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Big Bus Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with optional River Cruise

4.1 (974 reviews) 40 min – 2 hours Free cancellation
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Big Bus Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with optional River Cruise

About this activity

Enjoy the perfect introduction to Berlin on a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off tour. Sit back and relax aboard an open-top double-decker sightseeing bus while listening to insightful and educational audio commentary about the German capital. Pass by — and hop on or off to explore — some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, and the East Side Gallery.

Gain a deeper insight into Berlin’s tumultuous history on our 90-minute guided walking tour. Discover the city’s fascinating past, from the Third Reich and World War II to the Cold War era. Select ticket options also include the chance to enjoy Berlin’s most famous street food — the Currywurst.

Complete your Berlin experience with your choice of either a 75-minute Evening Tour, showcasing Berlin illuminated after dark, or The Wall Tour, exploring the city’s Cold War history and key Berlin Wall landmarks.

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At a glance

Duration
40 min – 2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
German, Swedish, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Danish, Turkish, Dutch
Written guide
German, English
Operated by
Big Bus Tours Berlin Gmbh

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Souvenir Berlin Shopping Bag (worth €10) included in 48 hour with Evening Tour option
  • Included: Choice of either the Panoramic Evening Tour or The Wall Tour (with selected tickets)
  • Included: Complimentary Berlin Currywurst with selected tickets
  • Included: Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Included: Insightful Bus Tour Audio Commentary in 14 languages
  • Included: Live Guided walking tour included where indicated
  • Included: Unlimited hop on hop off access throughout your ticket validity
  • Included: Enjoy an audio guided evening tour if this option is selected.

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Itinerary

Red Route

First Departure from Stop 10 - Ku’Damm is at 9.25am and then the last bus from stop 10 is at 4.38pm. First Departure from Stop 1 - Alexanderplatz is at 9.35am and then the last bus from stop 1 is at 5.11pm. Frequency: every 15-30 minutes. Bus timings are subject to change, please download the Big Bus Tours app to track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 1 ALEXANDERPLATZ

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 2 Museum Island / Museumsinsel

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 3 Friedrichstrasse

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 4 Brandenburg Gate

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 5 Reichstag

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 6 Hauptbahnhof

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 7 Haus der Kulturen der Welt

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 8 Schloss Bellevue

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 9 Siegessäule

  10. Stop 10

    Stop 10 Ku'Damm

  11. Stop 11

    Stop 11 KaDeWe Department Store

  12. Stop 12

    Stop 12 Lützowplatz

  13. Stop 13

    Stop 13 Potsdamer Platz

  14. Stop 14

    Stop 14 Berliner Mauer

  15. Stop 15

    Stop 15 Checkpoint Charlie

  16. Stop 16

    Stop 16 Gendarmenmarkt

  17. Stop 17

    Stop 17 Rotes Rathaus

Blue Route

First Departure from Stop 1 - Alexanderplatz on the blue line is at 10.15am and then the last bus from stop 1 is at 4.15pm. Frequency: every 60 minutes. Bus timings are subject to change, please download the Big Bus Tours app to track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 1 ALEXANDERPLATZ

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 2 KARL MARX ALLEE

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 3 EAST SIDE GALLERY

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 4 OSTBAHNHOF

Berlin Evening Tour

Redeem your ticket at Stop #1 Alexanderplatz (Alexanderstraße 3-5 10178 Berlin - opposite Park Inn Hotel) at 6:00pm

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 1 ALEXANDERPLATZ

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

You can activate your ticket in one of two ways:

1.Download the Big Bus app from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking.

2. Present your printed or mobile ticket with a Big Bus team member at any stop on the route during operating hours. A recommended boarding point is Big Bus Stop 1 located at Alexanderstraße 3-5, 10178 Berlin (Opposite Park Inn Hotel). Both the red and blue routes depart from this stop.

If your ticket includes a free currywurst and/or a free souvenir bag. Simply show your booking to a Big Bus staff member at any stop to receive printed vouchers, which you can then use to collect both. The FREE souvenir bag can be redeemed at: Touristic Point, Karl Liebknecht Strasse 5 (near Stops #2 & #17).

If your ticket includes the Boat Tour, it departs from the Alte Börse (Burgstraße 28, 10178 Berlin), near Stop 2: Museum Island. To board, you’ll need a paper ticket. Simply show your booking to a Big Bus staff member at any stop to receive a printed voucher, which you can then use to join the tour. The boat tour is available April-October only. You do not have to take the cruise on the same day as the bus tour.

Download the free Big Bus App for live bus tracking, stop locations, and the latest service updates.

If your ticket includes the Evening Tour, it starts at 6pm from Big Bus Stop 1, Alexanderstrasse 3-5.

If your ticket includes the Wall Tour, it starts at 11:30am from Big Bus Stop 1, Alexanderstrasse 3-5.

This is a pet-friendly experience. Large dogs will be required to wear a muzzle and stay on the lower levels of the bus.

This activity provider has received an eco-certification for their sustainable management and responsible tourism practices.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • If your option includes a FREE souvenir bag, this can be redeemed at: Touristic Point, Karl Liebknecht Strasse 5 (near Stops #2 & #17).

  • Infants aged 4 and under travel free of charge and do not require a ticket

  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

Options

  • 24 Hours & River Cruise

    Duration: 1 day: Red Route - Only: Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket.

    River Cruise: 1-Hour River Spree Boat Cruise, Boat: Audio Commentary in 14 Languages + Free Headphones.

  • 24-Hour Hop on Hop off Ticket

    Duration: 1 day

    Red Route - Only: Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket.

  • 24 hour Ticket & Walking Tour

    Duration: 1 day

    Red and Blue Route: Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket.

    Live-Guided Walking Tour: Historical walking tour delving in to the history of World War II, The Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

    Includes a free Currywurst

  • Evening Tour

    Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes: Redeem your ticket at the Stop #1 (Alexanderplatz), Alexanderstrasse 3-5.

  • 48 Hour Ticket & Night Tour

    Duration: 2 days: Red and Blue Route - Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket.

    Live-Guided Walking Tour: Historical walking tour delving in to the history of World War II, The Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

    Evening Tour or Wall Tour: Evening tour: Departures at 6 PM

    Wall Tour : Departures at 11:30am

    Depart from Alexanderstraße 3-5 (Stop #1, Red Route)

    Includes a free Currywurst: Vouchers are redeemable at Curry Wolf

Traveller ratings

4.1 out of 5 · 974 reviews
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