Berlin: Craft Beer Tour in Friedrichshain & RAW Gelände

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 14

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Berlin’s craft beer scene meets street art and local stories in Friedrichshain

You’ll wander through Berlin’s Friedrichshain district tasting nine unique craft beers—from classic lagers to wild new brews—with a local guide who knows every corner. Expect homemade snacks, street art surprises at RAW Gelände, and stories that make the city feel alive. This is for anyone who wants to taste Berlin’s real flavor—not just its beer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Friedrichshain and RAW Gelände

Walk through hidden streets of Friedrichshain
Visit historical area with street art
Discover RAW Gelände cultural hotspot
Stroll graffiti-adorned alleys

The Experience

The first sip was sharper than I expected—something citrusy, almost like biting into a cold orange rind. We were still standing outside the first microbrewery in Friedrichshain, and our guide (I think his name was Jonas?) laughed when I tried to pronounce “Weizenbock.” The air smelled like rain on concrete and hops, and there was this low hum from the tram lines overhead. Someone’s dog barked at us as we set off down the block, beers in hand—apparently that’s normal here.

I didn’t know much about Berlin craft beer before this tour. Turns out, nine different tastings is a lot for one afternoon, especially when you’re weaving through graffiti-splashed alleyways and old brick buildings that look like they’ve seen everything. At RAW Gelände, Jonas pointed out a mural of a giant blue bear—he said it’s been painted over three times but always comes back. We stopped for a snack (some kind of homemade bread with pickles and mustard—I’m still craving it), and he told us about squatters who used to live here after the Wall fell. It felt weirdly intimate, listening to these stories while sipping something smoky and dark from a chipped glass.

There were people everywhere: skateboarders flying past us, someone playing accordion near an abandoned train car, couples sharing fries under neon lights. It rained for maybe five minutes; nobody cared. I lost track of which beer was which by the end (there was one with elderflower?), but the feeling stuck—the city’s rough edges softened by good company and that slow warmth you only get from sharing drinks with strangers who don’t stay strangers for long.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes nine unique local craft beers (from small pours to full-sized), one homemade snack with veggie or vegan options if you need them, stories about East Berlin’s history from your local guide, plus non-alcoholic alternatives like cider or wine if you prefer—all set among Friedrichshain’s street art and lively corners.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

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