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Nick was great!
Nick was a fantastic guide. He shared fascinating stories and interesting historical facts that made the area come alive. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour a great experience. Highly recommended!
Berlin's Gay, Lesbian, and Queer Scene Small-Group Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $41 / person
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 75 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Original Berlin Walks
- Meeting point
- In front of Starbucks, next to the S-Bahn station Hackescher Markt.
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hackescher Markt
Meet your guide in central Berlin, and learn how queer culture has been an integral part of the city for centuries
Kreuzberg
Experience Berlin's modern-day alternative district
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
Berghain
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
Schoneberg
See one of Europe's oldest and most established LGBTQ neighbourhoods, and learn about the life and times of Christopher Isherwood
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Not included
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
Traveller Ratings
4.7
75 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Berlin's Gay, Lesbian, and Queer Scene Small-Group Walking Tour lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $41 per person for this Berlin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is In front of Starbucks, next to the S-Bahn station Hackescher Markt. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 75 verified reviews; it is run by Original Berlin Walks.
Reviews(75)
N
Amazing tour with amazing tourguide
Amazing and fun tour with Nick. Nick was lovely and an amazing guide
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M
Awesome walking tour
Nick was a great tour guide, and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the tour and learned so much about the queer history of Berlin.
1 people found this helpful
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Local queers approved
I took the Queer Walking Tour with a few friends who all live in Berlin because we wanted to learn more about our city’s queer history. We definitely got our money’s worth. Our guide, Nick, did a wonderful job explaining Berlin’s queer history over the centuries, weaving together cultural and political developments with personal stories and pop-cultural anecdotes. I didn’t expect the tour to start as early as Friedrich II, and I certainly didn’t expect to learn just how successful Helene Fischer is. The three-ish hours flew by, and I’d definitely recommend the tour with Nick—even to people who have lived in Berlin for years. Thanks!
1 people found this helpful
3
Best tour
Nick was so informative, funny, and balanced in his tour. 10/10 would recommend
1 people found this helpful
M
A good reminder that we are strong people.
We cannot say enough on how much we enjoyed walking and learning our queer history from Nick!! He was simply fabulously knowledgeable!!!
1 people found this helpful
S
Guided city tour: Queer Berlin
We took the tour with Nora and would like to thank you very much! It was a beautiful, exciting and enriching walk through Berlin’s queer history – with many insights into historical contexts, social developments and personal stories that touch and prompt reflection. It is so important to make these perspectives on our city and society visible and appreciated. Thank you for this special experience! We can highly recommend the tour – for Berlin guests as well as for Berliners themselves.
1 people found this helpful
G
Excellent LGBPTQ+ walking tour of Berlin
Tom, our guide, was superb. He eloquently intertwined knowledge and understanding of German, and specifically Berlin, history, with queer history and culture, and delivered it all in a well thought-out and personable manner. All in all it was the best, most memorable, walking tour I've ever taken part in.
1 people found this helpful
T
An important yet less covered part of Berlins history
Very unique and educational look into Berlins gay and queer history. Tom the tour guide was very knowledgeable, articulate and approachable allowing for questions regularly.
1 people found this helpful
C
Varied and informative. Anything but boring.
We booked this guided tour. Nora took us through Berlin together with five other tour guests. Nora was very well prepared, important data and facts she knew by heart. She had vivid material with her. Nora brought everything across well, not for a minute did we get bored. What we particularly liked was the variety. Sometimes you get the feeling that you stop in one place forever. That wasn't the case here. Nora showed us lots of places, queer art and much more. Thanks for the great afternoon!
1 people found this helpful
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