Parliament quarter, Reichstag, Plenarsaal, dome (in German)
Duration: 3 hours
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TV Tower Berlin: Fast Track Entry & Restaurant Window Seat
Duration: 2 hours
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Berlin WelcomeCard: Transport, Discounts & Guide Book
Duration: 48 hours - 6 days
Museum Pass Berlin: 3-Day Entry to Over 30 Museums
Valid: 3 days
Berlin: Hop-On and Hop-Off Bus Ticket with Boat Option
Duration: 24 - 48 hours
Sachsenhausen Memorial Walking Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Likely to sell out
German Tour: Reichstag with Plenary Chamber & Cupola
Duration: 2.5 hours
Insider Tip: Ticket for Panoramapunkt
Valid: 1 day
Berlin Friedrichstadt-Palast: VIVID Grand Show
Duration: 2.5 hours
Tour in German: Reichstag Dome & Government District
Duration: 2.5 hours
Berlin: Hitler Documentation in the Story Bunker
Valid: 1 day
Reichstag: Rooftop Coffee Break at Käfer
Duration: 60 minutes
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Top 10 things to do in Berlin
The history of Berlin has seen it broken and divided, fashioning a city that's nightlife and neighborhoods are as much of a draw as its bountiful museums and jarring architecture. Every corner has a story to tell, but here are a few worth starting with!
Alexanderplatz
This holyland of 20's cabaret emerged as a Soviet showpiece in the Cold War. Central, accessible, and close to other key sights, Alexanderplatz is the perfect launchpad for a jaunt around town.
TV Tower
As the highest point in Berlin it can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. TV Tower tickets start at €13 for adults─a bargain for Berlin's best view!
Brandenburg Gate
Situated at the bottom of Unter den Linden, close to the Reichstag and Holocaust Memorial, the Brandenburg Gate is a monument to triumph, once in war, now in unity.
Reichstag
Germany's parliament is an icon of Berlin architecture. The modern glass dome crowning the Neo-Baroque building is open to visitors. From the dome of the Reichstag building you can experience an outstanding view of the city.
Government District
The Reichstag isn't all the Government District has to offer. At the north-eastern corner of Tiergarten Park, it's home to some of the best modern architecture in Berlin.
Madame Tussauds Berlin
Madame Tussauds is relatively new to the city but already has a colorful history. On opening day a visitor tore off Hitler's waxwork head! Only in Berlin!
Berlin Dungeon
See out a rainy day at the Berlin dungeon for a reminder of the city's nasty past. Large groups get generous discounts.
Potsdamer Platz
Once a post-war wasteland, Potsdamer Platz is now the spot for top-class hotels and film premieres (including the IMAX). The Berliner Philharmonie is just around the corner.
Kurfürstendamm
Known locally as Ku'Damm, this 2-mile boulevard forms Berlin's shopping district. KaDeWe─the continent's largest department store─marks its easternmost point near Wittenbergplatz.
Gendarmenmarkt
In the historic Gendarmenmarkt the Berlin Concert House stands flanked by 2 cathedrals. Entrance to the German Cathedral is free, but the older French Cathedral costs €3 a ticket.
Planning Your Berlin Visit
When to go?
Unless you're averse to crowds, visit Berlin over the summer, when the city's relaxed street-life is at its most contagious. Include a Sunday to experience one of the bustling flea markets.
Where to stay?
Every Berlin neighborhood has its own character. Charlottenburg is relatively flash, with Mitte a trendier alternative. Prenzlauer Berg is the city's café-culture capital, populated by young families. Schoeneberg is renowned for its gay clubs and bars, while Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg also provide plenty of nightlife options─most a little rough around the edges!
How to get around?
Berlin is covered by trains, trams, taxis, and buses. Train stations are largely unmanned with machines to buy tickets from. Many tourists mistakenly think the trains are free before being fined €60 by inspectors!
The Berlin WelcomeCard covers public transport in Berlin and Potsdam for 2-5 days, and also provides discounts at many restaurants and attractions, including the Berlin Dungeon.
Good to know
- LanguageGerman
- CurrencyEuro (€)
- Time ZoneUTC (+01:00)
- Country Code+49
- Best time to visitMay through September the weather is ideal.
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Recommender for everyone visiting Berlin!!
The guide (Rob) was extremely kind, funny and knew a lot about street art and graffiti. You really get a lot for your money.
Fantastic tour, informative & thought provoking. Great job Barnaby!
Our tour guide Barnaby was exceptional. Really knew his stuff and delivered it in an engaging way. Couldn't recommend this tour highly enough.
Excellent tour providing an understanding of the history of Berlin
Our tour guide Lizzie was exceptional! She knew everything about the history of Berlin, and took us to all the main attractions as well as a few attractions that easily could’ve been missed, had we not gone on the tour, such as Hitler’s bunker and the previous headquarters of the German Air Force. In January in Berlin , walking around the city for 2 hours and 45 minutes is not exactly ideal, but Lizzie kept the whole group in high spirits with her jokes and sense of humor. She also provided us with recommendations of things to see in the city and places to eat which was very useful! She was always open to any questions throughout the tour.
our tour guide Nathan is excellent, the best !
Our tour guide Nathan is really extremely knowledgeable! it was a really amazing tour!
Fabulous way to spend a rainy afternoon!
Watching Berlin pass by as we drank Prosecco & enjoyed a delicious Chicken salad. Perfect!
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