Berlin: Hidden Backyards Guided Walking Tour Tour in German
ID: GYG360405-645305
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Berlin's hidden backyards on a guided walking tour. See the city from a different perspective as you stroll through some of its hidden alleys, courtyards, and lesser-known creative spaces.
Discover Berlin's hidden back alleys and courtyards on a guided walking tour. Enjoy a guided visit to some of the most iconic spots that showcase the typical urban Berlin atmosphere. See how people live, work, create, and have fun in these hidden spaces.
Meet your guide and stroll through the Spandauer Vorstadt in Berlin-Mitte. Learn about the history of the development of this quarter and its transformation into the center of Jewish life around the New Synagogue. Find out how it became the trendy, colorful, and international area that it is today.
Go off the beaten path and discover lesser-known areas that many visitors miss during their stay in the city. Make your way through courtyards and passageways which reveal thriving cultural spaces that are popular with the locals.
One such example is the Schwarzenberg House, a relic of a bygone era, now home to art studios and creative spaces. Admire the walls of the yard which are adorned with street art, and the historic buildings which have had many different functions over the years.
Head to the buzzing courtyard of the Heckmann-Höfe, illuminated with vibrant colors in the shadow of trees and ivy-lined buildings. Relax in this 19th-century courtyard, a hidden oasis from the busy streets of Berlin.
With your expert guide, you will also discover other hidden courtyards and spaces that are often missed by passers-by. Enjoy an in-depth insight into the city away from the tourist hotspots and shopping centers.
Highlights
- Uncover a hidden side of Berlin on a guided walking tour of hidden courtyards
- Step into a neighborhood brimming with Jewish tradition around the New Synagogue
- Visit the courtyard of the Schwarzenberg House, home to numerous art studios
- Discover the vibrantly-colored Heckmann-Höfe courtyard, a popular local hangout
- Find out more about the origins and transformation of the Spandauer Vorstadt
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Meet your guide in front of the BUTLERS shop at Hackescher Markt, 4.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
