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

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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   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. 2

   Kreuzberg

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   Experience Berlin's modern-day alternative district

3. 3

   Stop 3

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   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. 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

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   Schoneberg

   Pass by

   See one of Europe's oldest and most established LGBTQ neighbourhoods, and learn about the life and times of Christopher Isherwood

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

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