Do you have tickets for Berlin and you are thinking of taking a walking tour, this article is for you. With the current advancement in technology, one is able to to the above and even improve on the results with a new perspective of the city. Considering the existing potential means of touring Berlin and listening to its historical information, there are really numerous approaches which include interactive map, audio guides, etc. Technology plays an important role in the preparation and delivering of Berlin walking tours in this blog post we will look at how this can be leveraged.
1. Mobile Apps for Navigation
In regard to mobility, one of the simplest ways of getting around Berlin during the time that you will be doing your walking tours is by the use of mobile application. Some of the applications that are available in the market include maps and navigations that list several walking routes and ways to get to most of the tourists’ favorite destination.
Apps like Google Maps, Citymapper, and Here WeGo offer comprehensive navigation features. You can enter your starting location and your desired final destination, and they will tell you how to get there in terms of turn by turn, how long it is going to take, if there are any means of public transport and more…
Also these application provide icons with various points of interest including popular tourist attractions, restaurants, museums etc so you can plan your trip better.
2. Audio Guides for Historical Context
Audio guides that can be used while adoring some historical place or landmark in Berlin will be certainly useful for understanding of its history. It allows them to do it without having to read signs or follow directions in a guidebook; they can simply tune in an audio guide and listen to explanations as they walk.
Most museums including The Berlin Wall Memorial Museum and The DDR Museum have an application that can by downloaded to your mobile phone where you translate to an audio tour guide. As opposed to these static displays, these guides increase the sense of interaction and expand your knowledge of the importance of each site at your leisure.
3. Augmented Reality (AR) Experiences
Interested in how Berlin used to look like? Augmented Reality (AR) a technology that enables the above to be done. Currently, there are respective apps that can place historical images or actual images reconstructed from them on the environment.
For example, there is an application, Berlin Wall AR, through which people can know where the Berlin Wall was situated and how it cleaved the city. AR technology provides you with additional data and informative imagery to help you gain better grasp of historical occurrences.
4. Online Resources for Self-Guided Tours
However, if you have set your mind not to travel with a guide, then using the Internet, can be very informative. Tour guides will also be provided through websites and blogs for self-walking tours with information about maps, descriptions and history.
For instance, there are websites such as TripAdvisor, Lonely Planet, and Visit Berlin that present selected lists of trends featuring walking tours in the city. Such resources may provide all sorts of information such as insiders’ information on places to visit, suggested stops and even some of the users’ opinions to ensure that you choose the right route.
5. Photography and Social Media
Such photography is another tip that any tourists are encouraged to embrace frequently while walking tour in Berlin. Tell your stories on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or any social network of your choice to discuss with other traveler and inhabitants of the chosen country.
You can find recommendations of locals based on the area using geotags or tags connected with Berlin to get an idea for the next place to visit. Make sure not to intrude other people’s personal space and make sure to always ask permission before capturing photographs from people.
Final Thoughts
Technology has influenced the manner of discovering and interacting with new locations including Berlin. Using mobile applications, audio guides, augmented reality, web-sources, and social networks, you will be able to enrich Berlin walking tours and learn more about the city’s history and traditions.
Therefore the next time you have planned a visit to Berlin, do carry your smart phone with you and add more fun to the techno tools while the walking tours.
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