Berlin's Gay, Lesbian, and Queer Scene Small-Group Walking Tour

4.7 (75 reviews) Berlin, Germany
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

A queer king, a gay mayor, Marlene Dietrich in Blue Angel, David Bowie in the ‘70s, Audre Lorde in the ‘80s: Berlin has long been a magnet for LGBTIQ icons and allies. As the first company to offer a regular queer tour in Berlin we are thrilled to show you an integral side to our city.

From the wild days of the 1920s and the dark days of persecution under the Nazis through to the different experiences in East and West Berlin, we will look at LGBTQIA+ experiences throughout Germany’s history. Hear about the club scene of the 90s, the unlikely queer icon Frederick the Great, and the life of the openly gay Nazi, Ernst Röhm.

Explore Berlin’s world-famous gay neighbourhood, Schöneberg, once the central district of the so-called sapphic capital Berlin and home of philosopher and war journalist Erika Mann, a space and time chronicled by painter Otto Dix and writer Christopher Isherwood, and the home of one of Berlin’s oldest gay and trans* club, the former Eldorado.

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Tour in German
Tour in English

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Berlin Transport AB Zone ticket (approx.7.00 Euros for day pass) that is available from your guide on the day

What to expect

  1. Hackescher Markt
    Pass by
    Meet your guide in central Berlin, and learn how queer culture has been an integral part of the city for centuries
  2. Kreuzberg
    Pass by
    Experience Berlin's modern-day alternative district
  3. Pass by
    A Berlin institution! A queer-run bar and restaurant that has much more to it than meets the eye.Learn how Südblock is an integral pillar of the LGBTQ+ community
  4. Berghain
    Pass by
    Hear the history of one of the world's most famous clubs, with its roots in the 90s gay scene, to the open-all-hours madness of today
  5. Schoneberg
    Pass by
    See one of Europe's oldest and most established LGBTQ neighbourhoods, and learn about the life and times of Christopher Isherwood

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Starbucks, next to the S-Bahn station Hackescher Markt.

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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