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Berlin Uncensored: A History of Sex & Freedom

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Berlin, Germany

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Step into Berlin’s radical past on this unique walking tour, uncovering its wild nightlife, sexual revolutions, and hidden history. From the uninhibited 1920s cabarets to the birth of modern sex research, from Nazi repression to today’s sex-positive scene—explore the city where taboos were broken.

Highlights
✔ Augmented Reality (AR) brings Berlin’s lost nightlife back to life.
✔ Visit real locations tied to sex clubs, science, and censorship.
✔ Discover the first rubber condom—made in Berlin!
✔ Learn how Nazis controlled and censored sexuality.
✔ Get insider knowledge on Berlin’s modern club scene.

Led by a sociologist & sex educator, this tour includes 200+ rare photos, videos, and recordings for an immersive, unforgettable experience. Book now and explore Berlin’s uncensored past!

What's Included

  • Mixies: Take fun, personalized photos with Augmented Reality elements for lasting memories
  • Insider tips on Berlin’s modern sex-positive nightlife and events
  • Augmented Reality (AR) elements to bring history to life
  • Tea and coffee A drink at the café we might visit for a break
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Else-Lasker-Schüler-Straße 18
10783 Berlin, Germany

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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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Magnus-Apotheke

Berlin was home to the world’s first Institute for Sexual Science, founded by Magnus Hirschfeld, a pioneer in sexology. Here, groundbreaking research on desire, relationships, contraception, and gender identity was conducted. You’ll explore the institute’s key discoveries, including the invention of the rubber condom, early studies on Viagra precursors, and advances in sexual health. Berlin was also the site of the first gender affirmation surgeries, performed on figures like Dora Richter, Lili Elbe, and Karl M. Baer. The Nazis, viewing this research as a threat, destroyed the institute in 1933, erasing what could have been a revolutionary moment in sexual history.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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Kurfürstenstraße

Before the Nazi era, Berlin was infamous for its thriving sex life and diverse nightlife. You’ll walk through locations where prostitution was openly practiced, and where Berlin’s underground fetish and kink culture flourished long before it became mainstream. From exclusive brothels to hidden kinky offers, Berlin was decades ahead of its time in catering to every form of desire.
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Schwerinstraße 9

In the early 20th century, Berlin had one of the most thriving lesbian communities in the world. You’ll visit locations tied to this subculture, including the famous Toppkeller, a meeting place for women who defied societal norms. Through stories of Claire Waldoff, a cabaret singer known for her lesbian identity, and the lyrics of the Lavender Song, you’ll get a sense of how music and nightlife were intertwined with queer identity. You’ll also hear about Josephine Baker, the famous Black performer whose time in Berlin was marked by both adoration and racial discrimination.
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Casa di Christopher Isherwood

Berlin in the 1920s and early 1930s was a magnet for gay men from across Europe, and no one captured this atmosphere better than Christopher Isherwood. You’ll walk through areas where the author lived and socialized, inspiring his famous works that would later be adapted into Cabaret. His memoirs provide a window into a world of sexual nightlife and freedoms that made Berlin a global beacon before the Nazi rise to power.
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Denns BioMarkt

One of the most famous nightlife spots in 1920s Berlin, the Eldorado Club was a meeting place 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 was known to frequent 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 was a symbol of Berlin’s openness before it was shut down by the Nazis.
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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 said Wall was referred to as the condom of the GDR, and how a conservative politician saved thousands of lives during the Aids crisis.
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U Nollendorfplatz

Today, Berlin is one of the most sexually open cities in the world, home to an unrivaled 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, which brings thousands of visitors to Berlin each year.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Minimum age is 18 years

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Berlin Uncensored: A History of Sex & Freedom?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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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