Explore Berlin’s radical history of sex, science and freedom on this immersive walking tour. From the roaring 1920s to today’s legendary nightlife, Berlin has repeatedly challenged social norms and reshaped conversations about desire, identity and pleasure. This experience takes you beyond clichés and into the political, cultural and scientific forces that shaped the city’s intimate past.
Walk through historic neighbourhoods where sexual liberation flourished during the Weimar Republic. Discover how Berlin became a global centre of early sex research, contraception and relationship reform. Learn how the Nazi regime violently suppressed sexual diversity and how attitudes toward sexuality developed differently in East and West Berlin during the Cold War.
The tour concludes with insights into Berlin’s modern club culture and sex-positive scene, including the historical roots of venues such as Berghain and KitKatClub. Throughout the walk, history comes alive through more than 200 rare photographs, archival videos, audio recordings and augmented reality elements shown on an iPad. See lost clubs reconstructed, encounter historical figures and gain a deeper understanding of how sexuality has shaped Berlin’s identity. Led by a sociologist and certified sex educator, this experience is informative, respectful and thought-provoking. Ideal for curious travellers, researchers and anyone interested in culture beyond the mainstream.
Guided tour
