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$200 Pride discount good through July 9!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cEvery day was such a feast for the senses and we learned so much from the incomparable Andrew Lear, that we are already looking forward to our next journey with Oscar Wilde Tours.”<\/span> \u2014 Ken A.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t[vc_cta h2=”Gay Germany History and Art Tour” h4=”Next tour: October 9-19, 2024″ txt_align=”center” shape=”square” color=”green” add_icon=”left”][\/vc_cta][vc_column_text]https:\/\/vimeo.com\/901652893?share=copy[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Gay Germany Pricing” shape=”square” color=”success” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-money-bill-wave” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wetravel.com%2Ftrips%2Fgay-germany-history-and-art-tour-oscar-wilde-tours-munich-26244290″][vc_btn title=”Gay Germany Itinerary” shape=”square” color=”success” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-money-bill-wave” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oscarwildetours.com%2Fgay-germany-itinerary-2024%2F”][vc_column_text]Berlin and Munich are Germany\u2019s two great cultural capitals.\u00a0 Although they are very different, they are two of Europe\u2019s greatest cities of art and history, with fabulous museums, palaces, and parks. And of course, they have an amazing and palpable history, with Nazis, Soviets, the Berlin wall, its fall, and so on. But they also have an incredible LGBTQ+ history!<\/p>\n

It is in Germany that the gay rights movement started, that scientific study of sexuality started, there were the first sex reassignment surgeries, and that there was the first city with a wild LGBTQ+ night life. Then of course there was the horrifying backlash, the oppression and mass murder of the Nazi years. But even then, there were incredible ant-Nazi gay heroes\u2014including the founder of the most famous resistance group, Munich University\u2019s White Rose. And since the war there has been plenty of LGBTQ+ history\u2014and nightlife\u2014too, starting in the 1970s, when Freddie Mercury\u2019s favorite hangout was in Munich, and leading to today, when Berlin and Munich are both among the openest, most LGBTQ+ friendly of the world\u2019s major cities.<\/p>\n

And this is the tour that will show you it all, the history (including its horrifying sides), the culture, and as always with Oscar Wilde Tours, the LGBTQ+ sides of the story that are generally ignored\u2014does anyone else remember that Hans Scholl was gay, for instance? See it all while staying in excellent hotels, eating in charming restaurants, hearing from Professor Lear and his top-notch guides, and getting to know a group of like-minded LGBTQ+\u00a0people!<\/p>\n

To learn more, contact us at info@oscarwildetours.com<\/a> or (646)560-3205.<\/p>\n

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Group Size:<\/strong> Maximum 16
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Please note that this tour involves walking tours of cities and museums.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Who Is our guide?” style=”simple” custom_font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”1486718861243-5348403e-0d5d”]Professor Andrew Lear combines a love of travel with a passion for gay history, and he brings both of those attributes to Oscar Wilde Tours.<\/p>\n

Professor Lear holds a B.A. from Harvard and a Ph.D. from UCLA. He has published a widely praised book on male-male love in ancient Greek art, as well as a number of important scholarly articles in this area… READ MORE<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What’s Included?” style=”simple” custom_font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”1491985505579-29664845-fb72″]Our tour starts and ends at our German hotel. It includes hotel accommodation;all breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners; admission to all sights on the tour, and transportation to them (by taxi, minibus, and train).[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What meals are included?” style=”simple” custom_font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”1489726427046-2d2eb872-373d”]Breakfast is included every day in our tours. On this tour we also include 3 lunches and 3 dinners.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the level of the hotels?” style=”simple” custom_font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”1486718967523-5b7c4cab-6b67″]Our hotels are chosen for excellent 4* quality, historic charm, and central location.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is this a good tour for single travelers?” style=”simple” custom_font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”1486722243447-4237535d-5624″]Singles are very welcome! Our groups generally consist of a mix of couples and singles, and there is generally a nice group ethos, so no-one will ever feel left out. Single rooms are available, with a supplement; we are also happy to try to find you a room-mate if you would prefer.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Will we have any free time to explore on our own?” style=”simple” custom_font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”1486722615321-302cb894-ac9b”]In each city, we include a free afternoon, so you can explore, shop, or visit museums not included in the tour.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is this tour designed for first-time visitors?” style=”simple” custom_font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”1486722646034-e1bdefa1-ef17″]We try to design our tours both for repeat and first-time visitors. We include a number of lesser-known sights, but also major sights\u2014which we see from the perspective of their often ignored LGBTQ+ history.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Who is this tour a good fit for?” style=”simple” custom_font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”1486722686836-f152fbaf-3389″]Our tours focus on LGBTQ+ history and art and are designed for groups of LGBTQ= people. They are however open to the LGBTQ+ friendly as well.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is this a good tour for people with difficulty walking?” style=”simple” custom_font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”1486722768556-f2b977f6-8118″]All of the main sights in the tour are visited on foot, on walking or museum tours. There may be uneven ground, for instance in historical sites, and steps in some museums or historic houses. The amount of walking is not, however, excessive: we rarely exceed 2 miles a day.[\/vc_toggle]\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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