Sightseeing Cruises

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

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

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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.

4.2/5

(366)

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.

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

Heinz

Apr 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The information about Berlin was very interesting, perhaps a little too quiet, as you don't understand everything well when the conversation is loud

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)

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

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Guests from France, Switzerland, Colombia and over 15 countries have loved this experience
Christhard
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Very good explanations! Nice tour, good weather!
Lothar
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
What I liked best about this place was the boat trip.
Katrin
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Very informative and a good day. The team was polite but not cordial and dedicated.
Boris
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Was super great. Nice staff. Weather was mixed but still a nice experience
Ajay
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
We liked it very much. All the sights were there.

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.