Top 5 Must-See Activities in Berlin

These are the most famous Berlin tourist attractions & sight tours which sees thousands and millions of visitors each year:


Free Things To Do In Berlin

Berlin is one of the most bustling cities in Europe and is, no doubt, one of the most visited cities in the world. The city is rich in culture and history and is surrounded with interesting museums and historical buildings featuring magnificent architectures. If you're traveling to Berlin on a budget, you'll be glad to know that there are plenty of cheap things to do in Berlin. If you're going to explore the city streets, you will already be entertained by the many interesting sights you'll come across with, including those colourful street arts and graffiti walls that are truly mesmerizing to watch.

Sure, Berlin may not be the cheapest cities to visit in the world, but there are so many free things to do in Berlin that budget travellers will find entertaining. For instance, if you're someone who loves culture and history, then feel free to check out one of the free museums in Berlin. Don't forget to visit those free attractions in Berlin as well, that includes the Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate, East Side Gallery, Unter den Linden, Glass Dome of the Reichstag, and Auguststrasse.

What's great about Berlin is that you'll find many activities to keep you entertained regardless of the month of the year that you visited. One of the free things to do in Berlin this summer is to join a free walking tour that will take you to some of the most famous attractions in Berlin. For tourists traveling with kids, check out those free things to do in Berlin with kids, such as a visit to the Tiergarten, an expansive park that offers a tranquil respite from the city's busy life. Here, you can have a picnic with your little ones and explore the various statuses there.

So if you're planning to visit Berlin soon and you're on a limited budget, then here are some of the free things to do in Berlin.

Free Attractions in Berlin

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Walking Tour of Berlin

This is an ideal way to get to know Berlin, giving an overview of various sites which you may then choose to explore in further detail. There are several companies offering tours, but one that is completely free is offered by Sandeman’s New Europe. Meeting every day at the famous Brandenburg Gate (link), the three and a half hour walk takes in the Reichstag (link), the Holocaust Memorial, the recreated Checkpoint Charlie guarding the Wall,...

TV Tower Berlin Tickets Skip the line

clock Duration: 30 Minutes
  • The TV Tower is one of the most popular Berlin attractions and this ticket gets you priority access to the tower's elevator.
  • A chance to see Berlin's most famous landmarks, the Brandenburg Gate, the River Spree and more, from above.
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Alternative Tour of Berlin

A great way to get a flavour of the real Berlin and what makes it unique is to take an alternative tour. One such tour is operated by Alternative Berlin Tours, meeting three times daily. During the three hour duration, you will view the world famous street art and graffiti, see artist squats and multicultural neighbourhoods, a huge skatepark and alternative entertainment venue, urban farms, daytime raves, eclectic shops and flea markets in...

Potsdam Half-Day Sightseeing Tour With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit from Berlin

clock Duration: 4 hours
  • This is a relaxing and interesting half-day excursion from the German Capital to one of the most interesting cities in northern Germany.
  • Potsdam is a charming city filled with historic features and UNESCO protected green spaces.
  • The city once hosted royalty as well as Dutch communities and a Russian Colony.
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Tiergarten

This expansive urban park in the centre of Berlin offers a tranquil respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. There is a wide variety of vegetation, from forested areas to open parkland popular for picnics, and monuments including statues and the restored Beethoven-Mozart-Haydn memorial. Allow a full day if you want to explore the whole of the park, as it covers a vast area of 520 acres. Cycling is a great way to get around.

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Combi Ticket: Madame Tussauds & SEA LIFE Berlin

clock Duration: 2 to 3 hou
  • The combo ticket that allows its holders to circumvent long queues at two of the top attractions of the German capital.
  • Madame Tussauds is a museum of wax figures, allowing visitors to get personal with their role models.
  • AquaDom & SEA LIFE exhibits a wide array of aquatic species.
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Brandenburg Gate

An iconic structure and one of the must-see sights of Berlin, this monumental gate, located at Pariser Platz, marks the start of the long tree-lined boulevard of Unter den Linden (link).

The neoclassical gate was built in the late 18th century, replacing an earlier city gate. It has had quite a turbulent history; it was significantly damaged during the Second World War, cut off from the rest of the city when the Berlin Wall was built,...

Berlin Dungeon Admission Ticket

clock Duration: 1 hour
  • A scary journey through the Berlin past that is about 800 years long.
  • The introduction of some of the city's most notorious residents in an unsettling environment.
  • Priority entry allows visitors to circumvent long queues.
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Holocaust Memorial

This striking memorial, located near the Brandenburg Gate (link), is in two parts. First, there is an above ground field of concrete blocks or stelae, of varying heights. Walking along the pathways between them is designed to produce a dark, confusing and foreboding atmosphere, evocative of the senseless tragedy of the Holocaust.

Then there is an underground information centre where you can find out more about the personal lives of the...

Pergamon Museum Skip the Line Ticket

clock Duration: Flexible
  • The highlight of Berlin's museum Island and the most extensive collection of Eastern artefacts in Germany.
  • This is convenient skip the line entrance ticket which can save you hours of queueing to visit this popular attraction.
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This is one of only a few remaining sections of the Berlin Wall, and features 105 paintings along its 1.3km length in the Mühlenstraße. It is thought to be the largest open air gallery in the world.

Painted in 1990, the works symbolise a move towards a brighter future in a united Germany. As a whole the Gallery is a fantastic profusion of colours and styles. Some of the most famous paintings include a kiss between the leaders of West...

Illuseum Berlin admission ticket

clock Duration: 1 hour 30
  • Welcome to the Illuseum Berlin. We will fool your senses and fool you. Visit us and find out that nothing is what it seems. Walk into the Illuseum Berlin! A place where nothing is as it is and where fun, entertainment and creativity take center stage.

    Find out how to trick your friends into thinking you're flying or you're glued to the...read more

Illuseum Berlin admission ticket

clock Duration: 1 hour 30
  • Welcome to the Illuseum Berlin. We will fool your senses and fool you. Visit us and find out that nothing is what it seems. Walk into the Illuseum Berlin! A place where nothing is as it is and where fun, entertainment and creativity take center stage.

    Find out how to trick your friends into thinking you're flying or you're glued to the...read more

Computer Games Museum Admission Ticket with Self-Guided Tour in Berlin

clock Duration: 1 to 2 hou
  • Get a tour and see a first generation 3D-simulator and play the world-famous PainStation from 2001, which gives you an electric shock or a whiplash for making a wrong move.
    Check out three different VR devices, including the SU 2000 from 1994 and the more modern Oculus Rift.

    Complete your experience with a surprise bonus.
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Asisi Panorama Berlin Ticket

clock Duration: 2 to 3 hou
  • The Panorama presents the Berlin Wall, which was built in 1961 and overcome in 1989, looking towards the district of Mitte from Kreuzberg, giving an impression of what it was like to live at and with the Wall on a fictitious autumn day in the 1980s. The scenes and stories in the Panorama feature people in their everyday lives: moving house,...read more

Berlin 4-Course Sunset Dinner Cruise Including Drinks

clock Duration: 2 hours 30
  • A sightseeing cruise tour of Berlin's shoreline and beautiful skylines which include a delicious dinner.
  • A four - course of German meal and other cuisines on the menu inspired by international and German foods and drinks.
  • A elegant ride over River Spree as the sunset over Berlin highlights and seashore buildings.
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Berlin 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide

clock Duration: 1 hour
  • A chance to see a major European city from the comfort of a 1-hour river cruise.
  • A laid back sightseeing experience in the heart of Berlin.
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Berlin: 2-Hour Evening River Spree Cruise on cosy sparkling glitter ship

clock Duration: 2 hours
  • A exploration of Berlin from another perspective - that is by riding the waterways and viewing the amazing skyline.
  • A dive into the plenty of photo ops of Berlin's cityscape and other top landmarks illuminated by the sunset light and artificial hanging bulbs.
  • A relaxing cruise on the waters of Berlin in a sparkling glitter
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See all of Berlins EAST and WEST from the water in 3,5 hour

clock Duration: 3 hours 30
  • A tour that lets you discover the Berlin Skyline in just 3.5 hours.
  • Passengers on the ship get to enjoy a great boat tour.
  • The whole of Berlin's scenery is visible from the water and special locations can easily be identified by the guide.
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