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Complete Berlin: free self-guided audio tour of Berlin
Complete Berlin is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Berlin, Germany: 7 stops in about 2 h 20. 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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 2 h 20, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Distance | about 10.4 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Brandenburg Gate |
| Finish | East Side Gallery |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
East/West and East Side Gallery
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.
- Museum IslandYou are entering Museum Island, a globally unique complex and UNESCO World Heritage site. Located on the Spree River, this island houses five prestigious museums tracing 6,000 years of human history. From the imposing Pergamon Museum with its ancient altar and Ishtar Gate, to the Neues Museum—home of the world-famous bust of Queen Nefertiti—each building is a sanctuary of global culture.
- AlexanderplatzWelcome to Alexanderplatz, the vibrant and popular heart of former East Berlin. Dominated by the impressive 368-meter TV Tower (Fernsehturm), the square is a fascinating blend of socialist modernist architecture and contemporary commercial dynamism. Look for the World Clock, which indicates the time for dozens of metropolises across the globe—a legendary meeting point for Berliners.
- Potsdamer PlatzWelcome to Potsdamer Platz, the ultimate symbol of Berlin's rebirth after reunification. Before the war, it was the busiest intersection in Europe, only to be completely leveled in 1945 and then turned into a desolate wasteland crossed by the Wall. After 1990, this area became the largest urban construction site on the continent, attracting world-renowned architects like Renzo Piano and Helmut Jahn.
- East Side GalleryHere is the East Side Gallery, the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall and the largest open-air art gallery in the world. Stretching 1.3 kilometers along the Spree River, this stretch of the 'Wall of Shame' was transformed by 118 artists from 21 countries shortly after its fall in 1989. Through 101 murals, such as the famous 'Fraternal Kiss' between Brezhnev and Honecker, artists expressed their hopes for peace, freedom, and their rejection of…
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 Complete Berlin.
- 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 Complete Berlin 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 Complete Berlin tour take?
- About 2 h 20 for 7 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Complete Berlin tour start and finish?
- It starts at Brandenburg Gate and finishes at East Side Gallery.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.