Highlights
- Hear about the famous gay figures of Berlin history with a private guide
- See the Memorial for the Homosexuals persecuted under Nazism
- Explore Berlin's vibrant 'Rainbow District' of Schöneberg
- Discover the district of Kreuzberg with its techno and sex club scene
- Finish the tour at the Gay Museum which you can then visit on your own
Description
Berlin has long been a centre for LGBTIQ communities in Europe. Frederick the Great, Prussia’s legendary 18th century monarch is widely believed to have been gay; sexologist Magnus Hirscheld pioneered advocacy for homosexual and transgender rights in the early 20th century; Marlene Dieterich cross-dressed on the city’s screens in the hedonistic ‘20s; and Klaus Wowereit, mayor of the city from 2001 until 2014, was openly and proudly gay.
This 3-hour walking tour explores Berlin’s LGBTIQ scenes past and present, and, naturally, is open to all. Topics covered include the work of Magnus Hirschfeld, queer king Frederick the Great, persecution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany and homosexuality within the Nazi Party itself, the experience of LGBTIQ communities in East and West Berlin, and the queer scene in the hedonistic 1920s and in the 1990s as part of the burgeoning techno and club scene.
Includes
Private guide
Walking tour (if option selected)
Transportation by car (if option selected)
Excludes
Full-day AB public transportation ticket (9€ per person)
Entry or guided tour of the Gay Museum
Important Information
- This tour requires the use of public transportation, ticket costs are not included
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
