Berlin: African Quarter Historical Guided Walking Tour｜Germany

Embark on an enriching exploration of the historical relationship between African nations and Germany on this guided walking tour of the African Quarter. Learn important insights into the impact this story had on Berlin's Wedding district.

Join our knowledgeable guides at the crossing of Swakopmunderstrasse and Afrikanische Straße. Receive a warm introduction to the quarter and gain insights into the vast neighborhood and its demographic makeup.

As you delve deeper into the heart of the African Quarter, your guide will show you a map of the neighborhood to help you understand exactly where you are in Berlin. Uncover stories behind the street names and the legacies still experienced today. Learn about the connections between Germany and various African nations in the 20th century.

Visit the African Quarter to see colonial footprints in six nations in Africa that were colonized by Germany. Discover the important tale of Swakopmund and its enduring legacy in a town in Namibia that still has the same name today. Journey to Petersallee to learn about Carl Peter's activities in East Africa.

Immerse yourselves in stories about how Gustav Nachtigal and Adolf Lüderitz worked together during the colonial era and gain vital information into resistance movements that fought against colonial rule.

Continue to the Congo Street, where your tour guide explains to you the pivotal Congo Conference and its significant impact in reshaping Africa.

Bid farewell to your experience at Rehberge subway station, where you can see a memorial plaque as a reminder of the profound impact of your journey and discuss the tour's topics.