In an unfamiliar city, it is usually a tradition for tourists to look for specific places of interest they will tour. Berlin, Germany, is packed full of significant landmarks and attractions for lovers of history and art; however, a new era of Tours is calling out for some attention. If you are an eclectic traveller that is interested in unconventional tourism, read on to get to know some unconventional tours in Berlin that will make your trip very special!
1. Street Art Tour
For all lovers of urban and modern culture and art, it is equally possible to recommend a tour of street art in Berlin. Make a street art tour to check out the colorful districts and find out the works of street art lovers from the city or other countries. From murals that cover walls to stencils that are hardly as big as a postage stamp, all of these art pieces have something to throw at us. You will also get an opportunity to learn from an expert on history, technique and social relevance of street art in Berlin.
Tips:
Take water as it is likely that most street art tours will include at least some walking or cycling.
Take a camera in order to take some snapshots of the great artwork.
Some renowned writers to look up for include Blu along with El Bocho and Herakut among a couple of others.
2. Berlin Underground Tour
Underneath the active life of Berlin a complex network of tunnels, bunkers, and shelters that have several legends connected to them can be found. There are underground tours that will take you to the several underparts of the city. You can see World War II bunkers, cold war Shelter, and even the Stasi prison. These tours give people an amazing chance to see Berlin as it was in the past and find out how strong people are.
Tips:
Most of the places usually have their tours to be booked in advance therefore, check the time that is needed for a tour in advance.
Bear in mind that Underground attractions may be cold and humid.
Pay close attention to what the guides say so as to understand the historical background well.
3. Food and Craft Beer Tour
Food and beverages are also some of the most effective ways of understanding the flavor of a city. Berlin has managed to embrace many of its global tastes and other variants of foods and beverages. Taste delicious local cuisine, visit a farm, food and craft beer tour along with quality local markets and unforgettable gastronomic world. Punctuating your taste buds with Berlin’s classic currywurst and savoury beers to its more sophisticated currywurst populations in creative presentation, this tour will whet your adrenaline with history and food.
Tips:
Arrive with an appetite and note that most tour sizes imply having several meals during the course of the tour.
One should be ready not only to tasted but to experiment with new food and tastes as well.
Although, ask Berlin locals and tour guides for more insight on Berlin growing food industry.
4. A bike tour of how New York’s typical neighborhoods actually work for people who prefer not to live in the usual cookie-cutter American family home.
Berlin has some of the flattest city terrains and very many bike lanes for riders in particular. It is recommended to take a bike tour to look for the parallel society in Berlin, namely Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and Neukölln. These places are famed for young populating rampant their streets, boozy retail shops and odd bars. Read about these districts and explore the extended process of how such neighborhoods have transitioned from humble structures to modern urban societies.
Tips:
Always take a bottle of water and sunscreen especially when going up the great hall in hot summer times.
Obey the Road signs and also look at the pedestrians around the road.
Your guide will be able to recommend any cafes or shops to visit after the tour.
5. Post-war Open-Air Museum Tour or Historical Stroll through the East Side of Berlin
Cold war split Berlin into two this making it a city with a rich history and experiences they went through. Spend one day in discovering the East Berlin from where you can get to know about the GDR, wall of Berlin and the notorious Stasi. Already all the tourist main attraction places can be visited: Checkpoint Charlie, East Side Gallery and TV Tower. To become familiar with history that had happened in the city, the difficulties that were met by people and the process of reunification.
Tips:
Again, dress comfortably and wear the most comfortable shoes you’ll have for walking longer distances.
You should plan to either carry a physical map of the city or have an online map so that you can follow along the tour path.
They should spare time and observe silence while honoring the dead at the memorial regions crossed.
These better known offbeat sightseeing tours in Berlin will do more than just give you a new perspective about the city’s rich and diverse culture. This post will be interesting and useful for those who like unique graffiti and street art, history lovers, gourmets, and those who want to get acquainted with the districts of the German capital that are not typical for tourists. In any case, time to gather your stuff, lace up your boots, and prepare for outstanding travels!
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