Top Berlin Day Cruises

Give your legs a rest and discover Berlin from the water with this scenic sightseeing cruise through the eastern side of the city. The trip is a great way to check off views of lots of major landmarks—including the East Side Gallery, Berlin Cathedral, the Reichstag Building, and the Humboldt Forum. Also, to ensure you don’t miss any key sights, commentary is provided on board.

See Berlin from a new perspective on this relaxing boat tour along the Spree River. Drift past historic buildings, modern architecture, and leafy embankments as you learn all about the stories behind Germany’s capital. It’s a peaceful and informative way to understand Berlin’s layered history without the footwork in the heat.

See Berlin from a different perspective as you cruise along its waterways past historic landmarks and modern architecture. This relaxed experience offers a clear overview of the city's evolution without the need for extensive walking. It's an easy and enjoyable way to understand Berlin's layout while taking in its most important sights from cool vantage point of water.

Berlins most scenic spots in 1h! After work, enjoy a cool drink and fresh Berlin air on a 140 year old historic steamship “Kaiser Friedrich”, now equipped with an environmentally friendly electric drive, while the capital presents itself from its most beautiful side. During the one-hour cruise, we will take you through the historic center of Old Berlin. Starting opposite from the Berlin Dom, we pass the City Palace, Nikolai Quarter, Museum Island, Friedrichstrasse and Friedrichstadtpalast, the government district, the main railway station, Tiergarten and the House of World Cultures, known throughout Berlin as the “pregnant oyster”. On a whisper-quiet electric boat, the stress of everyday life melts away, the Spree laps gently against the bow and the evening sun glistens on the water. And from the water, you may have already spotted a cozy place to start your evening in Berlin's city center. Welcome aboard!

Trade standard city walking tours for a 1-hour cruise aboard Berlin's first fully electric passenger boat. See more in less time as you glide past landmarks including the Stadtschloss, Berliner Dom, and Victory Column. Relax in comfort, sip a drink (extra cost), or head to the deck to capture memorable photos as the city unfolds around you. It's the perfect shorter tour to squeeze into a day of sightseeing.

Sightsee and feast on German food at the same time on this dinner cruise along the Spree River. Begin your evening with a welcome drink and continue the night with included wine, beer, and soft drinks. Enjoy a 4-course meal featuring German cuisine with dishes such as a Swabian potato salad, salmon or falafel, and dessert. While you enjoy your meal, take in the illuminated monuments of the city.

Say goodbye subway and hello 360-degree views when you book this hop-on, hop-off ticket on a classic open-top bus. Two great routes, with live guides or recorded commentary, allow you to cover Berlin’s main attractions with ease. Select from various packages, including a 24-hour ticket or a 48-hour package with a guided walking tour, an audio guided evening tour, and a taste of local street food—Berlin's famous "currywurst."

Avoid missing out on valuable information about Berlin’s past and present on this half-day guided walking tour through the city's Mitte district. Visit landmarks from the city’s Prussian, Imperial, Nazi, Cold War, and modern eras, offering insight into the evolution of this fascinating German capital. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Then check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear the amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie.

Berlin’s history spans several distinct eras, and its landmarks make more sense when you know where each one fits. Walk with a guide to the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie, along with a few lesser-known spots. Stories span the Prussian royal era, the Nazi period, Cold War division, and today’s unified capital.

See more of Berlin in less time—and enjoy a relaxed way to explore, which doesn’t involve battling through crowds—on this sightseeing cruise along the Spree River. Choose a departure time that works best for your schedule, board your vessel, and set off. Look out for highlights from the Berlin Cathedral to the Reichstag and more, benefiting from recorded audio commentary along the way.

Visit Sachsenhausen, one of the first concentration camps established by Nazi Germany’s Third Reich, on this guided trip from Berlin by train—eliminating the need for a rental car. Listen as a historian details the facts surrounding the camp’s creation, as well as a timeline of the atrocities that took place there. Explore various locations inside the camp, such as the command headquarters, and learn about Germany under the Third Reich.

See the best of Berlin on this 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour with an optional river boat cruise during the summer months. Discover the city’s top sights, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and more. Hop off at any of the many stops around Berlin to explore on foot, or stay onboard the open-air, double-decker bus to enjoy insightful commentary along the citywide loop. Upgrade your ticket to include a boat ride along the Spree River.

Little of the Berlin Wall still stands, so the Cold War city can be hard to picture from today’s streets. The route traces the former “death strip” to the Berlin Wall Memorial and heads underground to “ghost stations” closed during the city’s division. Your guide explains how Berlin went from the capital of Nazi Germany to a front line in the struggle over postwar Europe.

Enter a winter wonderland all year round with this trip to the Berlin Icebar, where everything, from the walls to the seats to the glass that holds your drink, is crafted from natural ice. Your package includes three drinks tokens, one for the room-temperature front bar and two for drinks in the Icebar proper, plus a cozy jacket and gloves to keep you warm in the 14°F (-10°C) space.

Visit the head of the former Prussian Empire on a half-day trip to Potsdam. Benefit from the perk of having an audio tour of the famous Sanssouci Palace included, as well as a walk through the gardens during the summer months. The route also visits the Russian colony of Alexandrowka, Cecilienhof Palace, and St. Nicholas Church with fascinating guide commentary along the way.

A boat trip through Berlin's city centre at Christmas time offers a magical way to experience the festive charm of the city from the water. As you drive along the Spree, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Berlin's landmarks, including the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral and the historic Museum Island. The city's Christmas markets along the riverbanks add a festive touch with sparkling lights, the scent of mulled wine and the warmth of the holiday spirit. The tranquil atmosphere, combined with the wintry landscape, makes this boat trip a cozy and unforgettable way to explore Berlin's winter wonderland. Guests can enjoy the festive warmth of a centrally heated boat while sipping traditional mulled wine and enjoying slices of Christ's tunnel.

Immerse yourself in Berlin's food scene, without getting overwhelmed by online restaurant reviews and recommendations, with this small-group food tour. Take in the city's highlights as your guide leads you to local foodie hotspots and eateries that you might have otherwise missed. Enjoy trying currywurst, traditional meats, pastries, kebabs, and more.

Avoid the crowds and watch a Berlin sunset from the water on this scenic dinner cruise. No need to worry about obstructed views as each table is beside a window—which means city sightseeing while enjoying a 3-course dinner at the same time. During the cruise, see Berlin's skyline from a new vantage point and pass by notable landmarks such as the Reichstag building and the Berlin TV Tower.