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Berlin Uncensored: A History of Sex & Freedom

5(56 reviews)Berlin, Germany
3h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

This walking tour in Berlin focuses on the city's radical history concerning sex and freedom. Participants will explore locations relevant to the nightlife, sexual revolutions, and censorship that have shaped Berlin's identity. The tour covers the cabarets of the 1920s, the evolution of modern sex research, the impact of Nazi repression, and today's sex-positive culture. The experience includes augmented reality features that recreate Berlin's lost nightlife, alongside insights into the first rubber condom produced in the city and the control exerted by the Nazis over sexuality. The tour is led by a sociologist and sex educator and includes over 200 rare photos, videos, and recordings. This tour is suitable for those interested in history, sexuality, and urban culture, but may not be suitable for younger audiences due to its adult themes.

Itinerary

1

Nollendorfplatz

The tour begins with a warm welcome from your guide, Jeff, a sociologist and certified sex educator. After a brief introduction, you’ll explore Berlin’s long history of nudism (FKK), a movement that promoted body freedom from the 19th century to today. You’ll learn how nudism shaped Berlin’s culture and why it remains a key part of life at the city’s lakes and parks.

2

Monument to Homosexuals Persecuted Under National Socialist Regime

The rise of the Nazi regime brought a brutal crackdown on sexual freedoms. You’ll learn how the Nazis censored sex, shut down erotic clubs, and outlawed sexual diversity. The Night of the Long Knives, a key moment in Nazi history, saw the execution of Ernst Röhm, a high-ranking Nazi who had been a known homosexual. The persecution extended to LGBTQIA+ individuals, sex workers, and those deemed “degenerate” by the regime. Many were arrested and sent to concentration camps, where they were marked with pink triangles, a symbol that would later be reclaimed by the LGBTQIA+ rights movement.

What's included / not included

Mixies: Take fun, personalized photos with Augmented Reality elements for lasting memoriesInsider tips on Berlin’s modern sex-positive nightlife and eventsAugmented Reality (AR) elements to bring history to lifeGuided walking tour led by a sociologist & certified sex educator200+ rare historical photos, videos, and archival materials
Coffee and tea

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • 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.

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