Audio tour of Potsdamer Platz's architecture in Berlin

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Explore Potsdamer Platz with this informative audio tour showcasing Berlin's modernist buildings. Your exploration begins at the Historic Traffic Light, a symbol of the area's past before World War II. From there, you'll see Weinhaus Huth, a wine store that remarkably survived World War II's bombings. A short distance away, you'll discover the Daimler Chrysler building, a shopping centre with an inside-out appearance.Your route continues to the Debis complex, designed by Renzo Piano. You'll notice his distinctive influence throughout the area, particularly in the warm ochre palette that characterises many of the surrounding buildings. On Potsdamer Strasse, the area's most bustling street, stands the Sony Centre. The audio guide encourages you to venture beneath its glass roof for a closer examination of this spectacular construction.The audio tour then introduces you to the Philharmonie concert hall, home to the Berlin Orchestra, where you'll learn how architectural elements were specifically designed to enhance acoustic performance. Crossing the street, you'll explore the Cultural Forum with its modernist features before concluding your journey at the Neue Nationalgalerie, admiring its innovative glass box design.
Highlights
- This self-guided tour starts at the Historic Traffic Light, a symbol of Potsdamer Platz's past
- You discover the Philharmonie and see the sky through the glass roof of the Sony Centre
- You'll see buildings designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano with his distinctive style
- The audio tour concludes at the innovative glass box design of the Neue Nationalgalerie
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Activity package
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Facilities
mobile
an hour
Available in English
What's included
- Audio-guided tour
- Downloadable APP
Not included
- Tour guide
Where you'll meet
The audio tour starts at the Historic Traffic Light.
Operated by
WeGoTrip
Important information
Know in advance:
* It's recommended to download the audio tour before your visit using high-speed internet access at home. You'll find the instructions in the voucher after booking
* The audio tour is only available in English
Remember to bring:
* Headphones and a charged smartphone