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Berlin Boat Tours: Our 15 Best

24 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Deck space is finite and the good departures go early. These 15 berlin boat tours are priced and timed so you can decide in a couple of minutes and get on with the rest of the trip.

Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating - Choosing your pier near Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel
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Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

1.1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16,993 reviews · 1 hour · from $25Our pick

Spend one hour on the Spree with reserved seating, a multilingual audio guide, and views of Berlin's central landmarks. The route passes the Reichstag, Government Quarter, Bellevue Palace, Victory Column, Hauptbahnhof, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and Nikolaiviertel. Board near Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel.

“Lovely scenic tour the river cruise was excellent. The English language guide via electronic black box was good. And loved the table service for drinks too.”

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Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree - Starting at Friedrichstrasse 140
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Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree

2.Boat Tour Along the River Spree

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,252 reviews · 2h 15m · from $34

Spend 135 minutes cruising Berlin’s River Spree from Friedrichstrasse to Charlottenburg Palace and back. You’ll pass the government district, Bellevue Palace, Victory Column, Central Station, canals, ministries, and Hamburger Bahnhof. German commentary plays onboard, while audio devices offer 12 languages. Food and drinks are available for purchase, but bring no outside refreshments.

“It was a lovely gentle way to see parts of Berlin that we wouldn’t normally have seen”

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Berlin: 1-hr Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide (DE/EN) - Finding Reederei Hadynski near Hackescher Markt
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Berlin: 1-hr Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide (DE/EN)

3.1-hr Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide (DE/EN)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,653 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Spend one hour on the Spree aboard MS Carola or MS Franziska, with live German and English commentary from guides such as Michael or Andreas. You’ll pass Museum Island, the Reichstag, Berlin Hauptbahnhof, and the government district. Heated interiors, large windows, a toilet, and drinks for purchase make this a good choice in any season.

“The cruise was very good value for money. The boat was very clean and tidy and heated which was great after a dull and damp day. We left at 3.30pm the last cruise of the day and the boat was almost full. We found the crew to be very efficient at boarding the passengers and we left o time. You have the opportunity to purchase drinks on board and a very friendly guy takes your order and brings them to your seat. The prices are on par with some of the cafes in Berlin and the coffee was very good. Michael the tour guide was very interesting, he highlighted buildings…”

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Berlin: 3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour - Forty bridges show Berlin in layers
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Berlin: 3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour

4.3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,311 reviews · 3h 15m · from $38

From Jannowitzbrücke near Alexanderplatz, cruise Berlin’s Spree and Landwehr Canal for 3 hours 15 minutes. You’ll pass more than 40 bridges, Museum Island, Potsdamer Platz, the German Museum of Technology, and the Government District. Food and drinks are available on board. English and German audio commentary may be offered, depending on the option booked.

“The crew was competent and friendly. The ship was clean. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and made it enjoyable to listen. We plan to take this tour again!!!!”

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Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus with Boat Options - The Red Line: Berlin’s central sights in about two hours
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Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus with Boat Options

5.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus with Boat Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,012 reviews · from $30

See Berlin from an open-top bus on two routes covering Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, and East Side Gallery. A 48-hour ticket can add a Third Reich and Cold War walking tour, currywurst, and evening tour. Add a one-hour Spree cruise from April to October.

“All the staff at the bus stops and drivers on the bus very nice and helpful. At times it was a little hard to find the stops as there are no big bus signs. Freddie who did the walking tour was exceptional. We had the 48hr ticket and glad we did as 1 day is not enough. Would highly recommend the big bus tours.”

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Berlin: 1-Hour City Sightseeing Cruise - The Eastern Route: Cathedral, Humboldt Forum, and Nikolaiviertel
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Berlin: 1-Hour City Sightseeing Cruise

6.1-Hour City Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,210 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Board at Alte Börse Pier near Hackescher Markt for a one-hour round trip on the Spree. You’ll see Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, Humboldt Forum, Nikolaiviertel, Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, and the Chancellery. German and English commentary plays over speakers, with audio guides in six additional languages.

“My friend and I had a wonderful time… especially with the bartender!”

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Berlin: 2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary - Starting near Hackescher Markt and Berlin’s old center
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Berlin: 2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary

7.2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,016 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Join a 150-minute Berlin Spree cruise from the Alte Börse pier near Hackescher Markt. Hear commentary in English and German, or request a multilingual audio guide, while passing Museum Island, East Side Gallery, Oberbaum Bridge, Treptow Harbor, Reichstag, and Berlin Central Station. Drinks and snacks are available to buy onboard.

“Most of the other river cruises are only 1 hour; this is much better and so relaxing. Great way to see parts of the city and enjoy some refreshments.”

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Berlin: Spree Boat Tour to Müggelsee - Köpenick Palace and the Captain of Köpenick
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Berlin: Spree Boat Tour to Müggelsee

8.Spree Boat Tour to Müggelsee

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,973 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $25

Set out from Treptow Harbor for a 3.5-hour cruise along the Spree to Köpenick and Müggelsee. You will pass Köpenick Palace, the Captain of Köpenick statue, Müggelturm, and green riverbanks. Choose indoor or outdoor seating, buy drinks and snacks onboard, and enjoy a relaxed trip with German commentary.

“Would have been better with English commentary on return trip”

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Berlin: Exclusive Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran - Oberbaum Bridge and the East Side Gallery
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Berlin: Exclusive Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran

9.Exclusive Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,767 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Board at Solarwaterworld’s harbour behind the nhow Hotel for a 150-minute cruise on the Spree. The silent, emission-free catamaran passes the East Side Gallery, Mühlendamm lock, Museum Island, Reichstag, Chancellery, Hauptbahnhof, and House of World Cultures. You get a welcome drink, multilingual audio guide, bar service, and wheelchair access.

“An absolutely wonderful sail on a sunny day on the quietest and most comfortable catamaran on the Spree. Great crew, comfortable seating, audio guide if you want it. Just so relaxing and a truly wonderful way to experience and explore fabulous Berlin. Highly recommend!”

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Berlin: 3-Hour World Heritage Cruise to Potsdam - Getting to the Wannsee dock
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Berlin: 3-Hour World Heritage Cruise to Potsdam

10.3-Hour World Heritage Cruise to Potsdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,569 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Spend three easy hours on the Havel River, cruising from Wannsee past Peacock Island, Cecilienhof Palace, Glienicke Bridge, Babelsberg, and Potsdam. English and German information plays through the onboard system. Food and drinks are sold onboard, and you can sit inside or outside. Arrive early if you want a window seat.

“The boat ride was very relaxing, hardly a ripple in the lake. The scenery was beautiful. Take the S7 to Wansee”

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Berlin: East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran - Passing Under Oberbaumbrücke
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Berlin: East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran

11.East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,086 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Take a two-hour solar-catamaran cruise from Jannowitzbrücke along Berlin’s eastern Spree. You’ll see the East Side Gallery from the water, pass Oberbaumbrücke, Kater Blau, Treptow harbor, and Insel der Jugend. A German-speaking crew provides an English audio guide. Food and drinks are available onboard.

“Amazing trip ! I found out so many nice places of Berlin!”

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Berlin: Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide - Boarding at Oberbaumbrücke
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Berlin: Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide

12.Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,043 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42

Spend 150 minutes on a solar-electric catamaran sailing from Oberbaumbrücke to Berlin’s government district and back. You’ll pass the East Side Gallery, Museum Island, Reichstag, Federal Chancellery, and Hauptbahnhof, with a multilingual handheld audio guide, drinks, snacks, blankets, and room for up to 36 passengers.

“It was quite an experience and will definitely do it again. I recommend!”

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Berlin Combo Package: City Tour & Spree Boat Tour - Starting at Kurfürstendamm and the western center
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Berlin Combo Package: City Tour & Spree Boat Tour

13.Berlin Combo Package: City Tour & Spree Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 996 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $64

See Berlin from two useful angles with a 24 or 48-hour City Circle bus pass and a one-hour Spree cruise. Hop off at Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Alexanderplatz, East Side Gallery, and other major stops, then change to the boat at Nikolaiviertel or Friedrichstraße. Audio commentary is available in 20 languages.

“I boarded the Yellow Line around 10h30. After 2 and half hours on the upper deck (the weather was very good) and one short stop at Gendarmenmarkt, I got off the bus without completing the tour and without taking the Boat Tour. I had a reservation later that afternoon to visit the Reichstag. I made the 1-hour Boat tour at my own expense on Friday, October 2nd, after completing my private tour of Scheuenviertel and Hackesche Höfe, not before I visited the exhibition of the Synagogue at Oranienburger Str. and having some late lunch.”

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Berlin: Boat Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide - A comfortable hour on the Spree
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Berlin: Boat Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide

14.Boat Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 947 reviews · from $25

See central Berlin from the Spree on a one-hour cruise with German and English commentary. You’ll pass Museum Island, Nikolaiviertel, the Reichstag, Chancellery, Hauptbahnhof, and TV Tower. Boats have a retractable roof, heating, restrooms, and drinks for purchase, making this an easy outing in sun or cold.

“Fun tour and very informative but it was sometimes hard to hear. Loved the sites and the historical snippets. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Berlin: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus with Boat Cruise Option - Start in the west at Kurfürstendamm
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Berlin: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus with Boat Cruise Option

15.Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus with Boat Cruise Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 818 reviews · from $51

Use a one-day double-decker bus pass to see Berlin at your own pace, with stops near Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate, East Side Gallery, Alexanderplatz, and more. Add a one-hour Spree cruise for a different view. Expect multilingual audio, free Wi-Fi, and buses every 25 to 35 minutes.

“Good option to explore the City. However it takes about 2.5 to 3 hours to complete 1 loop.”

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