Free tour

Beyond the Game: Exploring Berlin Through Football Culture

5.00

Excellent (7 ratings)

Berlin

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Davyd

Registered on 07 August 2021

Born in Eastern Europe and having moved to Canada as a teenager, my passion for football ignited after watching the 1994 World Cup. In Canada, I became deeply involved with the Toronto FC supporter culture and followed the Italian league closely. Moving to Berlin has been an incredible experience, allowing me to explore the city's rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant football scene dating back to 1888. I love sharing my enthusiasm for football and history with friends and visitors, making every tour an engaging and memorable experience.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Beyond the Game: Exploring Berlin Through Football Culture

Berlin may not be home to football’s biggest powerhouses chasing European or German titles, but football culture is about much more than just trophies. It’s about passion, community, and history. And here in Berlin, there’s plenty of that to go around.

Explore Berlin’s dynamic history through its football culture on this walking tour. Trace the role of football in East and West Berlin, from establishment of Hertha Berlin to GDR’s teams legacy and beyond. Perfect for sports fans and history enthusiasts alike, lace up your walking shoes and join us to see how the beautiful game helped shape one of Europe’s most fascinating cities.

Don't worry if you call it football or soccer or don´t know much about the sport; I aim to make this walk enjoyable and informative for everyone

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Mitte, 10119 Berlin, Germany

Finding the meeting point: * Weinbergspark is located in the Mitte district of Berlin. You can easily reach the park by public transportation. The nearest U-Bahn station is Rosenthaler Platz (U8 line). From there, it is a short walk to the park. * Once you arrive at Weinbergspark, head towards the central area of the park. The Denkmal für Heinrich Heine (statue of the famous German poet, Heinrich Heine, seated on a pedestal) * We will meet directly in front of the Denkmal für Heinrich Heine. * Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the tour to ensure a prompt departure. * I will be wearing black backpack and red scarf

Outside visit

Mauerpark

Outside visit

Gesundbrunnen

Outside visit

Pankstraße

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).