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

4.7
(72 reviews)
Berlin, Germany

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Berlin Transport AB Zone ticket (approx.7.00 Euros for day pass) that is available from your guide on the day

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Neue Promenade 3

In front of Starbucks, next to the S-Bahn station Hackescher Markt.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • Kreuzberg (Pass by)

    Experience Berlin's modern-day alternative district

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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

    Admission ticket free
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • Schoneberg (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
LGBT Friendly Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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