Berlin Self Guided Audio Tour

Take a fun self-guided tour around Berlin, with an audio guide that can be downloaded onto your phone. You can avail of the audio guide at any time of the day and year.

The self-guided tour will offer you numerous walking tour options around the city. The navigation functionality of the app will make your tour fun, and easy to navigate as well. You will visit some of the best-known landmarks of Berlin, including the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, and the TV Tower. Your audio guide will also give you details about the history and significance of these landmarks.

You can take a break whenever you wish and continue the tour at your convenience. You can plan your new route, pinpoint the attractions you would like to visit, and also go to the best photo spots of the city.

Berlin Self Guided Audio Tour

Discover the best of Berlin on this self-guided audio tour that includes stops at iconic landmarks like the Berlin Wall Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and more. The tour is available in your phone for both iOS and Android devices, allowing you to explore the city's attractions at your own pace with over 20 languages supported. With a duration of approximately four hours, this tour covers key areas such as Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, and Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, providing access to historical sites that are unique to Berlin’s rich past. The audio guide offers detailed information about each location, ensuring you get the most out of your visit with practical details like opening hours and accessibility options.

Explore the Berlin Wall Memorial

Your tour stops at the Berlin Wall Memorial where visitors can learn about one of the most significant dividing structures in history. Established in 1961, this memorial covers approximately 2 kilometers along Bernauer Strasse and Bornholmer Strasse, with a total area of around 80 acres. Key features include the Documentation Center, East Side Gallery, and the Watchtower at Bernauer Straße. The center houses exhibits from 1961 to 1989 detailing the wall’s construction and its impact on Berlin residents. Visitors spend about an hour here learning about escape attempts and life under division. Unlike other memorials, this site provides a comprehensive look at both sides of the wall, making it unique in understanding Cold War history.

Witness the Brandenburg Gate

At the Brandenburg Gate, guests can witness one of Berlin’s most recognizable landmarks and symbols of German division and reunification. Built between 1788 and 1791, this neoclassical triumphal arch stands at a height of 26 meters with a width of 65.5 meters. The gate features eight sandstone columns supporting the Quadriga sculpture atop it, symbolizing peace and victory. Visitors typically spend around half an hour admiring its architectural beauty and historical significance. Unlike other city gates, the Brandenburg Gate has been at the center of major political events including Napoleon’s triumphal march in 1806 and Hitler's speeches during World War II.

Experience Checkpoint Charlie

Your tour takes you to Checkpoint Charlie where guests can explore a pivotal Cold War site. Established in 1961, this former border crossing point between East and West Berlin now includes the Mauermuseum (Berlin Wall Museum) and several historical exhibits within a small area of about 200 square meters. Visitors spend roughly an hour here learning about escape attempts through Checkpoint Charlie during the Cold War era. Unlike other checkpoints, it remains one of the most famous due to its role in numerous dramatic escapes and high-profile events such as the construction of the Berlin Wall.

Tour Highlights

• Discover landmarks at Berlin Wall Memorial
• Explore Brandenburg Gate with historical exhibits
• Experience Checkpoint Charlie’s Cold War history
• Access audio guide in 20 languages for navigation
• Enjoy self-guided exploration of key city areas
• Visit iconic sites like Museum Island and Potsdamer Platz
• Conveniently tour Berlin's Mitte district with detailed stops
• Learn about German reunification at Checkpoint Charlie

Perfect for history enthusiasts, solo travelers, and families, this self-guided audio tour provides an immersive experience of Berlin’s landmarks. The four-hour format allows you to stroll through the city, visit the Brandenburg Gate, explore Checkpoint Charlie, and learn about the Berlin Wall Memorial, giving you a comprehensive understanding of Berlin's complex past while enjoying its vibrant present.