SUPER ‘TIPID’ TIPS

Get a Berlin Welcome Card. Berlin’s official multipurpose tourist card gives you unlimited access to public transport (we used it on the U-Bahn, the S-Bahn, the trams and the buses) plus up to 50 percent discount to around 200 attractions, tours, exhibits, shows, restaurants and shops.

This sightseeing pass comes with a city guide and map. This family-friendly card also allows each parent to travel with up to three kids (ages 14 and under) for free. Welcome Cards are available with a validity of 2 to 6 days. Prices start at 19,90 euros. Visit www.berlin-welcomecard.com.

Visiting a lot of museums? Get a Museum Pass Berlin. It’s your ticket to over 30 museums including the Old National Gallery, the Museum of Natural History (say hi to Tristan the T-Rex), the New Museum (see the bust of Nefertiti), the German Spy Museum and more. It’s available for 29 euros with a reduced rate of 14,50 euros for students. Visit www. visitberlin.de/en/museum-passberlin.

Want to stay connected without racking up roaming charges? Buy a prepaid sim card. O2’s 9.99-euro sim card comes with 10-euro credit (which you can use for topping up), 1.25 GB of free data, 300 minutes of voice calls and SMS which you can use for 30 days. It works all over Europe. Just make sure your phone isn’t locked.

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