Explore Berlin's iconic backyards on a guided walking tour. Discover the city from a different perspective as you stroll through some of its hidden alleys and lesser-known creative spaces.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: German

Highlights

Explore the Scheunenviertel neighborhood in Berlin-Mitte
Visit 13 famous hidden Berlin backyards
Learn about the origins and transformations of the neighborhood
See the traces of Jewish life around the New Synagogue

Full description

Discover Berlin's hidden back alleys on this walking tour. Enjoy a guided visit to 13 of the most iconic spots which showcase the typical urban Berlin atmosphere. See how people live, work, create and have fun in these small spaces.

Stroll through the Scheunenviertel in Berlin-Mitte. Learn about the history of the development of this quarter, and its transformation into the center of Jewish life around the New Synagogue. Find out how it became the trendy, colorful and international area that it is today.

Includes

Walking tour
Tour guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Butlers shop at Hackescher Markt, 4.

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Important information

What to bring

Face mask or protective covering

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine
Tour participants must wear a facemask

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4.8 /5

based on 584 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.7/5

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Excellent tour with lots of interesting background information about the Scheunenviertel. The tour guide incorporated many personal experiences and drew a very differentiated picture of the social and historical conflicts in Berlin over the past 200 years. She answered questions in detail and knowledgeably. I can highly recommend the tour!

August 28, 2021

Our guide Susanne did a really great job. It was a lot of fun and it was worth it. We have been to Berlin so often and our first time with excursions and we were thrilled. The story behind it was super interesting. You would never think that Berlin has such great backyards.

July 18, 2021

A very well guided tour. I got to know courtyards where you would otherwise pass by without a clue. Our guide had a huge amount of background and a nice way of conveying it. I can only recommend this tour to those interested in history. Find out a lot of new things in just over 2 hours. thank you

August 17, 2020

Berlin: Hidden Backyards Small-Group Walking Tour

Berlin: Hidden Backyards Small-Group Walking Tour

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