Would you like to know more about the history of Berlin as the city that is famous for the vibrant culture of the members of the LGBT+ population? Discover our special walking city tour being the great and accepting city they are. The dark histories of crime and authoritarianism give way to the Roaring Twenties and a rich queer history in Berlin that need to be told.
Why Our LGBT+ Walking Tour is the Best Tour.
Carefully planned, our LGBT+ walking tour provides you with the most enriching way of learning about queer history of Berlin. Expert guides will take eagerly share historied of Berlin’s brave and bold LGBT+ pioneers as you follow their path.
By joining our tour, you will:
Learn about the most important events in the history of gay communities in Berlin
Tourist attractions of historical importance and cities
Information about some personalities and their achievements
Explore yuorself in the achievements of the queer movements and the challenges it has faced
Discover the richness and gay scene nightlife of Berlin
Exploring Berlin’s LGBT+ Landmarks
On this leisurely walking tour you will experience some of the best gay-friendly sites in Berlin. You will be walking through the streets of the city itself and will see essential historical places combined with tales of people surviving and searching for happiness here.
The Eldorado
You will be starting off in the Eldorado – a famous queer nightclub from the Roaring Twenties. Get thrilled by the spirit of the flamboyant decade of the 1920s and know about the struggle of gay people in Berlin in the context of the birth of new culture.
Schöneberg Neighborhood
We will then take a tour of Schöneberg district also referred to as the “Gay Mecca”. : Since the 1920 though to the present day, this area was dedicated to the promotion of the LGBT scene in Berlin. We will also tour Schwules Museum and Memorial to Homosexuals Persecuted under Nazism to know more about hardships of the homosexual population during the years of Nazi rule.
Kreuzberg’s SO36
Third, we will head to Kreuzberg, the district that hosts a rather passionate countercultural atmosphere. The tour will stop at SO36, a club that has been a melting pot for queers, punks, and artists of the 1973. Be introdiced to the anarchy of a group of people who are ready to stand up for themselves and have their rights violated.
The Schwules Museum* and LGBTQ+ Resources Center
The last point for our tour will be at the Schwules Museum* where you will be able to learn and explore more about the history, art and culture of Berlin with focus on the LBGT+ community. This museum entails exhibits, collections, and programs that presents queer of color critique and histories.
Tips for an Enjoyable Tour
Here are a few helpful tips to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable experience:
Kindly wear comfortable shoes because we will be moving around for approximately three hours.
Please ensure you come with water, some snacks and some sunscreen.
Come with questions and a blank slate.
Including the following; Do not hesitate to ask questions to your guide. I wish I could deploy and harness them as a wealth of knowledge.
It would be useful to take pictures or write some notes, so that to recall the major talking points during the tour.
Tred denne givende vandringstur med os og oplev det fascinerende forårsalt området i øjeblikket: LGBT+-historien i Berlin. The decision to take one step back to look further back will help to create a better world today and tomorrow.
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