Sightseeing Cruises

1-Hour City Cruise from Berlin Mitte

Name: 1-Hour City Cruise from Berlin Mitte
Start: 2024-10-17T14:30:00
End: 2024-10-17T15:30:00
Location: Berlin

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cityscape of Berlin, viewed from the deck of the cruise.

Two sightseeing boats filled with passengers cruising on a river in Berlin Mitte

Boat with glass windows cruising on the river in Berlin Mitte

On this 1-hour city cruise, explore Berlin's history and enjoy the mix of old and new attractions as you sail along the river.

Highlights

Board this 1-hour Berlin cruise to see the city from the water, with interesting insights from an audio guide or commentary, depending on the boat.
The cruise departs from Friedrichstraße, Nikolaiviertel, or Alte Börse Hackescher Markt every 45 minutes from 11am onwards, with boarding points conveniently located.
Pass through the river to see the German Parliament Building, and the new Regierungsviertel, and look out for the House of World Cultures.
To make it more interesting, you can purchase a nice drink to quench your thirst while enjoying the city's popular attractions.
Did you know? In the 18th century, Prussian kings used luxuriously decorated barges to travel between their palaces along the River Spree.

Inclusions

1-hour Berlin cruise
Commentary in English & German
Multilingual audio guide (available for select timeslots only)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Eckart

5/5

Sep, 2024

The company was very flexible, we were able to start our booked trip (10 people) earlier. Explanations on the ship were good and sufficient.

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Anja

5/5

Sep, 2024

Great tour guide, explanations were in German and English, linguistically top, very informative and entertaining, even for me as a Berliner there was something new to learn. Electric boat, quiet, no smell and very comfortable seats. Perfect and absolutely recommendable

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Ngoc

4/5

Sep, 2024

Was very nice, but it was hard to find the location, because we hardly know which ship we were supposed to board. We also noticed that the prices differ online and on-site. Other than that, the atmosphere, sights and people were very accommodating and nice.

John

3/5

Sep, 2024

The tour itself was fine. It's a route shrouded in history. We booked for an 11:00 tour (which was also advertised on the dock) so were surprised when the boat didn't depart until 11:30, presumably as not enough people were on board for the 11:00 tour. The audio guides were good when they worked. We had to switch devices twice as they appeared not to have been properly/fully recharged. Overall a 5-6 out of 10.

Robert

5/5

Aug, 2024

Met our expectations exactly. We wanted to see some of the highlights of Berlin from the river on a tour that lasted 90 minutes or less. The boat was clean, the tour was interesting, and amenities were available. Ticketing was intuitive, easy and fast.

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Your experience

A relaxing cruise through Berlin

Enjoy Berlin’s best sightseeing cruise that showcases the best sights in and around the city from your ship on the River Spree. Discover the many attractions that line the river and get a different perspective on them from your aquatic vantage point. Whether you’re short on time in Berlin but still want to explore the city or just want to fully immerse yourself in your surroundings, look no further than this historical city cruise. With audio guides or audio commentary available in specific boats, plan to opt for it to learn more about the landmarks. Feel the heartbeat of this vibrant city as you view the city from the vantage of the river Spree. To enhance your experience, get a refreshing drink on the cruise for an additional cost and enjoy endless views sipping on it.

Sights to see

The cruise will take you past the Reichstag – which houses Germany’s lower house of parliament – and through the bustling Government District. The House of World Cultures will come into view – an art and cultural venue of international repute. After passing under the Luther Bridge with a view of the Bellevue Palace – the official residence of the President of Germany – you’ll see the Victory Column. This ornate gold monument stands for Germany’s victory over Denmark after 1864.

Itinerary

Reichstag
Government District
House of World Cultures
Bellevue Palace
Victory Column
Berlin Cathedral
Museum Island and Humboldt Forum
Nikolaiviertel

Know before you go

What to bring

Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
This experience is pram/stroller accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Pets are allowed. Larger dogs must be kept on a leash.
Food can be purchased on board.
Information for the audio guide can be found on your booking voucher. Audio guides are available for specific tour times.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone at the boarding point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time to avoid any delays.