Charlottenburg Palace: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Explore the Egyptian collection of the Neues Museum and the streets of Berlin with this self-guided audio tour, which includes a ticket to the Neues Museum. The tour begins at the Neues Museum, where you will meet face to face with some of the treasures of ancient Egyptian art guided by this insightful in-app audio tour, which introduces you to the very highlights of the Egyptian collection. Admire the timeless beauty of Egyptian art and get to know more about everyday life millennia ago. See the star of the collection – one of the symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization – the splendid bust of Nefertiti. Explore the world of ancient Egyptian tombs. Discover how the mummies were made and learn about mysterious rituals conducted to ensure the well-being of the deceased in the afterlife. After you finish exploring the museum, the tour will navigate you through Berlin's heart, where you'll experience the architectural beauty of the Berlin Cathedral and the solemnity of the Holocaust Memorial. Walk past Humboldt University, where great minds once gathered, stand before the iconic Brandenburg Gate, and delve into chilling history at the site of the former Führerbunker. Each stop reveals a piece of Berlin's complex story, concluding at the bustling Gendarmenmarkt square. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Neues Museum but is provided by an independent creator. The ticket is included for the customer's convenience at no additional cost.

Discover the grandeur and stories of Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin’s largest and most magnificent royal residence, on this self-guided audio tour through its interiors and gardens. Once the summer retreat of Prussian kings and queens, Charlottenburg takes you through Baroque splendor, Rococo elegance, and Neoclassical refinement. As you explore the palace rooms, you’ll learn how the House of Hohenzollern rose to become one of Europe’s most powerful royal dynasties in the 18th and 18th centuries. The tour reveals not only political ambition, but also the rulers’ personal passions for art, music, philosophy, and architecture—reflected in the priceless objects that once shaped their daily lives. Beyond the palace walls, the experience continues in the Charlottenburg Palace Gardens. Walking through the landscaped park, you’ll encounter key landmarks of the estate, including the Large Orangery, the Mausoleum, the Belvedere, and finally the New Pavilion, a secluded royal retreat and the last stop of the tour. Designed to be enjoyed at your own pace, this audio tour blends historical insight with vivid storytelling, letting you experience both the palace highlights and the calmer corners of the park. Note: This tour is not affiliated with Charlottenburg Palace and is provided by an independent creator. Admission tickets are included for your convenience at no extra cost.

Explore The Upside Down Berlin, an interactive experience with nearly 20 creatively designed rooms. See the colorful Berlin Bear, perform on the Wintergarten stage, and learn about Germany's history at the Wallpit. Enjoy interactive fun and optical illusions throughout the rooms. Afterward, visit The Upside Down Hangout & Karaoke. It's a lively spot to relax with friends, enjoy food and drinks, and have some fun.

Dive into Berlin's layered history with this Self-Guided Audio Tour, perfect for those keen on uncovering the city's past from espionage to monumental ruins. Your ticket to the German Spy Museum is included, setting you on a path right from espionage's intriguing world to the pinnacles of German history. (!) Please note that while the ticket to the German Spy Museum is included, an in-app audio guide for this museum is not provided, inviting you to fully immerse in the ambiance of the artifacts and stories therein. The tour begins at the German Spy Museum, located at Leipziger Platz, a site that symbolizes the epicentre of Berlin’s historical division and the fault line of the Cold War. From there, you will make your way through various landmarks, including Potsdamer Platz, Tiergarten Park, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag Building, and many more. The tour concludes at the Red City Hall of Berlin, a historic building that reflects the city’s medieval origins and its evolution over the centuries. Along the way, you will experience the vibrant and modern urban landscape of Potsdamer Platz, the peaceful retreat of Tiergarten Park, and the somber reflection of the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. You will also witness the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the historic Reichstag Building, and the majestic Berlin Cathedral.

Delve into Berlin's rich tapestry with your ticket to the Neue Nationalgalerie included in this self-guided audio tour, perfect for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts. (!) Please, note, that the tour within the Neue Nationalgalerie itself isn't included, but the stories and sights of the city will more than satisfy your cultural appetite. Starting outside the Neue Nationalgalerie and ending at the Red City Hall, the route passes through iconic sites like Potsdamer Platz, Tiergarten Park, Humboldt University, and more. From the neoclassical grace of the Brandenburg Gate to the grand dome of the Reichstag Building, the tour’s route is a testament to resilience and revival. Feel the gravity of history beneath the linden trees of Unter den Linden and atop the majesty of the Berlin Cathedral's dome. The journey concludes with an upward glance at the emblematic Red City Hall. The audio guide will accompany you through Berlin's transformative eras as you traverse the city. By the end of this self-guided journey, you'll have experienced Berlin’s remarkable ability to remember, rebuild, and evolve into a modern metropolis, all while preserving the echoes of its multifaceted past.

This self-guided audio tour of the East Side Gallery of the Berlin Wall will guide you through the iconic site where history comes alive through the powerful murals that adorn the wall and the voices of eyewitnesses that you will hear on your way. The tour takes you on a journey through the past, exploring the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, and the different problems that the Wall represented. Looking at the artworks, you'll discover the many perspectives of life beyond the wall, and hear firsthand accounts of censorship, tolerance, and freedom. One of the highlights of our tour is the iconic mural "Test the Rest" by Birgit Kinder depicting an East German Trabant car breaking through the wall. Another must-see mural is "Fraternal Kiss" by Dmitry Vrubel, featuring the socialist fraternal embrace between Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and East German leader Erich Honecker. You'll hear the true story behind this famous mural and how it came to be. You'll see the images of and learn about prominent political figures such as J.F. Kennedy and Mikhail Gorbachev, and how they shaped the course of history during this time. Did you know that the Berlin Wall fell by a small mistake? With our expertly crafted narrative, you'll gain insight into the events of November 9th, 1989, when the Wall came down.

Feeling snap happy? Join the club at Berlin's Museum of Photography (Museum für Fotografie), which draws photographers and photography fans from all corners of the globe. Skip the line and shift your focus to 2,000 square meters of snaps, exhibitions, and insights into the history of photography, including works and cameras from the world-famous Helmut Newton.

This Self-Guided Audio Tour reveals Berlin’s historic grandeur, inviting you on an enlightening stroll through time. Your ticket to the Altes Museum is included, setting the stage for an exploration rich in culture and history, perfect for enthusiasts of architecture. (!) Note! While an audio tour inside the Altes Museum itself is not included, the memories fashioned from this walk through Berlin's storied avenues will linger long after the tour concludes. Starting at the classical Altes Museum on the famed Museum Island, this tour takes you on an enlightening path through Berlin's tumultuous history, culminating at the enchanting Gendarmenmarkt square. Along the way, visit the solemn Berlin Cathedral, and behold power at the Reichstag, among other key monuments. Expect to be moved by the starkness of the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the concealed history of the Führerbunker. Marvel at the regal beauty of the Brandenburg Gate and the legislative transparency embodied by the Reichstag's glass dome. This tour not only educates but allows you to feel the pulse of Berlin, leaving lasting memories of the city's soulful monuments and stirring history.

Visit the Altes Museum, the oldest museum of the Museum Island in Berlin, and discover the timeless beauty of the art of Classic Antiquity. Completed in 1830, the Altes Museum was the first museum of what later would become the Museum Island. Its impressive building designed by one of the most prominent German architects of the 19th century, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, is a masterpiece of the Neoclassical architecture. Nowadays it houses a unique collection of Classical Antiquities. Admire masterpieces of the ancient Greek civilization. Explore the didactic stories of the Greek vases and immerse yourself in the world of gods and heroes from ancient myths. Be impressed by the stunning beauty of the Roman mosaics and get to see the portrait busts of the famous lovers – Cleopatra and Julius Cesar. Discover the art of Etruscans and try to translate their mysterious language which till this day hasn’t been fully deciphered. See the treasures of the past and marvel at the skill and mastery of the ancient masters in the halls of the Altes Museum.

Visit the Bode Museum, perhaps, the most elegant museum of the Museum Island in Berlin –and explore its extensive collection. Built in 1904, the Bode Museum became the fourth museum of the famous Museum Island. It was originally called the Kaiser-Friedrich-Museum after Emperor Frederick III. However, after World War II the museum was renamed in honor of its first curator, famous German art historian, Wilhelm von Bode whose ideas laid the foundation for this unique institution. Explore the incredible collection of the Bode Museum which includes sculptures and paintings from the end of the Roman Empire to the 18th century. The exhibition allows to trace the progression of European art highlighting different art movements from Early Christian art, through Romanesque and Gothic, to Baroque and Classicism eras. Discover stylistic changes and the evolution of world’s perception in European culture. Immerse yourself in the world of timeless beauty in the halls of the Bode Museum.