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The 15 Best Berlin Boat Tours

24 tours  ·  from $15 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 berlin boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you step aboard.

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

Take a one-hour Spree River cruise through central Berlin, passing the Reichstag, Government Quarter, Hauptbahnhof, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, and Nikolaiviertel. You get a guaranteed seat, onboard drinks and snacks for purchase, and an audio guide in languages including English, German, Chinese, French, and Italian.

“This trip is excellent value for money. Not crowed either, you can sit both up and downstairs.”

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Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree - The government district from the water
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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. You’ll pass the Federal Chancellery, Bellevue Palace, Victory Column, Central Station, Charlottenburg Palace, and major canals. German commentary plays onboard, while audio devices are available in 11 additional languages.

“The commentary was good and v informative. Maybe a little more info about population of Berlin and names of suburbs as we move around , the set up of government ..names of parties. Also info about the route of the wall and re building if the city .”

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Berlin: 1-hr Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide (DE/EN) - Finding the Reederei Hadynski pier
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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

Cruise Berlin’s Spree for one hour aboard MS Carola or MS Franziska, with live German and English commentary from guides such as Michael and Andreas. You’ll pass Museum Island, the Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, and the government district in a heated glass panorama boat with drinks available onboard.

“the guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. He interspaced yhe bilingual commentary with humour. Overall a pleasant trip down the river.”

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Berlin: 3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour - The Spree gives you Berlin’s first broad view
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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

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. German commentary and English audio options may be available, depending on your booking.

“Positive experience, even the menu (Menu 1) consumed on the boat was very good and talented revealed the waiter.”

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Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus with Boat Options - The red route: Berlin’s central and western story
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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 red and blue routes covering Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and East Side Gallery. A 48-hour ticket can add currywurst, a live history walk, evening tour, and a Spree cruise from April to October.

“The trip was very informative with friendly and helpful staff. Well worth the money and a great way to see the city”

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Berlin: 1-Hour City Sightseeing Cruise - From Alte Börse to Museum Island
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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

Start near Hackescher Markt and cruise the Spree through Berlin’s historic center. You’ll pass Berlin Cathedral, Humboldt Forum, Nikolaiviertel, the Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, and the Chancellery. German and English play over the speakers, while Spanish, French, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, and Russian are available by audio guide.

“This was a brilliant way to explore Berlin. the boat was lovely and clean and when we booked it we didn't realise we had table service. I'm so glad we booked this, it was a lovely way to spend the morning and money week spent. I would highly recommend.”

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Berlin: 2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary - From Berlin Cathedral to the Humboldt Forum
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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

Set out from the Alte Börse pier near Hackescher Markt for a 150-minute Spree cruise through Berlin’s old center, government district, and East Side. Hear commentary in English and German, or request a multilingual audio guide, while passing the Oberbaum Bridge, East Side Gallery, Museum Island, and more.

“This is a really beautiful way of seeing Berlin and it's a great time to sit back have a drink and enjoy the views”

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Berlin: Spree Boat Tour to Müggelsee - Leaving Treptow Harbor and Treptower Park
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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, follow the Spree through green parkland to Köpenick Palace and the Captain of Köpenick statue, then continue across Müggelsee with views of Müggelturm. Expect indoor and outdoor seating, onboard snacks and drinks, and commentary that may be mainly in German.

“Really good value for money and time Service on board excellent Paying online was easy Thank you”

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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

Set out from the harbour behind Berlin’s nhow Hotel for a 150-minute cruise on a solar-electric catamaran carrying no more than 36 people. You’ll pass the East Side Gallery, Mühlendamm lock, Museum Island, Reichstag, Federal Chancellery, Hauptbahnhof, and House of World Cultures with a welcome drink and multilingual audio guide.

“Quiet and peaceful, no loudspeakers or other distractions. We thought it great value for the money.”

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Berlin: 3-Hour World Heritage Cruise to Potsdam - Getting to Bridge A at Wannsee
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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

Take a three-hour Stern und Kreisschiffahrt cruise from Wannsee to Potsdam and back. You pass Peacock Island, Cecilienhof Palace, Glienicke Bridge, Babelsberg Palace, and Potsdam’s waterfront. English and German commentary, indoor and outdoor seating, food, and drinks are available onboard.

“a wonderful way to experience both cruise and potsdam. we took of the boat in potsdam and spent a few hours there. the cruise offers both in and outdoor seats., a nice choice of food and drinks plus a wonderful views with commentary in English & German recommended”

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Berlin: East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran - East Side Gallery from the river
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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

Board a quiet solar-powered catamaran at Jannowitzbrücke for a two-hour Spree cruise. You’ll see the East Side Gallery from the water, pass Oberbaumbrücke, spot Kater Blau, and continue toward Treptow Park and Insel der Jugend. German commentary and an English audio guide are included.

“Great trip. Will do it again. Friendly team on board”

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Berlin: Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide - Starting at Oberbaum Bridge in Friedrichshain
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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

Cruise Berlin’s Spree for 150 minutes aboard a quiet, solar-electric catamaran limited to 36 passengers. From Oberbaum Bridge, you pass the East Side Gallery, Museum Island, the Reichstag, and Berlin Central Station, with multilingual audio guides, drinks, snacks, blankets, and wheelchair access.

“Great experience. Very enjoyable. Would be lovely with some music, but over all really enjoyed it.”

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Berlin Combo Package: City Tour & Spree Boat Tour - Following the bus route from Kurfürstendamm to Potsdamer Platz
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Berlin Combo Package: City Tour & Spree Boat Tour

13.City Tour & Spree Boat Tour

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

Use a City Circle 24 or 48-hour bus pass to reach Berlin highlights such as Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, East Side Gallery, and Alexanderplatz. Add a one-hour Spree cruise from central piers. Multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, headphones, and wheelchair access are included.

“This was a better tour than a similar one we experienced as it took us further into Chalottenburg and included 30 stops. The commentary was much better as we were provided with individual earphones rather than having to listen to a general commentary over traffic noise. The visit to the Reichstag was very interesting, amazing history but also enjoyed the architecture, especially of the dome with its walkways to the top. Having coffee and cake in the lovely restaurant was literally the icing on the cake! Best visited at week ends.”

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Berlin: Boat Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide - Nikolaiviertel and the old heart of Berlin
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Berlin: Boat Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide

14.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 roof. German and English commentary covers Museum Island, the Nikolai Quarter, Friedrichstrasse, the Reichstag, and the government district. Drinks, snacks, and a restroom are available onboard.

“It was a relaxing nice tour, we went the first night we arrived so it was great introduction to the city”

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Berlin: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus with Boat Cruise Option - Potsdamer Platz, Gropius Bau, and Checkpoint Charlie
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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 reach Berlin’s major sights, from Kurfürstendamm and Checkpoint Charlie to the East Side Gallery and Brandenburg Gate. Departures run every 25 to 35 minutes, with GPS commentary in 15 languages. Add a one-hour Spree cruise, 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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