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Berlin WelcomeCard: Discounts & Transport Berlin Zones (ABC)

1. Berlin WelcomeCard: Discounts & Transport Berlin Zones (ABC)

The Berlin WelcomeCard, available as a 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-day option, offers a great, cost-effective means to explore the city in-depth. Travel on public transport in fare zones Berlin ABC and receive exclusive discounts of up to 50% with many participating partners. Whether you're taking a city tour or visiting a museum, theater, or restaurant, when you use the Berlin WelcomeCard, you can see all Berlin has to offer at an amazing price. You'll also receive a pocket-size travel guide with lots of tour suggestions and insider tips. Each WelcomeCard includes free transport for up to 3 children between 6 and 14 years old. Children under the age of 6 generally travel for free. Enjoy discounted rates for the following activities and attractions: • Sightseeing tours • Guided city tours • Bike tours • Boat rides • Various attractions • Museums • Theater/stage performances • Palaces • Restaurants & bars  • Shopping & souvenirs • Fun, sport & relax Visit sights and attractions, such as the following: • Berlin Dungeon • Olympiastadion Berlin (Olympic Stadium) • Berlin Dom  • German Spy Museum • Madame Tussauds Berlin • Legoland Discovery Centre Berlin • Tierpark Berlin • Anne Frank Center • Charlottenburg Palace • Comedy tour Berlin • German Opera • Friedrichstadt-Palast • TimeRide Berlin • TV Tower • Botanical Garden • German Historical Museum, German Museum of Technology • Asisi Panorama „Die Mauer“ • Panoramapunkt • DDR Museum • Fork & Walk Tours Berlin • and many more! And of course, you should not miss the following free sights and locations when visiting Berlin: • Brandenburg Gate & Unter den Linden • Reichstag & German Parliament (pre-booking required) • Checkpoint Charlie • East Side Gallery • Gendarmenmarkt • Kurfürstendamm • Potsdamer Platz & Alexanderplatz • Berlin Wall Memorial

Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

2. Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Enjoy this perfect introduction to Berlin on a Hop on Hop off Big Bus tour. Sitting back and relaxing on an open-top double decker sightseeing bus as you listen to insightful and highly educational audio commentary of the German Capital is the best way to visit all of Berlin's famous memorials, monuments and museums. The bus route is designed to take you on a captivating journey through Berlin's rich history where you can also immerse yourself in its modern day vibrant life. You'll pass by and have the opportunity to hop off and further explore the city's most iconic historical sights such as The Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, The Reichstag, Museum Island, The Berlin Cathedral and The East Side Gallery - where the Berlin Wall still stands as a reminder of the Cold War Era's East and West Berlin division. The full sightseeing tour of Berlin is 2 hours long. Many customers choose to do one full loop to see the city and decide where they want to hop off on the next loop around, but it's completely up to you how you plan your day and visit. Buses will arrive every 20-30 minutes throughout the day, so you can choose to hop off at Museum Island to visit the Pergamon Museum or the four other incredible museums and galleries and get back on the bus a few hours later to continue your journey. Visit one of the most interactive museums in the world, the DDR Museum which gives you the chance to experience a little of what everyday life behind the Berlin Wall was like in the former East Germany. Delve into Berlin’s tumultuous history on our 90-minute walking tour exploring the city’s fascinating past from the Third Reich and Second World War to the Cold War and up to the Fall of the Berlin Wall. In addition to all this, you can also enjoy Berlin’s most famous street-food, the Currywurst. Nearly a billion of these pork sausages seasoned with curry-flavored ketchup are sold annually and you simply have to try one during your Berlin stay. Complete your Berlin experience with an optional 75-minute live-guided (English & German) Evening tour taking in the East Side Gallery, Berlin's trendy neighborhoods of Kreuzberg, Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg as well as the unmissable Berlin Wall memorial.

Berlin: Kayaking Tour Through the City

3. Berlin: Kayaking Tour Through the City

Set off on an exciting, unique kayak trip. The tour begins or ends in the Berlin Kreuzberg district at the docks of the van Loon boat restaurant. For the trip you'll have an expert on hand to greet you before the tour beings. The guide will then help you to deploy. While you warm up for the trip, you will have the opportunity to learn a little about the interesting history of the Landwehr Canal. The journey heads westward downstream along the legendary railway line of the U1. The first train line to be built in Berlin runs above your head up until the point where, above and below the ground, a number of different traffic routes cross paths. A reminder of the so called "Rosinenbomber" (Raisin Bombers) from the Berlin blockade of 1948/1949 can be found on the roof of the German Museum of Technology. Continue by following this unique, scenic route next to the Spree, past Potsdamer Platz and the Ministry of Defence. Learn about the poignant history of the area and Stauffenberg's failed execution attempt of Hitler. You'll then paddle further past Tiergarten and Zoologischer Garten. Next up, cross one of the best–known Berlin locks and the city's widest bridge, a fun part and unique adventure especially for older children. The Tour ends in here in Charlottenburg. Your belongings arrived with the kayak-truck and you are just a short walk away from Tiergarten Station from where you can reach your next Berlin adventure. During the afternoon tour, the sights will be toured in the reverse order.

Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Madame Tussauds Entry Ticket

4. Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Madame Tussauds Entry Ticket

Surround yourself with your favorite celebrities from history, politics, culture, film, sports, fashion, TV, music, and Hollywood. Then, see the world’s first Madame Tussauds hologram. Get your makeup done next to Kendall Jenner, challenge Darth Vader, or sit down on Sigmund Freud’s couch. Not all celebrities like taking photos with fans, but at Madame Tussauds, the stars are endlessly patient, and the selfies are up close and personal. Don’t miss the newest area, House of berlincolors, a quirky pastel-colored microcosm of Berlin's most iconic cultural emblems. Jump into a giant currywurst bowl or take a selfie in front of the inflatable Branden-Bounce Gate. If you want to see more, try the Hop-on Hop-off Classic Tour, and discover Berlin at your own pace without worrying about transportation. You choose where to hop on and where to hop off at any of the stops in the city or take the full 2.5-hour bus tour before deciding what you want to see up close. This Classic Tour will take you from West Berlin to East Berlin and back again. You’ll see all the historic neighborhoods of the German capital and once you see something interesting, you can hop off and explore the sight. From the Brandenburg Gate to Potsdamer Platz and from the Berlin Zoo to the Reichstag, you’ll see it all. The hop-on hop-off classic bus tour bus departs every 22 minutes from 24 stops around the city. Hop on board the bright red buses driving through the city. To make the tour even more convenient, there's a shortcut: at the Rotes Rathaus / Neptunbrunnen stop you can transfer to a different bus going in the opposite direction to skip part of the tour, save time and spend more time sightseeing.

Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Icebar Ticket Combo

5. Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Icebar Ticket Combo

Cruise around the city in a hop-on hop-off bus and see all the sights over a period of 24 hours. Explore the historic neighborhoods of the German capital with ease and hop off for a chilling experience at the Angiyok Icebar Berlin.   Board the bus at the starting location, and once you see something interesting, hop off and explore — from the Brandenburg Gate to Potsdamer Platz, the Berlin Zoo to the Reichstag. Onboard, you’ll get audio commentary in multiple languages so you can learn about everything you see along the way.   The nearest stop for the Icebar Berlin is Rotes Rathaus/Alexanderplatz. From there, you can walk to the ice bar, where upon arrival, you’ll receive 3 free tokens: 1 gold and 2 silver. First, you’ll enter the lounge with normal room temperatures. Exchange your gold token for a beer, wine, freshly made cocktail, or non-alcoholic beverage. After a welcome drink in the lounge, don the provided warm coat and gloves to enter the negative 10-degree Celsius ice bar. Exchange your two silver tokens for beer, liquor shots, or orange juice. Enjoy the ambient light and ice sculptures and see how long you can stand the arctic temperatures.

Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

6. Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Get to know Berlin with a LEGO-block twist by combining a classic hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tour with entrance into LEGOLAND Berlin. See the city at your own pace, then embrace your inner kid and explore the colorful world of LEGO. Start your city sightseeing tour by boarding the bus at any of the 24 stops. With so many, there's always one nearby. Sit down and listen to the audio guide as you pass by the most important monuments, and when you see something you like, hop-off and explore at your own pace. Get a full uninterrupted tour by hopping on board and staying seated for the full 2.5-hour bus tour. From the Brandenburg Gate to Potsdamer Platz and from the Berlin Zoo to the Reichstag, you’ll see it all. LEGO has made its way into most households since its foundation in the 1930s, generations have grown up with the colorful bricks. At LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, adults can embrace their inner child and explore the world of LEGO along with their children. Along with over 5 million LEGO bricks, the Discovery Centre also has rides, a 4D-cinema, and in the new LEGO NINJAGO City Adventure, fans can become real ninjas. LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is the place to let your imagination roam free and create your dreams in miniature.

Berlin: Tiergarten and West Berlin Self Guided Audio Tour

7. Berlin: Tiergarten and West Berlin Self Guided Audio Tour

Explore the biggest and most monumental park of Berlin, along with the affluent West Berlin district. Discover palaces, rich shopping areas and the scars left behind by the Second World War whilst strolling through the famous streets once inhabited by personalities like David Bowie. Highlights included in the route include Kurfürstendamm, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Berlin Zoo, KaDeWe, Olof Palme Platz, Tiergargten’s Park, Victory Column, and Haus der Kulturen der Welt among many more.

Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & The Berlin Dungeon

8. Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & The Berlin Dungeon

Get to know Berlin up close by combining a classic hop-on hop-off city sightseeing bus and enter into the Berlin Dungeon. Find your way around the city, learn the highlights, and see the sights at your own pace. Then, things get dark and the dungeon brings out 800 years of Berlin's history. Your city bus tour begins the first time you board the bus at any of the stop locations. Simply hop on board and listen as the audio guide tells you about the sights outside the window. Hop off whenever you see something you like and hop back on whenever you're done. With 24 stops all around the city, stop are always nearby. See the whole city in one go by hopping on board and staying seated for the full 2.5-hour tour. From the Brandenburg Gate to Potsdamer Platz and from the Berlin Zoo to the Reichstag, you’ll see it all. The Berlin Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes, and rides. The professional actors will take you on a fascinating ride through 800 years of Berlin’s history, from medieval times to the twentieth century. Try and escape the Black Death, discover the legend of the White Lady, and meet serial killer Carl Grossman. With full-on 360° sets, 11 interactive shows, state-of-the-art theming, and special effects, you can lose yourself in fear or mirth. The Dungeon’s biggest draw is a ride on Berlin’s only freefall tower, Exitus. Will you dare to face the 12-meter drop into darkness?

Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & SEA Life Berlin

9. Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & SEA Life Berlin

Get to know Berlin with an underwater world twist by combining a classic hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tour with entrance into SEA Life Berlin. See the city at your own pace, and then discover the many creatures from the Spree River to the Atlantic Ocean. Start your city sightseeing tour by boarding the bus at any of the 24 stops. With so many, there's always one nearby. Sit down and listen to the audio guide as you pass by the most important monuments, and when you see something you like, hop-off and explore at your own pace. Get a full uninterrupted tour by hopping on board and staying seated for the full 2.5-hour bus tour. From the Brandenburg Gate to Potsdamer Platz and from the Berlin Zoo to the Reichstag, you’ll see it all. At SEA Life Berlin, discover the world under the water, with octopuses, jellyfish, clownfish, and 5000 other sea creatures. See how tropical reefs are formed and support life, or feel the tickling of cleaner shrimps on your skin when you hold your hands in the touch pool. Take an underwater journey by following aquatic life from the Spree river to the depths of the Atlantic ocean. You can watch as the animals are fed by supervisors and try to guess their favorite food and also learn how you can help prevent pollution.

Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Little BIG City Berlin Ticket

10. Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Little BIG City Berlin Ticket

Get to know Berlin with a twist by combining a classic hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tour with an entry ticket to Little BIG City Berlin. See the actual city at your own pace, then see it again at 1:24 scale. Start your city sightseeing tour by boarding the bus at any of the 24 stops. With so many, there's always one nearby. Sit down and listen to the audio guide as you pass by the most important monuments, and when you see something you like, hop-off and explore at your own pace. Get a full uninterrupted tour by hopping on board and staying seated for the full 2.5-hour bus tour. From the Brandenburg Gate to Potsdamer Platz and from the Berlin Zoo to the Reichstag, you see it all. At the bottom of the TV Tower, find a captivating place where 750 years of Berlin history is brought to life with the help of miniatures and special effects. At Little BIG City, admire the reconstructed 100 buildings in miniature which tell the story of Berlin from the middle ages to the present day. With the help of projectors and holograms, witness the pioneering innovations of the Industrial Revolution, the decadence of the Golden Twenties of the Weimar Republic, the burning of the Reichstag, and the building of the Berlin Wall. With the help of 50 buttons, pedals, and games you can take part in history by helping to take down the wall and more.

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What people are saying about Berlin Zoo

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4.2 / 5

based on 814 reviews

It is fantastic to have the travel card and to just get on and off public transport without worrying about buying a ticket first. You just carry the ticket with you at all times. Although we never had to show it peace of mind knowing you have it and didn’t get on a train and forget to get a ticket as transport system in Berlin is so efficient.

We always use the Berlin card for travel and discount, used to get discount for admission to the zoo but not anymore this was a disappointment but we still visited the zoo anyway. And the travel system around Berlin is amazing and well worth every penny.

Staff very helpful. Covered a lot of the city. Audio stories were interesting and factual. Pick up and drop off spots throughout the city.

Having the card did greatly help to get around without worrying about paying for tickets .. very convenient

Great if you will be in Berlin for a few days. The public transport is super easy to use.