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Uncover Berlin’s Queer Legacy

Step into the history of the LGBTQ+ community through art, literature, and conversation. Introduction Welcome and intros at the entrance of the Schwules Museum Guided Tour Tour of museum’s current exhibition featuring queer artists. Cultural Exchange A visit to We Are Village––a vibrant queer community center Queer History Stop by the Pink Triangle Memorial at Nollendorfplatz. Bookstore Visit Visit Prinz Eisenherz, Berlin’s iconic queer bookstore. Reflect with Coffee Stop for coffee and exchange personal reflections about tour

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Walk the Berlin Wall with a historian

Trace the history and human stories behind the Berlin Wall with a Cold War lecturer. Meet Lauren Get to know a bit of Lauren's story before the walk begins. Start at a memorial Relive the stories of the wall's builders and destroyers. See a ghost station Imagine escape attempts at an under-the-wall train station. Head to a watchtower Pause at a canal to honor the Berlin Wall's first victim. Cross a deadly road Pass the line between East and West at the Brandenburg Gate. End with remembrance Linger at the Holocaust Memorial's field of concrete.

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Neon nights - photographing Kreuzberg after dark

Accompany a street photographer on a nighttime walk through the Kreuzberg district of Berlin. I’ll share the techniques I’ve learned to bring out the beauty of the city’s illuminated architecture, neon-lit cafes, and iconic landmarks after dark. • We’ll meet at the cozy Brandi Espresso Bar. Before we head out, I’ll introduce you to the fundamentals of night photography, including tips on capturing stunning shots with your phone or camera. • Then we’ll take a photo walk through Kreuzberg. You’ll have the chance to capture the district’s illuminated landmarks, street art, and dynamic nightlife, all while experimenting with different approaches in a collaborative atmosphere. • We’ll wrap up at an artist’s studio on Urbanstrasse, where you’ll select and print three of your favorite shots. You won’t just get to see a new side of Berlin on our night walk. You’ll leave with new photography skills and a memento of your creative exploration.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

A graffiti expert's tour of Kreuzberg street art

Join me on a tour of urban graffiti and street art in Kreuzberg, home to some of Berlin’s most iconic works, including pieces along the famous East Side Gallery. It’s an essential stop on the tour, offering insight into how graffiti evolved in Berlin after the fall of the Wall in 1989. We’ll dive into the rich history of a scene that extends back decades, exploring its political and cultural significance in the city. • I’ll share my journey as a graffiti artist, photographer, and publisher, offering insights into my work documenting Berlin’s graffiti scene as a starting point. • We’ll explore the graffiti-rich neighborhoods of Kreuzberg, from Wrangelkiez to Kottbusser Tor and the East Side Gallery. Along the way, you’ll view politically charged and thought-provoking murals and graffiti works covering walls, fences, and buildings. • Learn about the techniques, styles, and motivations behind graffiti and street art, as well as the political and cultural forces shaping the movement. We’ll discuss topics like gentrification, the clash between commerce and artistic expression, and the question of who truly owns the city. You’ll have opportunities to photograph unique urban artworks while gaining a deeper understanding of Berlin’s graffiti scene through the eyes of an expert.

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Capture urban Berlin on a Modernist architecture tour

Berlin is a city that thrives on contrast—where sleek modernist designs meet vibrant street life and cutting-edge creativity. This tour invites you to capture that very essence. Whether you’re a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, I’ll show you how to use Berlin’s urban landscape as your canvas while developing your portrait photography skills. • Begin in the architectural gem of Hansaviertel, where sleek postwar modernist designs take center stage. Learn to harness the power of natural light and create dynamic compositions that bring the city’s contemporary vibe to life. • Explore various locations to experiment with street photography techniques, capturing candid portraits that reflect Berlin’s ever-evolving urban energy. • Master advanced techniques such as framing, reflections, and textures, as well as capturing the emotional depth of your subjects through close-up portraits. • After shooting, head to the renowned C/O Berlin gallery to find inspiration in the work of celebrated photographers, reinforcing the concepts you’ve learned in a professional gallery setting. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Berlin’s architectural and cultural pulse, and a portfolio of striking photographs showcasing the city through your unique perspective.

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Art galleries and architectural tour along Karl-Marx Allee

In this walking tour of East Berlin, we’ll walk along Karl-Marx Allee and learn about the distinct socialist architecture of this boulevard as well as visit several contemporary art galleries, checking out new works from emerging and established artists and speak about the history and present of Berlin as a hotbed of creativity. • We’ll meet up at the ecclectic Café Tasso to talk about how artists have shaped Berlin since the reunification of Germany in the early 1990s and about the city’s diverse art scene. We will also talk a look at the vast collection of second-hand books in the basement of the café. • Then we’ll make our way along Karl-Marx Allee. Along the way we´ll visit several galleries, such as Galerie im Turm, NBB, Capitain Petzel and others, to tour their current exhibits and, occasionally, speak to curators I know. • As we walk down the street, we’ll discuss the artworks we have seen. I’ll also point out some of the most notable buildings around us and intricate details of them, which reflect the Stalinist “wedding cake” style of architecture that makes this street unique. • The tour concludes at the Café Moskau, another iconic building of the post-war era of eastern Berlin. The tour is a great way to explore the Friedrichshain district of Berlin and get an insider’s view of the city’s vibrant contemporary art scene.

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Berlin's past & future architecture with Augmented Reality

You’re invited to join me, a local architecture expert, on an Augmented Reality-enhanced adventure through Berlin’s rich past and visionary future. • Discover the city’s unique transformation with AR visuals, including historical photos, films, and digital renderings. • Visit the iconic Anhalter Bahnhof to learn about the station’s rich past, from its industrial glory to its tragic role during the 20th century. • Tour Gleisdreieck, a site capturing Berlin’s dynamic transformation from a hub of industry to a modern metropolis. Using AR, you’ll explore its history as a railway hub and its rebirth as a vibrant park. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the city’s industrial heritage and 20th-century history, along with your own AR memento.

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Unveiling Stasi Surveillance and Life in East Germany

Embark on an engaging journey through the Stasi Museum, where I’ll guide you through the intriguing and chilling history of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and its notorious secret police, the Stasi. Together, we’ll explore how the Stasi operated, using advanced surveillance methods and psychological control to maintain power over the population. From the minister’s original office to cleverly disguised spy equipment, this tour offers a rare glimpse into life behind the ‘Iron Curtain’. Throughout the tour, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions and participate in group discussions about how history shapes our understanding of freedom and privacy today. This interactive experience provides an immersive way to connect with Germany’s history.

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Let a Berlin designer style your club look

Step into Berlin’s underground club scene with me, the designer of #DAMUR, for an exclusive styling experience that melds fashion, culture, and self-expression. I’ll style a going-out look for you and share tips about the city’s legendary underground nightlife scene. • Meet at my store, Damur, for a drink and tour and a peek into my creative process. I’ll talk about what’s happening in Berlin’s always-evolving nightlife scene, and how clubwear has always been an inspiring form of self-expression. • Let’s get dressed! We’ll discuss your personal tastes, and I’ll build looks for you from my own Damur collection as well as other brands in my showroom. • Finish up with final styling touches like accessories, layering, and makeup. You’ll leave with an amazing new outfit, up-to-date intel on Berlin’s nightlife scene, and confidence to own your clubbing adventure.

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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 1883 reviews

Discover Berlin - See all the highlights

Our most popular tour contains everything you should know about Berlin. Discover the best of Berlin with our great city guides: compact, entertaining and well-researched! Embark on an exciting tour of discovery with us to the most famous sights of the city, rounded off by interesting facts and surprising anecdotes, which can often surprise even Berliners themselves. You'll see: - Brandenburg Gate - Reichstag - Hitler’s Bunker - The Berlin Wall - Checkpoint Charlie - Holocaust Memorial - Book Burning Memorial - The Prussian “City Palace” - Unter den Linden (Royal Boulevard) - Friedrichstrasse Cabaret Mile - 17 June Memorial - Former Luftwaffe HQ - Former SS & Gestapo HQ - Memorial to the Victims of War & Tyranny - Topography of Terror Museum …and many more!

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 2339 reviews

Rude Bastards tour of Berlin

My tour of Berlin is very different than the usual Politically correct BS. Actually, think of this as the Politically incorrect tour of Berlin, so feel free to bring along your favorite rude jokes when joining us. It will be full of bad language and bad taste jokes-while paying respect where it is due. No snowflakes allowed! Our exploration will involve memorials, monuments and graves, along with churches and parks. We will discuss a mix of history, current events, local cuisine, the best spots for a cold German beer by the city center of Berlin. Be prepared to be socially active. Other things to note The tour is meant for adults, 18 or older. Each guide will be identified with a small yellow flag and our name!

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 839 reviews

Discover Berlin's Highlights on a bike

The Berlin Highlights Bike Tour is the perfect introduction to the city. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Museum Island, as well as hidden gems like the Jewish Quarter, remnants of the Berlin Wall, and the Holocaust Memorial. Experience Berlin's turbulent history, from the imperial era to the Cold War and reunification, alongside the city’s modern transformation. This bike tour is customizable, ensuring every participant can discover the best of Berlin on two wheels – perfect for first-time visitors and history enthusiasts alike. (If you are interested in German or Dutch tours please send us a message after your booking and we move you onto another language).

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviews

Discover Berlin Wall History & The East Side Gallery Tour

During our experience, we will discover the Berlin Wall secret history, and the History of the Street Art in Berlin. In our tour it's included the visit to very important landmarks from the City of Berlin! Such as: • Berlin Wall • Berlin Wall Museum • East Side Gallery • Cengaver Katranci Memorial • Oberbaumbrucke We will, as well, be learning from the presence of the Street Art cultural legacy of Berlin, with the observance and analysis of the East Side Gallery, the largest Open-Air Gallery in the world! Other main points of interest for the art and Street-Art scenes of Berlin will be part of the Walking Tour too! We will experience photography scenarios, with Street Art and old architecture at National landmarks, we have the perfect background for you to get the best photos of your trip! We will learn photography tips and I will offer you to do concrete photos at concrete places during our activity. Are you an art lover? Passionate of Local History? Would you like to feel like a photographer for one day? Is it your first time in Berlin and you don't want to miss anything? Do you want to discover Berlin as you never did before? If your answer is yes to any of these questions then, this is your tour! Let me show you a different Berlin! Join me on the Berlin Wall History & East Side Gallery Art Tour!

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews

The East West & Wall Tour > Berlin compact by bike

This guided bike tour takes you to almost all Berlin's top sights, through residential areas& public parks, often along the River Spree. Few E-Bikes are available on request. The starting point is 2.5 km east of the TV tower/Alexanderplatz. It's easily accessible by Metro, Tramway and Bus! The ride offers varied insights into the city (history) and shows how quickly the face of Berlin is changing, using "before and now pictures" during stops. Examples include the Berlin Wall and the City Palace. At the same time, it becomes clear how green and bicycle-friendly Germany's capital is. We ride in bike lanes or side street mostly. Itinerary | Highlights Public Park Friedrichshain (hosts 2 Nazi Bunkers) Berlin Wall | East Side Gallery Old Coint Factory Nikolai Quarter City Palace | Humboldt Forum Unter den Linden Boulevard Brandenburg Gate Tiergarten Park Victory Column Reichstag | German Parliament Art & Gallery Neighborhood Hackesche Höfe | Famous Courtyards Grimm Brothers Fairy Tale Fountain (open from March) Please see gallery pictures & captions as well! The total distance is 20 km / 13 miles and is flat throughout. The use of bicycles and helmets is included in the price (few e-bikes are available / reservation requested +5€). Children's and youth bikes as well as child and baby seats are available and free of charge. The same applies to water.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial - Small Group Tour

In a small group of max. 15 people, set off from Berlin with a specially trained and licensed guide to learn about the concentration camp system and the holocaust. Arriving in the town of Oranienburg by train, you will be lead through the site of one of the most important forced labour camps in Nazi Germany. Your tour will cover the entire history of the site, from its inception in 1936, its use as a Soviet “Special Camp”, and its transformation into a place of memorial, remembrance and respect.

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviews

Expats in Berlin - English Comedy Show in a unique location

English Comedy mixed show in a unique location in Berlin. Every show is different! So, here's the plan: You get to become part of one of the coolest and most fun stand up comedy shows in English in Berlin! It's about the Expat situation in Berlin. And it's always in a unique location. Most of the time it's at Kara Kas Bar or Z-Bar, a small, cool cinema in the heart of Berlin. We'll have pre-show drinks and then enjoy a great line up of comics doing hilarious material and an awesome headliner to top it all off. After that we'll have some relaxed drinks at the bar where we mingle and you get to know the comics and the other people joining the experience in a more private setting.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 783 reviews

Hitler’s Berlin - the rise and fall

Walk in the footsteps of history and uncover Berlin’s dark past. Join us for a powerful walking tour through the heart of the former Nazi capital, led by a WWII historian who brings the Third Reich to life through compelling stories and hidden details you won’t find in guidebooks. We’ll visit iconic and infamous locations — including the Reichstag, Hitler’s Bunker site, and the former Gestapo headquarters — and explore how Berlin became the epicentre of Nazi power and propaganda. Along the way, we’ll reflect at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and uncover how the city has rebuilt from its darkest chapter. You’ll learn how everyday Berliners were affected by Nazi rule, how resistance and resilience endured, and how the legacy of this time still shapes the city today. This is a thought-provoking and immersive journey for curious travellers, history buffs, or anyone seeking to truly understand the rise and fall of Hitler’s Berlin. Come with your questions — and leave with stories that stay with you.

5 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Cinematic couple photoshoots by Dave

Discover Berlin with me at one of most picturesque spots in Berlin - The Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and take memorable photos along the way. Perfect for couples, engagements, families and solo travellers and even your dating profiles! LGBTQ friendly. Enjoy a relaxed, personalized session with a professional photographer and videographer dedicated to capturing your special moments. Book your 1-hour experience today and receive: - 30+ carefully edited photos (light, color grading, masking, remove background distraction) sent by cloud album in 2-3 days. Face retouching is an additional cost and must contact me prior to booking. - Pictures are good for print and social media. - 30% discount for big group from 5 peoples. - Videography is available with extra fee The shoot is around 1 hour, please make sure you arrive at least 10 minutes before the photoshoot starts. Please message me for other photoshoot locations and I can customize it for you. I also do portraits, events, engagements, weddings. NOTE: This is a private experience, which means when you book a group slot, only you and your party will take part in this photoshoot. This is to make sure that you will have the most comfortable experience when you book your session with me.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 410 reviews

Techno Painting with a Berlin Artist

I would like to invite you for a 2.5 hour workshop, to paint together, to discuss art and music, and to get acquainted with Berlin’s unique Techno scene. This workshop is meant for you to express your creativity. You won’t need to buy materials and you don’t need to have prior painting experience. You just need to show up and enjoy the process. In the end you will have a beautiful work of art (acrylic on canvas), made by you, ready to be hung on your walls. How it goes: First we will explore the creative process, and decide on the color palette for each person. Then we will absorb ourselves in the music and learn how to translate its energy into painting. You will be personally instructed in the unique technique and the use of colors. We will begin to work in layers of color. You will be immersed in the creative process, forgetting your everyday life and expressing your inner playfulness. We will take one break to dry the layers, discuss the process, evaluate the outcome so far and decide how to proceed. During the break drinks will be served. While we're painting I will gladly share the "secrets" of Berlin's club culture. Discussing the dress codes and door policies of the major clubs, where I party every weekend. Other things to note Please contact me if you are a group. I have ability to host groups up to 8 people, but details need to be discussed first.

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