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2.5-Hour East-Side-Tour Sightseeing Cruise in East Berlin

Berlin Cathedral view from East-Side-Tour sightseeing cruise on the Spree River.
Berlin East-Side Tour boat cruising past Oberbaum Bridge on the Spree River.
East-Side-Tour Sightseeing Cruise under Bahnhof Berlin-Friedrichstraße station bridge
East-Side-Tour Sightseeing Cruise going under Moltke Bridge in Berlin

Experience East Berlin from your aquatic vantage point on the river Spree with this ship tour. After more than twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, explore the eastern side of the capital, once under Soviet occupation, and gain new and interesting perspectives on all the recent changes in East Berlin.

Highlights

  • Explore East Berlin from the comfort of a tour ship on the river Spree.

  • See some of the main attractions of Berlin, such as the Berliner Dom, Palace of Tears, Museum Island, etc. in a novel way from your vantage point on the river as you listen to the onboard commentary with the audioguides.

  • Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and have a relaxing time on the waters, since this cruise lasts for about 2.5 hours.

  • The friendly staff will answer any questions you may pose to them, and they will ensure that you have the best possible experience on the cruise.

Inclusions

  • East-Side Spree tour cruise

  • Live commentary in German and English

  • Audio guides available in Spanish, French, Polish, Hebrew, Italian & Russian

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

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, Taiwan, Sweden and over 7 countries have loved this experience
MONTSERRAT JIMENEZ VEGA

Montserrat

5/5

Oct, 2024

We were 4 friends and we loved it. The tour information in our case in Spanish, great and everything super well organized. The fact of being able to eat or drink something while we make the trip makes it even more enjoyable. The treatment of the ship's staff was excellent and the facilities, even the toilet, everything was impeccable. We would repeat without any doubt.
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Julia Brech

Julia

4/5

Oct, 2024

The loudspeakers in the outdoor area were not always understandable. We were discreetly ignored when ordering drinks.
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Wolschon Peter Paul Hermann

Wolschon

5/5

Sep, 2024

We were shown corners of Berlin that we would never have seen. The explanations were great, it was an experience and the organizer couldn't help that it was super hot.
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Theresa Giebler

Theresa

3/5

May, 2024

- Completely overcrowded - many tables reserved in advance and therefore no tables and hardly any chairs available for other guests on the upper deck - Long waiting times for drinks
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Hsueh-Ling Chen

Hsueh-ling

5/5

May, 2024

2.5 hours cruise went south and north of the river. Saw many great buildings and famous spots. It was so beautiful and impressive.

Enjoy Berlin’s best sightseeing cruise that showcases the best sights in and around the city from your ship on the River Spree. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and have a relaxing time on the waters, since this cruise lasts for 2.5 hours. Discover the many attractions that line the east side of the river and get a different perspective on them from your aquatic vantage point.

Taking place more than twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, this tour traces parts of the border between the two sides on the Spree. You can witness the rapid changes that have taken place on the eastern side of the city after the wall was taken down, and learn more about the wall and life under Soviet occupation.

Catch some unique sights on the cruise and see many of the iconic landmarks of Berlin, such as the Berliner Dom, Fernsehturm, Nikolaiviertel, Marstall, Mühlendammschleuse, Radialsystem V, Energieforum, East-Side-Gallery, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Oberbaumbrücke, Osthafen, Universal, nhow-Hotel, Coca-Cola-Headquarters, MTV, Label 1 and 2, Badeschiff of the Arena Treptow, Molekule Man, Museum Island with the Old National Gallery and Bodemuseum, Monbijoupark, Schiffbauerdamm, Palace of Tears, Parliament and Government District, Central Station, House of World Cultures, countless bridges and many beach bars.

Our fleet of premium sightseeing vessels ensures that you have the best possible views with spacious outdoor decks and vast viewing windows. You have the choice between a convertible ship or a two-deck ship, both of which are guaranteed to give you a grand sightseeing tour. Enjoy the luxury of this cruise and learn more about Berlin in this one-of-a-kind experience.

Important Information

  • Please note that the ships are not barrier-free.

  • Live commentary in German and English.

  • Audio guides available in Spanish, French, Polish, Hebrew, Italian & Russian.

Timings

  • Daily: 2:45pm to 5:15pm

  • Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the starting time of the tour at Pier "Alte Börse"

  • You will receive an email with your mobile voucher soon after purchase.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the Mooring “Alte Börse”, Burgstraße 27, 10178 Berlin-Mitte.

Getting There

You can reach the mooring by S-Bahn or tram, and the nearest stop is Hackescher Markt

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