Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line in Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line

Outty Ranking 51 4.0 · 2 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $15

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Is Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line worth booking?

Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line is a 2-hour experience in Berlin, Germany, from $15 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4/5 rating across 2 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
51 / 100
Rating
4/5 (2)
Duration
2 hours
From
$15 per person

This self-guided GPS audio tour tells the story of Berlin’s first “elevated U-Bahn line” known as Hochbahn Stammstrecke built by Siemens & Halske at the end of the 19th century. The tour begins at the station “Warschaue

What you get

    About this experience

    This self-guided GPS audio tour tells the story of Berlin’s first “elevated U-Bahn line” known as Hochbahn Stammstrecke built by Siemens & Halske at the end of the 19th century. The tour begins at the station “Warschauer Straße” in Friedrichshain and continues down Oberbaumbrücke, an 1896 bridge connecting Friedrichshain with Berlin-Kreuzberg and spanning the River Spree. Then it continues along the beautiful steel viaduct down Skalitzer Straße, Gitschiner Straße, Hallesches Ufer and Tempelhofer Ufer towards today's U-Bahnhof “Gleisdreick” where the eastern branch of the original elevated line ended. You will need a valid BVG Day-Ticket or a single ticket (Einzelfahrschein) valid for 2 hours along a single route. Validate it before boarding the train and keep it on you for the whole tour. Do not throw the ticket away! The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

    What's included

    Included

    • VoiceMap Application
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
    • Lifetime access to Take the U Train: The Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line tour

    Not included

    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Transportation
    • Food/Drink
    • BVG Day-Ticket or single ticket valid for 2 hours
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

    What you'll see and do

    1. Warschauer Strasse

      Warschauer Straße is a Berlin U-Bahn station located on the U 1 and U 3.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Oberbaumbrucke

      Oberbaum Bridge is one of the most recognisable Berlin sights today. It was completed in 1896, when the decision to go for an elevated line in Berlin had been as good as sealed.

      Pass by without stopping

    3. "Möckernbrücke" was designed by the design office of the BVG, Berlin Public Transport Company. After two years of works and demolition of the old Siemens & Halske Bahnhof, the new station opened for service in March 1937.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Berlin

    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line in Berlin, photo 2Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line in Berlin, photo 3The elevated U-Bahn station Stralauer Tor (later Osthafen) in Berlin - Susanne Hattig und Rainer Schipporeit - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:U-Bahn_Berlin_Stralauer_Tor_Osthafen_1902.jpgTake the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line in Berlin, photo 5Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line in Berlin, photo 6Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line in Berlin, photo 7

    Traveler reviews

    2 verified traveler reviews for Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Alexander_K · January 2020

    Self guided tour with an app

    The self guided tour is great but you spend very little time actually riding the train. It is in fact a walking tour with an audio guide that follows the U-Train from Warschauerb Strabe to Gleisdreieck. The voice app provides a lot of detailed information but is clunky at times and the GPS does not really always coordinate as you move along. You are better off following the map and voice recordings for the best experience.

    via Viator

    Shai D · November 2019

    Excellent tour well presented and interesting!

    The whole concept of an audio tour is excellent ! Doing a tour at your own pace on your own terms is really appealing. The tour is very well articulated and the app adds a nice touch to it

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    1
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 51

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)75
    Review evidence (18% weight)15
    Booking momentum (14% weight)11
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)42
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Berlin.

    How much does Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line cost?

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    Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Berlin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line take?

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    Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Berlin is not rushed.

    Is Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Berlin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line?

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    Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Berlin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Berlin and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Berlin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Berlin?

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    On Outty we rank every Berlin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War, Communist East Berlin and Berlin Wall Small Group Walking Tour, Sachsenhausen concentration camp.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Berlin?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Berlin?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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