Berlin Dungeon Live-Actor Show & Drop Ride Tickets

The Berlin Dungeon near Alexanderplatz

The Berlin Dungeon is in the centre of the city, close to Alexanderplatz, the TV Tower and the Rotes Rathaus, so it is easy to add to a day of sightseeing in Mitte. It is a walk-through attraction rather than a museum: a series of dark, atmospheric sets where you are guided from scene to scene by actors in costume.

Many visitors look for Berlin Dungeon tickets because it offers a very different kind of history lesson from the city's museums. It is loud, dramatic and full of humour, and the stories are based on real events and legends from Berlin's past, told for entertainment rather than as a serious documentary.

The live-actor show and special effects

The show lasts about an hour and runs in English at the time you choose. Actors play the roles of townspeople, doctors, judges and criminals from the city's dark past, including the terrifying years of the plague and infamous murderers. You are part of the story, so expect to be talked to, pointed at and led through dim corridors.

Sets, sounds, smoke and other special effects add to the atmosphere. It is designed to be scary but fun, with plenty of jokes between the scares, and it works best with a group of friends. The show is aimed at ages ten and over, so it is better for teenagers and adults than for small children.

The drop ride and the Photo Pass

The finale is a drop ride, in which you and the group are lifted and suddenly dropped in a moment that is the high point of the visit. A camera captures your reaction, and the default option includes a Photo Pass with digital access to your photo, so you can download and share it afterwards. A saver option for selected English shows is available without the photo.

People with heart, back or neck problems, and pregnant guests, should skip the ride. Check the age and safety rules at the entrance, and follow the actors' and staff's instructions at every stage.

Planning your visit: age, timing and getting there

Adults aged fifteen and over and children aged ten to fourteen have separate ticket categories, and the attraction is not suitable for younger children. Allow about an hour for the show plus a few minutes before the start time, and remember that visits begin at fixed times, so late arrivals may miss their slot.

If you are wondering how to get to the Berlin Dungeon, take the S-Bahn or U-Bahn to Alexanderplatz, or the U5 to Rotes Rathaus, and walk for a few minutes. For the best time to visit, choose a weekday afternoon for shorter queues, and combine the show with a visit to the TV Tower or the Nikolaiviertel.