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Explore Over 150 Years of LGBTQIA+ Resistance, Identity & Nightlife.

Highlights

• ✅ Explore Berlin, the birthplace of the modern LGBTQIA+ movement
• ✅ See 200+ historic photos, videos, and rare audio clips on this multimedia tour
• ✅ Learn about the world’s first trans identities and gender-affirming surgeries
• ✅ Discover Berlin’s legendary queer nightlife, from the 1920s to today
• ✅ Take AR selfies with historic figures and test your knowledge with quizzes

Description

Walk through the birthplace of the modern LGBTQIA+ movement on this immersive guided tour. Explore 150+ years of queer and trans history, from the world’s first LGBTQIA+ activists to Berlin’s legendary lesbian and gay nightlife, feminist movements, and queer resistance under the Nazis. Led by a queer activist, social scientist, and certified sex educator, this tour brings history to life through a multimedia experience with 200+ archival photos, videos, rare audio clips, personal quotes, interactive quiz questions, and Augmented Reality (AR) scenes. WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE ️‍ The Birth of the LGBTQIA+ Movement Walk in the footsteps of Karl Heinrich Ulrichs and Magnus Hirschfeld, the pioneers who started the world’s first LGBTQIA+ rights movement over a century ago. ⚧️ The World’s First Trans & Non-Binary Identities Discover the first gender-affirming surgeries, how trans people lived openly with “transvestite certificates”, and how the Nazis tried to erase this history. ⚢ Lesbian Nightlife & Feminist Movements Step into the lesbian bars and cabarets of 1920s Berlin, where queer women found community and resistance. Meet icons like Claire Waldoff, Marlene Dietrich, and Josephine Baker, and uncover lesbian activism during and after the Nazi era. Queer Nightlife in the Roaring Twenties From underground drag clubs to cabarets, see how Berlin became a global center for LGBTQIA+ expression before the Nazis cracked down on queer life. ️ LGBTQIA+ Life Under the Nazis Understand Hitler’s contradictory stance on homosexuality, the persecution of queer people in concentration camps, and how queer resistance survived the Nazi era. The Aids Crisis & Queer Activism in Divided Berlin Find out how Berlin’s LGBTQIA+ community fought for survival during the Aids crisis, how SchwuZ nightclub became an activist hub, and why the Berlin Wall was called “the condom of the GDR.” Queer Berlin’s Influence on Global Nightlife & Pride See how LGBTQIA+ culture shaped Berlin’s legendary club scene—from Chez Romy Haag to Berghain—and how today’s Pride movements, Dyke March, and Folsom Europe continue this legacy. A TOUR LIKE NO OTHER: A FULLY IMMERSIVE MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE This is not just a walking tour—it’s an interactive journey through queer history! See history with 200+ archival photos & videos Test your knowledge with fun interactive quiz questions Take Mixies: Augmented Reality selfies with historic queer activists See history come alive with immersive digital recreations & interactive AR scenes WHO IS THIS TOUR FOR? ️‍ LGBTQIA+ travelers & allies looking for an authentic queer experience History lovers interested in untold stories of queer & trans resistance ️ Berlin locals who want to connect with their city’s queer heritage Book now and walk through 150+ years of queer and trans history in Berlin!

Includes

Guided walking tour led by a queer activist & gender scholar Augmented Reality (AR) elements to bring history to life Mixies: Take fun, personalized photos with Augmented Reality elements for lasting memories 200+ rare historical photos, videos, and archival materials Insider tips on Berlin’s modern queer nightlife and events

Important Information

• Accessibility Information - Videos include subtitles in German, English, or both. - Wheelchair accessible route, but some paths may be bumpy. Accessible toilets are available upon request. - For guests with visual disabilities, I can describe all visual materials. - Sensory stimulation: Some parts of the tour take place in areas with high sensory input (e.g., bright lights, loud noises). - Health & safety: If needed, I can arrange mandatory mask usage indoors to ensure a safe experience for all participants. Content Notes This tour includes discussions of historical and social topics that may be sensitive or triggering for some participants. Subjects covered include: - Antisemitism, racism (including sexualized racism), homophobia, transphobia, and queerphobia - BDSM, kinks, fetishes, and sex work - Drugs, HIV/AIDS, and the Aids crisis - Nazi Germany and (mass) murder - Nudity - Poverty - Sex, sexism, and sexual abuse - (Sexualized) violence, violence against children, and suicide

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund