Sights scrutinized - Colonial traces in Berlin Mitte

This decolonial city tour of Berlin offers you a critical perspective on seemingly familiar landmarks, uncovering the often suppressed colonial entanglements of the capital. Accompanied by experienced guides, you analyze the role of colonialism and power structures in Berlin’s urban landscape, from the Brandenburg Gate to the Reichstag and Wilhelmstraße.

The tour combines historical facts with current social debates and invites you to reflect and join the discussion. Experience Berlin off the beaten path and discover how colonial history continues to resonate in architecture, street names, and memory culture. Why was Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße renamed? How did the German Empire legitimize its colonial policies in the Reichstag? And what traces did colonial administration leave on Wilhelmstraße?

This tour offers exclusive insights into a history often missing from conventional city tours.

Why this tour is unique:

Critical engagement – Question well-known sights and uncover their colonial connections.
Interactive and dialogue-focused – Discuss with experts and exchange ideas with fellow participants.
Contemporary relevance – Connect historical events with today’s struggles for memory and postcolonial movements.
Authentic perspectives – Experience Berlin through the eyes of people advocating for justice and education.