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.
- See the Tiergarten, which is the city's best known gay meeting spot, and visit the Memorial to the Homosexual Victims of National Socialism
- Follow the traces of Christopher Isherwood in Berlin, and discover the district of Schöneberg with Motzstraße and one of Berlin’s oldest gay and trans* clubs, the former Eldorado Café as well as Germany's first gay bookshop
- Hear surprising anecdotes about famous historical figures, including all the rumours surrounding the love life of Frederick the Great, and the life of the openly gay Nazi, Ernst Röhm
- End the tour at the Schwules Museum (optional visit after your tour)
| Included | Private tour guide |
|---|---|
| Not included | Train tickets Gratuities |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Bring along | AB day pass for public transport Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable shoes |
| Participants | You can book for a group of max. 25 people per guide. If your group is bigger, you need to book more guides. |
| Important information | We will be using public transport on this tour, please have an AB day pass ready or buy one at the station, your guide will be able to assist.
You will need an FFP2-mask when using public transport.
For general questions before the booking, please get in touch with info@berlinwalks.de. |
Further information
Meeting point: Starbucks at Hackescher Markt (Neue Promenade 3, 10178 Berlin).
You can also choose to be picked up from your centrally located hotel during the booking process. Depending on the location of your hotel, please be aware that the travel time might cut a bit into your tour time and you might need tickets for public transport.
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. Discover the historical origins of the scene with your professional guide and leave the beaten tourist track.
Hear surprising anecdotes about historical figures like the openly gay Nazi Ernst Röhm and discover the life of Frederick the Great and the rumours surrounding his love life.
We'll show you the Tiergarten, Berlin's most famous gay meeting place, and you'll visit the memorial to homosexuals persecuted under National Socialism. Your guide will take you to Schöneberg, Berlin's queerest neighborhood with the infamous Café Eldorado, Motzstrasse, and Germany's first gay bookstore.
We usually end the tour at the Gay Museum (Schwules Museum), so you can visit the exhibition there after your tour to round off your experience (Please check the museum's opening hours).
As the first company to offer a regular queer tour in Berlin we are thrilled to show you an integral side to our city.
