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Gay Berlin Tour: Out in Schöneberg

4.9 / 5

147 reviews

Activity provider: Sonderweg-Berlin
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    Gay Berlin Tour: Out in Schöneberg

    Activity provider: Sonderweg-Berlin

    4.9

    147 reviews

    From US$ 19.98 per person

    Experience an exciting tour of the historical traces of Berlin's oldest gay neighborhood, the rainbow quarter of north Schöneberg, between Dennewitzstraße and Nollendorfplatz. Learn about how the district became what it is today and what the future holds.

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    Duration 2.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    German, English
    Wheelchair accessible

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Visit the location of the famous Hollandais club, where the famous balls took place each season between 1923 and 1933
    • Visit the location of the Nationalhof, the gay rights movement's ballroom between 1924 and 1932
    • Discover the lesbian quarter along the Schwerin Straße
    • See the Motzstraße scene, and the Eldorado, a famous Cabaret
    • Get the feel for the swinging Berlin of the 1920s
    • Visit Christopher Isherwood's house on Nollendorfstraße
    • See the place where the famous Kleist Casino was to be found in the 1920s
    • Wander down Eisenacher Straße, which still today reflects the varied life of the gay neighborhood
    Full description
    Since the early 1920s, the area round Nollendorfplatz has been one of the most famous gay neighborhoods in the world. Nowhere else in Berlin was there a greater density of simple pubs and dance halls, sophisticated bars and clubs exclusive to the gay community. Come along to tour the remaining traces of this historic world in the north of Schöneberg and learn about the people that thronged this multifaceted gay and lesbian district between the end of World War I and the accession of the Nazi Party. The quarter began to bloom again as West Berlin's only gay district from the end of the 1960s, up to the present day. Schöneberg is still known for its particularly tolerant attitude and its variety, characteristics which, 100 years ago, contributed to the area's fame, notoriety, and attractiveness for the local and international community. Join in with this fascinating tour on a trip through time, and discover the Queer history of Berlin.
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    • Guided tour
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Tips (optional)

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    4.9 /5

    based on 147 reviews

    Review summary

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    • Value for money
      4.8/5
    • Service
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    This tour was part of my Dutch queer association's trip to Berlin. Our tour guide Tobias was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgable and had a definite knack for telling stories. I had a bit of trouble finding an available time slot because we were with a group of 24 but both GetYourGuide and Tobias himself were very helpful and accomodating and made sure everything worked out okay.

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    March 28, 2023

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    I highly recommend the tour with Tobias! He was very informative and had many interesting stories about the history of the gay village. I felt like we saw a lot and that I have a much better sense of the history and how that has impacted society and the community today. Enjoyed the architecture and parks as well. Thanks!

    March 28, 2023

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    I really enjoyed my walking tour with Tobias. It was clear that he's an expert in this field as well as being an experienced tour guide. He was easy to find by the station This tour went more in-depth than I expected, and explored areas I would have never stopped to look. Tobias was professional, approachable and friendly, and I'd recommend this tour if you're interested in the history of queer Berlin.

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    March 28, 2023

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