Tour Places of democracy in the government district from Futurium
See more
This tour takes you to the most important political sights on the banks of the Spree, including the Reichstag, the Federal Chancellery and the Memorial to the Dead of the Wall. An experienced guide tells exciting stories about the government district and shows you impressive places such as the ARD capital studio and public works of art.
Photographic subjects are abundant on the way. The visit to the Reichstag building is not part of the tour, but we will send you all important information about registration conveniently by email if you ask us about it.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reserve now
Check a date here, then finish booking with our partner. Payment options are confirmed at checkout.
Duration 1 hour 15 min
Check availability to see start times.
Live tour guide
German
Key facts
What's included
Included
- expert guide for a tour of the government district
- Instructions for registering in the Bundestag, visitors must register themselves
Not included
- Directions to the meeting point
- Personal Expenses
- Visit to the Bundestag is not included
Itinerary
-
Stop 1
our meeting point for the tour in the government district, before and after our tour we recommend a visit to this free, interactive museum with many important future topics such as climate, living, nutrition and technology.
-
Stop 2
Action artist Ben Wagin built the Parliament of Trees in 1990 as a memorial to the victims of the Berlin Wall and made an important contribution to remembrance. We try to introduce this place on our guided tour.
-
Stop 3
Right at the beginning of our tour we see this park. Between the Spree, the Chancellery, the Paul-Löbe-Haus, the Swiss Embassy and the day-care center of the Bundestag, the Spreebogenpark with a waterfront promenade and wide meadows has become a popular green space. From there there are great views of the Victory Column, Zoofenster, Sony Center and TV Tower.
-
Stop 4
Along with the Reichstag, the Federal Chancellery is one of the most well-known buildings in Berlin's new center. It is part of the bond of covenant. Renowned architects planned the government and parliament quarters around the Reichstag. Chancellor Angela Merkel has governed the Federal Republic of Germany from there since 2005.
-
Stop 5
The parliament building is located in the government district. The building houses the scientific services of the German Bundestag, including the parliamentary library. The hearing room (including investigative committees) is the second largest room in the German Bundestag, after the plenary hall in the Reichstag.
-
Stop 6
For the elected representatives, the Paul-Löbe-Haus is one of the most important buildings in Berlin's government district. During the session weeks, the 21 meeting rooms are used by the committees every day. The building contains 1700 rooms including offices for MPs and for the committee secretariats.
-
Stop 7
The house is the largest building complex of the Bundestag and houses various offices of the Bundestag. Some older buildings have been incorporated into the complex. Including the former Reichstag President's Palace.
-
Stop 8
The ARD Capital Studio was opened at the same time as the federal government moved from Bonn to Berlin in 1999. About 70 journalists work there and produce reports about political Berlin.
-
Stop 9
The Reichstag building is the seat of the German Bundestag. In addition to the plenary hall, the roof terrace and dome can also be visited. The visit can take place, for example, after our tour of the government district. Registration is individual.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Futurium Entrance South (Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin) on the corner of the Kapelle-Ufer on the Spreeufer with a view of the Reichstag dome and the Chancellery not far from the main train station (three minutes' walk from the station).
Open in Google MapsCancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $13.60 per person
- Free cancellation
- Secure checkout with our booking partner
