Berlin city tours & sightseeing

Explore the best Berlin sights comfortably and discover the city at the same time? The best way to do this is on a guided Berlin city tour, guided tour or tour of the city. We have put together and compared the best Berlin sightseeing tours for you. There are different options, whether by ship, boat, bicycle or on foot. There is something for every visitor.

City tours with GetYourGuide

You can easily book tickets through our partner GetYourGuide. Don’t hesitate too long on tours that are in high demand and secure your ticket right away. Cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before with a full refund.

Berlin city tours by bus

See some of Berlin’s most important sights including Kurfürstendamm, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, Alexanderplatz, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral and Humboldt University as well as the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, government district, Holocaust memorial, embassy district and the Central Station

Berlin city tours: hop-on / hop-off bus tour in Berlin with live commentary

Hop on and off at the most beautiful and important sights of the city or take the entire tour in one go (approx. 2 hours). With the day ticket, however, you can get off or on at any time while the ticket is valid.

The stops of the tour:

01 – Kurfürstendamm 231 (in front of Karstadt) 02 – KaDeWe, main entrance 03 – Lützowplatz opposite. Hotel Berlin 04 – Philharmonie / Kulturforum 05 – Potsdamer Platz am Kollhoff Tower 06 – Potsdamer Platz / Linkstraße 07 – Topography of Terror 08 – Checkpoint Charlie, at the Wall Museum 09 – Gendarmenmarkt, Markgrafen- / Taubenstraße 10 – Alexanderplatz, Rotes Rathaus, Neptunbrunnen 11 – Karl-Liebknecht Str. 5 (to the ship) 12 – Museum Island 13 – Humboldt University / Bebelplatz 14 – Unter den Linden 36 / Friedrichstrasse 15 – Unter den Linden 74, Madame Tussauds Berlin 16 – Brandenburg Gate, Ebertstrasse 17 – Reichstag, Scheidemannstrasse 18 – main station / exit Rahel-Hirsch-Str. 19 – House of World Cultures 20 – Bellevue Palace / Victory Column / Tiergarten 21 – Bikini House, Budapester Str. 22 – U- and S-Bahn Zoological Garden

Berlin City Tours: Hop-On / Hop-Off Bus Tour in Berlin – 24- or 48-hour ticket

You can explore Berlin’s sights from the open-top double-decker bus with this classic hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Discover the German capital and see the sights of the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Alexanderplatz and many more. There are two tours:

Traditional Tour (A): 1. Tauentzienstrasse 2. KaDeWe 3. Potsdamer Platz 4. Berlin Wall / Martin-Gropius-Bau 5. Checkpoint Charlie 6. Gendarmenmarkt 7. Park Inn Hotel 8. Alexanderplatz 9. Red City Hall / Neptune Fountain 10. Lustgarten / Museum Island 11th Brandenburg Gate / ”Platz des März” 12th Central Station / Ella-Trebe-Str 13th Victory Column

Wall & Lifestyle Tour (B): 1. Red City Hall / Neptune Fountain 2. Oranienburger Straße / New Synagogue 3. Central Station 4. Wall Memorial 5. Bernauer Straße 6. Mauerpark 7. Schönhauser Allee / Schwedter Straße 8. Alexanderplatz (Park Inn Hotel) 9 Karl-Marx-Allee (computer game museum) 10. East Side Gallery 11. Ostbahnhof

Berlin city tours: Hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus tour in Berlin optionally by boat

A special offer is this hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. This hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour also offers the perfect introduction to Berlin on board an open-top bus. Enjoy the capital with great views and live commentary.

Here, too, two routes are offered:

Stops: Red route: Ku’Damm / KaDeWe / Lützowplatz / Potsdamer Platz / Topography of Terror / Checkpoint Charlie / Gendarmenmarkt / Alexanderplatz / Alexa shopping center / Neptunbrunnen / Museum Island / Madame Tussauds / Brandenburg Gate / Reichstag / Central Station / Bellevue Palace / Victory Column / Blue route: Alexanderplatz / Karl-Marx-Allee, East Side Gallery / Ostbahnhof

When booking a deluxe ticket, you will also receive a free walking tour and a free river cruise.

Berlin city tours summary

Activity / description	Buy tickets / more information
City Tours & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Berlin: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour Explore Berlin with a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket on an open-top hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Take in views of Berlin's most distinctive landmarks and delve into its fascinating history. (GetYourGuide Certified) (from 20 Euro per Person, GetYourGuide)
Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour Ticket Discover Berlin’s many points of interest on an open-top double-decker bus. Discover the German capital. See the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz, and much more. (GetYourGuide Certified) Activity provider: City Sightseeing Europe (from 28 Euro per Person, GetYourGuide)
Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus with Boat Options Visit countless exciting attractions on sightseeing buses and boats. Get a feel for the contemporary spirit of Berlin while learning about its rich history and culture. Activity provider: Stromma Deutschland GmbH (from 30 Euro per Person, GetYourGuide)
Berlin: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus with Boat Option Ride around Berlin on a double-decker bus to cover the must-sees of the city as you hop on and hop off at your own pace. Optionally you can book a river cruise on the Spree. Activity provider: City-Sightseeing (From 28 Euro per Person, GetYourGuide)
Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary Discover Berlin on a convenient hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour with live commentary, visiting the most famous and beautiful sights of the city at your leisure. The use of buses with audio guide is also possible. (From 28 Euro per Person, GetYourGuide)
Best of Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour Ticket Jam-pack your time in Berlin and see all the attractions with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Simply buy a ticket for 1, 2 or 3 days and begin exploring for up to 72 hours, visiting sights like the East Side Gallery, the Reichstag, and Alexanderplatz. Activity provider: City-Circle (From 28 Euro per Person, GetYourGuide)
Discounts and public transport / city card
Berlin WelcomeCard: Discounts & Transport Berlin Zones (ABC) Explore Berlin with a 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6-day Berlin WelcomeCard. Ride public transport in the ABC zones, including Berlin Brandenburg Airport, receive discounts of up to 50% with many partners, and benefit from the pocket travel guide. (From 53 € per Person, GetYourGuide)