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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
Meeting and pickup
Outside the Museumsinsel U-Bahn station
Itinerary
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1Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat)
Setting the scene: Let's talk about how and when it all began.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Admiralspalast Berlin
Berlin in the 1920s: Heaven or Hell?
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Fuhrerbunker
He is a big part of the story, too.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Topography of Terror
So, were the Nazis against drugs?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Palace of Tears
Communist East Germany is bending the rules (and morals) to get global recognition.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The Wall fell. What will fill the void?
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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