The 7 Best Alternative City Tours in Germany

1.Street Art and Alternative Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 98 reviews · 3 hours · from $31Our pick

Spend three hours walking through Berlin’s alternative quarters with a French- or Italian-speaking guide. Expect Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, the East Side Gallery, and a clear look at how the Wall, politics, social change, and gentrification shaped the city’s street art. Guides include Antonella, Iacopo, Martin, and Marie.

“L’histoire du Berlin underground raconté avec beaucoup de pertinence. Aide bien à comprendre le Berlin d’aujourd’hui :) MERCi !”

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2.Street Art and Alternative Tour of Berlin in French

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $27Top rated

See Berlin’s graffiti, murals, stencils, paste-ups, and urban art with a professional French-speaking guide. The three-hour walk starts at Potsdamer Platz, ends at Schlesisches Tor, and uses public transport zones AB between the city’s art districts.

“Très bonne visite, seuls nous n'aurions pas vu tous ces lieux et les explications donnent un très bon éclairage sur l'histoire du street art à Berlin! Je recommande !”

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3.Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $29

Spend about four hours walking through Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, and Neukölln with a local guide, learning how Berlin’s graffiti and street art reflect its food, art, and social culture. The tour starts at noon near Alexanderplatz, with the final stop varying by day.

“I liked the funny stories the tour guide told us while showing us some really cool street art. He knew his way around and was able to imrovise when the weather turned bad for a few minutes. I definitely recommend the tour!!”

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4.Alternative Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · from $22Best value

Follow an English-speaking guide through Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, and Neukölln to read Berlin’s murals, graffiti, squats, and community projects. The route changes with the weather and group interests, with time for local food, music, bars, and practical nightlife tips.

“Surprisingly, my wife and I have been to Berlin many times, never really noticed all the art that is now so clearly present in the streetscape. Thank you Ronja for the super fun and very informative tour !!!”

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5.Alternative Hamburg / Street Art Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2 hours

Walk Hamburg’s Schanze, Karoviertel and St Pauli with guide Adrian or another local guide. See murals, graffiti, 3D art, creative hubs, urban gardens and repurposed bunkers while learning about Rote Flora, G20 protests, gentrification and the community role of FC St Pauli.

“Thank you, Adrian, for an interesting tour with the bedst stories and anecdotes. We will recomment you anytime☺️”

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6.Alternative Berlin Private Tour with Jacob – Graffiti and Squats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

Spend nearly three hours with Jacob exploring Berlin’s alternative culture, from Haus Schwarzenberg and Kreuzberg graffiti to the East Side Gallery. Hotel, apartment, station, and airport pickup are included, while public transport costs extra.

“Great experience in seeing local artist works and also learning about art memorials from Second World War with our wonderful guide, N. Jacob!”

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7.Private Alternative Berlin Tour -Murals, Graffiti and Squats

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews

Join Nadav Jacob or Jacob for a private 2.5-hour tour of Berlin’s alternative culture. See Dead Chicken Alley, Haus Schwarzenberg, East Side Gallery, Oberbaumbrücke, murals, graffiti, and former squat districts while traveling by public transport.

“He was friendly, professional, and very knowledgable about Berlin and the alternative scene.”

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