Berlin Mitte: Food Tour with 7 Local Tastings & Street Art

Seven tastes of Berlin, one afternoon in Mitte's hidden courtyards

You walk through Mitte's courtyards and street art while tasting seven Berlin classics: currywurst, kebab, pastries, beer, wine, and a signature dish the guide keeps secret. The tour includes entry to Haus Schwarzenberg and Hackescher Markt, with a local guide explaining the neighborhood's Cold War history and immigrant food culture. Comfortable shoes and a few hours of walking are the only things you need to bring.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mitte's historic centre and tastings

• Weave through street art courtyards
• Taste Berliner doughnuts at pastry shop
• Pass by 19th century street art alleys
• Visit 1700s Evangelical church site
• See bustling Hackescher Markt market

The experience

You want to know what Berlin actually tastes like, not what tourists think it should. That curiosity (the one that makes you skip the chain restaurants and hunt for the real thing) is exactly what this food tour feeds. The Mitte district holds it all: Soviet-era architecture next to street art, a 1700s church that sheltered secret gatherings during the Cold War, and the kind of food stalls and family-run spots where locals still eat. You'll walk through Haus Schwarzenberg's hidden courtyards, where cafes and cinemas tuck behind graffitied walls, and taste a Berliner doughnut straight from a pastry shop that's been there longer than most of the city's recent history.

The tour moves at a real pace (there's walking, real walking, so comfortable shoes matter), but it's not a sprint. You stop at seven different spots across the neighborhood. Currywurst comes first, the Berlin street food that's been feeding people since the 1950s. Then there's the famous kebab, which arrived with immigrants and became as Berlin as anything else. A classic German pastry, tap beer from a brewery or a glass of Riesling, traditional beer garden food, and what the guide calls the signature secret dish. The one thing they won't spoil before you arrive. By the time you reach Hackescher Markt, the old market square under one of the few surviving pre-war train stations, you've already eaten your way through a piece of the city's real story.

The guide knows the neighborhood the way only someone who lives there does. They'll point out the street art, explain why certain buildings look the way they do, and tell you which spots are worth coming back to alone. It's not a lecture wrapped around food. It's food that opens the door to understanding how Berlin became Berlin. The itinerary can shift depending on what's open that day, the weather, or what the restaurants have that morning, so you're never following a script. Dietary requirements can be worked around if you mention them when you book.

What’s included

• Your tour includes seven tastings across different stops: a traditional Berliner pastry, currywurst, the famous Berlin kebab, tap beer from a brewery or a glass of German Riesling wine, traditional beer garden food, classic German beer, and a signature secret dish.
• You'll explore Haus Schwarzenberg's courtyards and street art, visit Hackescher Markt, and walk through the historic Mitte district with a local guide who explains the neighborhood's Cold War history and the immigrant communities that shaped Berlin's food culture.
• Public transportation is available nearby to reach the starting point.

Options for this experience

2 options

Food tour in a small groupGuide in English · 11:30, 12:00, 16:00 and 16:30Choose this small-group option to explore our Secret Food Tour Berlin with a maximum of 12 people.

Private Tour UpgradeGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 11:15, the last at 16:15Upgrade to a private Berlin food tour for you and your group alone.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 11:15, the last at 16:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Secret Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're curious about how a city's food tells its history and you're willing to walk for it: the route through Mitte's hidden courtyards and the stops at real neighborhood spots are what make the food taste like something, not just calories.

Traveler reviews

4.89★★★★★★★★★★

1,579 verified traveler reviews

5 ★1,467

4 ★75

3 ★25

2 ★7

1 ★5

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the Berlin Mitte food tour?

The tour takes several hours and involves a fair amount of walking through the neighborhood. Exact duration isn't fixed, as stops depend on restaurant availability and weather.

What are the 7 tastings included?

Berliner pastry, currywurst, kebab, tap beer or German Riesling wine, traditional beer garden food, classic German beer, and a signature secret dish chosen by the guide.

Is this tour suitable for people with dietary restrictions?

Yes, but you need to contact the tour operator in advance to discuss your requirements so they can arrange alternatives at the stops.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour involves significant walking through Mitte's courtyards and streets. It's suitable for all fitness levels, but not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Wear comfortable shoes.

What is Haus Schwarzenberg?

A historic courtyard complex in Mitte filled with street art, hidden passageways, cafes, and cinemas. It's one of the main stops on the tour.

Will the itinerary change?

Yes, the specific stops and menu can shift based on restaurant availability, weather, and other circumstances. The guide adapts the route but covers the same neighborhoods and food categories.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the tour locations, making it easy to reach the starting point.

What is Hackescher Markt?

A historic market square in Mitte sheltered under one of Berlin's few surviving pre-war train stations. It's a stop on the tour where you'll taste beer garden food.