Top Berlin Outdoor Activities

With City Riders you discover Berlin with all your senses: Listen to compelling stories, explore hidden corners, laugh with other guests – and enjoy Berlin during delicious culinary stops. Whether you want to experience live performances, taste street food or admire highlights such as the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery – we don’t offer an 08/15 program, but a real, individual adventure through the capital. With City Riders you discover Berlin with all your senses: Listen to compelling stories, explore hidden corners, laugh with other guests – and enjoy Berlin during delicious culinary stops that will teach you the true taste of the city. Whether you want to sample street food from all over the world or marvel at famous highlights such as the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery, we offer you no ordinary tour, but an authentic, personal adventure through the vibrant capital.

Take in the top waterfront sights in Berlin's historic and new areas without getting footsore on this 1-hour river cruise along the Spree River. Set off on open-top, glass-sided boats that offer unobstructed views and admire landmarks like the Berlin Cathedral and the Reichstag while learning about the city's history and cityscape from on-board guides. Take advantage of the bar (extra charge) to sip a beer or coffee while cruising and enjoy the unique perspective from the water.

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 and a taste of local street food—Berlin's famous "currywurst."

Zip around the top attractions in Berlin by electric bike, seeing more in just half the time, during this small-group excursion. Take a laid-back ride to famous Berlin landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie, Alexanderplatz, the Holocaust Memorial, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, and more. Along the way hear insightful narration from your guide, helping you put Berlin’s dynamic history into context.

Short on time in Berlin? Turn your smartphone into a personal tour guide with this self-paced audio experience. Skip the group tours and explore the city on your own schedule, ticking off famous landmarks such as Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and more. Listen to fascinating insights as you walk, with the option to pause along the way. Great for first-time visitors, it’s a flexible and informative way to explore Berlin without missing out on the history.

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 our 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 our 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 our 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!

Experience the impact that the Nazi period and construction of the Berlin Wall left on Germany’s capital on this small-group bike tour. Touring Berlin by bike lets you experience more historic sites, such as Hitler's Bunker and Checkpoint Charlie, than you would on foot. Ride along Berlin’s bike lanes and neighborhood streets with an experienced guide who knows the city and its history.

Pedal around Berlin like a local on this half-day highlights tour. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts who are short on time, this tour introduces you to the must-see attractions in Berlin, including the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate, and others. No worries about navigation; you'll follow your guides on a carefully curated route while listening to engaging narration on Berlin's culture and history.

Explore the best Berlin has to offer on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose from two different routes and visit many of Berlin’s top attractions, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Berlin Wall Memorial. Select a 24- or 48-hour pass, and then board at any of the stops and get to know the city with live onboard commentary, hopping off whenever you'd like. You can also upgrade to add a scenic boat cruise.

Learn about the dramatic final days of World War II in Berlin during this half-day walking tour. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Berlin with your guide as you listen to your guide's narrative about the events that culminated in the German surrender. View the site of Hitler's bunker and learn about daily life for residents during the war, particularly those who opposed the Third Reich.

Discover some of the key landmarks of Berlin on a sightseeing boat tour. Enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the Spree to take in the sights at the heart of this bustling city. Depart from Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel. Your 1-hour sightseeing tour will take you past the Reichstag (German Parliament Building), through the new Regierungsviertel (Government Quarter), all the way to the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures). After turning at the Lutherbrücke (Luther Bridge), keep a look out for Schloss Bellevue (Bellevue Palace), the "Beamtenschlange" (civil servant housing), and the Siegessäule (Victory Column). Marvel at Hauptbahnhof (Central Station), Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral), Museumsinsel (Museum Island), and the Nikolaiviertal, the oldest residential area in Berlin. Arrive back either Friedrichstraße..

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.

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.

Get an insider’s look at Berlin, the capital and cultural centerpiece of Germany, on this guided walking tour. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular attractions — like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie — as well as a few lesser-known locations that many group sightseeing tours miss. Learn about the history of Berlin, from the time of the Prussian royal family to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany.

Discover 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 an expert historian details in English the facts surrounding the camp’s creation, as well as a timeline of the atrocities that took place there. Today, the site serves as a national memorial to the prisoners who lived and died here, and on your visit, explore the various locations inside the camp, like the command headquarters and execution trench, and learn about Germany during the rule of the Third Reich.

The Best Way to Discover Berlin: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a currywurst at a local stand or a coffee near the historic Museum Island and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Alexanderplatz, Saint Mary's Church, Neptune Fountain, Schlossbrücke, Berlin Cathedral, Gendarmenmarkt, Altes Museum, Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag Building.

Cover more Berlin sights in less time on a small-group bike tour, an active way for first-time visitors to get an introduction to Germany’s capital city. Glide past top attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and the Reichstag, and pedal down to Potsdamer Platz. Plus, your guide provides city recommendations to enhance your experience of Berlin.

End your day in Berlin and unwind without overheating on a relaxed cruise along the Spree River aboard an authentic steamship. Sip local beer and enjoy a vessel as interesting at the city, as you glide past illuminated landmarks and learn stories of Berlin’s past. This sunset journey offers a slower, scenic way to connect with the city.

Discover the best of Berlin on this all-in-one shore excursion from Warnemunde or Rostock Port. Head to Germany’s capital and visit some of its key landmarks such as Charlottenburg Palace, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and more. Learn about the city’s history from your informative guide as you traverse every corner of this alternative city before heading back to your ship.

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.

34 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the BWSG is offering a boat tour that traces part of the border in what is now East Berlin. In addition to the many changes that can be discovered from the water in the old and new center of the city, the EAST-SIDE-TOUR shows above all the latest developments in the shadow of the "East-Side-Gallery" - this 1.3 km long concrete remnant of the Berlin Wall, whose post-reunification pictures are currently being lovingly restored and whose name was the inspiration for this tour. With the Oberbaumbrücke, the redesigned Osthafen, the Molecule Men and the passage through the MÜhlendammschleuse, Berlin's cradle of urban development, this tour offers very special highlights. This city tour on the Spree is rounded off with a trip through the parliament and government district, with the Reichstag building and the Federal Chancellery.

Discover the hidden gems of Berlin’s alternative neighborhoods on a small-group bike tour. Bike along the Spree through the funky neighborhoods of Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and Neukolln. See the painted walls of the East Side Gallery, check out a few clubs in “Kreuzkolln,” and learn about Berlin’s underground culture from your informative guide.