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Big Bus Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket + River Cruise
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Overview
Experience Berlin from two different perspectives with a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and River Spree Cruise. The combination makes it easy to see the city’s highlights while also giving you time to explore independently. From the open-top bus, enjoy panoramic views across central Berlin and take in the changing character of the city, from historic avenues and grand architecture to lively modern districts. You can hop off whenever you want to explore an area on foot, visit an attraction, take photographs or enjoy a relaxing break before continuing your journey. The river cruise offers a welcome change of pace. Glide along the River Spree, enjoying views of Berlin’s riverside buildings, bridges and urban scenery from the water. Away from the busy streets, the cruise provides a relaxed way to appreciate the city’s architecture and atmosphere.With both experiences included, you can create a sightseeing day that suits your interests and schedule. Whether you prefer to stay on board and enjoy the views or make several stops along the way, this combined tour offers a convenient introduction to Berlin.
Tour's Features
Free Cancellation
Mobile Voucher
Family Friendly
Instant Confirmation
Audio Guide
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Russian
Polish
Dutch
Hebrew
Japanese
Chinese
Swedish
Turkish
Danish
Brazilian
Highlights
- Explore Berlin comfortably on a flexible hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.
- Add a relaxing River Spree cruise for a different view of the German capital.
- Pass major attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island.
- Enjoy panoramic city views from the open-top deck while travelling between key areas.
- Discover Berlin’s fascinating history and culture through informative onboard commentary.
- Combine sightseeing by road and water in one convenient experience.
Itinerary
Berlin Sightseeing Journey Start from a convenient bus stop and board the open-top sightseeing bus. Enjoy the views as you travel through central Berlin while informative commentary introduces the city and its diverse neighbourhoods.
Discover Central Berlin
Follow the sightseeing route through the capital, passing well-known areas and major attractions including the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island. Choose the stops that interest you and explore them independently.
Hop Off & Explore
Make the most of the flexible format by stepping off whenever you wish. Spend time visiting museums, exploring historic streets, taking photographs or stopping for refreshments before returning to the route.
Cruise Along the River Spree
Change your perspective with a relaxing River Spree cruise. Sit back and watch Berlin unfold from the water, with views of riverside architecture, bridges and city landmarks along the way.
Continue Exploring Berlin
After your cruise, continue your sightseeing by bus or explore more of the city on foot. The combination of land and water experiences allows you to experience Berlin at a comfortable pace without having to follow a fixed sightseeing schedule.
Book your Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise and enjoy a flexible way to discover Berlin!
What's Included
What's Included
- 24-Hour Berlin Hop-On, Hop-Off Ticket
- Discover Ticket: Access to Red Route Only
- Essential Ticket: Access to Red and Blue Routes
- Audio Guide in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Turkish, and Japanese.
- 60-minutes River Cruise (March to November Only)
- Guided Walking Tour (With Essential Ticket)
- Vox Digital Walking Tour (With Essential Ticket)
- Free Original Berlin Currywurst (With Essential Ticket)
- Wi-Fi, Ear Phones
Schedule
Red Route:
- First Bus: 09:35am; Last Bus: 05:11pm
- Full Loop: 2 hours (Approx.)
- Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes
- Departure: Alexanderplatz, Alexanderstraße 3-5, 10178 Berlin (Opposite Park Inn Hotel)
Blue Route:
- First Bus: 10:15am; Last Bus: 04:15pm
- Full Loop: 40 minutes (Approx.)
- Frequency: Every 60 minutes
- Departure: Alexanderplatz, Alexanderstraße 3-5, 10178 Berlin (Opposite Park Inn Hotel)
River Cruise:
- Start Time: 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:15pm, 3:45pm, 5:15pm (29 March – 2 November only)
- Duration: 60 Minutes Approx.
- Departure Point: BWSG Pier ‘Alte Börse’ Burgstrasse 27 (5 minutes' walk from Stop #2 - Museum Island)
Redemption Info
- Passengers can board at any stop.
- Your booking voucher will expire after you exchange it for a ticket.
- The company or bus operator will not provide a refund if a voucher or ticket is misplaced.
Introducing Digital Tickets
We’ve made boarding even easier with digital tickets, available in the Big Bus Tours app. Your ticket will no longer be emailed to you - instead, you’ll manage everything directly in the app. It’s the fastest way to access your ticket, track buses in real time, and plan your day.
How it works:
- Download the Big Bus Tours app: Before your tour, download our free app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Add your booking: Open the app, tap ‘Add Booking’, and enter your booking reference number.
- Activate on the day: On the day of your tour, tap ‘Activate’ in the app to start your ticket. Your ticket will then be valid to show the driver and board the bus. Activation can only happen on your booked travel date.
Important Notes: Each group ticket must travel together using one device. If you want to travel separately, please print individual tickets before activating or contact us to split the booking. Keep your phone charged – your active ticket must be shown to board, and it works offline once activated.
Know Before You Go
Voucher Validity:
- Remember that your vouchers will remain valid for the 6 months from the date of purchase.
Important Info:
- The Spree River cruise ticket must be redeemed separately with a Big Bus staff member before heading to the boarding pier.
- The river cruise operates at fixed times (typically every 60–90 minutes), so plan your day accordingly to avoid waiting.
- Buses are generally wheelchair accessible and The river cruise is not wheelchair accessible
- Buses typically run from morning to late afternoon with departures every 20–30 minutes, depending on the route.
- The top deck is open-air, so it’s best to carry sun protection or a light jacket depending on the season.
- There may be disruptions due to weather, traffic, and events. Refunds due to weather will not be issued unless the service is suspended due to weather.
- Infants will continue to travel free of charge and without a ticket while placed on the lap of a paying adult (up to two infants per adult). If the infant needs a separate individual seat, a kid category ticket must be ordered.
- Complimentary ear phones are provided, or you may use your own wired earbuds with a jack plug.
- Mobile App: Download "Big Bus Tours" mobile app to find the nearest bus stops, interactive route map, daily operational updates and city monuments.
- Road closures and heavy traffic can result in delays, reduced trips, and route modifications. We'll make every effort to deliver a seamless and regular service! Under these circumstances, there will be no refund.
- Instructions for the Walking Tour: Please present your booking confirmation/ticket receipt to the tour guide.
- Instructions for the River Cruise: Please show your Big Bus ticket or confirmation to a BWSG employee before boarding.
- Vouchers for a Free Currywurst are redeemable at Curry Wolf - head to their location at Rankestrasse 36 (by Stop #10: Ku'Damm) or Unter den Linden 77 (by Stop #4: Brandenburg Gate)
Free Vox Digital Walking Tours (With Essential Ticket)
- This ticket includes a code for a free walking tour download from the Vox POPGuide App.
- Your download code will be supplied on the printed ticket receipt you get when you redeem your ticket with our on-street staff.
- Simply download the POPGuide app, activate the code on your ticket receipt, and enjoy your chosen walking tour!
Cancellation Policy
- To get the full refund, you must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the activity/tour start time.
- If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time, you will not get any refund.
- Modifications/ changes are allowed at least 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time. You must contact us through email.
- The activity/tour's local start time determines the cut-off times.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the route or timetable due to traffic, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Group Booking
For groups of 8 or more, please submit a group inquiry at booking@activity-crest.com. While discounted rates are not available for all tours, selected tours may qualify for special group pricing. Standard tours & activities are eligible for group discounts; however, attractions, passes, combo tickets, and related products are excluded.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours:
Due to the operational nature of hop-on hop-off bus tours and fluctuating daily demand, we cannot guarantee that all members of a group will be accommodated on the same bus at the same time. Seat availability varies by stop and service demand, and groups may be required to split across multiple buses and/or wait for subsequent departures.
All group members must redeem their vouchers together initially. Once redeemed, individual tickets will be issued, allowing travellers the flexibility to explore independently thereafter. The requirement to remain together applies only during the voucher redemption process when tickets are booked under a single reservation.
As we are unable to guarantee that larger groups can travel together as one unit, bookings will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 5-7 passengers per ticket allocation, depending on the overall group size.
Customer Reviews
4.6
based on 2,520 reviews
Rating Distribution
"We boarded without much of a plan and ended up exploring places we hadn't considered. That freedom made the experience feel more like an adventure than a scheduled tour."
"Sitting upstairs gave us a lovely view of the surrounding streets. We noticed architectural details and lively corners that were easy to overlook when travelling underground."
"The route helped us recognise important areas and understand the distances between attractions. By the end, navigating the city independently felt considerably less intimidating."
"Instead of packing every hour with activities, we used the bus to enjoy a slower sightseeing day. It was refreshing to explore without constantly watching the clock."
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