Berlin · CITY TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with what it costs, how long it takes and the one thing to know before booking.
See Berlin from the Spree on a 1-hour boat cruise past Reichstag and Berliner Dom, with multilingual audio and guaranteed seating.
“information was good really nice afternoon thing to do.”
Hop on an open-top bus in Berlin for 24 or 48 hours of panoramic sights, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and East Side Gallery.
“Great value, went around a few times. Great customer support overall, specially Khan.”
A 3-hour Potsdam bus and walking tour tracing Old Fritz, with Sanssouci terraces, Dutch Quarter stops, Alexandrowka, and Cecilienhof grounds.
“This tour was a great introduction to historical sites of Potsdam. You can explore them on your own later as it includes a hop on hop off option after the tour. Victoria was a great guide and had a lot of information to help us understand the history. Unfortunately the weather didn't help much on my tour, so dress accordingly so you have no problems with that. I definitely recommend this tour.”
1-hour River Spree cruise from Alte Börse near Hackescher Markt, passing Berlin landmarks with 8-language audio and great value midweek.
“Our boat tour was cancelled and i received fantastic help in finding availability for the next tour or either taking a voucher for something else. However after choosing to stay on the boat tour it was a lovely experience with very helpful and friendly staff. The commentary was also very clear and informative.”
Berlin hop-on hop-off bus with 24 or 48-hour passes plus an optional Spree River cruise, multilingual audio, and mulled wine.
“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…”
Hop on and off Berlin’s open-top buses with 24- or 48-hour tickets, classic or Wall routes, multi-language audio, and free Wi-Fi.
“So there are 3 different bus companies operating and you have to make sure you are on the right one. This one didn't seem as often as the other 2. It was helpful when it came to getting about but there are only people with signs, no actual bus stop. I only learnt afterwards, there is an app you can download for live bus times. It was OK, especially as the city is big.”
Bike Berlin with an English guide, see Wall sites and Cold War crossings, then pause at a local beer garden for a classic stop.
“Our guide Carlo was excellent and kept us all interested for 6 hours. The biking was easy, and Carlo ensured we stayed together and that we saw lots of the great places of Berlin. We had a really fun group and it was a very enjoyable way to spend the day. Carlo was incredibly helpful after the tour with ideas and suggestions for future plans!”
Berlin street art walk with a local guide, spotting graffiti and murals across East and West Berlin, plus an art gallery stop.
“As someone who knows a little about street art already, I was expecting to be shown some of the murals of Berlin without really learning much. I was wrong! Rob was so knowledgeable about both the history of street art and the work itself, and was also just a great, witty guy. 3 hours flew by! Thanks Rob #dadjokes”
Potsdam hop-on hop-off bus tour: see Sanssouci Palace, Old Dutch Quarter, and Filmmuseum from an open-air double-decker with live guide.
Hop-on hop-off Berlin by open-top bus with live bilingual guide, then a Spree riverboat hour for a fast, scenic city orientation.
“Information about start and end times for bus was confusing. First we were told that our tour started at 11am. It turned out that the buses start at 9.45 but if you are wanting to take the boat trip without any stops in between you would need to be getting the 11am bus from stop 1 for the first available boat. Also buses stop at 5pm and we assumed that would be 5pm at stop 1 but it seems that it is 5pm at stop 10 so much earlier at stop 1. We had to miss our planned stop at Victory Tower as we were told that we were currently…”
1-hour Spree River cruise on the 1908 Hemingway boat. Pass the Reichstag, Museum Island, Chancellery, and Bellevue Palace from the water.
“Lovely old boat with fewer passengers than others we saw on the river. Didn’t feel like sardines sitting in a row. Very pleasant cruise, good commentary.”
3-hour bus and walking Potsdam tour with headsets, visiting Cecilienhof, Neues Palais, and Sanssouci Palace for orientation.
“Nice and friendly tour guide. A great way to get around and see the main sites in Potsdam during a first visit. I recommend it.”
Guided Berlin bike tour packs the Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate into one ride, plus a beer garden lunch stop.
“The tour was a great way to get familiar with the city, and see a lot of the historical spots in a short time. Even though the tour was pretty quick I didn't feel rushed in the least and still got a lot of information and tips on places I'd like to spend more time. the tour guide, Nat, was super and very versed in the history of the city! 10/10 would recommend!”
Drive a mini hotrod around Berlin past major monuments and the Wall with a guide, helmet, and a short Brandenburg Gate stop for photos.
“These little cars go hard and aren’t governed. Race and skid around Berlin like you are on a race track. Pretty bug deposit and do t forget your licence. The guides are excellent and no nonsense.”
Recline in a BedBike, roll past TV Tower and Berlin landmarks with guide Richard. Bluetooth music, heaters, photos, and a fun 1-hour ride.
“Our tour guide Richard was fab. He was friendly and knew lots of history regarding Berlin and the sights we seen. The bed was comfortable and a great way to explore the city, giving our legs a break after days of walking around cities in Europe. We were offered a drink during our tour and Richard took lots of photos of us at the spots around the areas. My boyfriend and I loved this experience. Would definitely recommend”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
