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15 Boat Tours in Berlin, With the Prices Side by Side

38 tours  ·  from $15

The 15 boat tours in Berlin worth booking today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating - Luther Bridge and the northern turn
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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 cruising Berlin’s Spree past the Reichstag, Government Quarter, Hauptbahnhof, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and Nikolaiviertel. Choose a departure near Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel, settle into a guaranteed seat, and follow the sights with an audio guide in up to 12 languages. Drinks and snacks are available onboard.

“I love a river cruise, as it's a great way to see all the major sites from a different perspective. I thought I booked the tour in English, but the tour was in German with an English audio guide. I didn't have my headphones, so I couldn't use the guide, but that's my fault for not checking beforehand. the cruise lasted the entire hour and passed many interesting sites.”

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Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree - Central Station and Berlin’s government quarter
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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

Set off from Friedrichstrasse for a 135-minute roundtrip cruise on Berlin’s River Spree. You’ll pass the Federal Chancellery, Bellevue Palace, Victory Column, Central Station, Charlottenburg Palace and major canals. German commentary plays onboard, while audio guides are available in 12 languages. Food and drinks can be bought onboard.

“Good way to spend a couple of hours on a sunny day in Berlin,,enjoyed it more than the sight seeing bus we had been on ,,app is easy to use ,no issues at all”

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Berlin: 3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour - The Spree gives you Berlin’s big picture
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Berlin: 3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour

3.3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour

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

Board at Jannowitzbrücke near Alexanderplatz for a 195-minute cruise along Berlin’s Spree and Landwehr Canal. You’ll pass more than 40 bridges, Museum Island, Potsdamer Platz, the German Museum of Technology, and the Government District. Live commentary may be in German, with an English audio guide available on selected options.

“It was a nice tour but the descriptions in the audioguides were way shorter that the live ones”

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Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus with Boat Options - Red route: Berlin’s central story in one loop
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Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus with Boat Options

4.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, the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, and East Side Gallery. A 48-hour ticket can add Freddie’s live history walk, currywurst, and an evening tour. The optional Spree cruise runs April through October.

“Clean, air conditioned with courteous personnel, the coach ride was informative. The audio was clear.”

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Berlin: 1-Hour Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide - Boarding beside Hackescher Markt
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Berlin: 1-Hour Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide

5.1-Hour Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,629 reviews · from $22

See Berlin's central sights from the Spree aboard the glass-sided MS Carola or MS Franziska. A live guide presents in English and German, with guides such as Michael bringing humor to the Reichstag, Museum Island, and government district. The one-hour cruise includes heating, toilets, drinks for purchase, and a return to Hackescher Markt.

“We liked the fact that is was a human guide rather than AI or a robot. he was very communicative with humour and answered any questions.”

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Berlin: 1-Hour City Sightseeing Cruise - Starting near Hackescher Markt at Alte Börse Pier
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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 pass Berlin Cathedral, Humboldt Forum, Nikolaiviertel, the Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, and the Federal Chancellery. German and English commentary plays over the speakers, while Spanish, French, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, and Russian are available through portable audio guides.

“Great experience. Saw Berlin from different perspective enjoyed the service of a drink as we moved down the river”

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Berlin: 2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary - Starting beside the old stock exchange
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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

Board near Hackescher Markt for a 150-minute Spree cruise through Berlin’s old center, government district, and former East Berlin. You’ll pass Museum Island, the Reichstag, Oberbaum Bridge, East Side Gallery, Badeschiff, and the Molecule Man sculpture. Commentary is in English and German, with audio guides in several other languages. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Amazing how much can be viewed from the river. Couldn’t have done it in less time. Very informative commentary”

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Berlin: Spree Boat Tour to Müggelsee - Leaving Treptow Harbor for the Spree
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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

Leave Treptow Harbor by boat and follow the Spree through green riverside scenery to Köpenick Palace, the Captain of Köpenick statue, and Müggelsee. You get indoor and outdoor seating, German commentary, snacks and drinks for purchase, and a gentle ride that feels more like a day in the country than a city tour.

“Outside area where you can enjoy the sun, inside area where you can hide from the rain. Great tour that really helps you feel like you‘re getting out of the city for a break. Also nice you can bring your own food & drink, or buy it from the bar.”

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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

Join Solarwaterworld AG at the harbour behind the nhow Hotel for a 150-minute cruise on a solar-electric catamaran. With space for no more than 36 passengers, you pass Oberbaum Bridge, East Side Gallery, Museum Island, the Reichstag, and Berlin Central Station. A welcome drink, bar, multilingual audio guide, blankets, and wheelchair access make this a calm, low-noise way to see Berlin.

“I can highly recommend this comfortable boat trip to everyone”

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Berlin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise - What you see from Kurfürstendamm to Potsdamer Platz
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Berlin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise

10.Berlin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,155 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $31

See Berlin by open-route hop-on hop-off bus, passing Checkpoint Charlie, the East Side Gallery, Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg, and more. Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass, listen to recorded commentary in several languages, and add a one-hour Spree cruise. Plan extra time for ticket exchange, unclear stops, traffic, and possible route changes.

“This was a good overview of Berlin’s city highlights as well as providing an economical way to get from one site to another. The bus was clean and the audio clear, although it did cut off abruptly a few times but did not exclude anything relevant. There was a small disappointment of not getting to view the Brandenburg gate but the was due to the Euro cup event and not due to the tour company. I felt they did a good job of letting people know which stops to get off to walk to the gate. Only other comment is a warning that on Sundays the shops are closed so…”

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Berlin: Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide - East Side Gallery and the Mühlendamm lock
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Berlin: Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide

11.Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide

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

Board a small solar-electric catamaran at Oberbaumbrücke for a 150-minute evening cruise through Berlin. You’ll pass the East Side Gallery, Mühlendamm lock, Museum Island, the Reichstag, Federal Chancellery, Hauptbahnhof, and House of World Cultures. Audio guides work in seven languages, and drinks, snacks, blankets, and a wheelchair-accessible setup add comfort.

“Brilliant trip along the Spree with a great balance of commentary and time to just enjoy the view. We loved the fact the catamaran was solar powered - an added bonus! The crew were great and couldn’t have been more accommodating. We would highly recommend this trip!”

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Berlin: East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran - Under Oberbaum Bridge
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Berlin: East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran

12.East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,039 reviews · from $27

Spend two quiet hours on a solar-powered catamaran cruising east from Jannowitzbrücke. You’ll see the East Side Gallery from the water, pass Oberbaum Bridge, spot Kater Blau, and enjoy Treptower Park and Insel der Jugend. German-speaking staff and an English audio guide accompany the ride. Drinks are available on board.

“We love this tour, doing second time, and still enjoying 😊”

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Berlin: Boat Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide - Finding the boat at Domaquareé
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Berlin: Boat Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide

13.Boat Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide

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

Spend one hour seeing central Berlin from the Spree aboard a heated boat with a retractable glass roof. English and German commentary covers Museum Island, Nikolaiviertel, the Reichstag, government district, and more. Board at Domaquareé beside the DDR Museum. Drinks, snacks, and a restroom are available onboard.

“Great value for money! The tour start point is easy to find, with clear instructions. The audio guide is on the boat and does not require ear/headphones. The tour was in both German and English, is entertaining and informative. The Spree tour gives you an excellent opportunity to see the sights of the city by boat and with a different perspective. The staff were friendly and helpful, and there was also an option to purchase refreshments, if desired. An excellent way to spend some time on your visit to Berlin.”

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Berlin: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus with Boat Cruise Option - Potsdamer Platz and the rebuilt center
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Berlin: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus with Boat Cruise Option

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

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

Use a one-day hop-on hop-off ticket to reach Berlin’s major sights, from Kurfürstendamm and Checkpoint Charlie to the East Side Gallery and Brandenburg Gate. Buses arrive about every 25 to 35 minutes, with GPS commentary in 15 languages. Add a one-hour Spree cruise for a second view of the city, but print the boat ticket before boarding.

“Little bit concerned when we arrived at the pick up point as the attendant said that he didn’t recognise the ticket as it was booked through a third party. He had to speak to a colleague to confirm that we were ok to get on the bus to begin our journey.”

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Berlin: 1-hr Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide (DE/EN) - Why the Live German and English Commentary Matters
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Berlin: 1-hr Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide (DE/EN)

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 778 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Spend one hour on the Spree aboard a glass-roofed panorama boat with live German and English commentary. Guides such as Michael and Kristoff mix Berlin history with humor while you pass the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral, and other central sights. Order drinks at your seat, enjoy the roof open in good weather, or stay warm under the closed glass cover.

“Enjoyed the tour. Your guide was friendly and answered questions. Interesting but got more out of walking the area.”

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