East-Side-Tour - a city tour on the river Spree to the east of Berlin
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East-Side-Tour - a city tour on the river Spree to the east of Berlin

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 14 reviews
from
£25.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Dutch, Hebrew
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Take a leisurely ride through East Berlin on a guided boat tour
  • See the beautiful Oberbaumbrücke from a unique perspective
  • Pass by the famous East Side Gallery
  • Discover the German capital and its government district from the water
  • Lean back on the boat while you listen to the explanations of the cityscape
What to expect

Take a leisurely ride through East Berlin on this guided boat tour and discover the German capital from the water.

The start and end is the “Old Stock Exchange”. You will start the tour towards the East where you can discover the most recent changes in the city. Parts of this tour are right next to the course of the former Berlin Wall. Enjoy the views at the popular East Side Gallery, the picturesque Oberbaumbrücke and the imposing Molecule Men. Further to the west, you will also see parts of the city center, such as the new city palace, the Museum Island and the government district.

The explanations on board are given in German and English via the loudspeakers. For Spanish, French, Italian, Hebrew, Polish and Russian you can use a free audio guide.

  • The concrete itinerary will be the following:

To the east: Berlin Cathedral, TV tower, Nikolaiviertel, Marstall, Mühlendammschleuse, Radialsystem V, Energieforum, East-Side-Gallery, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Oberbaumbrücke, Osthafen, Universal, nhow-Hotel, Coca-Cola headquarters, MTV, Label 1 and 2, Badeschiff der Arena Treptow, Molecule Man; back to the start and further west: Museum Island with the Old National Gallery and Bode Museum, Monbijou Park, Schiffbauerdamm, Tränenpalast, Parliament and Government District, Central Station, House of World Cultures; also: countless bridges and many beach bars.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Audio guide
  • check Cruise
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Burgstraße 27, Berlin-Mitte, Germany

Meeting point:
Landing stage "Alte Börse", Burgstraße opposite house number 27, close to tram and suburban train station "Hackescher Markt"
What to remember
  • The tour guide via the loudspeakers onboard is in German and English. For Spanish, French, Italian, Hebrew, Polish and Russian you can use the free audio guides
  • You can buy snacks and drinks in the onboard bistro
  • Wheelchair users are welcome on board. Unfortunately, the access to the boat is connected with a high, steep staircase. Relatives or friends would have to carry the wheelchair on board
  • The purchased tickets are not refundable but you can change them to vouchers with a long validity if you can´t participate on the date that you booked. Please contact the tour operator in case you need to change your purchased ticket to a voucher
  • Small to medium-sized dogs are allowed if the boat is not used to full capacity. Please keep the animals on a leash and bring a muzzle with you if necessary
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Provider
BWSG Berliner Wassersport und Service GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 14 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.4/5

Service

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

  • Anne

    From Germany - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Dee

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Muy interesante a pesar de que íbamos con 2 niñas y un padre muy viejo y gruñón.

  • Anonymous

    From France - September 2022

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Dommage que le français ne figure pas dans kes explications

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - October 2021

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From Germany - October 2021

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Schöne Dampferfahrt auf der Spree in Berlin.Gute Beschreibung während der Fahrt.Gerne Wieder.Sven Schwalenberg

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