Learn about the fascinating history of Berlin on a relaxing boat cruise on the River Spree.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Host or greeter: German, English
Audio guide included: Spanish, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Russian

Highlights

Discover the highlights of the historic center of Berlin by boat
Learn about the sights you see with an informative audio guide provided in 8 different languages
See important Berlin landmarks such as the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral, and the Marstall concert hall

Full description

Join a 1-hour round-trip boat tour that starts close to Hackescher Markt. Sit back and relax as you learn about the captivating history of Berlin from the onboard audio guide commentary. First, cruise along the River Spree to the Eastern part of the city, where you will see the Berlin Cathedral, the newly inaugurated Humboldt Forum, and the Marstall concert hall. Turning in front of the Mühlendammschleuse head back westwards past the oldest part of Berlin, the Nikolaiviertel. A little bit further down the river, learn more about Museum Island before cruising past Friedrichstraße before entering the Parliament district. See the Reichstag building, the Berlin Central Station, as well as the Federal Chancellery. At the House of World Cultures, the boat will turn around again and bring you back to the pier.

Includes

1-hour River Cruise
Audio commentary in 8 Languages (German/English board speakers, other languages via audioguides)
Architectural sights from the River
Views of East Berlin
Views of Museum Island
Views of Reichstag

Food and Drinks (available for purchase onboard)
Transfer to and from the departure point

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Meeting point

Alte Börse Pier, opposite Burgstraße 27, 10178 Berlin (near Hackescher Markt Station).

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Not allowed

Food and drinks

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4.3 /5

based on 548 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4/5

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As described, a 1-hour cruise on the Spree with useful information about Berlin. You could order ice cream or a drink. Buying tickets online went smoothly and on site too. Proof of vaccination had to be shown or a negative test, but this was not noticeable on board when people were crawling so close. That was the only annoying thing. The staff was super nice and friendly.

October 12, 2021

It was a lovely tour, there were short explanations about the sights in and in , and additionally we booked audioguides for my parents in Russian (one time use headphones are provided, if you have a pair you could bring it with you so that you also limit the cable waste) Prices are as on any other boat tour I would say. If you are a bigger group book a table in advance or go early as there might not be a free one left.

October 11, 2021

It is a beautiful experience if the weather is good. The riverbank in Berlin is what it is. A part more beautiful and another less but beautiful. The audio guide in Spanish quite good. The tour is one real hour. I recommend it, but I think that one hour of tour is enough.

August 30, 2021

Berlin: 1-Hour City Sightseeing River Cruise

Berlin: 1-Hour City Sightseeing River Cruise

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