Berlin Pass Comparison 2026
Compare verified prices, confirmed inclusions, and booking rules for the Berlin WelcomeCard, Museumspass Berlin, and individual tickets.
| Feature | Berlin WelcomeCard (Classic) | Museumspass Berlin | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From €28.50 (48h) | €32.00 (3 days) | Varies per site |
| Validity | 48 hours to 6 days | 3 consecutive days | Per ticket |
| Public Transport | Included (chosen tariff zone) | Not included | Separate transit ticket needed |
| Neues Museum (Nefertiti) | Not included on Classic tier | Included | €14.00 |
| Berlin TV Tower | 25% discount | Not included | €20.00 |
| Format | Digital or physical card | Digital or physical pass | Varies by seller |
| 💡 Best For | The official city card — the Classic tier bundles public transport with 170+ discounts, but you'll need a pricier tier for free museum entry. | Best if museums are your priority — 30+ Berlin State Museums free for 3 days, run separately from the city tourism board. | Best if you're only visiting 1-2 paid sites, since the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Dome are already free. |
| Check price on Berlin WelcomeCard (Classic) | Check price on Museumspass Berlin | Check price on Individual Tickets |
Berlin WelcomeCard (Classic)
From €28.50 (48h)
💡 The official city card — the Classic tier bundles public transport with 170+ discounts, but you'll need a pricier tier for free museum entry.
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- Validity
- 48 hours to 6 days
- Public Transport
- Included (chosen tariff zone)
- Neues Museum (Nefertiti)
- Not included on Classic tier
- Berlin TV Tower
- 25% discount
- Format
- Digital or physical card
Museumspass Berlin
€32.00 (3 days)
💡 Best if museums are your priority — 30+ Berlin State Museums free for 3 days, run separately from the city tourism board.
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- Validity
- 3 consecutive days
- Public Transport
- Not included
- Neues Museum (Nefertiti)
- Included
- Berlin TV Tower
- Not included
- Format
- Digital or physical pass
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Best if you're only visiting 1-2 paid sites, since the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Dome are already free.
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- Validity
- Per ticket
- Public Transport
- Separate transit ticket needed
- Neues Museum (Nefertiti)
- €14.00
- Berlin TV Tower
- €20.00
- Format
- Varies by seller
Data sources & verificationChecked against 5 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-17.
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Checked against 5 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-17.
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm)Attraction details | TV Turm Berlin (official) | |
| Berlin WelcomeCard — ClassicPass details | Berlin WelcomeCard (official) | |
| Berlin WelcomeCard — Classic × Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm)Pass inclusion | Berlin WelcomeCard (official) | |
| Brandenburg GateAttraction details | Publicly known — no dedicated ticketing authority exists for this free public square. | |
| Museumspass BerlinPass details | Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (official) | |
| Museumspass Berlin × Neues Museum (Nefertiti Bust)Pass inclusion | Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (official) | |
| Neues Museum (Nefertiti Bust)Attraction details | Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (official) | |
| Reichstag DomeAttraction details | Deutscher Bundestag (official) |
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. The Berlin WelcomeCard's cheapest tier doesn't include free museum entry
Confirmed directly on berlin-welcomecard.de: the Classic tier (from €28.50) bundles public transport and 170+ discounts, but free museum admission requires the pricier '+ Museum Island' tier (from €62, fixed 72h) or 'All Inclusive' tier (from €99). The Museumspass Berlin is a separate, more direct option for museum-focused visits.
02. Go City does not currently sell a Berlin pass
Confirmed directly on gocity.com: Berlin is absent from Go City's live destination roster. If you've seen Berlin listed alongside other Go City cities elsewhere, that information is out of date.
03. The Pergamon Museum's main collection is closed until at least 2027
Confirmed directly on smb.museum: the Pergamon Altar hall has been closed for renovation since October 2023, with phased reopening not expected before June 2027. A separate ticketed exhibit, 'Pergamonmuseum – Das Panorama,' remains open on the same site — don't confuse the two.
04. Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Dome are both free — no pass needed
The Brandenburg Gate has no admission fee at all. The Reichstag Dome is also free, but requires mandatory advance online registration for every visitor — a step no city pass can substitute for.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
Using Public Transport & Want Some Discounts
The Berlin WelcomeCard's Classic tier bundles transit with 170+ attraction discounts — a solid all-rounder if you don't need free museum entry.
Museums Are Your Priority
Museumspass Berlin covers 30+ state museums (including the Neues Museum) free for 3 days — a better fit than the WelcomeCard's discount-only Classic tier.
Free Landmarks: Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag
Skip the passes for these two — the Gate needs nothing at all, and the Dome only needs your own advance online registration.
Visiting Only 1-2 Paid Sites
Individual tickets win here — at €14-20 each, no pass in this comparison beats buying just one or two tickets directly.
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