Berlin is Germany's vibrant capital and largest city, renowned for its turbulent history, world-class museums, state-of-the-art art scene, and legendary nightlife. From the remnants of the Berlin Wall to the grandeur of the Brandenburg Gate, the city seamlessly blends its complex past with an innovative, forward-looking spirit. Berlin stands as one of Europe's most culturally rich and diverse metropolises.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Berlin through its food.
Berlin Street Food & History Walk
Walk through Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg tasting Berlin classics including currywurst, döner kebap, Berliner donut, and craft beer at a local pub
Includes: Currywurst tasting · Authentic döner · Berliner donut · Berlin history combined with food
Kreuzberg Multicultural Food Tour
Explore Berlin's most multicultural neighborhood with tastings from Turkish, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, and German cuisines - reflecting Kreuzberg's immigrant heritage
Includes: Turkish market at Maybachufer · Vietnamese street food · Markthalle Neun · Middle Eastern sweets
Berlin Beer & Bratwurst Evening Tour
Evening tour visiting 3-4 traditional Berlin beer halls and Biergartens, tasting local brews from Berliner Kindl and craft breweries alongside sausage and pretzels
Includes: Prater Garten (Berlin's oldest beer garden) · Craft brewery visit · Traditional Biergarten atmosphere
Markthalle Neun Street Food Thursday
Self-guided tour of Berlin's legendary Street Food Thursday at the historic 19th-century market hall in Kreuzberg; dozens of artisan vendors every Thursday evening
Includes: Artisan food vendors · Historic market building · International and German cuisines
Berlin Jewish Food Heritage Tour
Explore the culinary heritage of Berlin's Jewish community with tastings at kosher bakeries, delis, and the historic Scheunenviertel neighborhood
Includes: Scheunenviertel Jewish quarter · Kosher baking · Historical context · Traditional dishes
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Berlin's food scene.
Street food tours
Street food crawls through Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Prenzlauer Berg markets
Market tours
Guided tours of Markthalle Neun, Mauerpark market, and Turkish market
Restaurant tours
Multi-course meals at hidden gem Berlin restaurants
Specialty tours
Beer tours, Jewish food heritage, and coffee and cake (Kaffee und Kuchen) tours
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Berlin home with you.
Berlin Home Cooking Class
Small group class (max 8 people) in a Berlin apartment kitchen learning to make Sauerbraten, Kartoffelsalat, and Berliner donuts with a local cook
Turkish-German Fusion Cooking Class
Learn to make the dishes that define modern Berlin cuisine - the fusion of German and Turkish food traditions that created the döner kebap and vegetable kebap
German Baking Workshop
Learn to bake traditional German bread (Roggenbrot), pretzels, and Berliner donuts in a proper Berlin bakery with a professional baker
DIY self-guided food tour
Create your own Berlin food tour following this route through Kreuzberg and Mitte
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Stop 1 (9am): Breakfast at a Bäckerei bakery - try Berliner Pfannkuchen (jam donut) and filter coffee - €3-5
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Stop 2 (11am): Curry 36 on Mehringdamm for the iconic currywurst with crispy or soft Wurst - €3
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Stop 3 (1pm): Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap on Mehringdamm (expect a queue) for the legendary grilled vegetable kebap - €5
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Stop 4 (3pm): Markthalle Neun on Eisenbahnstraße for artisan cheese, charcuterie, and local produce - €5-10
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Stop 5 (4pm): Cocolo Ramen on Gipsstraße for some of Berlin's best ramen if still hungry - €12-15
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Stop 6 (6pm): Prater Garten on Kastanienallee for a Berliner Kindl beer in Berlin's oldest beer garden - €4
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Queue at Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap is worth it but go off-peak (3pm weekdays)
Berlin's currywurst sauce is best at Konnopke's in Prenzlauer Berg or Curry 36 in Kreuzberg
Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun is one of Berlin's essential experiences
Berlin has an outstanding Vietnamese food scene - a legacy of GDR-era Vietnamese workers
Brunch culture is huge in Berlin - many restaurants do late brunches until 4pm on weekends
The Spätis (late night shops) sell Berliner craft beer - a local institution for pre-drinks