Berlin: David Bowie and the Doomsday Tour

Explore the Cold War era of the 1970s, a period that inspired David Bowie to create his iconic Berlin trilogy albums

Trace the route to the apartment David Bowie shared with Iggy Pop during his Berlin period

Discover David Bowie's favourite Berlin clubs and cafes during his time in the city

In 1976, David Bowie moved to Berlin, a city he described as an isolated enclave, shrouded in the tense atmosphere of the Cold War, lacking vitality and cultural exchange, seemingly beyond hope.

Join this tour now to delve into the environment that gave birth to Bowie's groundbreaking "Berlin Trilogy" albums: Low, Heroes, and Lodger.

[Itinerary Reference]:

Departure: Meet at the Permanent Representation of Germany. Optional departure times: 14:00, 17:00 (Please ensure you join the activity at the selected time upon booking). The guide will be waiting at the meeting point holding a sign with the Insight Cities logo. No refunds for late arrivals or no‑shows. Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

Attractions/Experience: 3 hours, Guided Tour, Berlin Zoo, KaDeWe (Department Store), David Bowie's Residence, Berlin Wall, DSCHUNGEL BERLIN, Hansa Studios, Cafe Neues Ufer

Return: Arrive back at Hauptstraße 155. Optional return times: 17:00, 20:00 (depending on the departure time selected at booking and tour duration)

Itinerary is subject to change based on traffic and weather conditions

The tour departs from Zoo Station in West Berlin, the glamorous heart of the Cold War era, including his residence in Schöneberg with Iggy Pop—a haven for social outcasts.

Along the way, this tour will take you to the clubs where Bowie and Iggy immersed themselves, even as Bowie was striving for stability amidst personal challenges and legal disputes with his management.