Sightseeing Cruises

1- Hour Berlin Sightseeing Cruise from Hackascher Markt

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Uncover Berlin's rich history on a 1-hour scenic cruise, featuring multilingual audio commentary and iconic landmarks.

Highlights

Set sail on a 1-hour scenic cruise from Hackescher Markt for a historical tour of Berlin. Ideal for newcomers and repeat visitors wanting a city overview.
With a multilingual audio guide, delve into Berlin’s past as Europe’s beer capital with 150+ breweries. An ideal fusion of insightful commentary and discovery!
Sail past Berlin Cathedral's majestic dome and golden cross, and explore the Humboldt Forum, a museum brimming with human history and culture.
Journey from the historic Nikolaiviertel, Berlin's oldest neighborhood, to the sleek Parliament district featuring the iconic Reichstag and Federal Chancellery.
Fun fact: The Berlin Cathedral has buried in its crypt more than 90 members of the Hohenzollern family, the former imperial family of Germany.

Inclusions

1-hour cruise
German & English-speaking host
Audio commentary in Spanish, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish & Russian

Cancellation policy

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

Your experience

Exploring Berlin's splendors by boat

Begin your journey from the vicinity of Hackescher Markt, stepping onto a comfortable cruise boat. As you depart, the onboard audio guide, available in eight languages, will begin to narrate the historical tales associated with the passing landmarks. Cruise along the River Spree towards the eastern part of Berlin, admiring the grandeur of the Berlin Cathedral, the modernistic Humboldt Forum, and the elegant Marstall concert hall. Witness the turn at the Mühlendammschleuse, a critical navigation point, as you head back westwards to the oldest part of Berlin, the Nikolaiviertel.

Cultural and architectural confluence

Further along the river, marvel at the Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you enter the Parliament district, the remarkable Reichstag building, the Berlin Central Station, and the Federal Chancellery come into view. These iconic landmarks represent the political heart of Germany. The cruise concludes with a glimpse of the House of World Cultures, a symbol of international art and culture. With multiple departure times available, you can choose the slot that best fits your schedule.

Itinerary

Starting location: Pier Alte Börse
Museum Island
Berlin Cathedral
Humboldt Forum
Nikolaiviertel
Tränenpalast
Reichstag
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
German Chancellery
Haus der Kulturen der Welt
Arrive back at: Pier Alte Börse

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Anlegestelle Alte Börse / BWSG Berliner Wassersport und Service GmbH.
Address: Burgstraße 27, 10178 Berlin, Germany.
Landmark: Near the S-Bahn station/tram stop “Hackescher Markt."

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