Learn about extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Of art and architecture, cinema and squats. War and peace. East and West. A deeper look below the surface of Berlin. Shine a light into the shadows of history and why it effects the present on the Real Berlin experience. Visit districts that have changed beyond recognition over the decades, through processes as diverse as squatting, revolution and gentrification. Experience the never ending, ever changing chaos. We tell you the stories you don't know, of pioneers of cinema and those who refused to bow to fascism. We will make you fall in love. This tour is limited to maximum 20 people makes for a more laid-back, personal experience.

Get ready for insiders 3,5-hour culture and food tour through the ''heart & soul of Berlin''. Packed with 8 x delicious tastings, 3 x Berlin beverages + 7 x locations, including world-famous street art. Starting from the former East in Friedrichshain to the eclectic neighbourhood of Kreuzberg. You'll touch and hear hidden stories from the infamous Berlin Wall and receive local tips from your ''Berliner'' guide. Whether you are on a tight schedule or are a newcomer to Berlin, this combined walking and food tour uncovers the real side to Berlin. Berlin's south is bursting with history and culture. Come discover a district formerly walled by both East and West. Experience fusion cuisine, an iconic food market, modern Ukrainian cuisine, 3rd wave coffee scene, Turkish flavours in ''little Istanbul'' and Berlin's world-famous street food, plus a secret handmade dessert. These districts provide a fusion and urban soul like no other – the flavours are unmissable!

The Alternative Berlin Bike Tour – See Berlin Differently. Ride through vibrant streets and charming corners of Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Neukölln, and feel the city’s contemporary culture come alive. Start in Nikolaiviertel, five minutes from the TV Tower. On this 17-kilometer tour, discover creative projects, renovated buildings, and hidden corners along quiet streets and scenic bike paths. See the fascinating contrasts of Berlin’s urban culture – from squatted houses and nightlife to gentrification and social change. Learn how the city reinvented itself after the Berlin Wall, with both gritty and shiny sides. Enjoy the Spree River and Landwehr Canal, with stops every 5–10 minutes where your guide shares stories and insights. This small-group tour of up to 15 people ensures a relaxed, authentic experience. Want a private tour? Contact us by message to set your starting time, tailor the route, and enjoy a fully private experience.

Ready to experience a side of Berlin like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to the Kreuzberg district! If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Berlin? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out the East Side Gallery, Urban Spree, and more that let the true form of the city shine! Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

A queer king, a gay mayor, Marlene Dietrich in Blue Angel, David Bowie in the ‘70s, Audre Lorde in the ‘80s: Berlin has long been a magnet for LGBTIQ icons and allies. As the first company to offer a regular queer tour in Berlin we are thrilled to show you an integral side to our city. From the wild days of the 1920s and the dark days of persecution under the Nazis through to the different experiences in East and West Berlin, we will look at LGBTQIA+ experiences throughout Germany’s history. Hear about the club scene of the 90s, the unlikely queer icon Frederick the Great, and the life of the openly gay Nazi, Ernst Röhm. Explore Berlin’s world-famous gay neighbourhood, Schöneberg, once the central district of the so-called sapphic capital Berlin and home of philosopher and war journalist Erika Mann, a space and time chronicled by painter Otto Dix and writer Christopher Isherwood, and the home of one of Berlin’s oldest gay and trans* club, the former Eldorado.

Learn about extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Of art and architecture, cinema and squats. War and peace. East and West. A deeper look below the surface of Berlin. Shine a light into the shadows of history and why it effects the present on the Real Berlin experience. Visit districts that have changed beyond recognition over the decades, through processes as diverse as squatting, revolution and gentrification. Experience the never ending, ever changing chaos. We tell you the stories you don't know, of pioneers of cinema and those who refused to bow to fascism. . We will make you fall in love. This 3hr tour will include various locations spread across Prenzlauerberg, Mitte and Kreuzberg.