Berlin Uncensored Tour: A History of Sex & Freedom

Berlin Uncensored Tour: A History of Sex & Freedom

  • Ages 18+

Step Into Berlin’s Untold History of Sex & Desire—A Walking Tour with Immersive Multimedia

By Jeff Mannes | BerlinGuide.de
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Friday, May 16 · 11am - 2:30pm CEST

Location

In front of the palace "Schloss Bellevue"

Spreeweg 1 10557 Berlin Germany

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

Agenda

1️⃣ Introduction & Nudism in Berlin


- Welcome & Tour Overview – Meet your guide, Jeff, a sociologist and certified sex educator, who will set the stage for your journey through Berlin’s radical history of sex, science, and freedom. - N...

2️⃣ The Birth of Sexual Science: Pioneers & Progress


- Magnus Hirschfeld & The Institute for Sexual Science – Visit the site of the world’s first institute dedicated to studying sexuality, where groundbreaking research on desire, relationships, contrac...

3️⃣ The Nazi Era: Control, Persecution & Contradictions


- Hitler’s Sexual Policies – Explore how the Nazi regime censored sex while paradoxically tolerating certain sexual behaviors among themselves. - The Night of the Long Knives – The role of Ernst Röhm...

4️⃣ Sex Work, Fetishes & Underground Culture in the 1920s


- Prostitution & Berlin’s Red-Light Scene – How Berlin became infamous for its thriving and diverse sex life. - The Rise of Fetish & Kink – The city's hidden world of fetish culture long before today...

5️⃣ Lesbian Nightlife in the 1920s


- The Secret Lesbian Clubs of Berlin – Visit locations tied to Berlin’s thriving lesbian scene, including the famous Toppkeller. - The Lavender Song & Claire Waldoff – How music and performance becam...

6️⃣ Christopher Isherwood & Gay Berlin


Christopher Isherwood’s Memoirs & Inspiration for Cabaret – Walk through locations that inspired the famous musical and novel.

7️⃣ The Eldorado Club: Berlin’s Legendary Drag & Sex Club


- The Eldorado Club – Step into the world of 1920s drag and performance culture, one of the most famous clubs of its time. - Ernst Röhm & The Eldorado – Learn about Nazi Röhm’s presence in the club b...

8️⃣ Sexuality in Berlin During the Cold War


- West vs. East Berlin: Two Approaches to Sexuality – The stark differences in attitudes toward sex, relationships, and gender roles. - The Sexual Revolution & the Berlin Wall – How the 1960s and 70s...

9️⃣ Berlin’s Modern Sex Scene: From Berghain to Fetish Festivals


- Berghain & the No-Photo Policy – The origins of Berlin’s most famous nightclub, why its door policy is legendary, and how its culture is rooted in Berlin’s radical sexual past. - KitKat Club, Insom...

? End of the Tour & Final Discussions


- Wrap up with Q&A and final insights from your guide. - Recommendations for sex-positive spaces, clubs, and events in Berlin.

About this event

🔞 Discover Berlin’s Hidden History of Sex, Science & Taboo

Berlin has always been a city where sexual boundaries are pushed, social norms are challenged, and new ideas about love, pleasure, and identity emerge. On this immersive walking tour, step into the untold stories of Berlin’s past—from its legendary cabarets of the 1920s to the birth of modern sexual science, from Nazi repression to today’s vibrant sex-positive scene.

With over 200 historical photos, rare videos, archival audio recordings, and Augmented Reality (AR), you’ll see Berlin’s sexual history come alive like never before.


🔥 What You’ll Experience:


🎭 The Roaring Twenties: Berlin’s Wildest Era

Berlin in the 1920s was the world's capital of sexual liberation. On this tour, you’ll explore:
✔ The legendary nightclubs where boundaries between art, performance, and sexuality blurred
✔ The rise of kinks, fetishes, and nudism in Berlin’s underground scene
✔ The first rubber condom—invented right here in Berlin!


🔬 The Birth of Sexual Science

Before Kinsey, before modern sexology, Berlin led the world in studying human sexuality. Visit the site of Magnus Hirschfeld’s Institute for Sexual Science, where researchers explored:
✔ The science of desire, relationships, and erotic preferences
✔ The first gender-affirming surgeries and early contraception advancements
✔ Why the Nazis erased this groundbreaking research in 1933


⚠ Sex Under the Nazis: Repression & Control

Berlin’s experimental sexual culture came to a brutal end under the Nazi regime. Learn how:
✔ The Nazis banned erotic media, shut down clubs, and criminalized sex work
✔ Sexual minorities, sex researchers, and non-conforming individuals were persecuted
✔ Nazi ideology on sex and morality was filled with contradictions


🚧 Sex, Politics & Desire in a Divided Berlin

After WWII, Berlin’s sexual culture took very different paths in East and West Berlin. This part of the tour covers:
How West Berlin became a hub for sexual liberation
Why East Germany embraced nudism (FKK) despite strict government control
✔ The differences in relationships, gender roles, and desire across the Wall


🎧 Berlin Today: A Global Capital of Pleasure

Today, Berlin is world-famous for its nightlife, kink culture, and progressive attitudes. The tour concludes with an inside look at:
✔ The KitKat Club, Berghain, and other legendary venues
✔ The world’s largest fetish festival, Folsom Europe
✔ The underground kink and electronic music scene that defines Berlin today


🔎 Why Choose This Tour?

💡 A Fully Immersive Experience
Augmented Reality (AR)—see Berlin’s lost nightclubs reappear before your eyes
Walk through history with rare photos, videos, and archival recordings
Take interactive AR-enhanced photos as a one-of-a-kind souvenir


🎓 Led by a Certified Social Scientist & Sex Educator
Your expert guide, Jeff, is a sociologist, certified sex educator, and journalist with over a decade of research in Berlin’s sexual history.


😂 Educational, Entertaining & Unforgettable
Expect laughter, shock, and deep conversations—this tour is full of unexpected stories.


🔥 Spots are limited—reserve yours now and explore Berlin’s uncensored past!

"Really informative and special. Jeff knows a lot in this area and presents the content with passion."

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– CHESTER (TAIWAN)


"Jeff was an amazing tour guide! I was absolutely blown away by the progressive history of sexual science in Germany prior to the Nazis. He genuinely opened up my understanding of sexuality and answered every question with a lot of knowledge. His use of video footage and augmented reality throughout the tour also enriched my learning."

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– MARC (USA)

Tour Details

📍 Tour Duration: ~3.5 hours
📍 Where We Meet: in front of Palace "Schloss Bellevue"
📍 Where We End: Nollendorfplatz
📍 Languages: English (private German tours available upon request)
📍 Who It’s For: Sex-positive travelers, nightlife & clubbing enthusiasts, history lovers, researchers, BDSM & kink community members, polyamorous people, sex workers, LGBTQIA+, and Berlin explorers.

Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and groups! Whether you're visiting Berlin for the first time or looking for a deeper understanding of its radical sexual history, this tour offers a unique and immersive experience that connects the past to the city's vibrant present.

"Jeff’s tour was something I could not have experienced or known on my own."

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– LAUREN (AUSTRALIA)

"AN ABSOLUTE MUST-DO in Berlin! I am a tour guide myself and I thought the tour was absolutely excellent."

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– ELIOT (GERMANY)

Inclusions

✔ Guided walking tour led by a sociologist & certified sex educator

✔ Augmented Reality (AR) elements to bring history to life

✔ Mixies: Take fun, personalized photos with Augmented Reality elements for lasting memories

✔ 200+ rare historical photos, videos, and archival materials

✔ Insider tips on Berlin’s modern sex-positive nightlife and events


Exclusions

✘ Public transport ticket (please bring one to the tour)

✘ Gratuities


What To Bring

  • A valid public transport ticket
  • Comfortable shoes for walking outdoors
  • Water, sunscreen, or umbrella, depending on the weather
  • Your camera or smartphone for great photos
  • A positive attitude and a willingness to dive into Berlin’s sexual history!

Tour Language

Public tours (available for booking on this page) are conducted in English. If you prefer a private tour in German, please check the Private Tours section below for booking details.


Private Tours

For a private tour tailored to your group (available in English or German), please contact me via email at service@berlinguide.de.


Private Tour Pricing:

  • Up to 9 participants: €250
  • 10–14 participants: €300
  • 15–19 participants: €350
  • 20+ participants: €400


General Information

  • Minimum age: 18+
  • Tour cancellations: In case of extreme weather conditions (e.g., heavy rain, storms) or if the minimum number of participants is not met, the tour will be canceled, and you will receive a full refund.


Accessibility Information

  • Subtitles: All videos have English, German, or both languages available.
  • Wheelchair accessibility: The tour is wheelchair accessible, though some paths may be bumpy. Accessible toilets can be arranged upon request.
  • Visual accessibility: I can provide detailed descriptions of all visual materials for guests with visual disabilities.
  • Sensory considerations: Some parts of the tour take place in high-stimulation environments with strong sensory input.
  • Health accommodations: Your safety is a priority. If needed, mandatory mask use indoors can be arranged for a secure and comfortable experience.

If you have specific accessibility needs, please email me in advance at service@berlinguide.de, and I will customize the tour to ensure an inclusive and enjoyable experience.


Content Notes

This tour covers sensitive and potentially triggering topics, including but not limited to:

  • Historical & societal issues: Antisemitism, homophobia/queerphobia, transphobia, racism (including sexualized racism), poverty, and sexism.
  • Sexual & adult themes: BDSM, kinks, fetishes, sex work, nudity, sex, and sexual violence.
  • Health & safety topics: HIV/AIDS, drugs, human trafficking, and suicide.
  • Historical violence: Nazi Germany, (mass) murder, violence (physical, psychological, and sexualized), and child abuse.
  • Animal welfare: Discussions may include references to animal cruelty.

If you have concerns about any of these topics, feel free to contact me at service@berlinguide.de before booking.


📩 Ready to Book?

Join me on this one-of-a-kind journey through Berlin’s untold history of sex, science, and society!

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Berlin Guide offers guided tours in Augmented Reality and online experiences about Berlin’s History of Sex and The Story of Berlin’s Clubs! Additionally, I offer blog posts, presentations, workshops, and articles about human sexualities, sexual sciences, Berlin, LGBTIQ, club culture, politics, history, human-animal relations, sociology, social psychology, society, and culture. Berlin Guide is run by Jeff Mannes.