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Weimar Berlin: Cabaret, Crisis, and Change

Historische Touren

Weimar Berlin: Cabaret, Crisis, and Change
Step into the dazzling and turbulent world of Berlin during the Weimar Republic on this immersive walking tour. Journey through the streets where art, architecture, and politics collided in a whirlwind of innovation and unrest. From the opulent cabarets that echoed with jazz to the rise of Bauhaus architecture, you’ll explore the cultural revolution that defined Berlin in the 1920s.
This tour delves into the glamour of Berlin’s golden age and the undercurrents of conflict that foreshadowed the rise of the Third Reich. You’ll visit iconic sites like Alexanderplatz, where modernist buildings emerged, and Friedrichstraße, where the city’s nightlife thrived amidst political chaos. Hear the stories of artists like Bertolt Brecht and Georg Grosz, whose works critiqued society’s injustices, and learn about the notorious “Ringvereine” that ruled Berlin’s underworld.
Perfect for history buffs, art lovers, and anyone intrigued by the vibrant yet volatile spirit of Weimar Berlin, this tour brings to life an era of extraordinary cultural achievements and profound political changes. Book now and walk in the footsteps of those who shaped one of the most fascinating periods in Berlin’s history.

Highlights:
• Explore Berlin's wild years: the Weimar era
• Uncover hidden monuments and stories most people would walk right past
• From revolution to fascism; learn how the scene was set for Hitler to take Berlin
• Explore Berlin's decades-ahead-of-its-time progressive attitudes to LGBTQ culture
• Hear about the wild lives of Weimar Berlin's most popular entertainers
• Discover organised crime and the rise of the Berlin police's own "Murder Car"
• Great gift idea: Buy a voucher!

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• Duration: 150 minutes
• Preparation: 15 minutes

Please bring:
  • Comfortable shoes

  • Water

  • Weather-appropriate clothes



Price: €299.99 (Walking only - select “1” for group of up to 15 people - Pricing is per guide, *NOT* per person)

Please note:
  • Limited break options along the way, but good refreshment options at the start & finish

  • Tour runs in all weather

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