Jewish Tranarchist Tours : Berlin 101

You are invited on a short walk through the heart of Berlin to see the staples: we begin at the Lustgarten the Old Museum, Berlin Cathedral & Humboldt Forum. From there we proceed to Bebelplatz, formerly Forum Fridericianum. Then, after a brief stop at the Ampelmann store, we end at the Brandenburg Gate.

Along the way, we discuss prehistoric Berlin through the Prussian empire, revolution, "that time," the Cold War up to today, from a Jewish tranarchist perspective. This tour will not focus on dynasties or dates: rather, we share stories of women's contributions, queer love & the steadfast tapestry of resistence.

About your host: Hal is not a historian, nor has he ever claimed the title. However, he has a passion for research & stories; favourites include Dr Evelyn Hooker, John Brown & Wilfred Owen. Born in the Soviet Union & raised in the States, he finds Berlin a haunted swamp of scars & stubborn survival. When not giving tours, he performs as the drag king HP Loveshaft.

Warning, the weather will be miserable. We will go a cafe after where one can buy a hot drink, but please dress extra warm.

Meeting point: Herbert Baum Memorial, Lustgarten
4 stops, 90 min (may go over)
€ 25 suggested ; no one turned away for lack of funds
Layer up, bring hot beverage & umbrella

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Available in English and Russian

Guide: Hal

Guiding since 2025

A drag king astrophysicist born in the Soviet Union & raised in the States.

3 stops

1.6 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Herbert Baum Memorial (Denkmal)Red umbrella, cowboy hat, long coat, near the Herbert Baum Memorial. Take U5 to Museuminsel station & follow signs to exit B. Cross the bridge without crossing the street, heading towards the large teal dome. Look for a stone cube with glass on two sides. Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Bebelplatzthe world's oldest state opera, St Hedwig's Cathedral, the the royal library, Humboldt University

Outside visit

AMPELMANN Shop Unter den Lindena surviving icon of the GDR

Outside visit

Brandenburg Gatethe historic city gate & parliment

3 stops

1.6 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Outside visit

Bebelplatzthe world's oldest state opera, St Hedwig's Cathedral, the the royal library, Humboldt University

Outside visit

AMPELMANN Shop Unter den Lindena surviving icon of the GDR

Outside visit

Brandenburg Gatethe historic city gate & parliment

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.