Why choose this Berlin tour ?
Explore Former East Berlin’s mix of architecture at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Take in 400 years of history and find traces of the city’s days as the capital of the German Empire, and witness the devastation left by the World Wars
• Hear from the producer, Jo Eckardt, founder of the tour company, A Friend in Berlin
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go.” Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Make the most of your Berlin adventure
What makes Former East Berlin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour a unique experience ?
Starting at Checkpoint Charlie, you’ll make your way down Friedrichstraße and into the heart of the historic city.
As you make your way down Friedrichstraße, I’ll share the stories behind the area’s architectural treasures, like Gendarmenmarkt Square and Unter den Linden, the famous boulevard.
On this tour you’ll pass by and learn about the BlackBox Cold War Museum.
You’ll hear the stories behind the area’s architectural treasures, like Gendarmenmarkt Square and Unter den Linden, the famous boulevard.
On this tour, you’ll pass by and learn about the Neue Kirche.
I’ll point out various monuments and memorials, including the Friedrich Schiller monument in front of the Konzerthaus Berlin concert hall.
I’ll tell you why the French community was given the rights to use the Französischer Dom (French Dome church) for all eternity.
I’ll show you where to find the spa and pool in Hotel de Rome, once a state bank.
On this tour, you’ll pass by and learn about St. Hedwig’s Cathedral.
On this tour, you’ll walk through Bebelplatz and learn about the monuments that surround it along the way.
I’ll point out various monuments and memorials, including Micha Ullman’s Empty Library, also known as the Book Burning Memorial, which commemorates the day Nazis burned books by Jewish and communist authors.
On this tour, you’ll have a chance to learn about the oldest free-standing opera house in the world, the Berlin State Opera.
I’ll point out various monuments and memorials, including a statue of Frederic II on his horse in front of the buildings which were commissioned by the king and later transformed into Berlin’s first university, the Humboldt University.
On this tour, you’ll pass by and learn about Palais am Festungsgraben.
On this tour, you’ll pass by and learn about Maxim Gorki Theatre.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won’t be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you’ll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Former East Berlin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Former East Berlin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
Not Included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Berlin.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You’ve been sent an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
