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East Meets West: Berlin Food Culture & Street Art

4.9 (167 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation
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East Meets West: Berlin Food Culture & Street Art

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration
3 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Fork & Walk - Food Tours Berlin

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local tour guide
  • Included: 6 x local tastings
  • Included: Local Berliner Pilsner Beer
  • Included: Beverages
  • Included: Food tasting

Not included

  • Not included: BVG transport ticket

Itinerary

  1. Friedrichshain

    20 min

    Discover the eclectic neighbourhood of Friedrichshain. Home to the revolutionary East Berliners

  2. East Side Gallery

    20 min Admission included

    Uncover the secrets of the former Berlin Wall and touch the actual still standing part of the Wall, as we explore the political street art of this longest stretch of still standing Berlin Wall.

  3. Kreuzberg

    30 min

    Cross over to former West Berlin to uncover the wild local neighbourhood of Kreuzberg. Home to culinary trends, funky bars, bustling urban scene and historical meaning.

  4. Stop 4

    15 min

    A Berlin Schnitzel institution served Berlin style!

  5. Street Art Berlin

    15 min

    This neighbourhood is the mecca for street-art in Europe. Where stories of East and West, pas and future are told. We uncover one of the world-famous street art murals.

  6. Stop 6

    20 min

    Discover and taste the modern Ukrainian story in Berlin in the immigrant women-led restaurant.

  7. Stop 7

    30 min

    Enter the beautifully refurbished 1900s market hall. The space has survived WW2 annihilation and near inevitable commercialisation to stand before you the independent icon it is today. Markthalle Neun event calendar regularly unites the finest food and beverage people in Berlin with the rest of the world – a wonderful weave of genius programming and innovative ideas which connect the city with the surrounding producers it so emphatically promotes, all the while affirming the market’s position as Berlin’s culinary epicentre.

  8. Stop 8

    20 min

    There is no understating the Turkish influence on Kreuzberg. They basically re-built the neighbourhood off their own back through the 80s and 90s and changed the face of Kreuzberg's now multicultural community. Berlin also holds the largest Turkish population outside if Turkey, hence there are some fantastic eateries. Let us take you to the heart of the Anatolian region, to feast on typical street-food recipes

  9. Stop 9

    20 min

    Enter the infamous story of the Currywurst. One that changed the culinary face of Berlin forever. A story which is hidden and many Berliners are not even aware of. It is fascinating!

  10. Stop 10

    20 min

    Beautiful, sumptuous vegan donuts. No does vegan quite like Berlin. Get ready to uncover Europe's no.1 vegan city.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your tour guide will be waiting at the main door entrance wearing a Fork & Walk tote bag.

End point

  • This is on the U8 and U1 Line

Using your ticket

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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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It is mandatory to provide a valid telephone number and email address by sending an email to info @ forkandwalktoursberlin . com

  • Pre-tour information email will be sent to your email address within the week of the tour.

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Must provide email address by writing to info @ forkandwalktoursberlin . com

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Minimum numbers: Fork & Walk Tours Berlin reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 48-hrs prior to tour date if the minimum numbers are not met. If the tour is cancelled a full refund will be received and alternate options will be provided.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended as well as a rain jacket or poncho (weather dependent)

  • Please be advised that meeting point and meeting time may change based on season. Local operator will reconfirm this information via email prior to departure

Options

  • Semi-Private Tour

    Semi-Private max. 4 guests

    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: 3,5 hours

    Fully inclusive food + drinks: Covers lunch and more

  • Extended East Meet West Tour

    Duration: 4 hours: This option goes deeper and longer, as we pass from Kreuzberg into the multi-cultural neighbourhood, Neukoelln.

    Fully inclusive food + drinks: All food and drinks are fully inclusive, plus a few more on our extended version.

    Covers lunch and more.

  • East Meets West: Berlin Food Culture & Street Art

    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: 3,5 hours

    Fully inclusive food + drinks: Covers lunch and more

    Saturday sells out!

  • Private Tour

    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

    Exclusive gourmet experience: All food & drinks included

Traveller ratings

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