Hackescher Markt: Our most recommended tours and activities

Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

1. Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

Discover some of the key landmarks of Berlin on a sightseeing boat tour. Enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the Spree to take in the sights at the heart of this bustling city.   Depart from Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel. Your 1-hour sightseeing tour will take you past the Reichstag (German Parliament Building), through the new Regierungsviertel (Government Quarter), all the way to the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures). After turning at the Lutherbrücke (Luther Bridge), keep a look out for Schloss Bellevue (Bellevue Palace), the "Beamtenschlange" (civil servant housing), and the Siegessäule (Victory Column). Marvel at Hauptbahnhof (Central Station), Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral), Museumsinsel (Museum Island), and the Nikolaiviertal, the oldest residential area in Berlin. Arrive back either Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel to finish the tour.

Berlin Dungeon: Entrance Ticket

2. Berlin Dungeon: Entrance Ticket

Berlin Dungeon is a unique thrilling experience that will wisk you back into the city's dark past. Professional actors, 360 sets and special effects bring the chillingly amusing characters to live. Get to know the frightenly true stories and become part in history yourself! First, experience the true stories of the city’s worst traitors, witches, and serial killers. Uncover the legend of the dreaded White Lady, wander through the Labyrinth of the Hohenzollern, and meet Berlin’s most notorious serial killer Carl Großmann. Then, comes face to face with the Plague Doctor who is delighted to demonstrate the effects of the plague. Defend yourself in front of the High Court and escape through the secret tunnels. Finally, take one of the darkest drops into the unknown with Berlin‘s highest indoor freefall tower Exitus. Conclude your experience of 600 years of the capital’s history, from medieval times to the 20th century when 360° sets come to life.

Berlin Boat: Spree Sightseeing Tour on Electric Motor Yacht

3. Berlin Boat: Spree Sightseeing Tour on Electric Motor Yacht

Explore the landmarks along the Spree in Berlin aboard an all-electric motor yacht named Fitzgerald. Have the opportunity to purchase refreshments along the way like chilled drinks, coffee specialties, and snacks from a crew that is happy to take care of your well-being. Be welcomed onboard the boat by a uniformed crew at the jetty that is conveniently located by the Berlin Cathedral. Choose to sit on comfortable lounge furniture on the sundeck, in a cool shaded area on the aft deck, or in the first row on the foredeck. Have a spacious salon to retreat to in case of rain. Cruise throughout the government district while listening to fascinating commentary. Pass the new Berlin Palace, the Nikolaiviertel, the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears), the Reichstag, and the German Chancellery. Take in water views of the House of the World´s Cultures and the Bellevue Palace before reaching the Moabit Bridge. Turn around and return to the starting point while listening to chill lounge music.

Berlin: Hidden Backyards Walking Tour in German

4. Berlin: Hidden Backyards Walking Tour in German

Discover Berlin's hidden back alleys on this walking tour. Enjoy a guided visit some of the most iconic spots which showcase the typical urban Berlin atmosphere. See how people live, work, create and have fun in these small spaces. Stroll through the Scheunenviertel in Berlin-Mitte. Learn about the history of the development of this quarter, and its transformation into the center of Jewish life around the New Synagogue. Find out how it became the trendy, colorful and international area that it is today. Make your way to sights like the Schwarzenberg house, the Rose Courts, Sophie-Gips-Höfe, and the Heckmann courtyards. Follow the traces of Jewish life in Berlin towards Oranienburger Strasse.

Berlin: 2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary

5. Berlin: 2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary

Experience a special East Side boat cruise, 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Besides numerous sights in the old and new center of Berlin, see also the recent changes in the area surrounding the East Side Gallery. The roundtrip boat cruise starts at the pier by the old stock exchange building, near the Hackersche Höfe. Relax onboard the boat as you listen to detailed information in English and German and enjoy a delicious food service (own expense). After passing by the cradle of Berlin – Mühlendamm Lock – the tour continues on past Radialsystem V, an energy forum, Berlin Ostbahnhof and the Mercedes Benz Arena. Pass under the Oberbaum Bridge into the east harbor with its many new residents including Universal Music, MTV, Coca Cola, and Label 1 and 2. You will also pass by the Badeschiff at Arena Treptow and the Molecule Man sculpture. Journey back to Berlin-Mitte and see the Nikolaiviertel, the palace construction site, and the Humboldt Forum. The famous Museum Island begins at the Berlin Cathedral. Pass under the Weidendammer Bridge to reach the area around Friedrichstrasse with the Schiffbauerdamm, the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears), and Friedrichstrasse station. Cruise past the government district where you will see the Reichstag building and the Federal Chancellery. You will also see the most modern railway stations in Europe from the water – Berlin Central Station. Pass by Bellevue Palace – the seat of the Federal President – before heading back to the starting point, the old stock exchange building.

Berlin: 1-Hour City Sightseeing River Cruise

6. Berlin: 1-Hour City Sightseeing River Cruise

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.

Berlin: Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner

7. Berlin: Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner

Embark on an enchanting evening cruise with nice music along the River Spree and admire Berlin's landmarks as darkness takes hold. The tour begins at our landing stage "FLAGSHIP.BERLIN", directly at the Berlin Cathedral. There you will be welcomed on board by our uniformed crew. You then have a free choice of seats: comfortable lounge furniture awaits you on the sundeck, there are cool shaded areas on the aft deck, while you discover Berlin from the first row on the foredeck. Should it rain, the salon offers enough space. Take in the sights with an aperitif of sparkling wine, a longdrink or a non-alcoholic drink from our menu in hand and have the option to include a 4-course dinner on certain dates. Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the Spree as the water gently laps against the boat and see a vibrant and colorful atmosphere come alive on the riverbanks. If you choose to include dinner, you enjoy your aperitif on a one way tour aboard the FITZGERALD to your final destination - the Patio Restaurant Ship, where you are indulged with a delicious 4-course menu. Please note, that this is not a guided sightseeing-tour, but a relaxing tour to start your evening in Berlin.

Berlin: Private Guided E-Rickshaw Tour

8. Berlin: Private Guided E-Rickshaw Tour

Discover Berlin’s past and present with the comfort and convenience of an e-rickshaw. Relax as your driver takes you past the main sights of central Berlin, making stops for photos or a famous Currywurst whenever you like. Drive around famous avenues such as Unter den Linden, see Cold War remnants at Checkpoint Charlie and go past historic Brandenburg Gate. See nightlife around Orienburger Str and lively Hackescher Markt, where the tour ends. Choose a 3-hour tour to visit the graffiti at East Side Gallery and Tiergarten. The e-rickshaw is protected from rain and sunshine - perfect for any time of year.

Half-Day Best of Berlin Segway Tour

9. Half-Day Best of Berlin Segway Tour

Cruise through the parks and streets of Berlin on an easy-to-ride Segway with a professional guide. See the highlights of the city during a standard tour or tell your tour guide which sights you want to see, and they'll create your own itinerary. Meet your guide and learn how to ride a Segway. Then, follow your guide through the parks and streets of the German capital, taking in the key highlights. Let your guide show you the most photogenic places in Berlin, most of which you'd be lucky to stumble across on your own. Have your own personalized itinerary created for you, or follow the standard route. Typical attractions and sights include: Hackescher Markt– Neue Synagoge – Berliner Dom – Hauptbahnhof – Kanzleramt – Reichstag – Siegessäule – Brandenburger Tor – Holocaust-Mahnmal – Potsdamer Platz – Checkpoint Charlie – Gendarmenmarkt – Nikolaiviertel – Rothes Rathaus – Alexanderplatz

Berlin: River Spree Sightseeing on an Electrified 1920s Boat

10. Berlin: River Spree Sightseeing on an Electrified 1920s Boat

Enjoy a very special kind of sightseeing tour - historical and fully electric. You will remember the trip on this admiral boat from 1920 for a long time. In a small group of twelve people you sit together with nice drinks and first you will get some interesting facts about the historic city center of Berlin, which means the government district with Museum Island, Reichstag and Chancellery. On the return trip you will enjoy the silence of the electric propulsion while the old steel hull plows silently through the water. Some chilled lounge music accompanies this unforgettable experience.

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based on 8,410 reviews

We had just taken the Charité tour on Friday so when we strolled up for this one and saw the same tour guide, we knew we were in for another treat. Susanne is such a dynamic presenter and it's crazy how much information she knows and delivers. This is one of the coolest parts of the city so a little behind-the-scenes is worth seeing!

Despite the grim weather, our boarding was efficient and we were made welcome. We appreciated the opportunity to have a warming drink on board

Everything booked was excellent!! Small group walking tour highly recommended

It was most enjoyable tour. I saw so many new parts of Berlin.

Great commentary, easy to book and helpful attendants