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Berlin Boat Tours – 1 Hour Cruise through The Heart of Berlin
Live guide on board. Hourly departures from Berlin-Mitte. Right by Berlin Cathedral.
Free cancellation up to 24 h before · instant confirmation by email
Locally owned & run by real Berliners – not a tourist-trap operator
4.6 · 524 reviews on Google & GetYourGuide *09/2026*
- Anleger Mitte – Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2, 5 minutes from Hackescher Markt
- Hourly departures · March through December · 6 days a week
- Live Tour in German & English – authentic Berlin stories, not just a script
WELL KNOWN FROM
What's included on board?
The most relaxed way to see Berlin
A one-hour tour through Berlin’s historic center—passing the Museum Island, the Reichstag, and Berlin Cathedral. With live commentary, comfortably from the water, without long walks and without the tourist crowds.
Open upper deck or covered salon
Choose how you want to experience Berlin: with the top down, feeling the sun and wind on your face, or comfortably seated in the covered salon below. We run in any weather.
Live Guide in 2 languages
Our live guide will share authentic Berlin stories with you in German and English. You ask, he answers—no pre-recorded audio, just knowledgeable people.
Over 20 Berlin Landmarks
From Berlin Cathedral to Museum Island, the Mühlendamm Lock, the Reichstag, and the Central Station, all the way to the Victory Column—minute by minute, you'll see what Berlin is famous for.
Bar & Snacks on board
Coffee, tea, cold drinks, beer, wine, and light snacks. You order directly from the crew and pay on board—all right there where you are.
QR Ticket to Your Cell Phone
Book, pay, board. Your ticket is sent instantly to your phone via email—just show it when you board. No ticket counters, no lines.
YOUR ROUTE THROUGH BERLIN
60 Minutes on the Spree – Every Minute a Berlin Highlight
MINUTE 0 - THE START
Departure from the Central Pier
Centrally located in Berlin-Mitte, 5 minutes from Hackescher Markt and right across from Berlin Cathedral. The crew welcomes you, the live guide checks the microphone and sound system, the ropes are untied—and off we go.
- Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2, 10178 Berlin-Mitte
- Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station—5-minute walk
- The ship is at the pier 30 minutes before departure—board, take a seat, and arrive
- First Glimpse of Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island
- Live-Guide Introduces Itself, in German and English
MINUTE 10 · HISTORY MEETS TECHNOLOGY
Mühlendamm Lock in the Heart of Berlin
One of the most exciting highlights of your tour: the historic lock system right in the middle of the city. The water rises and falls, Berlin changes elevation—and you’re right in the middle of it all.
- A lock experience from a frog's-eye view on the water
- Background History of Berlin's Waterways from the Live Guide
- Right between the Nikolaiviertel and Mühlendamm
- Photo Spot: The Old Lock Gates
- The Nikolaiviertel in the background—a glimpse of Berlin’s oldest neighborhood
MINUTE 25 · POLITICS & TURNING POINT
Reichstag, Government Quarter, and Bellevue Palace
Here lies the political heart of Germany: the Reichstag with its glass dome, the Paul-Löbe-Haus, the Federal Chancellery—all viewed from the water. We continue past the House of World Cultures (affectionately called the “Pregnant Oyster” by Berliners) to Bellevue Palace, the official residence of the Federal President. There, we turn around and take in Berlin once more from the other side.
- The Reichstag, with its Norman Foster dome, right in front of you
- The Federal Chancellery as seen from the water—including the helicopter landing pad
- House of World Cultures (“Pregnant Oyster”)
- Carillon with 68 bells – a gift from Daimler (“Big Benz”)
- Bellevue Palace & Tiergarten – we turn around here
MINUTE 60 · BACK ON LAND
Friedrichstraße, Weidendammbrücke & Berliner Dom
On the way back, Berlin reveals yet another side of itself: the Tränenpalast at Friedrichstraße Station, a former border crossing, and the Weidendamm Bridge with its Prussian imperial eagle—one of the few bridges to have survived the war. Then it’s back to Berlin Cathedral, where your tour began. Your head is full of stories about Berlin, your eyes full of images—a journey through history and the present in just one hour.
- Tränenpalast am Bahnhof Friedrichstraße
- Weidendamm Bridge with the Prussian Eagle—one of Berlin’s oldest bridgesTheater am Schiffbauerdamm (Berliner Ensemble von Bertolt Brecht)
- Berlin Cathedral & Museum Island to Wrap Up the Trip
- A 5-minute walk to Alexanderplatz, the Nikolaiviertel, or Hackescher Markt
SIMPLE PRICES
One ticket. An unforgettable Berlin.
21€
Standard Price for Adults
Included
SINGLE TICKETS
ADULTS
Ages 18–64 · Standard price
21 €
per person
SENIORS & People with Disabilities
Ages 65 and older, or with valid ID
18 €
per person
SCHOOLCHILDREN & STUDENTS
Ages 14–17 with ID
18 €
per person
CHILDREN
Ages 6–13
11 €
per person
Toddlers
0–5 years
0 €
Free on board
BERLIN WELCOME CARD & EASY PASS
With a valid card
15,50 €
per person
Groups & School Classes
WHO WE ARE
The Story Behind Berlin Boat Tours
Berlin Boat Tours is Berlin's newest shipping company – founded by Adrian and Flo, both Berliners with a passion for the water. Adrian is a trained boatman and has been working in Berlin's shipping industry for over 10 years, with a captain's license and experience at several well‒known Berlin shipping companies. Together, we wanted to build a shipping company that operates the way we would want a boat tour ourselves: honest, modern, good – and without any frills.
What Makes Us Special
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Years Experience in Berlin's shipping industry
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Landmarks ‒ Berlin Highlights in 60 Minutes
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Live Guide in German & English
Our promise
Three promises to you
Punctuality
We depart on time – no long waits, no vague promises. Tours follow a fixed schedule, so you can plan your day around them.
- OUR PUNCTUALITY PROMISE
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Flexibility
Running late or booked the wrong time? Let us know before your departure and, if seats are free, you can switch to a later tour. A quick call is all it takes.
- OUR COMMITMENT TO FLEXIBILITY
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Quality
Our crew speaks German and English. We depart on time and are usually back at the pier after about 60 minutes – helpful if you have a train or flight to catch afterwards.
- OUR QUALITY COMMITMENT
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW
Ready to set sail? Berlin awaits you.
Secure your spot on board now. Departures every hour—but they book up quickly during peak season. You'll receive your ticket via email on your cell phone right away.
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Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2, 10178 Berlin
Give us a call
Mon–Fri from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
+49 151 29731608