Enjoy a 2.5-hour boat cruise along the River Spree and learn interesting facts about Berlin. Explore the main attractions in the city from the water including the government district, Bellevue Palace, Berlin Cathedral, and Museum Island.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Audio guide included: German, Spanish, English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish

Highlights

Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise through Berlin and explore the highlights of the city from the water
Listen to interesting facts about the German capital and enjoy a light lunch onboard the boat
See the government district, Bellevue Palace and Berlin Central Station

Full description

Discover the center of Berlin via its major waterway, the River Spree, on a 2.5-hour boat cruise. See the main sights of the city from the water and feel the heartbeat of the bustling city. You will start the sightseeing tour on Friedrichstrasse and pass by the Federal Chancellery to reach Bellevue Palace, overlooking the Beamtenschlange (civil servant accommodation) and the Victory Column. See Berlin Central Station and the Interior Ministry before continuing on to Charlottenburg Palace. From there you will cruise past the Westhafen Canal, the Berlin-Spandau Ship Canal, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Hamburger Bahnhof. You will then cruise back to Friedrichstrasse.

Includes

Boat cruise
Commentary in German
Audio guide with commentary in other languages (if option booked)

Food and drinks (available to purchase onboard)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

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Please note that COVID-19 self-tests are not accepted. COVID-19 test must be a rapid test or a PCR test that is completed at a COVID-19 test center
The tour route is subject to change
Windows seats cannot be guaranteed; please arrive early if you have a preferred seat

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4.3 /5

based on 3527 reviews

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Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
4.6/5
Service
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You go through the museum island, the government zone, the outskirts of Berlin, the industrial and port zone, returning through the government zone .... It does not pass through the wall .... On the way they offer you, without getting up from your place and paying for it, a drink , food, ice cream at an affordable price ....

June 23, 2021

I didn’t notice the tour was commentated in German so I spent the first quarter of the trip not understanding what was going on. I then realized you could rent an audio translator which really helped. The tour winds through the city and also some park areas. It was a nice way to see the area. Plus you can enjoy drinks during the voyage. :)

September 7, 2020

A nice cruise down the Spree river and covers most of the main attractions in Berlin on the riverside. Drinks were provided for a reasonable price. Staff were friendly and even though I didn’t speak German did their best to help me out. Boat was punctual and arrived back at the drop off point with time to spare. One criticism is they only had commentary available in German which they played on loudspeaker. Maybe a better way would be to give guests individual headphones and give them the option of commentary in different languages, as many other boat services or tour buses do.

September 4, 2020

Berlin: 2.5-Hour Boat Tour Along the River Spree

Berlin: 2.5-Hour Boat Tour Along the River Spree

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