David Bowie in Berlin Walking Tour

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2 Adults x $230.00

$460.00

Approx Total

$460.00

Departure Time: : 2pm departure every Monday and Friday 5pm departure every Wednesday and Saturday

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Tour guide (historian, professor, doctoral student, journalist, or published author)

Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions: You will need to use public transport a few times, since the distances between some key sites would be too far to walk. If you will not have a few days visitor's transit pass to Berlin already, we suggest that you purchase the day metro pass. If you cannot purchase it in advance, your guide will help you purchase it at the first metro station on the tour

Overview

Discover how the Cold War of the 1970s inspired Bowie's classic Berlin albums. On this 3-hour tour, you'll explore Berlin, which he described as “cut off from its world, art and culture, dying with no hope of retribution,” with a specialist guide. Follow Bowie's trail to the building he shared with Iggy Pop, and take a stroll by Hansa Studios, where Bowie’s music reached its creative peak. Plus, discover Bowie's strange inspirational attachment to his adopted dystopia of Cold War angst.

Meeting points

Please meet your guide in front of Ständige Vertretung, a memorabilia-filled cafe. Schiffbauerdamm 8, 10117 Berlin.

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Itinerary

When David Bowie moved to Berlin in 1976, he found an island of Cold War angst, “cut off from its world, art and culture, dying with no hope of retribution.” This tour takes you back to the decadent 1970’s city that inspired Bowie’s classic Berlin albums Low, Heroes and Lodger. Starting at Cold War West Berlin’s decadent heart, Zoo Station, we follow Bowie’s trail to the flat he shared with Iggy Pop, the clubs they partied in and the legendary Hansa recording studios where Bowie’s music reached its creative peak. Sites visited on this tour usually include: • Bahnhof Zoo • former Dschungel Club • KaDeWe • Potsdamer Platz • Hansa Studios • Berlin Wall • Topographie of Terror • Bowie’s former home • Neues Ufer café

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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David Bowie Berlin Walking Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Personal walking tour with our guide Dan. A wealth of knowledge on Bowie in Berlin and a whole myriad of other related interesting information. Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Dan.

Berlin from a unique perspective

Published on Nov, 2024

Dan was such a great guide and he knew the answer to every question we threw at him. We saw all the highlights of David Bowie's life in Berlin. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting. We had three generations in our group and each one enjoyed it. Thank you Dan!

Cool, Unique Experience

Published on Nov, 2024

Dan was such a great guide and he knew the answer to every question we threw at him. We saw all the highlights of David Bowie’s life in Berlin. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting. We had three generations in our group and each one enjoyed it. Thank you Dan!

A must for Bowie fans!

Published on Oct, 2024

I am a big David Bowie fan so I was really looking forward to this tour. Our guide, Dan Borden, was excellent. As a fan, I wanted to see Bowie’s Berlin and learn some things I didn’t know. Dan was very personable and a great guide and speaker. He wove all the elements of Bowie’s time in Berlin into a fascinating narrative as he led us through the various sites playing selections of the Berlin Trilogy. I enjoyed every minute. My wife, who was not a Bowie fan said at the end: “I’m now a Bowie fan.” Very enjoyable and highly recommended!

The best walking tour ever

Published on Oct, 2024

An absolutely fascinating experience that brought 1970s Berlin to life. Not only did we talk about Bowie and his music, but also the state of the city, art, history and the context of his decisions and lifestyle. Our guide Lee's passion and knowledge came through from the first minute to the last. I had goosebumps as we followed in the footsteps of the great man. A bit more expensive than other tours, but absolutely worth it.

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