Private Berlin: Green Delights of Berlin
Berlin, Germany
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Private Berlin: Green Delights of Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Pretty streets, delicious vegan food, locally produced products, ethical fashion stores, vintage havens and reused urban spaces; Prenzl’Berg has some serious green credentials. Join Urban Adventures and Green Me for a fun filled afternoon discovering Berlin’s fanatical eco-friendly scene and feel good that some of the proceeds from your tour will be donated to local non-profits we love, you generous philanthropist you!
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Highlights
- Explore Berlin’s trendy Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood and soak up its revolutionary spirit
- Visit at least three different green initiatives who are leading the way when it comes to eco-friendly commerce
- Taste some of the city’s most innovative plant-based food and find out why Berlin is known as the world’s veggie capital
- Meet passionate local artisans and entrepreneurs who are embracing the city’s thriving eco movement and coming up with new and exciting ways of running an environmentally-friendly business
- 25% of the proceeds from this tour will be donated to green Berlin-based non-profits, including a crowdsharing platform that raises money for vital research into climate change
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Schedule details
- Duration: 2,5 hours
- Meeting point:
In front of Spreegold Store, Stargarder Str. 82, 10437 Berlin (closest station: S+U Schönhauser Allee)
- Starting time: Various
- Ending point:
Zionskirchplatz (closest station: Tram 12 and M1)
Language: English, German
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, access to local founders and shop owners, sustainable food tasting, contribution to fund the projects
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and any vendors or shop owners, tickets for public transportation
Prenzl’Berg (as locals call it) has come a long way since its days as a haven for the resistance in war torn Berlin. It’s a well preserved neighbourhood that managed to avoid much of the bombardment of bombs that the allied forces heaped upon the capital. Which is great for you because it makes for a lovely day out, with plenty of old architecture on offer for the amateur photographer to snap away at.
After meeting your guide, your green adventure will begin with a walk around the neighbourbood and an introduction to the city’s strong eco credentials.
We’ll visit some of our favourite green projects, shops and artist’s workshops to discover some of the innovative ways that local entrepreneurs are acknowledging the need for more sustainable practices when it comes to manufacturing new products.
We’ll chat to local business owners and find out more about how they started their green initiative and the impact that its having on the local community.
Prenzlauer Berg is also known for its killer vegan food, this being Berlin hipster heaven and all… So, we’ll also take you to some of the best kitchens in town, who all have a passion for experimenting with plants to get the very best flavours from them. You’ll taste some delicious veggie delights, including quite possibly the best vegan ice-cream of your life!
There will be some really cool, unique souvenir opportunities on this tour but don’t worry, there’s no hard selling here. We don’t make any commission on the purchases you make, we’re just excited to show off our green city to visitors!Your tour will end at the picturesque Zionskirchplatz small park and garden, in front of one of Berlin’s prettiest churches. There’s plenty more to see and do from here, including an organic farmer’s market that takes place every Thursday right from this spot. Ask your local guide for recommendations on what to do next and keep it green if you can!
About GreenMe Berlin: GreenMe is a social business & member of SEND (www.send-ev.de) - means our profits are reinvested in supporting the local eco scene, and we donate part of the money generated to non-profits we love (incl. Love for Life Project, Only Love for Life Project and Plan.A). Money from the tour will be used to grow & promote Berlin’s urban green scene and support the passionate people and projects we work with, e.g. for organising events and trainings for local nonprofits. 25% of each tour will be donated to "Berlin-based non-profits we regularly work with.”
Please note: This is a private tour. Pricing for small groups is as written below. Pricing for bigger groups is discussed individually.
- 1 - 2 people: € 222
- 3 - 5 people: € 240
- 6 - 10 people: € 360
- 11 - 15 people: € 480
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, access to local founders and shop owners, sustainable food tasting, contribution to fund the projects
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and any vendors or shop owners, tickets for public transportation
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
This is 100% vegan tour. We can accommodate other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@berlinurbanadventures.com
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Local contact
Office phone number:
Email address: claudi@greenmeberlin.com
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