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Private Tour of David Bowie's West-Berlin

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This tour takes you back to the West-Berlin of the 1970s by highlighting the massive changes Berlin has undergone since. By doing so the tour traces sites and places that Bowie sings about in his 2012 elegiac homage to Berlin, "Where are We Now?". Starting at Potsdamer Platz, we will then walk over to Hansa Studios. From there, we'll board the train to take us to the City West. After checking out Zoo Station we'll head towards the erstwhile location of the famous "Dschungel" followed by the KaDeWe - both of which Bowie frequently visited and therefore references in his song. Next, we'll board the train again to take a look at the gay bar Bowie used to have his nightcap in, before concluding our tour outside the building he used to call home between 1976 and 1978.

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  • Guiding services
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Meeting Location

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Niederkirchnerstraße 7
10963 Berlin, Germany

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Hauptstraße 155
10827 Berlin, Germany

The tour ends near Bowie's former Berlin home

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Potsdamer Platz

This iconic square went from bustling hub to wasteland and back to being a bustling hub yet again! Bowie sings about this square in his 2012 song, "Where are We Now?", and on tour, we are tracing the places and Berlin haunts Bowie sings about in his song. Potsdamer Platz is one of them!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kaufhaus Des Westens

Another famous Berlin landmark Bowie sings about in his homage to Berlin, "Where are We Now?". He used to buy his groceries in this famous department store, one that is deeply steeped in history.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten

The notorious Christiane F. was a huge David Bowie fan. Along with her friends she hung about Zoo Station, which back in the day, was a dingy place indeed. Times have changed! In the movie based on her book, Bowie's music can be heard throughout as he provided the soundtrack, or rather, allowed the producer and the director to use his songs.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hansa Studios

This is where Bowie recorded the better part (literally!) of his "Berlin Trilogy". That's you opportunity to take pictures of this iconic studio and admire the fabulous GIF-animation of him in one of their windows!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nürnberger Str. 53

Former location of the Dschungel, one of the hang-outs where Bowie could be found almost every night. Though the Dschungel no longer exists, the location where it used to be, does!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hauptstraße 155

Bowie's former home! Here's your chance to take a good look at the building Bowie called his home for almost 3 years between 1976 and 1978. There are always flowers or candles, etc. outside placed on a ledge, a ledge that is part of this turn-of-the-century building, so as if the building's architect had known, that about 70 years later a famous musician would one day live here, for fans and admirers to pay their respects!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Neues Ufer

"Neues Ufer"/ formerly "Anderes Ufer", a local gay bar where Bowie hung out a lot, usually to take a night cap as back then, this bar was open 24/7. Having a drink here is optional, and many customers choose to have one after the tour.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour of David Bowie’s West-Berlin?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Tickets, etc.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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