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2.5-Hour City Boat Tour – Through the Center of Berlin to The West Harbor

Boat cruising through Berlin city center with Berlin Cathedral and TV Tower in the background.
Berlin city boat tour at sunset with passengers boarding near West Harbor.
Boat tour passengers view Berlin's historic architecture and statues along the canal.
Boat on Berlin's Spree River near West Harbor during city tour.

Duration

2 hr 30 min

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See some of the most significant Berlin landmarks as you cruise to and from Westhafen, the largest port in the city. Operator: Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH

4.2/5

(377)

Andreas  Schubert

Andreas

Apr 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The tour gives a broad, good overview of different sides of Berlin, from the historic center to the harbor and industrial areas. All of it was worth seeing. The commentary on the GDR and reunification period reflected a rather one-sided view.
nico matut

Nico

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Although we are Berliners ourselves, we thought it was great. Exploring Berlin from the water in good weather. The tour was interesting and you could also buy small snacks and coffee.
Seidel Torsten

Seidel

May 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We were very pleased with the organization before and during the trip. Drinks were chilled, the accompanying information was easy to understand and sufficient. Gladly again
    • Enjoy a relaxing 2.25-hour cruise along the tranquil waters of Berlin.

    • Listen to the engaging German commentary via onboard speakers and an audio guide available in 11 languages.

    • Navigate through Berlin's government district to Westhafen from the modern main station, and head to Charlottenburg Castle Park via the Westhafen Canal.

    • Pass by important landmarks including the museum complex of Museumsinsel, Berliner Dom, Berlin's largest church, and more.

    • Fun fact: Tiergarten was a deer preserve until the 18th century!

    • 2.25-hour tour

    • German commentary via onboard speakers

    • Multilingual audio guide

    • Food and drinks (can be purchased onboard)
  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    FIRST DEPARTUREMuseum Island
    LAST DEPARTUREMuseum Island

    1 Boarding point

    Friedrichstrasse/Reichstagufer

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Museum Island

    Museum Island

    Berlin Cathedral

    Berlin Cathedral

    Nikolai Quarter

    Nikolai Quarter

    Berlin Palace and the Humboldt Forum

    Berlin Palace and the Humboldt Forum

    Berlin Television Tower

    Berlin Television Tower

    Central Station

    Central Station

    Charité

    Charité

    Westhafen

    Westhafen

    Charlottenburg Palace Gardens

    Charlottenburg Palace Gardens

    Spreebogen

    Spreebogen

    Gotzkowskybrücke

    Gotzkowskybrücke

    Government District

    Government District

    House of World Cultures

    House of World Cultures

    Friedrichstraße

    Friedrichstraße

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.2
    377 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Jochen Buder

    Jochen

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    The tour was advertised as "2.5 hours", but at the pier it said "2 1/4 hours" and it was actually a bit shorter.
    nico matut

    Nico

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Although we are Berliners ourselves, we thought it was great. Exploring Berlin from the water in good weather. The tour was interesting and you could also buy small snacks and coffee.
    Jan Lambrecht

    Jan

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Nice tour, not just the town centre. Nice views from the water.
    Gary Kennedy

    Gary

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    A lovely concise tour with excellent service on board. A very informative and great way of seeing Berlin.
    Tina Söll

    Tina

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
  • Start your experience from the Friedrichstrasse and sail along the Spree to just before Mühlendammschleuse. Along the way, see the Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral, the historic Nikolaiviertel, and the new city palace. Chart your course to the modern main station through the government district. Meander through the Berlin-Spandau shipping canal, through the Humboldthafen, and past the historic buildings of the Charité campus to reach Westhafen.

    Set your course to the Charlottenburg Castle Park via the Westhafen Canal and back onto the Spree. Enjoy a short stopover in Charlottenburg at the Moabit Gotzkowsky Bridge. The last leg of the tour will take you back towards Friedrichstrasse through the meandering course of the Spree. On the way, you will be able to see many more significant city landmarks, including the Bellevue Palace, the Tiergarten, the House of World Cultures, the Chancellery and the government district with the Reichstag, the "civil service line", the Paul-Löbe-Haus, and the ARD capital city studio.

  • Additional information

    • An assortment of food menus (including a vegetarian menu) is available and can be booked onboard.

    • This tour is pram/stroller accessible.

    • Pets and guide dogs are allowed onboard.

    Audio guide

    • The onboard commentary is in German.

    • The audio guide is available in: German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Chinese, and Hebrew.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Meeting Point

    • Meet your guide at Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH, Anleger Friedrichstraße/Reichstagufer.

    • Address: Reichstagufer, 10117 Berlin, Germany.

    • Your guide will be holding blue/orange flags at the pier.

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

    Getting There

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

    • Board buses 147 and N6 to get you there.

    By Subway

    • The closest subway station is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

    • Board subway U6 to get you there.

    By Tram

    • The closest tram stop is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

    • Board trams 12 and M1 to get you there.

    By Train

    • The closest train station is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

    • Board trains FEX, RB14, RB21, FlixTrain and more to get you there.

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