Where It All Began: Berlin’s Queer & Trans History Tour
Features
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3.5 hours
- ✔ 200+ rare historical photos, videos, and archival materials
- ✔ Insider tips on Berlin’s modern queer nightlife and events
- ✔ 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
- A drink at the café we might visit for a break
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
️ Discover over 100 years of queer and trans history on this immersive walking tour of Berlin, the birthplace of the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement.
Long before Stonewall, Berlin was home to the world’s first queer activists, pioneering trans identities, and a thriving lesbian and gay nightlife scene. From early...
- Duration 3 Hours and 30 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 10 people in the group
- 1
Karl-Heinrich-Ulrichs-Straße
️ The "World's First Gay Man"
Our tour begins at Karl-Heinrich-Ulrichs-Straße 1, named after the man often called the world’s first gay rights activist. Karl Heinrich Ulrichs was one of the earliest people to publicly advocate for the decriminalization of homosexuality, defining queer identities long before the word “homosexual” even...
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Berlin
️ The Persecution of LGBTQIA+ in Nazi Germany
At Nollendorfplatz, the heart of Berlin’s LGBTQIA+ history, we uncover the stories of Adolf Brand and right-wing gay activists, the complex role of Ernst Röhm and openly gay Nazis, and how Hitler’s stance on homosexuality led to mass persecution. We also explore...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Schwerinstraße
⚢ Lesbian Life, Music & Resistance
This stop focuses on lesbian life in 1920s Berlin, a thriving yet often overlooked part of queer history. We visit the site of Toppkeller, a famous lesbian bar, and explore how spaces like these provided community and safety for queer women. We also discuss...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Nollendorfstraße
Christopher Isherwood & The Queer Inspiration for Cabaret
At this location, we explore the homosexual department of the Berlin police force, a surprising yet significant aspect of LGBTQIA+ history. This stop also highlights gay male life in 1920s Berlin, featuring the story of Christopher Isherwood, whose writings about his experiences...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Motzstraße
The World's First LGBTQIA+ Rights Movement
Magnus Hirschfeld’s groundbreaking work in LGBTQIA+ activism is at the center of this stop. We discover his Institute for Sexual Science, as well as the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee, the world’s first organization dedicated to queer rights and gender studies. We explore his theories on sexual...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Motzstraße
Drag & Queer Nightlife (Former Site of Eldorado)
This location was once home to Eldorado, one of Berlin’s most famous drag bars of the 1920s. Eldorado was a hotspot for gender-nonconforming people, queer performers, and even high-profile Nazis like Ernst Röhm, who paradoxically frequented the club while being part of...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
Prinz Eisenherz
Post-War Queer Activism & A Trans Icon
At this stop, we discuss post-war LGBTQIA+ activism in Berlin. We explore Homosexuelle Aktion West-Berlin, one of the first queer rights organizations after WWII, and the founding of SchwuZ, one of Berlin’s most iconic queer clubs. We also highlight the life of Charlotte...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Connection
The Trans Community & Queer Club Revolution
This stop highlights West Berlin’s trans community in the 1970s and 1980s, exploring the impact of Chez Romy Haag, a legendary trans-led nightclub that revolutionized Berlin’s nightlife. This club was a space where gender-diverse people could exist freely, setting the stage for the...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
An der Urania
️ The Aids Crisis & Divided Berlin
Here, we examine the Aids crisis in Berlin, how it affected the divided city, and how the queer community organized to fight for survival. We discuss the activism of Rita Süssmuth, one of the few politicians advocating for Aids awareness, and how the...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Nollendorfplatz
Queer Nightlife, Pride & The Fight Against Gentrification
Our final stop takes us into the world of queer nightlife and activism today. We explore the Metropol club, its role in the early gay community and techno scene, and its connection to today’s world-famous Berghain and Lab.Oratory. We also discuss SO36’s...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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