10 Jul (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
Daily Tour
20 people
English
Explore Prenzlauer Berg’s historic breweries, industrial heritage and stunning architecture on a guided evening walk, ending with a friendly Friday social at Mauerpark.
Berlin is far more than the stories of the Wall and World War II.
Long before Berlin became Germany’s capital of creativity, it was one of Europe’s greatest industrial cities, producing millions of litres of beer every year. The beautiful district of Prenzlauer Berg was once filled with enormous breweries, workers’ housing, factories and bustling streets where thousands of people lived and worked.
Join accredited Berlin guide Simon on a fascinating evening walk through one of Berlin’s most beautiful neighbourhoods as you discover the forgotten story behind the city’s brewing heritage.
Explore magnificent 19th-century brewery complexes, learn why this district became Berlin’s brewing centre, uncover the history of lager beer, discover the famous Mietskasernen (workers’ housing blocks), and hear the remarkable stories of the entrepreneurs who helped build modern Berlin.
Perfect for anyone interested in architecture, industrial heritage, urban history, photography, or simply experiencing a different side of Berlin beyond the usual tourist attractions.
🍺 Explore Berlin’s historic brewery district
🏭 Discover four impressive former brewery complexes
🏛 Admire beautiful 19th-century industrial architecture
🍻 Learn how lager beer transformed Berlin
🏘 Discover the fascinating history of the famous Berlin Mietskasernen
🚬 Hear the unusual story behind the legendary Queen of Sheba cigarettes
🏙 Understand how industrial Berlin became one of Europe’s greatest cities
📸 Excellent photography opportunities throughout the walk
🌳 Finish at lively Mauerpark and continue the evening social
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM (Tour begins at 6:30 PM).
Meeting Point: Outside Melis Coffee, Am Friedrichshain Tram Stop. The meeting point is only two tram stops from Alexanderplatz and is easily accessible by public transport.
Ending Point: Mauerpark (Join the Friday Evening Social with Adam).
Duration: Approximately 2 Hours.
Distance: Around 4–5 km.
Difficulty: Easy – For all fitness levels. Mostly flat walking on paved streets and sidewalks.
Suitable for: Adults, Families, Teenagers, Architecture Enthusiasts, Photographers.
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🕡 6:30 PM – Welcome & Introduction
Meet your guide and fellow participants.
Introduction to Berlin’s industrial revolution and why beer became one of the city’s most important industries.
🏭 Historic Brewery District
Walk through the heart of Prenzlauer Berg while exploring several magnificent former brewery complexes.
Learn:
Admire beautifully preserved brick architecture that today has been transformed into cultural centres, restaurants and creative spaces.
🏘 Life Inside the Mietskasernen
Discover Berlin’s famous workers’ housing blocks.
Hear stories about:
Understand how thousands of Berliners lived during the city’s rapid expansion.
🏛 Architecture & Hidden Stories
Explore beautiful streets filled with historic buildings while learning how Prenzlauer Berg evolved through:
Discover how industrial buildings found entirely new lives after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
🚬 The Story of Queen of Sheba Cigarettes
One of Berlin’s lesser-known industrial stories.
Learn about the famous cigarette brand that once operated in the area and how tobacco manufacturing became another important part of Berlin’s industrial history.
🌳 8:20 PM – Arrival at Mauerpark
Finish the tour at one of Berlin’s most vibrant public spaces.
Participants are welcome to continue the evening by joining the Friday Evening Social with Adam, making this the perfect combination of history, conversation and community.
Today it’s known for cafés, boutiques and leafy streets.
Over 150 years ago, it was one of Berlin’s busiest industrial districts, where towering breweries, smoking chimneys and thousands of workers created the beer that fuelled one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities.
This walk reveals the hidden history still visible in the magnificent brick buildings, elegant courtyards and historic streets that many visitors pass without ever noticing.
Join us for an unforgettable evening discovering one of Berlin’s most fascinating neighbourhoods—one story, one brewery and one street at a time. 🍺
Simon is an accredited Berlin tour guide specialising in the city’s industrial heritage.
Rather than focusing on Berlin’s more commonly told stories, Simon brings to life the fascinating history of the industries, entrepreneurs, workers and neighbourhoods that shaped modern Berlin.
His engaging storytelling offers visitors a deeper understanding of how the city grew into one of Europe’s great industrial capitals.
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