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Tour

Discover the African Quarter

Follow the traces of German colonialism in the African Quarter and discover stories of resistance, remembrance, and change. Learn more about the historical connections between the street names and the former German colonies. Discover a side of Berlin you’ve never seen before and understand why it remains important to this day.

About this tour

Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. in German 🇩🇪
Saturday at 2 p.m. in English 🇬🇧
90–120 minutes
44 Swakopmunderstrasse, 13351 Berlin
Memorial plaque at Rehberge underground station
Wheelchair users, hearing impaired persons with appropriate equipment.

Your experience

✓ Why are some streets in Wedding named Togo Street, Cameroon Street, or African Street?

✓ How did the so-called African Quarter come to be?

✓ What stories do people like Emily and Rudolph Duala Manga Bell tell?

✓ Why are streets still being renamed today?

✓ What does colonial history have to do with our society and Berlin today?

✓ Featured on: ZDF, Deutsche Welle, Al Jazeera, and many more.

✓ ★★★★★ 5.0 (1,200+ reviews)

✓ Ticket price: €29 per person

Take a step back in time and explore the African Quarter and its fascinating history. Find out why the streets in Wedding are named after African cities or countries such as Togo, Cameroon, or Windhoek. Discover how the African continent has influenced German history over the past 140 years.

Join the conversation about street renaming and learn more about the resistance against German colonial rule, led by pioneers such as Rudolph and Emily Manga Bell, Anna Mungunda, and Cornelius Fredericks. Gain a new perspective as we discuss the impact of past events on the present.

- Tip for the tour guides

- Transportation from or to your own accommodation

- Drinks or snacks

- Rain or sun protection

Group tours can be requested for flexible times Monday through Sunday. Cash payments are accepted for public tours in exceptional cases. Dogs are welcome as long as they are well-rested (they need 18–20 hours of sleep per day) and kept on a leash. There are about 3 benches along the tour route. There are no restrooms along the route. If you need to cancel due to illness, you can reschedule your appointment. Just send us an email in advance with your order number and your preferred alternative date. Children under 13 do not need a ticket.

Select an available date and time.

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We offer private tours, workshops and lectures

Get out of the office or classroom! Take your friends and family on an exciting weekend trip! Come and experience a tour that will give you plenty to discuss and stimulate you.

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Frequently asked questions

Information about the tour

On this tour, we’ll explore Berlin’s colonial legacy in the Wedding neighborhood. We’ll discuss German colonial rule, the everyday reality of colonial ideologies, resistance to colonial oppression, and the importance of remembrance culture today. Among other things, you’ll learn: why streets were named after African regions and people, what role Berlin played in German colonialism, why some streets are being renamed today, and how colonial history continues to shape our cityscape and daily lives to this day
This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to get to know Berlin from a new perspective—regardless of whether you already have some background knowledge of colonial history. It’s especially suitable for: Berliners who want to better understand their city; visitors looking to explore beyond the usual tourist attractions; people interested in history, the culture of remembrance, and social issues; school classes, groups, and organizations
Yes. Our decolonial city tours can also be booked privately for families, groups of friends, schools, universities, companies, and organizations. The tour is offered in German and English. It is particularly well-suited for international visitors who want to get to know Berlin beyond the classic sights and are interested in German history, colonialism, and Black history.

General topics

You can postpone the date. Just write us an e-mail in advance with your order number and the desired alternative date.

Cancellations are not possible. 

Comfortable shoes, possibly a hot drink in a thermos flask or refreshing drink. Umbrella or sun protection depending on the weather.

We recommend participation from the age of 14.

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