Berlin Iconic Sights Tour

Discover the captivating history and modern vibrancy of Berlin on this comprehensive tour.

Start your journey at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of German unity, before heading to the historic Reichstag Building to witness the seat of modern government.

Pay your respects at the poignant Holocaust Memorial, then witness the blend of old and new at the bustling Potsdamer Platz. Step back into the Cold War era at the legendary Checkpoint Charlie, and take a moment to admire the architectural beauty of Gendarmenmarkt.

Continue your cultural exploration at Museum Island (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a treasure trove of history, and marvel at the grandeur of the nearby Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral).

For the best panoramic views of the city, visit the towering TV Tower (Fernsehturm), and conclude your tour along the Spree River at the East Side Gallery (The Berlin Wall Art Gallery), where the city's turbulent past is expressed through vibrant murals.

Tour Starting Point

The Reichstag is very well-connected by Berlin's integrated public transport system (U-Bahn, S-Bahn, Bus, and Tram).

The Easiest Way to Find It:

U-Bahn (Underground Metro)

This is the most direct way to arrive, as a station sits directly under the building.

U-Bahn Station: Bundestag

Line 5 (U5): This line runs east-west across the city, from Hauptbahnhof to Alexanderplatz and on to Hönow. The station exit is right in front of the building.

U-Bahn Station: Brandenburger Tor

Line 5 (U5): The next stop on from Bundestag if you are coming from the east. (5 min walk)

S-Bahn (City Rail)

The closest S-Bahn station is a short walk away and serves many major lines.

S-Bahn Station: Brandenburger Tor.

Lines: S1, S2, S25, S26 (North-South Tunnel)

Walking Time: Approximately 5 minutes. Exit the station and walk north towards the large building with the dome.

Bus

Several bus lines stop directly in front of or very close to the Reichstag, making it an excellent option from many parts of the city.

Bus Stop: Reichstag/Bundestag

Line 100: A major tourist route that connects the Zoo Station with Alexanderplatz, passing many key sights.

Line 200 & 300: Other key routes crossing the city centre.

Line TXL: Formerly the airport express bus, now a regular city line connecting Tegel (now closed, but the route remains useful) with the main station and Alexanderplatz.

Night Bus: N5 and N40 also serve this stop.

Tram

Trams primarily serve the area around the main station.

Tram Stop: Hauptbahnhof

Lines: M5, M8, M10, M85

Walking Time: Approximately 10 minutes from the tram stop at the main station.