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2.5-Hour City Boat Tour – Through the Center of Berlin to The West Harbor

Berlin cityscape view from a boat on the Spree River during a 2.5-hour city boat tour.
Berlin cityscape with boat cruising on the Spree River during 2.5-hour city boat tour.
Berlin cityscape with boat cruising on the Spree River during 2.5-hour city boat tour.
Berlin cityscape with boat cruising on the Spree River during 2.5-hour city boat tour.

See some of the most significant Berlin landmarks as you cruise to and from Westhafen, the largest port in the city.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a relaxing 2.25-hour cruise along the tranquil waters of Berlin.

  • Listen to the engaging German commentary via onboard speakers and an audio guide available in 11 languages.

  • Navigate through Berlin's government district to Westhafen from the modern main station, and head to Charlottenburg Castle Park via the Westhafen Canal.

  • Pass by important landmarks including the museum complex of Museumsinsel, Berliner Dom, Berlin's largest church, and more.

  • Fun fact: Tiergarten was a deer preserve until the 18th century!

Inclusions

  • 2.25-hour tour

  • German commentary via onboard speakers

  • Multilingual audio guide

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks (can be purchased onboard)

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from Switzerland, Spain, Austria and over 15 countries have loved this experience
Dr. Corinna Schremmer

Dr.

4/5

Oct, 2024

We actually wanted to leave at 12 noon. The time was not (or no longer) available on your website. That's why we took the tickets for 1.30 pm. Later we found out that the 1pm boat had a lot of empty seats. Annoying. Next time I will book directly with Stern- und Kreisschifffahrt.
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Verena Luzia Nigg-Duss

Verena

4/5

Oct, 2024

The route is very beautiful with lots of great sights. The explanations are interesting. However, the trip only took 2 hours and 10 minutes. The staff are very nice and courteous, not at all intrusive. If you don't want to consume anything, you don't have to.
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Anouk KIRPACH

Anouk

4/5

Oct, 2024

The friendly staff, except for the man behind the counter who was very unfriendly when we tried to pay by card
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David Haanstra

David

5/5

Sep, 2024

The tour was very good, the explanations of the individual buildings, people and historical places were also very easy to understand. The service on board was great, everything was offered at fair prices.
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Martin Meier

Martin

5/5

Aug, 2024

A relaxing and very informative boat trip through Berlin. It was a lot of fun. The staff were very friendly. Thanks for the nice result.
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Start your experience from the Friedrichstrasse and sail along the Spree to just before Mühlendammschleuse. Along the way, see the Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral, the historic Nikolaiviertel, and the new city palace. Chart your course to the modern main station through the government district. Meander through the Berlin-Spandau shipping canal, through the Humboldthafen, and past the historic buildings of the Charité campus to reach Westhafen.

Set your course to the Charlottenburg Castle Park via the Westhafen Canal and back onto the Spree. Enjoy a short stopover in Charlottenburg at the Moabit Gotzkowsky Bridge. The last leg of the tour will take you back towards Friedrichstrasse through the meandering course of the Spree. On the way, you will be able to see many more significant city landmarks, including the Bellevue Palace, the Tiergarten, the House of World Cultures, the Chancellery and the government district with the Reichstag, the "civil service line", the Paul-Löbe-Haus, and the ARD capital city studio.

Additional information

  • An assortment of food menus (including a vegetarian menu) is available and can be booked onboard.

  • This tour is pram/stroller accessible.

  • Pets and guide dogs are allowed onboard.

Audio guide

  • The onboard commentary is in German.

  • The audio guide is available in: German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Chinese, and Hebrew.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH, Anleger Friedrichstraße/Reichstagufer.

  • Address: Reichstagufer, 10117 Berlin, Germany.

  • Your guide will be holding blue/orange flags at the pier.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board buses 147 and N6 to get you there.

By Subway

  • The closest subway station is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board subway U6 to get you there.

By Tram

  • The closest tram stop is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board trams 12 and M1 to get you there.

By Train

  • The closest train station is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board trains FEX, RB14, RB21, FlixTrain and more to get you there.

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