Tour Places of democracy in the government district from Futurium

4.6 (95 reviews) Berlin, Germany
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Duration1h 15m
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LanguagesGerman
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

This tour takes you to the most important political sights on the banks of the Spree, including the Reichstag, the Federal Chancellery and the Memorial to the Dead of the Wall. An experienced guide tells exciting stories about the government district and shows you impressive places such as the ARD capital studio and public works of art.

Photographic subjects are abundant on the way. The visit to the Reichstag building is not part of the tour, but we will send you all important information about registration conveniently by email if you ask us about it.

What's included

  • expert guide for a tour of the government district
  • Instructions for registering in the Bundestag, visitors must register themselves
  • Directions to the meeting point
  • Personal Expenses
  • Visit to the Bundestag is not included

What to expect

  1. 10m
    our meeting point for the tour in the government district, before and after our tour we recommend a visit to this free, interactive museum with many important future topics such as climate, living, nutrition and technology.
  2. Parlament der Baume gegen Krieg und Gewalt
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    Action artist Ben Wagin built the Parliament of Trees in 1990 as a memorial to the victims of the Berlin Wall and made an important contribution to remembrance. We try to introduce this place on our guided tour.
  3. Spreebogenpark
    Pass by
    Right at the beginning of our tour we see this park. Between the Spree, the Chancellery, the Paul-Löbe-Haus, the Swiss Embassy and the day-care center of the Bundestag, the Spreebogenpark with a waterfront promenade and wide meadows has become a popular green space. From there there are great views of the Victory Column, Zoofenster, Sony Center and TV Tower.
  4. Bundeskanzleramt
    Pass by
    Along with the Reichstag, the Federal Chancellery is one of the most well-known buildings in Berlin's new center. It is part of the bond of covenant. Renowned architects planned the government and parliament quarters around the Reichstag. Chancellor Angela Merkel has governed the Federal Republic of Germany from there since 2005.
  5. Marie-Elisabeth-Lueders-Haus
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The parliament building is located in the government district. The building houses the scientific services of the German Bundestag, including the parliamentary library. The hearing room (including investigative committees) is the second largest room in the German Bundestag, after the plenary hall in the Reichstag.
  6. Paul-Lobe-Haus
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    For the elected representatives, the Paul-Löbe-Haus is one of the most important buildings in Berlin's government district. During the session weeks, the 21 meeting rooms are used by the committees every day. The building contains 1700 rooms including offices for MPs and for the committee secretariats.
  7. Jakob-Kaiser Haus
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The house is the largest building complex of the Bundestag and houses various offices of the Bundestag. Some older buildings have been incorporated into the complex. Including the former Reichstag President's Palace.
  8. 5m · Admission ticket not included
    The ARD Capital Studio was opened at the same time as the federal government moved from Bonn to Berlin in 1999. About 70 journalists work there and produce reports about political Berlin.
  9. Reichstag Building
    10m
    The Reichstag building is the seat of the German Bundestag. In addition to the plenary hall, the roof terrace and dome can also be visited. The visit can take place, for example, after our tour of the government district. Registration is individual.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Futurium Entrance South (Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin) on the corner of the Kapelle-Ufer on the Spreeufer with a view of the Reichstag dome and the Chancellery not far from the main train station (three minutes' walk from the station).

End point

The tour ends in front of the Reichstag building near the visitors' entrance. To visit the plenary hall in the Reichstag and the dome, guests need to register with the Bundestag. After our tour of the government district, guests can enter the Reichstag building with an invitation from the Bundestag.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note:
  • For guests looking for a tour to the Reichstag in other languages (English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and other languages), we offer private tours on request.
  • Info about our meeting point : our tour of the government district starts in front of the Futurium (House of Futures) and not in front of the Reichstag (please pay attention)
  • Admission to the Reichstag is not part of the tour. Prior registration is required. Without registration, the Parliament building, the Chamber and the dome cannot be visited. Admission to the Reichstag is only possible with an invitation from the Bundestag or the Beetle Roof Garden Restaurant. The ticket for the guided tour in the government district is not an admission ticket to the Reichstag. The visit to the Reichstag can only be confirmed by the Bundestag or the restaurant.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.6 (95)

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