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Berlin: 2.5-Hour Neighborhood Tour of Neukölln

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Berlin: 2.5-Hour Neighborhood Tour of Neukölln
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This 2.5-hour neighborhood walk in Neukölln is like a journey through time from the Middle Ages to the present day. Experience the village-like atmosphere of Rixdorf and discover how it developed into a multicultural district of Berlin.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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German, English
Wheelchair accessible

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Elzette – Germany

Tobias gave us the most wonderful tour of Neukölln. It was very interesting and was very detailed about the history of the area with very interesting examples from historic photos, articles, quotes and historic cartoons to compare with the what you see today. It was most pleasant and engaging.

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Andrada – Romania

This tour was amazing, Tobias knows a lot about the area, we learned so much about the history, architecture and culture of the area! We totally recommend it, it's the details and stories about the area which give it its charm, and there's no way to enjoy it properly without this.

Highlights

  • See the old district court and the former prison in Neukölln
  • Admire the magnificent architecture of the Town Hall
  • Learn interesting facts about the history of the proletarian residence district of Rollberg
  • Visit the outstanding architecture of the housing complex on Innstrasse
  • Admire the façade of the old Neukölln public pool
  • Discover the Saalbau Neukölln
  • Explore the arcade on Karl-Marx-Strasse
  • See the exile houses in Bohemian Rixdorf and visit the Bethlehem Church on Richardplatz

Full description

Set off on a journey through time on this fascinating walking tour of the Neukölln neighborhood in Berlin. Hear about how this part of the city has developed into the multicultural hub that it is today. With the approval of Wilhelm II, Rixdorf was renamed Neukölln in 1912. The reason for this was a simple image problem, for the city south of Berlin was the epitome of frivolous entertainment. However, the origins of Rixdorf can be traced back much further than this and provide a very different picture. Religious faith and puritanism shaped the everyday life of the Bohemian Exulanten (Protestant refugees) who settled here alongside the German population as early as the 18th century. Explore the heart of Neukölln around Richardplatz, which still radiates a village-like atmosphere today, and embark on an exciting journey from the Middle Ages to the present day.

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  • Expert tour guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks

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Elzette – GermanySeptember 6, 2022 – Verified booking
Tobias gave us the most wonderful tour of Neukölln. It was very interesting and was very detailed about the history of the area with very interesting examples from historic photos, articles, quotes and historic cartoons to compare with the what you see today. It was most pleasant and engaging.
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Andrada – RomaniaJuly 31, 2022 – Verified booking
This tour was amazing, Tobias knows a lot about the area, we learned so much about the history, architecture and culture of the area! We totally recommend it, it's the details and stories about the area which give it its charm, and there's no way to enjoy it properly without this.
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Saamah – GermanyAugust 29, 2020 – Verified booking
Tobias was incredibly well informed, a great story teller, thoughtful and pleasant to spend time with. There are a lot of grey non-descript buildings in Neukölln, but the history behind them is interesting. And reaching the 'villages' of Rixdorf - that was a shock! We were also impressed about how he was able to adapt the story of Neukölln throwing references in about our own countries.

Product ID: 26713

Activity provider:Sonderweg-Berlin

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