Germany · TICKETS
This is the shortlist to send to whoever is planning the trip: 15 tickets & entry passes worth the money, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Skip the Berlin TV Tower line with fast-track entry, enjoy unlimited time on the 360-degree deck, and see key landmarks around the city.
“it was very nice 👍 ther is an app that's helps you to understand what you are looking at”
Semperoper tour in Dresden with skip-the-line tickets, guided visit of rebuilt Renaissance rooms and the theater auditorium, plus a €3 photo license.
“Although the tour was 45 minutes, I think it was worth attending to learn more and see the beautiful architecture within this unique building. FYI... They only conduct 2 tours a week, so make sure you plan accordingly.”
Jewish Museum Berlin: symbolic Libeskind architecture, powerful Jewish history exhibits, free entry, and a useful audio app. Plan about 2 hours.
“Very interesting, though quite depressive. However, it is not the fault of the Museum but of the scary ideology and politics of the Nazi Germany.”
Walk through Berlin’s WWII Story Bunker with a multilingual audio guide, 50 history stations, and a full Führerbunker replica near Anhalter Bahnhof.
“Amazing place, harrowing but respectful. We were super lucky as we met the museum founder who told us his lived experience of the Berlin Wall, incredible and my teen son will never forget it!”
Hamburg Dungeon is a one-hour live show in Speicherstadt with special effects, interactive scenes, and thrilling rides like the Elevator of Doom.
“Quite funny and interactive, very enjoyable for the whole family”
Munich hop-on hop-off bus with 1 or 2 days, 3 routes, 16 stops, and multilingual audio for Palace, Olympic Park, and Old Town.
“So convenient. saw everything we needed to in a short break. Excellent. service.”
Illuseum Berlin is a 1-hour interactive illusion museum where climate and ocean themes turn into playful, photo-friendly experiences for all ages.
“Very fun and interactive museum! The staff is friendly and helpful. A tip would be to visit during weekdays and go as early as possible to avoid the crowds, as it’s a small place. Recommended!”
Madame Tussauds Berlin ticket: Berlin Vibes, Babylon Berlin bar scenes, football stars like Mbappé, and 100 years of icons near Brandenburg Gate.
“It was great! There are so many wax models and different scenes. You walk into room after room and each one is set up so well. Really amazing work and a great experience. Star Wars was my favourite!”
Step into East Germany at Berlin’s DDR Museum, with hands-on apartments, sensory exhibits, and a Trabant simulator, for a $15 ticket.
“Absolutely loved it, very informative and brought some childhood memories back.”
Skip-the-line timed entry to Berlin's Museum für Naturkunde with an audio guide, dinosaur hall, wet collection, and biodiversity wall.
“Such a fascinating museum just for the dinosaur part. Doesn’t like the real animals which have been killed to be stored there.”
Timed entry to Berlin’s Neues Museum with an audio guide, covering Egyptian, Prehistory, and Antique collections, including Nefertiti.
“So easy to book the night before and skip the looong queue standing in the heat the next day. This is the third time I've used this app while in Berlin and no issues at all. I plan to try it in Venice next.”
One day on Berlin’s Museum Island with a multi-museum ticket for Neues, Altes, Bode, Alte Nationalgalerie, plus Das Panorama when open.
“very good bang for buck, cheaper than buying all tickets together. they’re all very close together and a great way to explore !”
Cologne Chocolate Museum ticket for $19: 5,000 years of cocoa, glass factory demos, free tastings, and a 3-meter chocolate fountain.
“When we arrived we found out our tickets were just an entrance fee. I asked about a tour and the attendant said we could ask at the main counter. A few minutes later the manager came to us and gave us tickets to a chocolate tasting demo. It was excellently done and made the rest of the visit more enjoyable. To be honest, the ticket from GYG had no perks.”
Ride a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus around Cologne with 14 stops, a 24-hour ticket, and 90 minutes of multilingual audio history.
“On time, Regular hop-on hop-off bus, clean, friendly staff. Good.”
Hamburg’s oldest waxworks at St. Pauli, with 120+ figures, an included audio guide, and a behind-the-scenes look at how wax is made.
Germany broken up by the kind of day it makes — pick one and the full list is underneath.
