• Bellevue Palace - The tour kicks off with a warm welcome from Jeff, your guide, who is a sociologist and certified sex educator. After a brief introduction, you’ll delve into Berlin’s rich history of nudism (FKK), a movement advocating body freedom from the 19th century to the present. Discover how nudism has influenced Berlin’s culture and why it remains integral to life at the city’s lakes and parks.

• Memorial to the first gay emancipation movement - Berlin was the birthplace of the world’s first Institute for Sexual Science, established by Magnus Hirschfeld, a trailblazer in sexology. Here, pioneering research on desire, relationships, contraception, and gender identity was conducted. You’ll explore the institute’s significant discoveries, including the creation of the rubber condom, early studies on Viagra precursors, and advancements in sexual health. Berlin also hosted the first gender affirmation surgeries, performed on individuals like Dora Richter, Lili Elbe, and Karl M. Baer. The Nazis, perceiving this research as a threat, destroyed the institute in 1933, erasing what could have been a groundbreaking moment in sexual history.

• Monument to Homosexuals Persecuted Under National Socialist Regime - The rise of the Nazi regime led to a severe crackdown on sexual freedoms. You’ll learn how the Nazis censored sex, closed erotic clubs, and banned sexual diversity. The Night of the Long Knives, a pivotal event in Nazi history, resulted in the execution of Ernst Röhm, a high-ranking Nazi known to be homosexual. The persecution extended to LGBTQIA+ individuals, sex workers, and those labeled “degenerate” by the regime. Many were arrested and sent to concentration camps, where they were marked with pink triangles, a symbol later reclaimed by the LGBTQIA+ rights movement.

• Kurfürstenstraße - Prior to the Nazi era, Berlin was renowned for its vibrant sex life and diverse nightlife. You’ll walk through areas where prostitution was openly practiced, and where Berlin’s underground fetish and kink culture thrived long before becoming mainstream. From exclusive brothels to hidden kinky offerings, Berlin was decades ahead in catering to every form of desire.

• Schwerinstraße 9 - In the early 20th century, Berlin boasted one of the most vibrant lesbian communities globally. You’ll visit locations associated with this subculture, including the renowned Toppkeller, a gathering place for women defying societal norms. Through stories of Claire Waldoff, a cabaret singer celebrated for her lesbian identity, and the lyrics of the Lavender Song, you’ll gain insight into how music and nightlife intertwined with queer identity. You’ll also hear about Josephine Baker, the famous Black performer whose time in Berlin was marked by both admiration and racial discrimination.

• Casa di Christopher Isherwood - Berlin in the 1920s and early 1930s attracted gay men from across Europe, and no one captured this atmosphere better than Christopher Isherwood. You’ll explore areas where the author lived and socialized, inspiring his renowned works that would later be adapted into Cabaret. His memoirs offer a glimpse into a world of sexual nightlife and freedoms that made Berlin a global beacon before the Nazi rise to power.

• Denns BioMarkt - One of the most famous nightlife spots in 1920s Berlin, the Eldorado Club was a hub for drag performers, sexually open individuals, and even high-ranking Nazi officials before their crackdown on “degeneracy.” You’ll hear about the Nazi Ernst Röhm, who frequented the club, and how a journalist from the US magazine Vogue once visited Eldorado and named a drag queen the most beautiful woman in Berlin. The club symbolized Berlin’s openness before it was shut down by the Nazis.

• Internationale Stele GEGEN DAS VERGESSEN - After WWII, Berlin was divided into East and West, and so was its approach to sexuality. In West Berlin, the sexual revolution took hold, leading to a more open attitude toward relationships, pornography, and alternative lifestyles. In East Berlin, the state took a different approach—while freedom was restricted in many ways, public nudism (FKK) became incredibly popular. You’ll explore how these two competing ideologies shaped Berlin’s sexual culture on both sides of the Wall, why the Wall was referred to as the condom of the GDR, and how a conservative politician saved thousands of lives during the AIDS crisis.

• U Nollendorfplatz - Today, Berlin is one of the most sexually open cities globally, boasting an unparalleled nightlife scene. You’ll hear about the history of Berghain, the world-famous club known for its strict no-photo policy and hedonistic parties, as well as the KitKat Club, Insomnia, and Lab.Oratory, where electronic music and sexual exploration blend seamlessly. The tour also covers Folsom Europe, the largest fetish festival in the world, attracting thousands of visitors to Berlin each year.

• Guided walking tour led by a sociologist & certified sex educator
• Insider tips on Berlin’s modern sex-positive nightlife and events
• 200+ rare historical photos, videos, and archival materials
• Augmented Reality (AR) elements to bring history to life
• Mixies: Take fun, personalized photos with Augmented Reality elements for lasting memories

• Gratuities
• Public transport ticket (please bring one to the tour)

Embark on a fascinating walking tour through Berlin’s revolutionary history, revealing its vibrant nightlife, sexual revolutions, and concealed stories. Journey from the liberated 1920s cabarets to the origins of contemporary sex research, from Nazi oppression to today’s sex-positive culture—discover the city where taboos were shattered.

Highlights
✔ Experience Berlin’s bygone nightlife through Augmented Reality (AR).
✔ Explore authentic sites linked to sex clubs, scientific advancements, and censorship.
✔ Uncover the history of the first rubber condom—originating in Berlin!
✔ Understand how Nazis regulated and censored sexuality.
✔ Gain exclusive insights into Berlin’s current club scene.

Guided by a sociologist and sex educator, this tour features over 200 rare photos, videos, and recordings for a captivating, unforgettable adventure. Reserve your spot now to delve into Berlin’s unfiltered history!

• Minimum age is 18 years
• Please be aware that the tour will be cancelled in extreme weather conditions, like heavy rain or storm, and you will be fully refunded.

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