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Berlin City River Cruise: History and Main Attractions

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  • City cruises operate every half hour every day from the last week of March to the first week of November. First Departure: 10.00. Last Departure: 17.30.
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    Duration

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    Overview

      Travel through Berlin in a comfortable boat while learning about the city's intriguing history. This well-planned cruise of the Spree River will allow you to observe all the top attractions of Berlin within an hour. You can listen to an informative commentary through an audio guide as the ship sails by the city's highlights and most significant landmarks. You will pass by the city's most historical sites such as the Reichstag Building, Museum Island, Berliner Dom, Victory Column, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Bellevue Palace, and Berlin TV Tower. The tour will not only let you enjoy the scenic views of Berlin but also allows you to immerse yourself into the long and colorful history of the city.

      This cruise is ideal for tourists who have limited time in Berlin. The recorded audio guide comes in a variety of languages to choose from, ensuring that you have an engaging and comprehensive perspective of the city's history. The tour departs multiple times a day from the Nikolaiviertel neighborhood, so you can easily fit it into your tight schedule. Booking is simple and hassle-free, and a full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the date of the excursion. Most importantly, the tour limits the number of participants to 20 to guarantee that each guest experiences the utmost enjoyment and learning.

      Customers who tried the history tour commends it to all visitors coming to Berlin for the first time. The excursion is an immersive way of discovering Berlin through its past.

    What It Is

    • For a combination of relaxing river cruise and creative sightseeing take a 1-hour City Cruise through the centre of Berlin. Follow the River Spree to the heart of this metropolitan city, riding through the new Government Quarter, past the Reichstag and Berlin's Cultural Centre.
    • In just one hour you can enjoy a comprehensive and stress-free city tour which takes you past many of Berlin's most attractive landmarks including Museum Island, Bellevue Castle, the Berlin Cathedral, Central Station, Victory Column, and glide under the Luther Bridge.
    • And, there's plenty to learn on the way. Hear the stories, facts and myths behind each feature from the onboard multi-lingual audio guide, guaranteed to keep both kids and parents entertained.

    Your Experience With Berlin City River Cruise: History and Main Attractions

    • Combine sightseeing in Berlin with a scenic city cruise; passing Berlin's majestic cathedral, the new Government neighbourhood and Museum Island
    • Be entertained by the onboard multilingual audio guide.
    • Travel at your time of choosing with a flexible ticket to any of the cruise departure times.

    What Berlin City River Cruise: History and Main Attractions Includes?

    • 1 Hour City Cruise of Berlin.
    • Free audio guide in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Hebrew.

    Things Before Go

    • Students (with valid ID) and disabled visitors receive discounted tickets, for disabled tickets please book as a student.

    Tips

    • The cruise will be least busy during the winter months but don't forget to bring a jacket for the weather.

    Is It Suitable for Me?

    • Perfect for families, couples, friends, individuals or groups.
    • Ideal for visitors who have limited time in the city.

    Travellers Talk

    • This tour has a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Get Your Guide.
    • TripAdvisor gives the tour a 4-star rating.
    • Generally travellers agree that this is very relaxing way to sightsee in the city.
    • Comments say that the surroundings are interesting and the tour is well run.
    • However some reviews have complained that the tour is not excellent value for money.

    Best Times to Visit

    • Available from March to November.
    • The weather is generally best from May to September.

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      Address / Pick up Location

      • Departure Point1: Nikolaiviertel, Karl-Liebnecht-Strasse 1A, Central Berlin.
      • Departure Point 2: at the Stern und Kreisschiffahrt sign, on the corner of Am Weidendamm and Friedrichstrasse.
      • Please check your booking confirmation

      Disabled Access

      • Some boats are not wheelchair accessible.
      • Disabled guests who are not mobile should be accompanied by an assistant.

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