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May 31

Berlin by Foot walking tour: The Ku’damm – From Cabaret and Chaos to Rubble and Rebirth

On May 31, tour guide Jonny Whitlam will lead a walking tour about the history of Ku'damm.

Once the heart of Weimar-era nightlife, Kurfürstendamm is home to the wild stories of Berlin’s most important and consequential historical figures. This tour follows its transformation from a playground of cabaret and jazz through the eras of Nazi terror, wartime destruction, and capitalist Cold War revival.

Uncover the locations of some of Berlin’s most famous nightlife spots from the Weimar years, from the Kakadu Bar to the Nelson Theater, to glamorous hotels and the stars who loved them. Hear stories of WWII spies, traitors, and the offices of Hitler’s mad doctor. Stand before the ruins of Synagogues and Cathedrals, and learn hidden history with every step.

From from the greatest highs to the darkest lows, this area has seen it all, and this tour is not to be missed!

On this tour:

  • Uncover the offices of Hitler’s personal doctor and his controversial treatments
  • See glamorous hotels that hosted movie stars, revolutionaries, and secret agents

Meeting Point
By the “Verkehrskanzel” outside Kurfürstendamm U-Bahn Station