Uncover scandals and marvel at the architectural beauty of Berlin’s government district on this engaging tour. Discover the origins of the term ‘retour carriage’ and explore iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building with its fascinating dome.
Uncover scandals and marvel at the architectural beauty of Berlin’s government district on this engaging tour. Discover the origins of the term ‘retour carriage’ and explore iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building with its fascinating dome.
- Berlin - Today, Europa City with the Cube has been built in a no man’s land in the immediate vicinity of the government district.
- Moltkebrucke - In memory of Field Marshal Helmut von Moltke, the bridge was named after him.
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Bundeskanzleramt der Bundesregierung - Listen to the scandals that have moved into the Federal Chancellery.
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- Berlin - Today, Europa City with the Cube has been built in a no man’s land in the immediate vicinity of the government district.
- Moltkebrucke - In memory of Field Marshal Helmut von Moltke, the bridge was named after him.
- Bundeskanzleramt der Bundesregierung - Listen to the scandals that have moved into the Federal Chancellery.
- Reichstag Building - Kaiser Wilhelm II quickly named it the “Reich Monkey House” and your guide will tell you why he did that.
- Paul-Lobe-Haus - In the committees of the Bundestag, the drafts for the reading of the new laws in the Bundestag are made.
- Government District - The so-called “Diplomats’ Bridge” connects the Paul Löbe House with the Marie Elisabeth House directly over the Spree. Your guide will explain today why we are talking about the middle or senior civil service career in this context.
- Schuldenuhr Deutschlands - What actually happens to your taxes? Are our elected representatives using your money wisely? The answers to these questions can be found on the debt clock.
- Marie-Elisabeth-Lueders-Haus - The NSU scandal was the biggest scandal in German post-war history. Here in the investigative committee, attempts were made to clear up the scandal.
- Marie-Elisabeth-Lueders-Haus - The Parliamentary Library of the Bundestag is one of the largest libraries in the world….
- Jakob-Kaiser Haus - The Jakob Kaiser House not only houses the MPs’ work and office spaces, but the first 20 articles of the Basic Law are exhibited directly in front of it.
- Bundespresseamt Besucherzentrum - The Federal Press Office has two main tasks. Your guide will explain to you today what these tasks are.
- Neustädtischer Kirchplatz - The US embassy used to be located here. The building has been under renovation for years and is costing several million. Your tax payments are well seen here.
- ZDF-Hauptstadtstudio Berlin - One of the highlights of this tour is a walk through the ZDF capital studio.
- Russische Botschaft - One of the oldest buildings on this tour is the Russian Embassy.
- Wilhelmstrasse - This is where the British Embassy in Berlin is located. The British maintained a listening station for years and caused a wiretapping scandal. The then Chancellor was very outraged about this.
- Brandenburg Gate - The tour ends with a walk through the Brandenburg Gate. The square in front of the Brandenburg Gate looks particularly romantic in the evening.
- Guided city tour of the government district
- Guided city tour of the government district
The walkway today is lined with controversies, facts, and the history of the government district. Its exceptional architecture makes the government district one of the city’s top attractions. When night falls, the government edifices light up, showcasing more magnificence than in daytime.
Your tour guide will lead you on an engaging journey of Berlin’s…
The walkway today is lined with controversies, facts, and the history of the government district. Its exceptional architecture makes the government district one of the city’s top attractions. When night falls, the government edifices light up, showcasing more magnificence than in daytime.
Your tour guide will lead you on an engaging journey of Berlin’s government district. Discover the origins of the phrase ‘retour carriage’. On top of that, learn about the controversies linked with the government district. The tour includes notable landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, the legendary Adlon, Wilhelmstrasse, the embassy of the Russian Federation, the ZDF capital city studio, the Federal Press Conference, the Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus, Paul-Löbe-Haus, the Federal Chancellery and the Reichstag building, which houses the German Bundestag and its enthralling dome.
- This tour is not suitable for children under 12 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.