Dark Berlin Criminal Tour In Alt
Berlin
Explore Berlin's dark criminal history with a certified guide. Discover tales of violence, betrayal, and comedy on this captivating walking tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Volksbuhne Berlin - On August 9, 1931, a gruesome crime took place here. The later Minister for State Security of the GDR and his buddy shot two police officers here. Find out today the background that led to this crime …
  • Scheunenviertel - The Scheunenviertel in the 1920s was filled with exhausted, shabbily clad factory workers coming home from their shift. Brightly made-up hookers in short, tight skirts and even tighter blouses, honest office managers with worn jackets, high-water trousers and socks that are too short, workers who have chatted with friends over a beer, as well as crooks and pimps …
  • Alexanderplatz - The place is affectionately called “Alex” by Berliners. Today you can find out how the square got its name and how a gang of young people was able to terrify the whole city during the war years.
  • Alexa - Today the shopping center invites you to shop and linger. Few people still know which building was here in the pre-war years and why this led to world fame and high esteem …
  • Littenstraße - The district court of Berlin Mitte is located here today. Today you will get to know one of the most famous defense attorneys of the 1920s in Berlin, who was totally impressed by Lola …..
  • Rotes Rathaus - The first banking scandal in Berlin’s history occurred in the 1920s. Find out today the background to this scandal, in which the mayor was involved …
What's Included
  • Guided tour with a certified guide
Additional Information

In Alt - Berlin the history of the city presents itself from its most splendid and best side. But urban life always had dark sides too.

With your certified guide, you will follow the traces of Berlin’s criminal history from the end of the 19th century to the present day.

The walking tour takes you to original locations and arrives at surprising locations with incredible stories of violence, death, betrayal, greed and passion. You will not only be captivated by tragic stories today, but also comedy and bizarre things that inspire laughter and amusement.

Find out today why organized crime had gained the upper hand in Berlin. Extortion of protection money, prostitution and receiving stolen goods were the main sources of income.

You will learn today from your guide how the Berlin criminal police achieved world fame. You will be surprised at the location of the police headquarters.

The first banking scandal …..

Location
Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 1/u
Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
The meeting point is at the subway station. Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz/corner of Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße and is located directly at the entrance to U Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz. Please use the exit in the direction of Ruhleben/Theodor-Heuss-Platz.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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