The 2015 programme has something for everyone, offering a variety of perspectives and lenses through which to view the city. In “Neukölln- A Better Place”, artist Wanda Dubrau takes us on a tour of the increasingly gentrified area of Berlin and asks us to consider the consequences of such rapid urban development/change. Johanna Steindorf takes a feminist approach with her tour, “The Strange Half-Absence of Wandering at Night”, in which participants will follow a female protagonist through Treptower Park at dusk as she reclaims her “freedom to wander”. “Homelessness in West Berlin” will question how we, as a society, treat marginalized groups like the homeless, while “Tourgasm: Marzahn”, organized by Nima Keshtkar, Iva Kirova, Danielle Kourtesis, and Ina Weise and in collaboration with Ella Tetrault, advertises itself as a “once in a lifetime transcendental journey to transcendence”, including a special performance by Claire Flaubert.
From group walking tours and immersive audio experiences to one-on-one sessions, B_Tours Festival goes far beyond what you may think you know about urban tours. In addition to the organized tours, B_Tours Festival will host a series of public panel discussions and events. The prices range from 7 euros (1 tour) to 30 euros (5 tours), so be sure to check out the full programme to narrow down your choices! B_Tour Festival is guaranteed to enhance the way you view and think about Berlin and its ever-changing urban spaces, so be sure to visit the festival’s website and get touring!
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