Friedrichstadtpalast: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Your ticket to Panoramapunkt is the first gem in a treasure chest of memories you'll collect on this self-guided audio tour. You'll absorb the city's history firsthand, from royal grandeur to somber reflection, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace. (!) Note that while the tour includes an entrance ticket to Panoramapunkt, an audio guide inside is not provided. The route begins outside the Kollhoff Tower at Panoramapunkt and ends at the Red City Hall, the cradle of Berlin's beginnings. It navigates through iconic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Building, luscious greenery in Tiergarten Park, memorials like the one for the Murdered Jews of Europe, and centers of education and thought represented by Humboldt University. With each narrated stop, a new piece of Berlin's story unfolds, from royal hunting grounds to modern-day governance. On this tour, discover a metropolis reborn from the tragedies of war and divided pasts. Each experience along the way cements Berlin's identity as a city of resilience, remembrance, and resurgence.

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.

This self-guided audio tour, with an entrance ticket to the Jewish Museum included, is perfect for those interested in the history, architecture, and cultural significance of Berlin. Please note that while the ticket to the Jewish Museum is included, the audio guide inside the museum is not provided. The tour begins at the Jewish Museum, a striking building with a unique zigzag design and the poignant Garden of Exile. Start with the free Core Exhibition. This ticket also gives access to The Opposite of Now Exhibition, where artists probe the existing order for an opening, a path to a different present. After you finish exploring the museum, unpause the tour and take a stroll along Berlin with an audio guide. You will walk to Checkpoint Charlie, the former border crossing between East and West Berlin, where you can see the replica of the original guardhouse and the border sign. As you continue, you will visit the Prinz Albrecht Palais, the former headquarters of the Gestapo and SS, now the site of the Topography of Terror outdoor museum. The tour also includes stops at Potsdamer Platz, Tiergarten Park, where you'll see the Beethoven-Haydn-Mozart Memorial and the Memorial to the Soviet Soldiers. The tour concludes at the Reichstag Building, the seat of the German parliament, where you can admire its impressive dome and reflect on the historical significance of the building.

Explore Ancient Wonders at the Neues Museum, Berlin! Get ready to be amazed as you witness an extraordinary collection of fascinating artifacts and masterpieces that have shaped our world. Explore an awe-inspiring array of exhibits, each offering a mesmerizing glimpse into various civilizations and their achievements. Located on the Museumsinsel, the Neues Museum stands as a symbol of architectural brilliance and historical significance. Reopened to the public after extensive restoration in 2009, this magnificent institution presents a harmonious blend of ancient wonders and modern design. One of the museum's highlights is undoubtedly the incomparable Egyptian Queen Nefertiti's bust, a true masterpiece that captivates art enthusiasts and historians alike with its exquisite craftsmanship and captivating allure. Journey through the ages with the Museum's unparalleled collection of prehistoric artifacts, including tools, jewelry, and pottery, offering a tangible connection to our ancient ancestors. Journey through different cultures and civilizations and witness the treasures of antiquity, right in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant and historically rich cities!

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.

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 highlights of the Berlin Natural History Museum with your own in-app audio tour! Just a 10-minute walk from Berlin Central Station, the Berlin Natural History Museum, is one of the most important in Germany. It houses a mind-blowing collection of over 30 million specimens: genuine plants, animals, fossils, minerals, meteorites, and models of anything that could not be preserved in its natural form. During your visit to the Natural History Museum, you will see the world's tallest mounted dinosaur skeleton and other unique fossils. With the captivating audio commentary, you will learn more about the history of the universe and the Solar System. You'll explore the evolution of life on Earth—get ready to be blown away by the stunning Biodiversity Wall that represents every creature imaginable. You will marvel at the skill and talent of the museum's taxidermy experts, who preserved some of the extinct animal species for future generations. The collection of meteorites will tell stories of discoveries of astronomic importance, while the earthly mineral collection will show you about three-quarters of all minerals in the world. And last but not least, you will experience the ongoing digitization initiative. According to the museum's Future Plan, it will make the scientifically priceless collections more accessible and enable international knowledge transfer. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Berlin Natural History Museum but is provide

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.

Ready for an art attack? The Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection comprises works from the Dieter Scharf Collection in Memory of Otto Gerstenberg. Explore a fascinating world of Surrealism, including the work of artists who foreshadowed the movement, and peruse over 250 years of art history. See works by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Francisco de Goya, and Victor Hugo, plus that of key figures of Symbolism, such as Odilon Redon, Max Klinger, Alfred Kubin, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, and René Magritte and Jean Dubuffet.

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.