s public-service announcement. One woman’s crime is another’s vital burst of creativity.

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Berlin makes it possible to have a cool urban lifestyle without buying from mainstream commercial brands. Meet the movers and shakers of Berlin’s sustainable scene and let them introduce you to their forward-thinking concepts. You’ll experience Berlin’s coolest green upcycled fashion stores, local designer ateliers, Fair-Trade and vegan products, edgy vintage shops and many more. Let’s cycle around Kreuzberg and Neukölln together, just like a Berliner does on a typical Saturday afternoon.

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Explore Berlin’s beloved underground in all its grit and graffiti. See the side of Berlin you won’t find in guidebooks while walking and traveling via public transportation between attractions. Find out what makes the Berlin underground scene the envy of other European capitals!

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Enjoy a 75-minute self-drive tour through Berlin in a retro-style Trabant. Following a guide, squeeze yourself behind the wheel of your own Trabi to explore the German capital in a unique way. You’ll see sights such as Potsdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate, and receive a souvenir Trabant driver’s licence at the end of the tour. Select a morning or afternoon tour when booking.

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Capture the best of reunified Berlin by taking a walk along the former border during this 3-hour photography-focused exploration. Shoot the Berlin Wall from Potsdamer Platz, past the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag building and end up with some classic shots of Alexanderplatz with a professional photographer in tow to help you with all your technical settings and to unleash your creative side. From amateur to high-level enthusiast, this private tour will focus on your level to capture the best of Berlin and make sure you walk away with lessons that will last a lifetime.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.