Self-guided podcast tour Berlin The Palimpsest of Power
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Berlin doesn't tell simple stories; the city is a battlefield of history, carved in stone. This is not an ordinary sightseeing tour. We follow the "palimpsest" – the principle by which new layers are written over old ones, while the original text still shows through. On this audio journey, we show how the Reich capital, the Nazi project "Germania," communist East, and the modern republic occupy the same street corners. From the bullet holes on the Reichstag to the emptiness of the Holocaust Memorial and the former ministries, you learn to read Berlin's scars.
- 2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 89 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and power, protest & public space
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 1 hour 29 min
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Guided experience
German, English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
- Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
- Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
- Point-to-point navigation between stops
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The seat of the German parliament, marked by the scars of fire, war, and division.
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Stop 2
The iconic neoclassical gate that transformed from a symbol of division to one of unity.
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Stop 3
A huge field of 2,711 concrete stelae that honors the Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
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Stop 4
A monumental building that served the Nazis, the GDR, and now the Federal Republic.
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Stop 5
The site of the former Gestapo and SS headquarters, now a documentation center.
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Stop 6
The famous Cold War border crossing, scene of the tank confrontation of 1961.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
From Berlin Central Station to the Reichstag building using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it's the last few minutes on foot. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
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Free cancellation
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- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
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