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Berlin Welcome Card, Berlin Pass + Other Discounts

Our tour guides are always getting questions about the various discount passes offered in Berlin, and they have a lot of useful advice that we've compiled into this post.

This post compares the Berlin Welcome Card, the Berlin Pass, and several other tourist discount attraction passes available to you in Berlin. ( auf Deutsch ) ( en Español )

If you're curious about whether or not these passes are worth it, make sure to check our section covering tips from locals and travelers , as they have a lot of interesting recommendations.

• Discount Cards
• All-Inclusive Passes
• Museum Pass
• Other Cards & Passes
• Combo Packages
• Tips From Locals

Disclosure:  While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the  full text .

Berlin visitors have a choice of several city passes to help them navigate the city by public transport and offer discounts for museums, sightseeing tours, attractions, bars, restaurants, and clubs. 

Finding the right pass can be confusing, but we’ll do our best to provide you with highlights and insider tips to help you find the best choice for your trip.

The first step to finding your pass is to figure out as best you can what you want to do while visiting Berlin. It's best not to let any single tourist discount pass or card dictate to you what you will see.   

Secondly, you should decide whether you will use a public transport ticket .  

There are many different tourist passes to choose from in Berlin, but none offer exactly the same benefits as another.

A discount pass , such as the Berlin Welcome Card, provides free travel on the Berlin public transportation system along with deals on various tours and attractions (think al-a-carte).

Your savings are more limited with these cards, but they are less expensive and you have more flexibility than an all-inclusive pass. 

An all-inclusive pass , such as the Berlin Welcome Card All Inclusive, will allow you free entry to visit certain attractions (think all-inclusive resort).

These passes are limited by the # of days that you choose and one of the options o 

So, you can visit as many attractions and tours as you can fit in that timespan.

These are the most expensive options, but you have the potential to save the most money with them.

There are two all-inclusive passes to choose from and we compare them below .

Meanwhile, the Museum Pass will give you free admission to more than 30 different museums in and around the city, but it does not include transportation or any other discounted attractions.

If all else fails, you can also save money on various activities in Berlin by taking advantage of combo deals offered by bus tour companies.

DISCOUNT PASSES

If you don’t feel like spending a lot of money on an all-inclusive pass, or maybe you are not sure that you would use the all-inclusive card enough to make it worth buying, then you might want to consider one of the following discount passes.

These services typically include free public transport along with discounts on several popular attractions.

This is a great option for travelers who want to take control of the places that they visit and save money on transportation.

If you are considering this opportunity, make sure to read about how the AB/ABC Zone tickets work in Berlin.

Berlin Welcome Card

This Berlin Welcome Card offers a discount pass that can help you save a lot of money on admission to several popular attractions. 

It also offers an option to include all 5 museums of Museum Island.

With 25% to 50% off at over 200 venues and a public transport pass included, the Berlin Welcome Card is made for travelers who don’t want to miss out on anything. 

This pass provides discounts for 48 different museums, 26 attractions, and at least 44 interesting tours in Berlin.

The Welcome Card offers various options in terms of duration and tariff zone.

Travelers can choose either Berlin city centre (tariff zone AB) or Berlin and surrounding areas (tariff zone ABC).  

You could also print the voucher at home and obtain the transport tickets and discount pass at any of a number of tourist offices, including BER Airport and most major train stations.

It also comes with a handy guide to the city and the pass's benefits that can fit in your pocket.

This card is well-reviewed. Read some of the reviews .

Click here to buy the Berlin WelcomeCard and find out more.

Berlin City Centre

Ticket for the tariff zone AB. Single add-on tickets for Zone C cost €1.80 per ride.

• Price per day: €12.50
• Price per day: €11.66
• Price per day: €10.75
• Price per day: €9.60
• Price per day: €8.83
• Purchase the Berlin Welcome Card (AB Zone) .

Berlin + Potsdam

A ticket for the tariff zone ABC including Potsdam and the New Palace. The ticket also includes Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).

• Price per day: €15
• Price per day: €13.33
• Price per day: €11.75
• Price per day: €10.40
• Price per day: €9.33
• Purchase the Berlin Welcome Card (ABC Zone) .

Berlin Welcome Card + Museum Island

This variant is a 72-hour ticket that offers the same advantages as the above-mentioned tickets.

Additionally, you will also receive free admission to the five most famous museums of Museum Island (Old National Gallery, Altes Museum, Bode Museum, Neues Museum, and Pergamon Museum).

Note: Special exhibitions are not included in the price.

• Tariff zone AB €53
• Tariff zone ABC €56
• Purchase the Berlin Welcome Card + Museum Island and learn more

Sample Itinerary

If you're wondering how you could use this service to save money, we'll provide a 3-day itinerary in Berlin to give you an idea of what is possible.

The first thing to factor in is the value of the travel cards that are included with a 3-day AB zone Berlin Welcome Card.

If you were to purchase 3 days worth of travel cards separately, you'd pay €26.40. That means the cost for everything else included with this pass is approximately €8.60!

Now then, let's see if we can't save more than that in 3 days?

• Discounted price: €26.25 (€8.75 off)
• Discounted price: €5.63 (€1.87 off)
• Discounted price: €5.25 (€1.75 off)
• Discounted price: €9.38 (€3.12 off)
• Discounted price: €15 (€5 off)
• Discounted price: €10.43 (€3.47 off)
• Discounted price: €8 (€4 off)
• Discounted price: €15.75 (€5.25 off)
• Discounted price: €12 (€4 off)
• Discounted price: €13.43 (€4.47 off)
• Discounted price: €21.60 (€7.20 off)

Total Savings: €52 off

Total Cost of Pass: €35

Discounted prices for meals were based on reasonably priced menu items, but you may choose to purchase more food and save even more!

Easy City Pass

Much like the Berlin Welcome Card and the City Tour Card, the Easy City Pass will allow you to travel for free using public transportation and enjoy savings on several different services around Berlin.

What sets the Easy City Pass apart from other discount passes is the sheer amount of discounts they offer at various attractions, tours, activities, stores, and restaurants.

If you’re looking for a discount pass that will cover almost everything, this is the one you want.

Take a look at this list of just a few partners who offer great deals through the Easy City Pass:

Sightseeing/Tours

• Alternative Berlin Tours
• Fat Tire Bike Tours
• Original Berlin Walks
• Mindways Segway City Tour
• Street Safari

Museums/Culture

• The Wall Museum
• Brandenburger Museum
• Computer Games Museum
• Georg Kolbe Museum
• Chameleon Theater
• BKA Theater

Entertainment/Attractions

• Madame Tussauds
• Berlin Dungeon
• SeaLife Berlin
• Little Big City
• Stand Up Paddling
• PEP’s Kaffee
• Sandmann Restaurant
• SUPANI Restaurant
• Havanna Bar

As you can see, there is a wide variety of discounts available, but this list doesn’t even scratch the surface. 

This discount pass is available for between 2-6 days with either an AB or an ABC tariff zone ticket. You will find the prices for each option below.

Click here for more information or to purchase the Easy City Pass. 

Berlin City Centre (tariff zone AB)

• Price per day: €12
• Price per day: €10.66
• Price per day: €10
• Price per day: €9
• Price per day: €8.16

Berlin + Surroundings (tariff zone ABC)

• Price per day: €13.50
• Price per day: €12.66
• Price per day: €11.50
• Price per day: €10.20

If you want to know more or purchase this discount pass, click here .

Like the Berlin Welcome Card, it might be difficult to see how you could save money with this pass, so we've created this sample 3-day itinerary to show how this pass can be used to get a pretty nice discount.

• Discounted price: €30
• Discounted price: €9.80 (€3.10 off)
• Discounted price: €9.68 (€3.22 off)
• Discounted price: €16 (€4 off)
• Discounted price: €11.25 (€1.25 off)
• Discounted price: €10
• Discounted price: €16.58 (€2.92 off)
• Discounted price: €2.40 (Must purchase coffee)
• Discounted price: €10.50 (€3.50 off)
• Discounted price: €41.93 (€13.97 off)

Total Savings: €49.33 off

Total Cost of Pass: €32

While the discounts they offer aren't necessarily as good as their competitors, it's easy to see how you could easily save quite a bit of money using this pass.

Berlin Travel Pass

Each of these discount passes includes a ticket for public transportation throughout Berlin.

The lower-priced options include an AB Zone ticket while the higher-priced passes have an ABC Zone ticket.

No matter which transit pass you choose to purchase, it is important to understand some basic details about these public transport tickets.

Be sure to read our guide on how to use Berlin's mass transportation system .

Useful for Several Services

The transport ticket is valid on all subways (U-Bahn and S-Bahn), suburban trains (RE and RB), buses, night buses, trams, and also for two ferries.

With this card in hand, you shouldn’t have much trouble getting around the city of Berlin.

AB or ABC Tariff Zones

It’s important to understand the difference between the AB and ABC Fare Zones.

While the AB Zone pass will provide transportation within the inner city, the ABC Zone is useful for traveling around the suburbs of Berlin as well.

This might come in handy if you intend to visit any locations on the outskirts of Berlin, such as Potsdam or Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp , or if you plan to use the BER Airport.

However, a single-ride addon ticket for Zone C costs only €1.80 per ride.

Kids Ride for Free

With each of these discount passes, an unlimited number of children up to the age of 6 can travel for free.

They also allow up to 3 kids between the ages of 6-14 for free with each pass.

Luggage Is Also Free

Visitors are welcome to bring one piece of luggage or one bag per person on public transport. 

Certain Items Might Cost Extra

If you have a bicycle or similarly sized item, you may be asked to pay extra as these types of items are not included with the pass.

That being said, both the Berlin Welcome Card and the Easy City Pass will allow you to bring a dog on board.

Transport Ticket Must Be Validated

Before you can use your AB/ABC Zone ticket, it must be validated by stamping it once.

You will find machines to validate your ticket near most metro stations and other areas where you can find public transport.

You only need to stamp your ticket once – if you stamp it again, it will be void.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PASSES

All-inclusive passes are the most expensive option, but they also offer the widest range of activities and the most potential for savings.

If you have the time and the desire to experience a bunch of different museums, tours, and other attractions, this is likely going to be one of your best options.

Rather than worrying about which sites you can visit, these all-inclusive passes will allow you to explore dozens of notable locations at your leisure.

There are two All-Inclusive passes offered in Berlin: The Go City Berlin Pass and the Welcome Card All-Inclusive .

Although both services provide access to a lot of entertaining activities, you will notice a few differences between each tourist pass.

Specifically, there are some attractions that are offered on one pass, but not the other.

Bearing that in mind, we’ll do our best to highlight in red tours and attractions that are exclusive to either card.

The Welcome Card All-Inclusive

Although this card doesn’t provide as much variety, the Welcome Card All-Inclusive does provide admission to some museums and historic sites that aren’t offered by the Berlin Pass (see below). 

You can also get this pass from 2 up to 6 days as opposed to the 3-day option above.

Overall, this pass is less expensive, so depending on what you want to see, this card might make more sense for you.

What they lack in variety, they make up for in overall value. 

Free admission to 19 museums including:

• German Spy Museum*
• Jewish Museum of Berlin
• The Story of Berlin Museum*
• The Wall Museum*

Free admission to several attractions including:

• Berlin Television Tower*
• Olympiastadion Visitor Center

Free admission to many tours including:

• Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
• Berlin Walking Tour
• Berlin Bike Tour
• A River Cruise
• Free use of public transport*

See their full list of attractions and tours here. 

All-Inclusive Welcome Card Prices

• Price per day: €44.50/Adults | €29.50/Children
• Price per day: €36.33/Adults | €21.66/Children
• Price per day: €32.25/Adults | €18.75/Children
• Price per day: €29.80/Adults | €15.80/Children
• Price per day: €28.16/Adults | €14.16

The All-Inclusive Welcome Card also includes discounts for several activities and attractions.

Click here to learn more and purchase this tourist pass.

If you need some help understanding how to save money with this service, the following sample 3-day itinerary should give you an idea of what is possible.

• City Circle Berlin 24-Hour Ticket | €30 off
• Discounted price: €9.80 ( €3.10 off )
• The Wall Museum | €12.50 off
• Discounted price: €9.68 ( €3.22 off )
• Berlin TV Tower | €24.50 off
• Berlin River Cruise | €19.90 off
• Discounted price: €5.63 ( €1.87 off )
• DDR Museum | €12.50 off
• Berlin Dungeon | €26 off
• Madame Tussauds | €19.50 off
• Nextbike Bike Share | €3 off
• SEA LIFE Berlin | €19 off
• Discounted price: €41.93 ( €13.97 off )

Total Value: €195.56

Total Cost: €109

Total Savings: €86.56 (44% off)

When you factor in all the little things you can use this pass for in addition to all the free activities and attractions, it's actually quite useful!

The Go City Berlin Pass

(unavailable as of Feb 18th)

With more than 60 museums and attractions and at least a few tours, the Go City Berlin Pass is definitely a better value if you plan on seeing as much as possible.

Passes are available for 2, 3, 4, or 5 days at a time, and you'll save more money per day by choosing a longer pass. 

Free admission to 30+ museums including:

• Magicum Museum
• Checkpoint Charlie Museum*
• and many others

Free admission to multiple top attractions including:

• The Berlin Dungeon
• AquaDom & Sea Life Berlin
• and many more

Free tours and transportation services including:

• Guided Walking Tour
• A 95-page Travel Guide (available in English, German, or Italian)*

See their full list of attractions and tours here.

Go City Berlin Pass Prices

• Price per day: €38.10/Adults | €19.92/Children
• Price per day: €34.25/Adults | €18.60/Children
• Price per day: €32.34/Adults | €18.38/Children
• Price per day: €31.20/Adults | €18.60/Children

You can buy the Go City Berlin Pass and learn more by clicking here.

NOTE: This pass is not currently available as of December 2023.

Museum Pass Berlin

For real passionate museum lovers, the Museum Pass Berlin offers admission to 50 museums for a period of 3 consecutive days for €32 (reduced price €16) with a brochure to navigate Berlin’s diverse museum scene.

Watch out for special admission hours during the winter holidays!

You can buy the Museum Pass Berlin online.

• Alte National Galerie
• Altes Museum
• Anne Frank Zentrum
• Anti-War Museum
• Bauhaus Archive
• Berlinische Galerie
• Botanical Museum
• German Cathedral
• German Museum of Technology
• Gemäldegalerie
• Hamburger Bahnhof
• Jewish Museum Berlin
• Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts)
• Kulturforum
• Köpenick Palace
• Labyrinth Kindermuseum Berlin
• MACHmit! Museum für Kinder
• Berggruen Museum
• Museen Dahlem (Museum of European Cultures; Museum of Asian Art; Ethnological Museum of Berlin; Museum of Photography)
• Museum für Naturkunde (Natural History Museum)
• Neues Museum
• St. Nicholas' Church
• Pergamon Museum
• Schwules Museum

Go City Berlin Explorer Pass

In addition to their all-inclusive options, the Go City Berlin Pass is also now available as a pick your attractions pass.

Rather than paying per day, you'll choose between 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 popular attractions and pay one flat price for however many activities you pick.

Depending on which option you choose, you could save up to 30% off general admission prices with the Go City Berlin Explorer Pass.

This is also a much better choice if you're planning to spend more than a week in Berlin, as the pass is active for a total of 30 days!

The attractions you can choose from are the same as what you'll get with the all-inclusive service, so make sure to check and see how many of those activities you plan to enjoy before deciding which pass to purchase.

Here are a few of the best services you can pick with this pass:

• Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
• Berlin River Cruise
• Checkpoint Charlie Museum
• SEA LIFE Berlin

Go City Berlin Explorer Pass Prices

• Price per choice: €21/Adults | €11.83/Children
• Price per choice: €19.06/Adults | €11.06/Children
• Price per choice: €20.55/Adults | €11.16/Children
• Price per choice: €20.08/Adults | €11.50/Children
• Price per choice: €20.35/Adults | €11.89/Children

Purchase the Go City Berlin Explorer Pass or learn more. NOTE: This pass is not currently available as of December 2023.

Things to Consider 

As you can see, the lowest price per attraction is actually €19.06, but there are some activities included that actually cost much less than that.

Although you can save money with the Go City Berlin Explorer Pass, it will be important to consider the general admission costs of each service in order to get the best possible deal.

Other Cards and Passes

The get2Card is a 2-for-1 card, as in getting 2 people for the price of 1!

Note: the get2Card is only available as a mobile app for iOS and Google smartphones. Therefore you must have a smartphone.

The exception is if you buy the annual get2Card, in which case you will receive a paper voucher.

The pass includes sightseeing, theater, opera, cinemas, and restaurants.  

With your get2Card you will receive a 350-page guide with information on all the included offers.

Just some of the attractions that are included are:

• Boat tours in and around Berlin
• Legoland Discovery Centre Berlin
• Madame Tussauds Berlin
• SEALIFE and AquaDom Berlin
• Panoramapunkt viewing platform
• German Symphony Orchestra Berlin
• 1 year for €79

To purchase your card, go to their website and choose a date that you want your card to begin.

After you complete your booking, you will receive an email with login details to access your card.

A nice perk is that they offer a full refund for cancellation up to 1 day in advance. 

Berlin City Card

Not to be confused with the Berlin Pass, the Berlin City Card is a bare-bones discount card that includes a few items, but ones that you are likely to visit.

By bundling these items into a pass, you will save some money and you also get 10% discounts on many other attractions.  

This pass is best for people who are planning to visit a few attractions and like the convenience of having your tickets before you even arrive in Berlin.

The pass includes

• Skip-the-line entrance to the TV Tower w/ an amazing view of Berlin.
• Skip-the-line entrance to the Pergamon Museum .
• Skip-the-line entrance to the DDR Museum .
• Berlin City Audio Guide for Smartphones.
• 10% discount on additional activities.
• Adult (18+) €59
• Youth (15-17) €29
• Child (6-14) €20
• Child (4-5) €19
• Purchase the Berlin City Card .

How it works:

When you know the dates of your trip and are ready to purchase your City Pass, click here . You will be asked to enter your arrival date and airport.

Once you complete your purchase, you will receive an email asking you to choose the dates/times for your free visits to the Reichstag and the TV Tower.

Once you have completed this entire process, you will get an email including all tickets.

Lastly, you will receive a discount code to get a 10% discount on tickets for other top museums and attractions.  

Discover Berlin Pass

This is another prepackaged pass which includes a few of the more popular attractions and activities you can enjoy in Berlin.

One of the nicest things about this service is that you can actually schedule each individual ticket for different dates, giving you plenty of time to enjoy each location.

If you're already planning to visit each of the included attractions, this is a quick and easy way to purchase tickets ahead of time and save at least 10% off general admission prices.

What is Included?

• Panoramapunkt
• Berlin TV Tower
• Cold War Museum
• Discover Berlin Walking Tour

Unlike other prepackaged passes, this one does not include an additional 10% off other activities.

• €62.50/Adults (26+)
• €59/Youth (15-25)
• €48/Student (15-25)
• €47/Children (11-14)
• €33/Children (7-10)
• €16/Children (4-6)

Purchase the Berlin Discover Pass or learn more .

Things to Consider

As you can see, this pass includes two of the main observation decks in Berlin. While the view from each deck is obviously different, most travelers aren't going to be interested in the same activity twice.

There's also a walking tour included, and we offer several free Berlin walking tours that are an excellent alternative.

Historical Pass Berlin

If you're interested in experiencing the history of Berlin, this pass includes several attractions you might want to visit.

Like other passes from Tiqets, you can pick different dates and times for each ticket, allowing you to take your time and explore the city at your own leisure.

Of course, if you're already planning to visit these locations, this could be an easy way to purchase admission ahead of time and save between 5% - 10% on your tickets!

• TimeRide Berlin
• Asisi Panorama - Die Mauer (The Wall)

Unfortunately, this pass does not include 10% off additional activities.

• €63/Adults (17+)
• €59/Students (17-26)
• €57/Youth (15-16)
• €32/Children (6-14)
• €17/Children (4-5)

Purchase the Historical Pass Berlin or learn more .

This pass includes a nice variety of activities, including TimeRide, which isn't provided by many other services on our list.

That said, while the Cold War Museum and The Wall exhibit are both related to the history of Berlin, those are really the only two historical attractions on the pass.

Perhaps it needs a different name, but it's definitely worth considering if you want to save money at any of these locations.

Alexanderplatz Pass

If you're planning to visit Alexanderplatz, this pass will cover the cost of a few popular activities in the area.

Each ticket included can be scheduled for specific dates and times, allowing you to plan out your trip ahead of time while you save a bit of money.

Considering most tourists will visit this major plaza in the city centre, chances are this discount pass will come in handy for some travelers.

• BODY WORLDS Berlin
• City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

This pass does not include an extra 10% off other activities.

• €62/Adults (18+)
• €61/Senior (65+)
• €59/Youth (15-17)
• €40/Children (4-14)

Purchase the Alexanderplatz Pass or learn more .

The City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour makes a stop at Alexanderplatz, so you can actually use that service from this plaza.

While they could certainly add more to this pass, it's a pretty good way to secure tickets for some of the more popular sites in the area.

The Berlin Wall Pass

For many travelers, the Berlin Wall is an absolute must-see attraction, and this is a great way to experience the historic site and learn all about the story of the structure.

In addition to multiple tours of the wall, you'll also have access to a few of the more popular sites related to this historic site.

• East Side Gallery Audio Tour
• Explore Berlin Walking Tour

Unfortunately, this pass does not offer an additional 10% off other activities.

• €41/Adults (17+)
• €39/Seniors (65+)
• €33/Student (ID required)
• €24/Youth (13-16)
• €14/Children (6-12)
• Children under 5 are free

Purchase the Berlin Wall Pass or learn more .

While the included tours are undoubtedly great introductions to the subject of the Berlin Wall, we offer our own free Cold War walking tours which provide a lot of useful details about this landmark.

That said, if you're looking for a quick and easy way to take care of everything all at once, this pass is still an excellent option.

Combo Packages and Deals

In addition to all the tourist passes listed above, there are also a variety of combo deals you can use to save money on a variety of fun activities and attractions in Berlin.

These combination packages are an excellent alternative to tourist passes if you're only planning to enjoy a few tours, museums, or other services.

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Berlin Dungeon

• €52/Adults | €35.50/Children
• Purchase tickets or learn more .

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Berlin SEA Life

• €44/Adults | €27/Children

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Little BIG City Berlin

• €45/Adults | €32.50/Children

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + River Cruise + Currywurst

• €49.50/Adults | €27/Children
• €126/Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Berlin Big Ticket (Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Madame Tussauds + Berlin Dungeon)

• €60/Adults | €40/Children
• Not currently available as of December 2023.

Berlin TV Tower + BODY WORLDS Berlin

• €39.42/Adults | €25.18/Children

DDR Museum + BODY WORLDS Berlin

• €28.98/Adults | €19.00/Children

Tips From Locals and Travelers

While we do our best to provide the most unbiased reviews of discount passes, the best way to make sure you're getting the truth is to check and see what actual locals and travelers have to say about these services.

One of the best places to find this kind of information is on Facebook groups such as Berlin Travel Tips .

A lot of people who have either lived in the area or travel there frequently will share their own thoughts on various tourist pass options.

Here are a few of the best tips we could find.

When it comes to the Welcome Card, it seems that most people are split on whether or not it's worth the money.

One thing most travelers agree on is that it's good if you plan to visit a lot of the included attractions, but if you're not interested in a majority of included activities, it might not be worth it.

Some commenters suggest buying a travel pass instead, because it's definitely a good way to get around the city with ease.

That said, some travelers feel that the Berlin Welcome Card isn't worth the cost, and they note that you can often save more money through other methods.

This is certainly true, because most museums offer discounted rates to students and young adults, so you might actually save more just by getting a different kind of ticket!

As John notes about the Museum Pass, most museums will give you the student discount if you have a student ID from other parts of the world.

This is a valuable tip, because most museums around the world only offer student discounts to local students, but that doesn't seem to be the case in Berlin.

Even so, as Anieze suggests, you should probably check with each museum before heading out.

If you're looking for even more helpful advice, make sure to check our Berlin Travel Tips group on Facebook!

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Is the Berlin Welcome Card worth it?

May 5, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

Berlin in Germany is one of those cities where you can't just do it all in one trip. There are so many museums, shows, and activities that it can be a bit overwhelming not just when you're planning but to your budget too.

Fear not, because if you're someone who likes to visit a bunch of places and not just wander around outdoors (which is fun in summer but way too cold in winter), the Berlin Welcome Card lets you do just that for a fixed price.

The question is: are the Berlin Welcome Card discounts worth it? Do you actually earn your money back? And what about that other option, the EasyCityPass Berlin?

I break it all down for you in this post.

The EasyCityPass Berlin covers less sights and activities but it does offer free public transport. If you're going to Berlin for at least three days and plan to use public transport at least twice per day, get the EasyCityPass Berlin to save money.

The Berlin Welcome Card vs the Easy City Pass Berlin

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The Berlin Welcome Card offers you a budget-friendly way to enjoy an action-packed trip to Berlin. If you’re the kind of person who loves to cram as many activities and as much sightseeing as possible into their trip, the Berlin Card will be a godsend to your bank account. It's essentially a Berlin city tour card.

There are three variations of the Berlin Welcome Card. The first is the classic Berlin Welcome Card, which offers free public transport within a certain zone and up to 50% discount at a range of venues. This includes famous attractions, restaurants, souvenir stores, museums, sightseeing tours, bike rentals, and more. You will also get a city map and guidebook thrown in for good measure.

The second kind of card is the Berlin Welcome Card All-Inclusive. This includes everything that you get with a classic card, plus some extra goodies. In addition to discounts at over 200 sites, you will also get free admission to over 30 of the city's top attractions.

The third type of Welcome Card is the Museum Island Berlin Welcome Card, which includes all the benefits of the classic welcome card plus free entry to one museum on Museum Island per day. These museums are: Alte Nationalgalerie, Altes Museum, Bode Museum, Neues Museum, and Pergamon Museum.

If you plan your days meticulously and can fit plenty of attractions in each day, the all-inclusive card could save you over €100 in admission fees.  

The Berlin Welcome Card 2023 benefits: activities and sights included

For the purposes of brevity, I will focus on the all-inclusive card as it includes everything that the standard card includes, plus a bit extra. If you plan on buying the standard card, just ignore the first section about free entry to attractions.  

• Alte Nationalgalerie – 10 EUR
• Altes Museum – 10 EUR
• Asisi Panorama THE WALL – 11 EUR
• Barberini Museum
• Berlin City Circle Sightseeing – 33 EUR
• Berlin Dungeon – 28 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Berlin on Bike – 29 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Berlin Television Tower – 16,50 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Bode-Museum – 10 EUR
• C/O Berlin – 10 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• CitySightseeing Potsdam – 27 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Computerspielemuseum – 9 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• DDR Museum – 8,50 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Gemäldegalerie – 10 EUR
• German History Museum – 8 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• German Spy Museum – 8 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Hamburger Bahnhof – 14 EUR
• Hitler – how could it happen – 12 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• James-Simon-Gallery – 14 EUR
• Little BIG City – 18 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Madame Tussauds Berlin – 28 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Museum of Photography – 10 EUR
• Neues Museum – 12 EUR
• Neue Nationalgalerie
• Nextbike bike sharing
• Olympic Stadium Visitor Center – 8 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Original Berlin Walks – 22 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Pergamon Museum – 12 EUR
• Stasimuseum – 10 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• Stern und Kreisschiffahrt – 19,90 EUR (25% off with classic card)
• The Wall Museum – 12,50 EUR (25% off with classic card)

To compare prices, a Berlin travel card day ticket without the Welcome Card costs 8,80 EUR for Zone AB and 10 EUR for Zone ABC. This entitles you to unlimited access to all of Berlin’s public transport within the designated zone.

If you are not planning on entering any of Berlin’s attractions and just want to wander around the city (which is also fun), buying public transport day tickets is more economical. However, once you throw a few museums into the mix, the Welcome Card starts to make a difference.

Take note that with the all-inclusive card, you also get access to the hop-on-hop-off bus tour, which is a fun and easy way to get an overview of the city.  

Welcome Card Berlin discounts for restaurants

• BATA Bar & Billiards
• Knutschfleck Berlin
• Berliner Schokoladen Manufaktur 31°–Chocolate workshop
• Kaffeehaus Wilde Matilde
• Aapka – Indian Restaurant
• Berliner Republik
• Brasserie Ganymed
• Brechts Steakhaus
• Café The Greens
• Curry Wolf – Original Berliner Currywurst
• Das Haus der 100 Biere am Ku’damm
• Hard Rock Cafe Berlin
• Italofritzen
• MacLaren’s Pub
• Restaurant & Café Drachenhaus
• Restaurant Meena Kumari
• Restaurant Weiss
• Sir Hanh’s Old Town Hanoi
• Steakhouse Las Malvinas
• Vedang – plant burger
• Xantener Eck

Berlin Welcome Card list of attractions and venues

• Berlin Botanical Garden – 50% discount
• Gedenkstätte Lindenstraße – 50% discount
• Hitler's plans for Berlin – Myth of Germania – 50% discount
• Knutschfleck Berlin- 50% discount
• Rausch Schokoladenhaus – 50% discount
• Trabi Museum Berlin – 50% discount
• Berlinische Galerie – 38% discount
• Barberini Museum – 37% discount
• Berlinische Galerie – 40% discount
• BKA Theater – 30% discount
• Deutsches Technikmuseum – 37% discount
• German Cinematheque – 44% discount
• Hanf Museum – 33% discount
• Hans Otto Theater – 30% discount
• KINDL – Centre for Contemporary Art – 30% discount
• Modellpark Berlin-Brandenburg – 33% discount
• Museum of Natural History – 37% discount
• Panoramapunkt – 33% discount
• Schwules Museum (Gay Museum) – 33% discount
• 1968 Museum – 25% discount
• Adventure World Tours – 25% discount
• Air Service Berlin Weltballon – 25% discount
• Anne Frank Zentrum – 25% discount
• Ansichtssachen – 25% discount
• Art:Berlin – 25% discount
• asisi Panorama THE WALL – 25% discount
• Audiotouren Stadt im Ohr – 25% discount
• Bar Jeder Vernunft – 25% discount
• Bärentouren – historical sightseeing tour – 25% discount
• Base Flying at Alexanderplatz – 25% discount
• Berlin by Bulli – 25% discount
• Berlin Cathedral – 25% discount
• Berlin City Circle Sightseeing – 25% discount
• Berlin City Tour – 25% discount
• Berlin Cityschiffsfahrten – 25% discount
• Berlin Dungeon – 25% discount
• Berlin Erlbenisse – 25% discount
• Berlin Global – 25% discount
• Berlin on Bike – Tours & Rental – 25% discount
• Berlin Stores – 25% discount
• Berlin Story Museum – 25% discount
• Berlin Television Tower (Fernsehtum) – 25% discount
• Berliner Kriminal Theater – 25% discount
• Berliner Residence Concerts – 25% discount
• Big Bus Tours Berlin – 25% discount
• Bikegreen.de – 25% discount
• Biosphäre Potsdam – 25% discount
• Boat Tours Potsdam – 25% discount
• Body Worlds Museum Berlin – 25% discount
• BR Volleys – 25% discount
• Bröhan Museum – 25% discount
• Brücke-Museum – 25% discount
• BWSG Berlin – 25% discount
• C/O Berlin – 25% discount
• Cabaret Theatre – 25% discount
• Canoe Berlin – 25% discount
• Cat in the Bag – 25% discount
• Chamäleon Theater Berlin – 25% discount
• Charlottenburg – 25% discount
• City Segway Tours – 25% discount
• City Sightseeing Potsdam – 25% discount
• COLD WAR MUSEUM- 25% discount
• Comedy Tour Berlin – 25% discount
• Computer Games Museum – 25% discount
• Cultour Berlin – 25% discount
• DDR Museum (GDR Museum) – 25% discount
• delphi LUX – 25% discount
• Designer Depot – 25% discount
• Deutsche Oper Berlin – 25% discount
• Deutsches Historisches Museum (German History Museum) – 25% discount
• Deutsches Theater Berlin – 25% discount
• Deutschlandmuseum – 25% discount
• DIE MAUER | THE WALL – 25% discount
• Die Stachelschweine – 25% discount
• Disgusting Food Museum Berlin – 25% discount
• Distel Cabaret Theatre – 25% discount
• E-bike Sightseeing Tours – 25% discount
• EASTSIDESEEING – 25% discount
• EXTAVIUM Potsdam – 25% discount
• Fatbikesafari Berlin – 25% discount
• Filmmuseum Potsdam – 25% discount
• Filmpark Babelsburg – 25% discount
• Flughafen Tempelhof (Tempelhof Airport) – 25% discount
• Foxtrail – 25% discount
• Französischer Dom – Viewing platform- 25% discount
• Frau Tonis Parfum – 25% discount
• Free Berling Bike Tours (not free despite the name) – 25% discount
• Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin – 25% discount
• Gardens of the World – 25% discount
• German Spy Museum (Deutsches Spionagemuseum) – 25% discount
• Gezer Spa – 25% discount
• Haus am Waldsee – 28% discount
• Helicopter Flights – 25% discount
• Historical Mill in Park Sanssouci – 25% discount
• Hitler – how could it happen? – 25% discount
• Hotrod City Tour – 25% discount
• House Running – 25% discount
• Hurricane Factory Berlin – 25% discount
• Icebar Berlin – 25% discount
• Ick bin Berliner – 25% discount
• Illuseum Berlin – 25% discount
• Jewish Museum Berlin – 25% discount
• JUMP House Berlin – 25% discount
• Kaiser Tour Potsdam City and Palace Tours – 25% discount
• Kolla.Berlin – 25% discount
• Komische Oper Berlin – 25% discount
• Konzerthaus Berlin – 25% discount
• Kunstgewerbemuseum im Schloss Köpenick (Museum of Decorative Arts in the Köpenick Castle) – 25% discount
• KW Institute for Contemporary Art – 25% discount
• Labyrinth Kindermuseum Berlin – 25% discount
• LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Berlin – 25% discount
• Lindt Boutique – 25% discount
• Little BIG City Berlin – 25% discount
• MACHmit! Museum for Kids – 28% discount
• Madame Tussauds Berlin – 25% discount
• Magicum – 25% discount
• Maranja Rästeltour – 25% discount
• Mike’s Sightseeing Berlin – 25% discount
• Museum of European Culture – 25% discount
• Museum Fluxus – 25% discount
• Museum Nikolaikirche (Church of Nikolai) | Stadtmuseum Berlin – 25% discount
• Museumsdorf Düppel – 25% discount
• Natural History Museum Potsdam – 25% discount
• Oldie Käfer Tour (Vintage Beetle Tour) – 25% discount
• Olympiastadion Berlin Visitor Center – 25% discount
• Original Berlin Walks- 25% discount
• pedales – 25% discount
• Popkornditorei Knalle – 25% discount
• Potsdam City Circle Sightseeing – 25% discount
• Potsdam City Walk (Stadtspaziergang durch Potsdam) – 25% discount
• Potsdam Museum – 25% discount
• Quatsch Comedy Club – 25% discount
• Reederei Bruno Winkler – 25% discount
• Reederei Hadynski – 25% discount
• Reederei Lüdicke – 25% discount
• Renaissance Theater – 25% discount
• Rooftop terrace at the Park Inn – 25% discount
• Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg – 25% discount
• SAMURAI Museum Berlin – 25% discount
• Sanssouci – 20% discount
• Satire Theater Potsdam – 27% discount
• Schaubühne on Lehniner platz – 25% discount
• Schönhausen Palace – 25% discount
• Seilbahn Berlin – 25% discount
• Showbühne Berlin – 25% discount
• Sightrunning = Sightseeing + Jogging – 25% discount
• Solarwaterworld – 25% discount
• Spree Ahoi – 25% discount
• Staatsoper Unter den Linden – 25% discount
• Stage BLUEMAX Theatre – 25% discount
• Stage Theater des Westens – 25% discount
• Stars in Concert – 25% discount
• Stasimuseum Berlin – 25% discount
• StattReisen Berlin – 25% discount
• Stern und Kreisschiffahrt – 25% discount
• Stromma’s Hop On – Hop Off bus tours – 25% discount
• Studio of Wonders – 25% discount
• The Belvedere on the Pfingstberg – 25% discount
• The Wall Museum – East Side Gallery – 25% discount
• Tierpark Berlin – 25% discount
• TimeRide Berlin – 25% discount
• Tipi am Kanzleramt – 25% discount
• Top Tour Sightseeing – 25% discount
• Tour “Alter Fritz” Stadt- und Schlösserrundfahrten – 25% discount
• Trabi Safari – 25% discount
• Urban Bike Tours – 25% discount
• Urban Mission: Agent Hunt and Family Agent Hunt – 25% discount
• Vaganten Bühne – 25% discount
• Vive Berlin Tours – 25% discount
• Waldhochseilgarten Jungfernheide – 25% discount
• Wall Museum – 25% discount
• Wellenwerk – 25% discount
• Wintergarten Varieté – 25% discount
• Zeiss Planetarium – 25% discount
• Zitadelle – 25% discount

Your itinerary for a two-day trip could look a little something like this:

• Morning – Berlin Dungeon
• Afternoon – Berlin on Bike
• Evening – Berlin Television Tower
• Morning – German Spy Museum
• Afternoon – The Wall Museum
• Evening – Komische Opera House

That’s three activities each day, making for a fun-filled but not over-packed weekend break. You will, of course, be able to take public transport between all of the destinations. Now, is the Berlin Card worth it?

Let’s do the maths. If you go all out and buy the all-inclusive Welcome Card, your savings will be as follows:

On day one, you will only pay for the TV Tower (20 EUR- 25%, which will be 15 EUR), and on day two, it will be free apart from the opera ticket, which will be discounted by 25%. Tickets are usually around 50 EUR for the opera, so after the discount, it will be around 37,50 EUR. So both days will cost 141,50 EUR (89 for the 48h all-inclusive card, 15 for the TV tower, and 37,50 for the discounted opera ticket).

With the classic Welcome Card, the price will be 58,70 EUR for day one, 55,90 EUR for day two, and 23 EUR for the Welcome Card. This totals 137,60 EUR for the weekend.

Without either of the cards, the total will be 59,50 EUR for day one, 74,50 EUR for day two, and 14 EUR for a day travel ticket for each day. This comes to 148 EUR for the weekend.

As you can see, you can save around 6 EUR with the all-inclusive card in this situation. Remember, that doesn’t include discounts you can enjoy if you eat in the restaurants mentioned above (I haven’t included them in the itinerary as everyone will spend different amounts on meals, so it is hard to judge what kind of saving you could have).

Of course, this is just a sample itinerary. You could save even more if you plan your days carefully and cover four or even five activities in a day. How much you save is ultimately in your hands once you buy the card.  

While the card is predominantly aimed at tourists, there is nothing to stop someone living in Berlin from purchasing one. There is something rather charming about being a tourist in your own city for a day or two.

You should also ask yourself if you ever plan to return to Berlin. For Europeans, getting to Berlin is easy, and the likelihood of a return trip is pretty high. This means you don’t need to cram everything in one go. If you’re coming from further afield, like the USA or Australia, you might only have one opportunity to experience Berlin. In this case, you will probably want to grab yourself a Welcome Card so you can really make the most of your time there.  

How to choose the best Berlin Welcome Card for you?

For the All-Inclusive Berlin Welcome Card and Berlin Museum Card, the prices are as follows:

Adult with public transport Berlin travel pass:

• Berlin Welcome Card 48 hours: 89 EUR
• Berlin Welcome Card 72 hours: 109 EUR
• Berlin Welcome Card 4 days: 129 EUR
• Berlin Welcome Card5 days: 149 EUR
• Berlin Welcome Card 6 days: 169 EUR

Adult without public transport:

• 48h: 79 EUR
• 72h: 95 EUR
• 4 days: 105 EUR
• 5 days: 119 EUR
• 6 days: 139 EUR
• 48h: 55 EUR
• 72h: 59 EUR
• 4 days: 69 EUR
• 5 days: 75 EUR
• 6 days: 79 EUR (note that children’s tickets do not include public transport as up to three children may travel for free with an adult)

For the classic Berlin Welcome Card, the prices are as follows:

• 48h: 25 EUR
• 72h: 35 EUR
• 72h + Museum Island Card: 53 EUR
• 4 days: 43 EUR
• 5 days: 48 EUR
• 6 days: 53 EUR
• 48h: 30 EUR
• 72h: 40 EUR
• 72h + Museum Island Card: 56 EUR
• 4 days: 47 EUR
• 5 days: 52 EUR
• 6 days: 56 EUR

If you want to get your culture fix but don’t have the budget to splash out on the all-inclusive card, opt for the 72h + Museum Island card. The Museum Island card lets you see the city and some of its top attractions without breaking the bank.

Bear in mind that you don’t need to purchase a card for the whole duration of your trip. If you have a week in Berlin, you could buy the 48h card and spend two days rushing around sightseeing and the rest of your journey chilling and being more leisurely. The choice is yours.  

However, if you would prefer to purchase your Welcome Card in person, they are available in all the Berlin tourist information centers, big hotels, and public transport stations throughout the city. You can also purchase them at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

Once you have bought your card, you will be given a plastic discount card and a separate public transport ticket. Simply write the date on the back of the plastic card and hand it over whenever you need to pay for something at any of the places listed above. It couldn’t be simpler.  

Another important thing to remember is not to overbuy your ticket. In other words, if you are there for two and a half days, opt for the 48h option rather than the 72h option. Having less time with the card is better than paying for time you can’t use.

After your 48 hours runs out, there are still plenty of things to do in Berlin that are free or cheap, regardless of whether you have a Welcome card or not.

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Just when you thought you had got your head around the Berlin Welcome Card, it’s time to throw something else into the mix. Now it’s time to take a look at the EasyCityPass Berlin , the alternative choice to the Berlin Welcome Card.

We're now going to do a run-through of everything the EasyCityPass Berlin has to offer so you can make up your own mind as to which card best suits your trip.  

The EasyCityPass Berlin is similar to the Welcome Card in that it offers discounted entry to many attractions and activities. It also provides completely free public transport on the S-Bahn, bus, tram, and regional train.

So is the EasyCityPass Berlin worth it?

The discounts include museums, culture, shopping, nightlife, and gastronomy.

The main difference with the EasyCityPass Berlin is that you can buy it to last up to 6 days. These are your options:

• EasyCityPass 48 Hours Berlin – Zones AB – 24 EUR
• EasyCityPass 48 Hours Berlin – Zones ABC – 27 EUR
• EasyCityPass 72 Hours Berlin – Zones AB – 32 EUR
• EasyCityPass 72 Hours Berlin – Zones ABC – 38 EUR
• EasyCityPass 4 Days Berlin – Zones AB – 40 EUR
• EasyCityPass 4 Days Berlin – Zones ABC – 46 EUR
• EasyCityPass 5 Days Berlin – Zones AB – 45 EUR
• EasyCityPass 5 Days Berlin – Zones ABC – 51 EUR
• EasyCityPass 6 Days Berlin – Zones AB – 49 EUR
• EasyCityPass 6 Days Berlin – Zones ABC – 54 EUR

No child price is listed as every adult ticket covers up to three children aged 6-14.  

EasyCityPass Berlin benefits: what's included?

Easy City Pass Berlin discounts

• Alternative Berlin Tours – up to 50% off
• art:Berlin – up to 50% off
• Berline Erlebnisse – up to 50% off
• Big Bus Berlin – up to 50% off
• BWSG Berlin – up to 50% off
• Christian Bednarz 1A Stadtführungen – up to 50% off
• Segway Cooltourings: Segway & E-Scooter Tours – up to 50% off
• Fat Tire Tours Berlin – up to 50% off
• Fernsehturm– up to 50% off
• Foxtrail – up to 50% off
• Hotrod Tour Berlin – up to 50% off
• MS Diva Eventschiff – up to 50% off
• Older Kafer Tour Berlin – up to 50% off
• Original Berlin Walks – up to 50% off
• Questo App – up to 50% off
• Reederei Riedel – up to 50% off
• Stadt im Ohr – up to 50% off
• Stern- und Kreisschiffahrt – up to 50% off
• Street Safari – up to 50% off
• Streifzüge mit Birgit L. – up to 50% off
• Stromma Sightseeing-Touren – up to 50% off
• Top Tour Sightseeing – up to 50% off
• Trabi World – up to 50% off
• Berlin Dungeon – up to 20% off
• Buchstabenmuseum – up to 20% off li>
• Computerspielemuseum – up to 20% off li>
• Die Mauer-asisi Panorama Berlin – up to 20% off
• Disgusting Food Museum – up to 20% off
• Georg Kolbe Museum – up to 20% off
• Hanf Museum Berlin – up to 20% off
• Illuseum Berlin – up to 20% off
• KÖRPERWELTEN im Menschen Museum – up to 20% off
• LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Berlin – up to 20% off
• Little BIG City Berlin – up to 20% off
• Madame Tussauds – up to 20% off
• Panoramapunkt am Potsdamer Platz – up to 20% off
• SEA LIFE Berlin – up to 20% off
• Spiegellabyrinth – up to 20% off
• THE WALL MUSEUM – up to 20% off
• Aapka – Indisches Restaurant – up to 25% off
• AVA Club- up to 50% off
• Berliner Kaffeerösterei – up to 25% off li>
• BRLO Brwhouse Brauerei Touren – up to 25% off li>
• Café La Mouche am Schloss Charlottenburg – up to 25% off
• Hard Rock Cafe Berlin – up to 25% off
• Havanna Bar – up to 50% off
• House of Gin – up to 50% off
• Jazzclub Schlot – up to 50% off
• Kurhaus Korkasow – up to 25% off
• Lausebengel – Biervielfalt & Berliner Küche – up to 25% off
• meena kumari restaurant – up to 25% off
• Nocti Vagus Dunkelrestaurant mit Showbühne – up to 25% off
• PEP´s Kaffee – up to 25% off
• Tigertörtchen Chausseestraße – up to 25% off
• Tigertörtchen Nikolaiviertel – up to 25% off
• Bar Jeder Vernunft – up to 20% off
• Berliner Residenz Konzerte – up to 20% off
• BKA Theater – up to 20% off
• Estrel Showtheater – up to 20% off
• Friedrichstadt-Palast – up to 20% off
• Jazzclub Schlot – up to 20% off
• Kabarett Theater Distel – up to 20% off
• Sand-Theater Berlin – up to 20% off
• Theater im Keller – up to 20% off
• Tipi am Kanzleramt – up to 20% off
• Wintergarten Varieté – up to 20% off
• Zilles Stubentheater – up to 20% off
• Designer Depot – up to 20% off
• Dederon-Design – up to 20% off li>
• Frau Tonis Parfum – up to 20% off li>
• Lit Lab Berlin – up to 20% off
• Air Service Berlin City Rundflug – up to 25% off
• Air Service Berlin Weltballon – up to 25% off
• BRLO Brwhouse Brauerei Touren – up to 25% off
• Dockx Schwarzlicht Minigolf & Lasertag – up to 25% off
• Fernsehturm – up to 25% off
• Illuseum Berlin – up to 25% off
• JetSim Flugsimulation – up to 25% off
• Lit Lab Berlin – up to 25% off
• Stand Up Paddling – up to 25% off
• The Wow Gallery – up to 25% off
• TIMERIDE Berlin – Berlin 1985 – up to 25% off
• TIMERIDE Berlin – Die Deutschland Zeitreise – up to 25% off
• TIMERIDE Berlin – TIMERIDE GO! – up to 25% off
• Waldhochseilgarten mit Sommergarten – up to 25% off
• Wellenwerk – up to 25% off

Public transport is included in the price of your EasyCityPass Berlin. This provides unlimited access to all of the city’s public transport for the duration of your pass in Zone AB or for a little extra – zones ABC. If you buy the zones ABC ticket, it even includes transport to and from the Schönefeld Airport and Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

Note that the pass covers up to three children aged 6-14 years for every adult pass purchased.

A day ticket for public transport costs:

• Zone AB: 8,80 EUR
• Zone ABC: 10 EUR

A 7-day public transport ticket alone costs:

• Zone AB: 36 EUR
• Zone ABC: 43 EUR

So say you were going to take the 6-day EasyCityPass Berlin for just 9 EUR more than you'd pay for a weekly Zone ABC public transport ticket. You'd have access to all the discounts mentioned above.

On the flip side, if your plan is to chill out and meander around the city with a bratwurst in hand, then the EasyCityPass Berlin is a waste of money. Everyone will have a different motivation for visiting Berlin, so think about what you want to get out of the city and let that determine whether or not you buy the EasyCityPass Berlin.  

You can buy the EasyCityPass Berlin online or you can purchase it from one of these locations:

• All ticket machines and points of sale of the S-Bahn Berlin
• Schönefeld Airport: vending machines and points of sale of the S-Bahn Berlin
• Tegel Airport: DB ticket vending machines
• Central Station: vending machines and points of sale of the S-Bahn Berlin

You should also take logistics into account. Berlin is a fairly big city, so if there are a few attractions you want to see that are all in the same area, try to cover them all in one go. This will save you time going back and forth.  

Now, for the crux of the entire article. With your Berlin trip looming, it is time to decide: which card do you buy, if any at all? Hopefully, my analysis of the two cards above has gone some way towards showing you which card might be for you, but I will do a little summary here to bring it all together.

EasyCityPass Berlin vs Welcome Card The Berlin Welcome Card has a few notable advantages. The first is that it offers a much more comprehensive range of discounts, in addition to the free entry that comes with the all-inclusive and Berlin Museum island pass. The second is that some of these discounts are available at restaurants, which could significantly reduce your trip's total price as you will most likely eat out two, if not three, times each day.

The third benefit of the Welcome Card is that you can choose the card's duration to fit with the length of your vacation. Berlin is generally considered a weekend, city break type of destination. If this is how you plan to visit the city, you will probably only have 48 hours there, meaning the 6-day EasyCityPass Berlin is too long and won’t be worth the money.

However, the EasyCityPass Berlin also has its advantages. While the list of perks is shorter, the pass itself is much cheaper and automatically includes public transport. If you plan to travel all over the city and maximize the use of public transport, you will get a lot of use out of the EasyCityPass Berlin.

Neither of the cards is cheap, and the amount you will save by purchasing one depends on how much you intend to do with it.

If you are going to Berlin for a weekend break or a longer period (5/6 days) and you think you will do some activities and will use public transport a lot, purchase the classic Berlin Welcome Card .

Alternatively, go for the 72h+ Museum Island Welcome Card. This gives you access to Berlin’s main five museums and public transport but is still very reasonably priced and doesn’t put you under pressure to visit a million attractions just to get your money’s worth.

If your plan is the same as above, but you think you will do loads of activities, then purchase the all-inclusive Berlin Welcome Card.

Finally, if all you want to do is sip a beer in the park and walk along the river, then don’t bother with either of the cards.

I hope that sums it all up nicely for you. Enjoy your trip!

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Save with the Berlin Welcome or City Tour Cards on Transport and Sightseeing

Buy the Berlin Welcome Card or City Tour discount passes for big savings and cheap deals on transportation fares, sightseeing, culture, entertainment, and restaurants.

Visitors to Berlin may save on public transportation tickets, admission fees to popular sights, restaurants, culture, and entertainment by using the Berlin Welcome Card or the Berlin City Tour Card. These two discount passes allow for unlimited travel on Berlin’s comprehensive public transportation system (including buses, trams, trains, and ferries) and discounts of at least 25% on city tours, boat cruises, museum and top sightseeing sites admission fees, discounts on restaurant meals, and entertainment. New versions that exclude transportation are also available and are generally very good savings deals too. The Berlin Welcome Card All – Inclusive is much more expensive but an excellent choice for especially first-time visitors as many very expensive sights are covered in full.  Buy Berlin Welcome Cards online.

Save with the Berlin Welcome Card and the Berlin City Tour Card

For a city with over 30 different kinds of public transportation tickets , having a single discount card for tourists was always going to be too simple. Berlin thus has two major official tourist discount passes: the Berlin Welcome Card and the Berlin City Tour Card. These two tourist discount passes are very similar and similarly priced but the slightly more expensive Berlin Welcome Card generally gives the best value.

Both standard Berlin discount cards include unlimited use of public transportation and give discounts to various sights, restaurants, tours, and entertainment. Both cards are available with validities of 48 hours, 72 hours, or four to six days. (Note that the four to six days cards expire at midnight on the final day, irrespective of what hour it was originally validated.)

Both discount cards may be bought with transportation for either zone AB or ABC (or without transportation being included). The ABC card is sometimes referred to as Berlin-Potsdam as it includes transportation to and discounts on sights in Potsdam and Oranienburg , as well as transportation to Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER).

The Berlin Welcome Card (72h and 6 days) and 24-hour City Card are also available as a basic option without transportation included.

The Berlin Welcome Card All-Inclusive is much more expensive but an excellent choice for especially first-time visitors as many very expensive sights are covered in full. See Save with the Berlin Welcome Card All-Inclusive for more details.

Families Save with the Discount Cards in Berlin

In contrast to previous policy, families may now save with both the AB and ABC zone cards. Up to three children aged 6 to 14 may travel for free with an adult using a Berlin Welcome Card. Discounts are also applied for these children at many sights.

Children under six (as well as one dog per cardholder) travel for free with any adult tickets on Berlin public transportation.

Differences between the Berlin Welcome and City Tour Cards

The main differences between the Berlin City Tour Card and the Berlin Welcome Card are that the Welcome Card gives discounts to over 180 partners and the City Tour Card at just over 70. The Welcome Card comes with a 150-page guidebook while the City Tour Card comes with a fold-out brochure and map. Anyone may download the Welcome Card booklet for free and it is worth doing even if not buying the card itself.

The standard Welcome Card is marginally more expensive than the City Tour Card but is valid at many more attractions and often gives bigger discounts. Most visitors will probably find the best deal by using the Berlin Welcome Card, although the discounts offered by the City Tour Card are probably of more interest to younger travelers.

The special and very popular Berlin Welcome Card Museum Insel is valid for 72 hours and adds admission to the state museums on Museum Island . (Free time-slot reservations are still required for visiting the Neues Museum and Pergamon Panorama (The Pergamonmuseum itself is closed until at least 2027.)

Buying the Berlin City Tour Card & Berlin Welcome Card

The Berlin City Tour Card with a foldout brochure and map is available from BVG (Berlin bus) and S-Bahn ticket offices as well as around 300 hotels in Berlin. If the ticket is bought from vending machines or from bus drivers, the brochure can be collected later from a BVG or S-Bahn ticket office. It is also sold online but must usually be exchanged in Berlin for a paper ticket, or request an email a print-at-home option.

The Berlin Welcome Card is generally available from the same venues as well as from the Berlin Tourist Information Offices and DB German Railways ticket windows. The five-day Berlin Welcome Card cannot be bought on buses or from vending machines. The cards are also sold online but a paper printout is usually required and not just a mobile phone screenshot.

The Welcome Card can conveniently also be bought on arrival in Berlin at:

• Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Main Train Station) from the Berlin Info Store (Ground Level, Europa Platz exit);
• Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): Welcome Center tourist information office in Terminal 1, Level E0;
• Berlin Tourist Info Centers in the Humboldt Forum or at the Brandenburg Gate

Discounts Offered by the Berlin Welcome & City Tour Cards

The largest portions of the price of these tourist passes are for public transportation. However, further savings can be significant too. Discounts of at least 25% are given on admission ticket prices at many museums including the DDR , German History, German Technology, Wall, and Berlin Jewish Museum.

Discount pass holders generally also save at least 25% on city sightseeing bus tours of Berlin and cruises on the Spree River and other Berlin waterways. Similar discounts are granted to most walking and cycling tours including the very popular English Berlin Walks and Berlin on Bike tours. The biggest single discounts are for theatre shows but it may be difficult to actually cash in on these discounts as the tickets may usually only be bought on the same day or a few days in advance.

The Berlin Welcome Card and City Tour Card are generally good value for money. The difference between two standard Berlin public transportation day tickets and the 48h tourist discount cards can easily be made up by the savings offered on a single admission to Madame Tussauds Berlin, or a visit to two or three other museums. See also Tips on Public Transportation Tickets in Berlin for more ideas on how to use the buses and trains in Berlin as well as suggested bus routes that pass by Berlin’s top sights.

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Henk Bekker is a freelance travel writer with over 20 years of experience writing online. He is particularly interested in history, art, and culture. He has lived most of his adult life in Germany, Switzerland, and Denmark. In addition to European-Traveler.com , he also owns a travel website on the Lake Geneva region of Switzerland and maintains statistical websites on car sales and classic car auction prices . Henk holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and an MSc in Development Finance from the University of London.

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The Berlin Welcome Card includes a travel ticket for the public transport service (such as bus & rail) and the Berlin Welcome Card guide . The Berlin Welcome Card is available as an online ticket and a printed ticket by mail or as a voucher . When purchasing the Welcome Card, each visitor will also receive the practical Berlin Welcome Card guide. One guide is sufficient per group (maximum 4 people), another guide is needed for each additional person.

Upon presentation of the ticket and the guide, visitors will receive the respective discounts & rebates. When purchasing the Berlin Welcome Card including Museum Island, the visitor gets once-daily free access to the museums on Berlin’s Museum Island (special exhibitions are excluded) during the period of validity.

The printed tickets are valid for the purchased ticket period (48h, 72h or 4, 5, 6 days). Online tickets do not have to be separately validated before being used for the first time . Their period of validity depends on the specified travel date and the time on the online ticket. As regards tickets for 4, 5 or 6 days, the Berlin Welcome Card expires on the last day of validity at 12am.

The Berlin Welcome Card is available as a public transportation ticket with discounts on numerous partners:

• Berlin (fare zone Berlin AB, valid for one adult and up to 3 children between the ages of 6 and up to and including 14 years old)
• Berlin+Potsdam (fare zone Berlin ABC, valid for one adult and up to 3 children between the ages of 6 and up to and including 14 years old)
• Berlin Welcome Card Museum Island (fare zone Berlin AB or Berlin+Potsdam ABC, valid for one adult including free entry into the museums at Museum Island, except for special exhibitions! Children up to and including 14 years old travel free on the ticket).

Important : for journeys from/to Berlin-Brandenburg BER Airport, you will need a Berlin Welcome Card for the zone ABC. Unfortunately, an extension of the Berlin Welcome Card AB to include a connection ticket for tariff zone C is not possible.

Any number of children up to their 6th birthday can travel free with all types of Berlin Welcome Card. What’s more, up to 3 children between the ages of 6 and 14 can also travel free on their parents’ ticket or when accompanying an adult. Prams, luggage and one dog can also travel free of charge. A reduced-fare travel ticket is required for each additional dog. You need an additional bicycle ticket if you want to take your bike.

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On-site At Berlin tourist information centres, many Berlin hotels as well as at sales outlets and public transport companies' tickets machines (S-Bahn Berlin GmbH and BVG). You can also get the Berlin Welcome Card directly upon arrival in the arrivals area at the Berlin airports.You can then get the associated guide at the Berlin tourist information centres as well as at BVG and S-Bahn sales outlets.

The sections A and B each cover the actual urban area, whereby the outer limit of section B is largely identical to the city limits. Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) is located in fare zone Berlin C . For this reason, tourists arriving at the Berlin-Brandenburg airport needs the Berlin Welcome Card for the fare zone ABC in order to have unrestricted use of public transport. Section C extends – measured from the city limits – up to a distance of 10 to 15 km into the surrounding areas. Exceptions here are tourist and special lines and journeys with Deutsche Bahn. Unfortunately, an extension of the Berlin Welcome Card AB to a connection ticket for tariff zone Berlin C is not possible.

Visitors to Berlin who want to travel to Potsdam or Sachsenhausen need the Berlin Welcome Card for fare zone ABC in order to use the public transport service without any restrictions. An extension of the Berlin Welcome Card AB to a connection ticket for tariff zone C is unfortunately not possible.

It is possible to validate the card up to 31/12 of the calendar year in which the purchase was made. However, the latest period of validity is up to 02/01 (48-hour ticket) or 03/01 (72-hour ticket) or 03/01 at midnight (4-day ticket) or 04/01 at midnight (5-day ticket) or 05/01 at midnight (6-day ticket) of the following year.

The public transport ticket must be validated once before starting the journey in the ticket validation machine . The discounts included in the guide are exclusively valid combined with your Berlin Welcome Card travel ticket and only after its validation.

The guide belongs to the Berlin Welcome Card and must always be presented when claiming discounts. You will receive the guide upon presentation of your Berlin Welcome Card ticket (from the machines) at Berlin tourist information centres as well as at BVG and S-Bahn sales outlets. The guide is also available as a downloadable version .

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The Berlin WelcomeCard –  the official tourist pass to Germany’s capital city.

With the Berlin WelcomeCard, your customers enjoy great savings of 25% – 50% at numerous tourist attractions as well as free travel on public transport across the city. The Berlin WelcomeCard includes a compact city guide with suggested tours for exploring the city, insider tips and a city map.

Europe’s most popular city pass comes in durations from two to six days and two fare zone models: AB (Berlin) or ABC (Berlin + Potsdam, incl. BER). A plus for families – All versions of the Berlin WelcomeCard include free public transport for all accompanying children under 6 and up to three children under 15!

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• Flexible travel on all public transport in and across the city
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With the new Berlin WelcomeCard all inclusive, your customers save money from the start with free entry and preferred admission at over 30 top highlights! In addition to free entry to top attractions and museums, the Berlin WelcomeCard all inclusive also offers great discounts on events and restaurants. The ideal tailor-made city pass for sheer Berlin enjoyment – and every Berlin WelcomeCard all inclusive also comes with a handy city guide and map.

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In Berlin's vibrant metropolis, there's always something new to discover. The Berlin WelcomeCard offers a journey of comfort and discovery at discounted prices, providing travelers with an unbeatable mix of mobility and exclusive discounts for various attractions.

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Berlin attracts with various sights, from historic sites to modern attractions. However, exploring the city can become expensive and cumbersome for many visitors. The Berlin WelcomeCard (Zones AB) eliminates these worries. You travel in zones A and B, discover the most important sights, and use the best transport connections – all at affordable prices.

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Whether you're spending just a weekend in the city or a whole week, with options from 48 hours up to 6 days, the Berlin WelcomeCard has the right offer for everyone. It's not just a ticket for public transport but also your passport to exclusive discounts in Berlin.

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Of course, the card enables convenient movement around the city. But the true value of the WelcomeCard is revealed in the numerous discounts. Experience attractions like the Sealife , Madame Tussauds , and the Berlin TV Tower with discounts of up to 50%. But that's not all. Whether it's culture, culinary delights, or comedy, with this card, you have access to a wealth of experiences in the German capital.

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The Berlin WelcomeCard also thinks of the little ones. With the card, up to three children aged 6 to 14 can travel for free. Children under 6 travel free of charge anyway. Thus, it's the perfect tool for families to explore Berlin without digging deep into their pockets.

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From historical museums to breathtaking theaters to guided tours and culinary highlights, the list of partners is impressive. With so many options, it's almost a challenge to decide! Berlin, the city of possibilities, awaits you. And with the Berlin WelcomeCard in your pocket, these possibilities are nearly limitless. Make the most of your stay, enjoy the freedom of movement, and discover the treasures of Berlin—all at discount prices that only this card can offer. The adventure in Berlin has just begun!

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With your Berlin Welcome Card you get to experience Berlin’s highlights at a special price. Book tickets for some of Berlin’s most popular city tours, museums, boat trips & guided tours online in advance and secure your desired date and time. It's the best way to relax into your Berlin vacation.

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Sightseeing tour on a double-decker bus

Stromma Deutschland GmbH

from € 27.00 € 37.00

• inclusive audio-guide in 16 languages
• Flexible hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour along 2 routes
• 24 hours, 48 horus or 72 hours tickets available

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Berlin City Circle Sightseeing

from € 26.25 € 35.00

• Discover the most beautiful sights
• The flexible tour by bus
• Discover more with 24 hour tickets

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Computer Games Museum Berlin

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from € 8.25 € 11.00

• The museum for computer game fans
• Over 300 highlights for young and old
• An interactive & entertaining exploration tour

DDR-Museum Berlin

DDR Museum Berlin GmbH

from € 10.15 € 13.50

• The exhibition on everyday life in the GDR
• Original exhibits to touch
• An exciting journey through time

The Wall: Asisi Panorama Berlin

asisi F&E GmbH

• An atmospheric snapshot within the shadow of the Berlin Wall
• Unique panorama exhibition of the artist Yadegar Asisi
• A visitor highlight for all ages

Illuseum Berlin

from € 12.00 € 16.00

• Immerse yourself in the world of illusions
• A fascination for your senses awaits you
• Fun & Entertainment for the whole family

All about Anne: Exhibition at Anne Frank Zentrum

Anne Frank Zentrum

from € 6.00 € 8.00

• An Exhibition in memory of Anne Frank
• An biographical, interactive & inclusive exhibition
• Also accessible to children, teenagers & families

Guided Tours with Berlin Welcome Card-discount

Discover Berlin: Guided Walking Tour

Original Berlin Walks

from € 15.00 € 20.00

• Discover Berlin's sights in around 4 hours
• A perfect walking tour with qualified city guides
• No public transport needed during the tour

Queer-Berlin: Discover the queer Berlin

• A walking tour through scene quarters
• Get interesting background information
• This tour is in English only

Discover Potsdam: Guided Walking Tour

• Discover the history of Potsdam
• From Cecilienhof Palace to Sanssouci Park
• Guided Walking Tour in English

Berlin during the Third Reich Tour

• Find out more about the dark chapter of Germany
• 4-hours walking tour alongside historical places
• English Guided Tour

Street-Art-Tour in Berlin: A guided walking Tour

• Discover street art highlights in Berlin
• 4-hours routes along impressive artworks
• Find out interesting facts about the Street-Art-Scene

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp: Guided Walking Tour

from € 21.75 € 29.00

• 6-hour tour with professional guides
• Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum
• The history from 1933 to the present days

Cold War & East Berlin: Guided Walking Tour

A guided city tour through Berlin's Cold War history

from €20.00 2 hours

• Discovering the history of the city
• Interesting insights into the time of the Cold War
• An excellent guided tour through Berlin's history

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Berlin in the footsteps of famous women

from €20.00 3 hours

• Discover Berlin-Mitte through the eyes of famous women
• In the footsteps of Angela Merkel and Marlene Dietrich 
• Tours in German and English 

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Berlin on Bike

from € 25.50 € 34.00

• Explore Berlin's most important sights
• Exciting stories & information about Berlin  
• Guided bike tour incl. rental bike & helmet

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• Explore the alternative Berlin
• Discover Kreuzberg & Friedrichshain by bike
• Guided bike tour including rental bike & helmet

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• Explore the history of the Berlin Wall
• Guided tour on bike incl. rental bike & helmet
• Insights into life in the GDR and more

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1-Hour City Tour by Boat in Berlin

Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH

from € 16.50 € 21.90

• 60 minutes boat cruise on the Spree river
• From Nikolaiviertel to Bellevue Palace
• Daily departure from Friedrichstraße & Nikolaiviertel

2.5 hours sightseeing city-tour by boat

Reederei Bruno Winkler

from € 21.00 € 28.00

• 2,5 hours city tour along famous sights
• Discover Berlin by Boat
• Departure from Friedrichstraße

3.75 hours boat-cruise along the Spree & Landwehrkanal

from € 22.50 € 30.00

• 3.75-hours boat tour on the Spree & Landwehrkanal
• Discover famous sights, bridges & buildings
• Tours from Friedrichstraße/Tränenpalast

1-hour boat tour in Berlin on the river Spree

from € 15.75 € 21.00

• 1-hour boat tour on the river Spree
• Discover historical & modern Berlin highlights
• Daily tours from Friedrichstraße/Tränenpalast

Evening city-tour by boat

from € 22.50 € 29.90

• 2.5 hours evening city tour
• Discover famous sights of Berlin

2.5 hours city-sightseeing boat-tour in Berlin

from € 21.70 € 28.90

• 2.5 hours city tour along the most beautiful sights
• On an expedition through Berlin with the whole family
• Daily departures from Friedrichstraße

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• Valid for 48 hours to 6 days
• Save 25% up to 50% at 180+ attractions
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• Valid for 72 hours
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• Save from 25% up to 50% at 150+ attractions
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With the Berlin CityTourCard you get discounts on admission to countless sights and travel through the city free of charge on Berlin's excellent public transport.

Would you like to use Berlin's public transport and simply leave the ticket counter on your left? That is no problem with the perfect Berlin Pass: Berlin CityTourCard. The Berlin CityTourCard is just the thing for you. It's your ticket to the whole of Berlin. Berlin, the city that never sleeps, so you can experience and discover the German capital Berlin at day and night. As a holder of the Berlin CityTourCard, you even get discounts on entrance fees for various events, museums and many sights. The Berlin CityTourCard is just as flexible as you are: You can choose between different ticket variants for stays of 48 hours or more for the perfect berlin tour. Let's go sightseeing, because Berlin is at your feet and you have the possibilty to save much money with your Berlin CityTourCard.

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The best way to discover Berlin and the attractions in Berlin is by public transport with bus and train. An excellent S-Bahn and U-Bahn network in Berlin, together with perfectly coordinated tram and bus lines, will take you to every corner of Berlin. With the Berlin CityTourCard, which is available for 48 hours, 72 hours, four days or five days, you can take full advantage of the public transport systemin berlin. It is your ticket for Berlin – all trips in Berlin are paid for. If you want to explore surrounding cities, the Berlin CityTourCard is ideal for the Berlin ABC tariff zone. The buses and trains in Berlin will take you to the enchanting Potsdam or Oranienburg. Feel free to travel from Berlin to Potsdam or Oranienburg and save money while discovering Berlins attractions and museums including a visit to Potsdam and Oranienburg.

Your discount pass for Berlin

On your sightseeing tour through the capital Berlin you will receive a discount of up to 40% on the admission cost for many popular highlights with your Berlin CityTourCard. You can get to Berlin's TV Tower or Madame Tussauds cheaper than usual. You can also get discounts on a steamboat ride on the Berlin Spree with Reederei Winkler, a visit to Little BIG City Berlin and many other attractions or museums and save money for your next trip to Berlin.

All the important information and how you can redeem your discount with the respective partner, you may find here .

Get your freedom in Berlin while sightseeing

The Berlin CityTourCard is your ideal companion on your visit to Berlin to use the Berlin public transport for free. You can travel on all public transport in Berlin for free and use it as often as you like. Whether it's the GDR Museum or a Streetart Tour through Berlin, the Berlin CityTourCard gives you unbeatable discounts and protects your travel budget, so head to the nearest ticket counter to save you money on your next travel to Berlin. Enjoy every attracion and museum on your trip.

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Berlin City Tour Card and Welcome Card: Your Ultimate Guide

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Introduction

If you’re planning a trip to Berlin, you might have come across the terms “Berlin City Tour Card” and “Welcome Card.” These cards are popular among visitors because they offer a convenient and cost-effective way to explore the city’s attractions, museums, and public transportation system. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about these cards and how they can enhance your Berlin experience.

What is the Berlin City Tour Card?

The Berlin City Tour Card is a travel pass that provides unlimited access to public transport in Berlin, including buses, trams, U-Bahn, and S-Bahn trains, within specific zones. It also offers discounts to various attractions, museums, and restaurants in the city. The card is available for different durations, ranging from 48 hours to 6 days, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your itinerary.

What is the Berlin Welcome Card?

Similar to the City Tour Card, the Berlin Welcome Card also includes unlimited travel on public transport within specific zones. Additionally, it offers discounts at more attractions, museums, and restaurants compared to the City Tour Card. The Welcome Card is available in durations of 48 hours, 72 hours, 4 days, 5 days, and 6 days, giving you flexibility in planning your sightseeing activities.

Which Card Should You Choose?

The choice between the City Tour Card and the Welcome Card depends on your preferences and itinerary. If you’re mainly interested in visiting the major landmarks and using public transportation, the City Tour Card is a great choice. However, if you plan to explore many attractions and visit museums during your stay, the Welcome Card provides more extensive discounts, making it a better option for you. Assess your needs and itinerary to make an informed decision.

Benefits of the Berlin City Tour Card

• Unlimited travel on public transportation within specific zones.
• Discounts at selected attractions, museums, and restaurants.
• Free city map and guidebook.
• Flexibility to choose different durations.
• No need to purchase individual tickets for public transport.

Benefits of the Berlin Welcome Card

• More extensive discounts at attractions, museums, and restaurants.
• Free city map and travel guide.
• Additional discounts on tours and cruises.

How to Use the Cards

Using both the City Tour Card and the Welcome Card is straightforward. When you receive the card, make sure to fill out the details on the back, such as your name and the date of activation. You can activate the card by simply validating it on your first journey via a ticket machine or at a ticket counter in a station.

Once activated, the card is valid for the chosen duration. To use public transportation, show your card to the ticket inspectors when requested. For attractions and discounts, present your card at the entrance or while making a reservation to avail the discounted rates. Always check the partner establishments’ terms and conditions to ensure you’re eligible for the discounts.

Where to Get the Cards

Both the City Tour Card and the Welcome Card can be purchased online in advance or at various sales points throughout the city. These include airports, train stations, tourist information centers, and some hotels. Buying online allows you to skip the queues and have the card ready when you arrive in Berlin, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

The Berlin City Tour Card and Welcome Card are excellent choices for visitors who want to explore Berlin with ease and save money on transportation and attractions. Assess your needs and itinerary to determine which card suits you best. Don’t forget to take advantage of the discounts and benefits these cards offer to make the most of your trip to this vibrant capital city.

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