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Customs Regulations
Goods brought in and out of countries within the EU incur no additional taxes provided duty
has been paid somewhere within the EU and the goods are only for personal use.
Duty-free shopping is only available if you're leaving the EU.
Discount Cards
DISCOUNT CARD
Berlin Welcome Card
(
www.berlin-welcomecard.de
; travel in AB zones 48/72hr €18.50/25.50, 48hr incl Potsdam
& up to 3 children under 15yr €20.50, 72hr incl Museum Island €40.50)
Entitles you to unlimited public transport and up to 50% discount to 200 sights, attractions
and tours for periods of two, three or five days. Sold online, at tourist offices, at U-Bahn and
S-Bahn vending machines, on buses, and at BVG offices.
DISCOUNT CARD
CityTourCard
( 030-2500 2379;
www.citytourcard.com
; travel in AB zone 48hr/72hr/5 days €16.90/
23.90/30.90)
This card provides unlimited public transport and a minimum 15% discount at 40 partner
sights, attractions and tours, for two, three or five days. Available online, at BVG offices, and
at U-Bahn and S-Bahn vending machines.
DISCOUNT CARD
Museumspass Berlin
(
www.visitberlin.de
;
adult/concession €24/12)
Buys admission to the permanent exhibits of about 50 museums for three consecutive days,
including big draws like the Pergamonmuseum. Sold at tourist offices and participating mu-
seums.
