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Berlin Express: free self-guided audio tour of Berlin
Berlin Express is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Berlin, Germany: 3 stops in about 1 h. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 1 h, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Distance | about 1.5 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Brandenburg Gate |
| Finish | Gendarmenmarkt |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag
The stops, in order
- Brandenburg GateWelcome to the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin's most iconic landmark and the universal symbol of German unity. Erected in 1791 in a neoclassical style inspired by the Acropolis in Athens, this monumental gate has been a privileged witness to the darkest and most glorious hours of Germanic history. Long isolated in the 'no man's land' during the city's partition by the Wall, it became the rallying point when the Iron Curtain fell in 1989.
- ReichstagHere is the Reichstag, the historical seat of the German parliament, the Bundestag. This massive building, completed in 1894, has survived fires, bombings, and decades of neglect before becoming the beating heart of German political life again in 1999. Its most spectacular transformation is undoubtedly the transparent glass dome designed by British architect Norman Foster.
- GendarmenmarktWelcome to Gendarmenmarkt, often considered the most beautiful square in Berlin, if not Europe. This harmonious 18th-century architectural ensemble is framed by two churches with twin domes: the French Cathedral and the German Cathedral. In the center stands the majestic Konzerthaus, designed by the famous architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, whose elegant facade hosts world-class classical music concerts.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose Berlin, then Berlin Express.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Brandenburg Gate and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
Other audio tours of Berlin
Planning a whole day? See one day in Berlin.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Berlin Express tour in Berlin free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Berlin in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Berlin Express tour take?
- About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Berlin Express tour start and finish?
- It starts at Brandenburg Gate and finishes at Gendarmenmarkt.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.