Private Tour of David Bowie's West-Berlin

Berlin, DE
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Highlights

  • Trace the sites Bowie sings about in his song
  • Explore the iconic Potsdamer Platz
  • Visit the famous KaDeWe department store
  • Experience the transformed Zoo Station
  • See Bowie's former home in Berlin

Meeting Point

next to the entrance of the Museum for Film and Television

Meeting point

Potsdamer Str. 2, 10785 Berlin , Germany

End point

End Point

The tour ends near Bowie's former Berlin home

Meeting point

Hauptstraße 155, 10827 Berlin , Germany

End point

What to expect

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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!

Duration 15 minutes
2

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.

Duration 15 minutes
3

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.

Duration 15 minutes
4

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!

Duration 20 minutes
5

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!

Duration 15 minutes
6

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!

Duration 15 minutes
7

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.

Duration 10 minutes

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Café Kranzler for coffee.
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    Check out the Berlin Wall Memorial close by.
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    Bring comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Explore the vibrant nightlife at nearby bars.
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    Capture photos at Hansa Studios; it's iconic!

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