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Berlin: Plenary Chamber, Dome & Government District Tour

1. Berlin: Plenary Chamber, Dome & Government District Tour

On this guided tour of the parliament and government district of Berlin, you will get acquainted with some of Germany's political history. Begin your journey at Pariser Platz and continue to the parliament and government district. Cross the historical sector border and get interesting information on the Reichstag building and its complicated location at the Berlin Wall. Next, climb the dome of the Reichstag to learn more about the tasks and duties of the Bundestag. Hear the fascinating story behind the Reichstag building, its transformation into a modern landmark designed by Lord Foster, and about the interesting ecological concept Foster's work was built upon. Experience Berlin from above, enjoy the city's skyline, and learn more about the history of the city.

Berlin: Government Quarter Tour and Reichstag Dome Visit

2. Berlin: Government Quarter Tour and Reichstag Dome Visit

Discover the highlights in the government district on a German-speaking tour. Berlin guides tell exciting stories about the German capital. Modern architecture, important monuments and the Federal Chancellery are on the route. At the entrance to the Reichstag building, there will be an ID check and security check. There the guide ends the tour. The visitors' service from Parliament welcomes all guests there. In the plenary hall below the dome there is a German-language presentation from the visitor service. Afterwards there are breathtaking views from the roof terrace and the dome of the Reichstag. Visiting the Reichstag is free. From the dome there are the best sights of the city from great perspectives. The modern architecture is an absolute highlight of Berlin.

Berlin: Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

3. Berlin: Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

Join a guided walk through the government district. Visit the plenary chamber and dome of the Reichstag building and gain insight into the history of the district on this 60-minute walk along the River Spree. See the old government buildings as well as the modern government and parliament buildings built after 1995. See Jakob-Kaiser-Haus, Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus, and the Federal Chancellery. Pass through the security check to get into the Reichstag building. Listen to an interesting talk in the plenary chamber, and learn about German parliamentary history as well as interesting details about the Reichstag building itself. Hear about the history and architecture of the building as well as the reconstruction by British architect Sir Norman Foster that transformed it into one of the most modern and innovative parliament buildings in the world. Step onto the roof terrace and witness the glass dome of the Reichstag building. From here, enjoy the breathtaking views of Berlin. Stay up on top of the Reichstag for as long as you like, as long as it is not after closing time at midnight.

Berlin: Rooftop Apéro at Käfer in the Reichstag Dome

4. Berlin: Rooftop Apéro at Käfer in the Reichstag Dome

Pre-book your reserved entry at the Käfer restaurant and enjoy an apéro (pre-dinner drinks and snacks) at your own table next to the glass dome at the top of the Reichstag building, home to the German parliament. Take a seat at the world’s only parliament building with a restaurant open to the public and get bird's eye views of the city as you feast on some delicacies. Start by choosing from three different tarts.  Get served even more delicious treats, which vary depending on the season, such as pastrami sandwiches, and a vegetarian lentil hummus sandwich. Enjoy a glass of prosecco and a choice of one hot beverage, including free refill, along with your snacks. After your meal, feel free to explore the inside of the Reichstag glass dome (audio guides are available free of charge).

Berlin Reichstag: Lunch at the Käfer Rooftop Restaurant

5. Berlin Reichstag: Lunch at the Käfer Rooftop Restaurant

Get stunning views of Berlin during lunch at the Käfer restaurant at the top of the Reichstag building. Experience the only parliament building in the world with a restaurant open to the public and take your seats at a reserved table. Choose from a menu that highlights German specialties and feast from a menu of starters, mains and dessert. Enjoy a seasonal starter, followed by a choice of three main courses including meat, fish and vegetarian options, all accompanied by seasonal side dishes. Enjoy a glass of GIO Secco with your meal. End with a delicious dessert, and then get the chance to explore the glass dome at your own pace.

Berlin Reichstag and Glass Dome Private Tour

6. Berlin Reichstag and Glass Dome Private Tour

See some of Berlin's most impressive modern architecture on a private tour of the parliamentary quarter in your choice of language. Learn how the German capital has changed in recent years. Learn interesting facts behind the historic edifice of the Reichstag building, now transformed with an iconic glass dome. Enjoy stunning views from the roof of the building where parliament sits and the government has its offices. See landmark attractions, such as Berlin Cathedral, Potsdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate from a completely different perspective. Look out too for the TV Tower and iconic ruins of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

Berlin: Rooftop Breakfast at Käfer in the Reichstag Dome

7. Berlin: Rooftop Breakfast at Käfer in the Reichstag Dome

Pre-book your reserved entry and breakfast at the Käfer restaurant to enjoy stunning views of Berlin from the glass dome at the top of the Reichstag building, home to the German parliament. Experience the world’s only parliament building with a restaurant open to the public.  Enter Germany’s parliament building and take your seat at a reserved table within the glass cube on the rooftop. Sit back and take in the views as you are served organic bread rolls, wholemeal bread, a danish pastry, and a croissant.  Enjoy homemade jams and butter, a selection of cheeses, and different meats.  Along with scrambled eggs from two organic eggs and fresh seasonal fruit salad, choose between one cup of coffee or tea for your beverage. After your meal, feel free to explore the inside of the glass dome (audio guides are available free of charge).

Berlin Reichstag: Rooftop Dinner at the Käfer Restaurant

8. Berlin Reichstag: Rooftop Dinner at the Käfer Restaurant

Get stunning views of Berlin as you dine with a dinner reservation at the Käfer restaurant at the top of the Reichstag building. Experience the only parliament building in the world to feature a restaurant open to the public. Take your seats at your reserved table within the glass dome and admire the views of the city. Choose from a menu that highlights German specialties as you watch the lights of the city switch on for the night. Enjoy a seasonal salad starter, followed by a choice of four main courses that include meat, fish and vegetarian options, all accompanied by seasonal side dishes. End with a delicious dessert and enjoy the views over the rooftops of Berlin at night.

Berlin Tour by Car, Meal at Reichstag, Choc & Wine Tasting

9. Berlin Tour by Car, Meal at Reichstag, Choc & Wine Tasting

Go on a luxury tour of Berlin as you enjoy a gourmet meal at the Reichstag. Visit the Reichstag dome, then taste the best pralines Rausch chocolatier has to offer. Cap off your experience by sipping on wine. Sit back in comfort as your chauffeur takes you around. Start your adventure as your driver picks you up. Arrive at the Reichstag and then go up to the Käfer restaurant where you will eat a magnificent lunch right beside the dome of the German Parliament Building. After lunch, skip the line to see the Reichstag dome. Then, continue to explore the city with a chocolate-tasting experience at Berlin's top chocolatier, Rausch Schokoladenhaus. Following this, you will round off your trip with a German wine-tasting experience at one of the best wine stores in Berlin. Finally, be dropped back to the starting point.

Third Reich in Berlin - Private tour

10. Third Reich in Berlin - Private tour

Start your tour at the Reichstag Building which is a well-known monument that homed the Reichstag of Nazi Germany (also called the Imperial Diet) until 1933. It is now the German Parliament and a place that witnessed history. You will visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe which is also known as the Holocaust Memorial, the site is a memorial of the sad events that happened to the Jewish victims during World War II. There, you will see 2,711 solid stelae of 2,38 meters long and the Place of Information containing the Jewish victims' names. The next step of this tour is one of Hitler's last headquarters used during World War II, the Fuhrerbunker and the place he took his own life. It was also his home and the main spot of the Nazi regime during the end of the war. You will walk by Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus which was considered at the time as the biggest office building in Europe, the Detlev Rohwedder House was the head office of the German Ministry of Aviation during World War II. It is now the seat of the German Finance Ministry. As we continue, you will come across the Topography of Terror, an indoor and outdoor museum. Here, you will wander around the crimes committed during the Nazi Period. The exhibition mainly focuses on the Schutzstaffel and the police of the Third-Reich, but also the Propaganda of Terror. Walk by the Albrecht Palais, also known as Niederkirchnerstraße, you will walk on the street that was the location of the Reich Main Security Office. You will see the front of the Martin Gropius Bau museum, the Abgeordnetenhaus, and the modern style Europe-Buddy-Bear! Next, you will come across Anhalter Bahnhof with its sumptuous architecture. The former railway terminus will astonish you by its outdoors and its history. At 600 meters long, it was one of the most important railway stations in Berlin. During World War II, it was used for the deportation of 55,000 Jews in concentration camps. Finish your tour at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, a protestant church built in the 1890s. Damaged during the bombing of Berlin, it has been rebuilt to become a monument of today. Affectionately named the hollow tooth, the old damaged spire has been retained, and the first floor of the church has been made into a memorial gallery.

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based on 14,351 reviews

Super Überblick über das Regierungsviertel, die Gebäude, die Architektur und Ideen dahinter. Die Besichtigung des Bundestages war sehr sehenswert mit einem Vortrag auf der Besucherbühne und Besteigung der Kuppel. Sehr gute Aussicht.

Our guide, Stephan, was amazing. His knowledge and personal experience was just incredibly interesting. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. Well worth the tour.

The service was impeccable at the Reichstag is an impressive building. We loved walking around and seeing the history.

The whole experience was amazing. Learnt a lot about the parliament.

Very knowledgeable and fun. Enjoyed it. Just needs a drink stop