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- German
- English
Discover the African Quarter in the north of Berlin with us on a two-hour walking tour!
The African Quarter is an area monument consisting of 22 streets. It is striking that the streets in this quarter were named after African countries, European cities or former imperial commissars of the colonial era. But what relationship did Germany have to the African countries and what role did the colonial rulers play at that time?
With us you will find the answers to all these questions and much more.
We come to the colonial period from the 20th century. to speak. This part of German-African history is rarely discussed and yet it was so exciting.
We invite you to a change of perspective that you don't get in this form on any tour.
Take one step into the past and two steps towards the future with us.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
U Bhf Afrikanische Straße,
Itinerary
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1
What does Swakopmund have to do with Berlin? What role did Germany play in Namibia? Will we answer these and other interesting questions during the tour?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
After whom was Petersallee named? Should the street be renamed? If yes, why?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Who was Gustav Nachtigal? Why was the central square of the African Quarter named after him? We share this and other exciting information about the colonial era with you.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
What happened in Berlin in 1884? What is the Congo Conference and why was no one from Africa present? We show you a map of Africa before and after the Berlin conference.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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