Berlin Audio Tour: Hidden Histories of Kreuzberg's Art & Resistance

Above photo: Roger Wollstadt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

A single brick in Berlin can hide a revolution or a secret handshake—the city’s streets shimmer with memories just below the surface. This self-guided audio tour invites you to peel back the layers, leading you through Kreuzberg’s vibrant pulse and into corners where the past still lingers. Why did the Martin-Gropius-Bau rise from postwar ashes to host world-changing art? What chilling powers were hatched behind the Schutzstaffel’s closed doors as dusk fell on prewar Berlin? Which underground tunnel whisked train travelers straight into the marble halls of Hotel Excelsior, right under everyone’s noses?

Step boldly between bomb-scarred façades and vanished grandeur, tracing lines from jazz-soaked nights to silent ruins. Expect drama. Expect discoveries that stick in your mind like neon on wet cobblestones. Are you ready to wander deeper and see Berlin’s heart beat beneath your feet? The story begins now—listen for what history never said aloud.

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• Duration: 2 hours 37 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.9 km (2.4 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 43min
  
• Stops: 12 captivating landmarks including The daily newspaper, Sea Level, Schutzstaffel
  

Experience the charm of Kreuzberg like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Kreuzberg's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Berlin on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🎨  Martin-Gropius-Bau (2min)
• 🏠  Schutzstaffel (5min)
• 🏨  Hotel Excelsior (5min)
• 📍  Ideal Insurance (3min)
• 🛂  Checkpoint Charlie (4min)
• 📍  The daily newspaper (5min)
• 🌊  Sea Level (3min)
• 🔭  Berlin Observatory (5min)
• ⛪  Jerusalem Church (Berlin) (5min)
• 🏛️  Jewish Museum Berlin (5min)
• 📍  Berlinische Galerie (5min)
• 📍  Bundesdruckerei (5min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Kreuzberg with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Origin of the name and first settlements (2min)
• 🏛️    Margraviate and Electorate of Brandenburg (4min)
• 🏛️    Prussia and the German Empire (4min)
• 🏛️    Weimar Republic and Greater Berlin (3min)
• 🏛️    National Socialism (2min)
• 🏛️    Divided city (3min)
• 🏛️    Reunited city (2min)
• 🌍    Layer (2min)
• 🌍    Bodies of water and elevations (2min)
• 🌍    Forests and parks (4min)
• 🌟    Population development (4min)
• 🌟    Groups (3min)
• 🌟    Language (2min)
• 🎭    German capital (3min)
• 🎭    State of Berlin (3min)
• 🎭    Coats of arms and flags (3min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Trigonometrische Abteilung der Landesaufnahme, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Roger Wollstadt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
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