East Berlin food and history walk to the East Side Gallery
- 3 hours
- Haroun
- 4.8(21 reviews)
East Berlin's reinvention, one tasting at a time
A walk with Eating Europe through Friedrichshain, tasting Berlin classics and the global flavours brought by the communities who rebuilt the former East: currywurst, döner, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian dishes at independent spots.
The route passes remains of the Wall and ends at the East Side Gallery, its longest surviving stretch, with stories linking the area's Cold War past to today.
Best for
- Cold War history told through food
- Street art and the East Side Gallery
- Vegans and vegetarians; several stops adapt on request
Highlights
- East Berlin from WWII to today
- Street food and international flavours, vegan-friendly
- The East Side Gallery
- Small group with a local guide
Itinerary
Boxhagener Straße tastings
~1 hourFood and beer tastings introducing the neighbourhood.
Friedrichshain and the RAW-Gelände
~1 hourA former rail yard turned creative space, with further tastings.
Warschauer Straße and the East Side Gallery
~1 hourThe longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall, with a final tasting.
What's included
- Signature Berlin street food and drinks, including currywurst and döner kebab
- Vegan-friendly options
- A local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food and the City’ insider tips
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra drinks beyond those included
Important information
- This tour requires a minimum of two guests to run as scheduled.
- Wear flat, comfortable shoes; this is a walking tour.
- Not suitable for travellers with severe food allergies, given the variety of tastings.
Meeting and end point
Meeting point
Haroun, Neue Bahnhofstraße 28, 10245 Berlin (or as advised for the selected time).
Get there with Meilora
A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.
