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Berlin's Queer & Trans History – Guided Augmented Reality Tour Discover where it all began
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Berlin
Discover the origins of the LGBTQIA+ movement in Berlin with this guided augmented reality tour. Explore the history, identities, and impact of the queer and trans community in the city.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Karl-Heinrich-Ulrichs-Straße 1 - The “world’s first gay man” and first queer identities.
- Nollendorfplatz - 1. Adolf Brand and right-wing gays
- Ernst Röhm, gay Nazis and Hitler’s attitude to homosexuality
- The Night of the Long Knives
- Queer and trans people in the concentration camps
- Schwerinstraße 13 - 1. Lesbian life in Berlin in the 1920s
- The lesbian club Toppkeller
- The Lavender Song
- Claire Waldoff
- Josephine Baker, bisexuality and racism
- Nollendorfstraße 17 - 1. The homosexual department of the Berlin police force
- Male gay life in Berlin in the 1920s
- Christopher Isherwood
- From Isherwood’s novels to the cabaret musical
- Isherwood’s escape with Heinz Neddermeyer
- Magnus-Apotheke - 1. Magnus Hirschfeld and the world’s first organization for LGBTQIA+ rights
- Feminism, Johanna Elberskirchen and Helene Stöcker
- The fight against §175: Berlin’s third gender, petitions and the film “Different from the Others”
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Hirschfeld’s theory of sexual intermediaries: Intersexuality;
Early trans identities & so-called “transvestite certificates”; Dora Richter, Lili Elbe, Karl M. Baer and the world’s first gender affirmation surgeries - Attacks on Hirschfeld
- Hirschfeld’s partners
- The Institute for Sexual Science
- The destruction of the Institute by the Nazis
- Hirschfeld’s death, his legacy and post-colonial critique
- Denns BioMarkt - 1. The Eldorado, drag and the so-called “Transvestites”
- Nazi Ernst Röhm at the Eldorado
- Prinz Eisenherz - 1. The Homosexual Aktion West-Berlin and the SchwuZ club
- Trans woman Charlotte von Mahlsdorf and queer movements in East Berlin
- Connection - 1. The trans community in West Berlin
- Chez Romy Haag & the nightclub revolution
- Internationale Stele GEGEN DAS VERGESSEN - Our second last stop will bring us to the re-emergence of the queer rights movement after the Nazi era, as well as about the AIDS crisis in a divided Berlin. We’ll also learn about Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a famous trans* woman in the GDR.
- Metropol - 1. Metropol, the gay community, and the techno precursor
- Folsom Europe: Europe’s biggest fetish festival
- SO36 club: Black Gay Night, Gayhane, “Trümmertunten” and Kiezbingo
- Kreuzberg Pride & Dyke* March
- Berghain & Lab.Oratory
What's Included
- iPad provided for augmented reality experiences.
Additional Information
Delve into the origins: Berlin was the birthing ground for the contemporary LGBTQIA+ liberation movement over a century ago! Venture into this distinctive guided city expedition complete with Augmented Reality components!
- Return to the inception
- Reacquaint Yourself with Your Roots
- Meet “the First Known Gay Individual”
- Investigate the Earliest Trans Identities & Gender Confirmation Surgeries
- Delve into the Science Surrounding Intersex & Non-Binary
- Comprehend the Influence of Lesbian Life in 1920s Berlin Globally
- Learn About the Occurrences in Nazi Germany
- Understand the Widespread Distress of the AIDS Crisis
- Learn How Berlin’s LGBTQIA+ Populace Fashioned the City’s Famous Nightlife
- Accompany a Queer Activist, Qualified Social Scientist, and Sex Educator Tour Leader
- Savor a Joyful Day with Augmented Reality
Location
Alnatura Super Natur Markt
Else-Lasker-Schüler-Straße
The tour starts at Nollendorfplatz in front of Alnatura Super Natur Markt.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Danenroute
Nov 13, 2023
Interesting and engaging - Very interesting and engaging tour.
Would recommend this and intend to go on others offered by Jeff.
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Marinecidana
Jul 25, 2023
Passionate and knowledgeable guide! - It is our duty, both as queer folks and as allies, to keep alive the memory of those who came before us and paved the way for what the community is like today. And Jeff does exactly that, by introducing us to the hidden gems of queer life here, in Berlin. We were extremely impressed by his knowledge, and it was obvious how much research he put into making this tour as authentic and informative as possible. The tour was extremely well structured, seeing that he was so passionate about the subject, and there were also quiz questions included, which made the experience even more immersing. Overall, we highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the queer and trans history of Berlin, as we trust Jeff in making your experience here as enjoyable as he did with us.
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908antad
Jul 25, 2023
A very informative and fun tour! - The tour guide was excessively friendly, knowledgeable and respectful to all the participants. He tried to engage with everyone in a very friendly manner, creating a sense of togetherness. The information he presented was done so in a very informative and engaging way, ranging from heavy topics to discussion
of fun party places of the past and present. Recommended to both the queer community & the people outside of it who would like to raise their awareness of the overall human history about the thematics!
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Ladybrenna
Jul 8, 2023
Amazing insight into queer/trans Berlin! - This was an amazingly informative tour of the history of queer and trans Berlin! Jeff is so knowledge and kind, and I really appreciated the few hours spent with them and others learning alongside me. This is a walking intensive tour but Jeff was understanding and found places for us to sit down, and stop for bathroom or water breaks. The AR/tablet component was interesting as well. I recommend this to anyone visiting Berlin!
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R2212wqlauraj
Jun 9, 2023
Highly recommended - very informative and entertaining - We explored Berlin's queer and trans* history with Jeff and I highly recommend everyone to book one of their tours! Even though I've been living in Berlin for a while now I learned a lot and Jeff includes many different media in his presentation. Thanks for this wonderful experience!
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969jensg
Jun 7, 2023
Informative tour with the kindest tour guide! - The tour was really informative and interactive as well. Our your guide Jeff was really good at making everyone feel included and welcomed. You could also tell that they are very passionate and knowledgeable. It’s so valuable and important to keep spreading awareness about Berlin’s LGBTQ+-history. And there’s no better way to do it than going on Jeff’s tour❤️
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Yickity
May 26, 2023
Fun way to learn important history! - This was such a great way to spend an afternoon! Interesting and intense, but also fun and interactive. Walked away with practical information as well, like where to eat, explore, go out. Would recommend for solo or groups.
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E3457yrsophied
May 21, 2023
Awesome tour experience - The tour was really interesting, shocking but also super entertaining. Such a fun activity even for Berlin locals like me to get to know more of this city and it’s history. Jeff is a great guide who made everyone feel welcome and included. 10/10 recommend!
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