Medieval Berlin Origins Audio Walking Tour
Discover where Berlin began, centuries before the Brandenburg Gate, World War II, or the Berlin Wall.
Long before Berlin became Germany’s capital, it was a small medieval trading settlement along the River Spree. Although much of that early city has disappeared, surprising traces of its origins can still be found hidden among modern buildings and busy streets.
Join me, Steve, on a self-guided audio walking tour through Berlin’s historic heart. Discover surviving sections of the medieval city wall, centuries-old churches, archaeological excavations, and the remains of Berlin’s earliest neighborhoods.
With GPS-guided navigation, historical photographs, and stories that bring the city’s distant past to life, explore more than 800 years of Berlin’s history at your own pace.
Listen to the tour introduction.
- €5.99 standalone
- €14.00 four-tour bundle
About 60 minutes of narration · Walkable in approximately 90 minutes · Allow 2–3 hours for sightseeing and exploration
Tour Stops
Explore the following locations and historical sites in walking order:
Ruins of the Franciscan Monastery Church (Franziskanerkirche)
Medieval Berlin City Wall (Alte Berliner Stadtmauer)
Zur letzten Instanz (1600s restaurant)
Great Jewish Square
Molkenmarkt (Original Market)
- Nikolaiviertel
Petriplatz
St. Mary’s Church (St. Marienkirche)
Holy Ghost Chapel (Heilig-Geist-Kapelle)
More than just an audio guide
Steve’s commentary combines Berlin’s major attractions with lesser-known details. The script references historical photographs, images in the app, and information boards at the locations themselves, helping you compare today’s city with its past.