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LanguagesEnglish, Hebrew
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
If we look closely, we find that drugs have played a pivotal role at the heart of every chapter in Berlin’s modern history. This tour traces the path from the 19th century laboratories of Merck through the wild, Golden 1920s, the meth-fueled Blitzkrieg, and the addictions of the Nazi elite.
We explore the doping of the GDR and the post-unification Techno revolution that redefined the city’s nights. We will visit the sites that are still standing and the ghosts of those that no longer exist, uncovering the events, the people, and the ideologies that shaped, and were shaped by, Berlin’s (and Germany's) relationship with substances.
* Just so we’re on the same page: This is a historical deep-dive. There will be no buying, selling, or consuming of substances on this tour. It will be impossible to follow otherwise : )
What's included
Private tour experience for your group (up to 10 people) led by a professional guide
Requires 2 very short rides in zone AB. (Free if you already have a valid day ticket, or a similar pass).
Gratuities (always appreciated, never expected)
What to expect
Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat)
10m
Setting the scene: Let's talk about how and when it all began.
Friedrichstrasse
10m
From Pain to Pleasure, Monarchy to Republic.
Admiralspalast Berlin
15m · Admission ticket not included
Berlin in the 1920s: Heaven or Hell?
Fuhrerbunker
10m
He is a big part of the story, too.
Pass by
The chemistry of Blitzkrieg.
Topography of Terror
10m
So, were the Nazis against drugs?
Anhalter Bahnhof
10m
Concrete ruins and psychedelic escapes: surviving Berlin’s darkest century.
Palace of Tears
10m
Communist East Germany is bending the rules (and morals) to get global recognition.
Sammlung Boros
15m · Admission ticket not included
The Wall fell. What will fill the void?
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Outside the Museumsinsel U-Bahn station
End point
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
