The Dönerkebab: A Short History

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The Dönerkebab: A Short History

Berlin audio tour: The Dönerkebab: A Short History
This is a 1.7mi walking tour
It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.
$6.99
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About the Tour

The Dönerkebab is such an integral part of Berlin that the dramatic history of its invention and success is often overlooked. According to legends, the origins of the snack can be found right here in Kreuzberg. On this walk through the district, which is sometimes referred to as Little Istanbul, we'll follow the history of its invention and learn about the society that brought the Dönerkebab to life. We'll walk a small part of the Berlin Wall to uncover how the division of Berlin played an important role in changing the culinary habits of an entire nation.

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Tour Producer

I've been living in Berlin on and off since 2006 and that is where I founded a company called Dönerkind in 2013. We create educational walks, games and experiences in the streets of the city.

Preview Location

Location 1

Welcome - Omar Mashari Mosque

Welcome.

You should be standing in front of Omar mosque, a tall, shiny, sandstone structure.

From the outside you can see a cafe, a Döner restaurant and revolving doors leading into the large building. Only the tiny minarets on top reveal the building as a mosque. The i...
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Major Landmarks

  • Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien

Getting There

Route Overview

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  1. Total distance
    3km
  2. Distance back to start location
    563.54m

Directions to Starting Point

Start in front of the Omar Mosque, just across the Görlitzer Bahnhof. You should be facing the tall, shiny, sand-colored building when we start.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Kunstraum Bethanien, Rösterei Kaffee Kirsche, a Dönerrestaurant of your choice.

Best time of day

Take the walk after breakfast but make sure you have an appetite. The later it gets, the livelier the streets are.

Precautions

Kreuzberg might be noisy and messy, but usually the people are as kind as can be.

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