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Top 7 Berlin LGBTQ+ History Tours

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Berlin: Gay Berlin Out in Schöneberg Walking Tour

Berlin: Gay Berlin Out in Schöneberg Walking Tour - Starting around Nollendorfplatz, setting the tone fast

1.Gay Berlin Out in Schöneberg Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 281 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $23Our pick

Schöneberg queer history walking tour with Tobias, 2.5 hours, $23: Nationalhof, El Dorado, Isherwood and more.

“Tobias was really engaging and friendly, and you could tell that he was passionate about LGBTQIA+ history within Berlin. This really helped move the experience along and we also really enjoyed the use of archive pictures and text which added an additional layer to the tour. The tour was a perfect length, with plenty of time being spent taking in the architecture and sights. Tobias was very accommodating when our transport was delayed and we had plenty of comfort stops during the tour. Tobias brought a brilliant wit to the tour and we as a group really enjoyed his company. Would highly recommend this tour, incredible value for money and…”

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Berlin’s Gay, Lesbian, and Queer Scene Small-Group Walking Tour

Berlin's Gay, Lesbian, and Queer Scene Small-Group Walking Tour - Schöneberg, Tiergarten, and Kreuzberg on Foot

2.Berlin’s Gay, Lesbian, and Queer Scene Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

A 3.5-hour small-group walk through Berlin’s queer past and present, from Schöneberg to Südblock and Schwules Museum, in English.

“After reading the book Gay Berlin, I felt the tour was not worth the money. However, with that being said, anyone who hasn't read the book would definitely get a lot out of the tour. Our guide Finn, was very knowledgeable and carried around and iPad to show reference of persons or original places as we went along the tour.”

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Where It All Began: Berlin’s Queer & Trans History Tour

Where It All Began: Berlin’s Queer & Trans History Tour - Price and what you actually get for $83.13

4.Where It All Began: Berlin’s Queer & Trans History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Small-group Berlin queer and trans history tour with iPad augmented reality, rare photos, and stops from Nazi persecution to today’s nightlife.

“We go on lots of walking tours in different cities and covering different themes, and i can honestly say that this is one of the best i've ever been on. Jeff really knows his subject so well, and brought it to life with an engaging manner and interesting details. The photos, videos, and clever 'augmented reality' feature (where he was able to display historical photographs in the place we were now, and combine them with group photos of the tour group) were really cool, and really added to the experience. I really recommend this tour!”

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Street Art & Berlin Gay, Queer, Trans History + Free Gay Map

Street Art & Berlin Gay, Queer, Trans History + Free Gay Map - Getting oriented at Wittenbergplatz, then moving fast

5.Street Art & Berlin Gay, Queer, Trans History + Free Gay Map

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $57

2-hour street art and queer history walk in Schöneberg and Nollendorf with guide Gali Jaffe, plus a free gay map.

“Gali’s “Street Art and Berlin Gay, Queer, and Trans History” tour was such a great experience. She really knows her stuff when it comes to Berlin’s art and cultural history and made the whole tour feel super engaging by tailoring it to what our group was interested in. I went with my 16-year-old doughter, and we both enjoyed it so much. The snow that started falling during the tour made everything feel extra special and added this magical vibe. If you want to see a different side of Berlin and learn something new, I can’t recommend this tour enough!Read more”

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Where It All Began: Berlin’s Queer & Trans History Tour

Where It All Began: Berlin’s Queer & Trans History Tour - Price and what you actually get for $83.13

Queer Berlin Tour: Birthplace of LGBTQ+ Movements

Queer Berlin Tour: Birthplace of LGBTQ+ Movements - Meet your guide: small groups, strong storytelling, real Berlin perspective

7.Queer Berlin Tour: Birthplace of LGBTQ+ Movements

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

3-hour queer Berlin walking tour through Schöneberg, Hirschfeld’s Institute, Cabaret-era stops, and Cold War East Berlin.

“Dan, who came to Berlin before the wall came down, gives a fascinating and super fun tour. With a lively, story-specific soundtrack, Dan led us through many neighborhoods and eras of Berlin and Germany's incredible queer history. This tour examines Berlin in particular as a gay capital of the world for the past 100 plus years, and the horrifying genocide of homosexuals (even Hitler's best friend) under the National Socialists. The tour also informed us about some of the most prominent gay forefathers and celebrities. We loved hearing Dan's perspective on queer cabaret culture during the Weimar era, but also what live was like for LGBTQ under Nazi persecution and…”

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