The boat trip on the Spree was a wonderful and interesting experience. Discovering Berlin from the water offers a very special perspective on the city and its sights. The online booking and payment were simple, fast, and uncomplicated. I can recommend this tour to anyone visiting Berlin – it is definitely one of the experiences that you should not miss!
Berlin: Spree River Sightseeing Boat Tour with Audio Narration





At a glance
- Duration
- 1h–1h 10min
- Price from
- $33 / person
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Rating
- 3.3 / 5 · 18 reviews
- Languages
- DE, FI, SV, RU
- Group
- Small group, up to 50
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Royal Smart Tourism
- Meeting point
- [Departure] meet up at . You can choose to depart from one of the following times: 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
Description
Discover some of the key landmarks of Berlin on a sightseeing boat tour. Enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the Spree to take in the sights at the heart of this bustling city. Depart from Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel. Your 1-hour sightseeing tour will take you past the Reichstag (German Parliament Building), through the new Regierungsviertel (Government Quarter), all the way to the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures). After turning at the Lutherbrücke (Luther Bridge), keep a look out for Schloss Bellevue (Bellevue Palace), the "Beamtenschlange" (civil servant housing), and the Siegessäule (Victory Column). Marvel at Hauptbahnhof (Central Station), Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral), Museumsinsel (Museum Island), and the Nikolaiviertal, the oldest residential area in Berlin. Arrive back either Friedrichstraße..
Tour Options
Itinerary
Discover the historic city of Berlin on a 1-hour boat excursion.
Cruise pass by the Humboldt Forum and check out the beautiful Views of Landmarks in Berlin.
Cruise Pass By Nikolaiviertel, enjoy beautiful views.
Cruise Pass by Berlin TV Tower and Berlin Cathedral.
Cruise Pass by Government District, Berlin Central Station.
Cruise pass by Haus der Kulturen der Welt/Kanzleramt.
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- [Departure] meet up at Anlegestelle Friedrichstraße Am Weidendamm 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany. . You can choose to depart at the following times: 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- Google Location to reach at meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BWLZGpfhoq5Q3qPZ7
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please bring a valid photo ID/passport with you as it is required to be displayed at the entrance.
- No Show policy: Failure to report on time will result in a No Show, and no rescheduling or refund will be provided.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times for their safety and well-being.
- Tickets are valid for Date and time selected. Valid identity proof required.
- E-Tickets will be forwarded via Email by one day before the tour date. No need to print, you can show from smart phone itself.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Berlin: Spree River Sightseeing Boat Tour with Audio Narration lasts about 1h–1h 10min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $33 per person for this Berlin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is [Departure] meet up at . You can choose to depart from one of the following times: 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, FI, SV, RU, PT, CMN, EN, IT, PL, FR, HE, NL, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times for their safety and well-being.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(18)
Wasn’t in English as suggested when I booked. Then we asked as people on our table and it was to much trouble to explain how the device they handed to us worked.
Excellent cruise and information. Only issue was a crew member smoking in front of us while on the boat. I have asthma and it made me cough.
How smart to see Berlin like that. the boat was lovely and clean and when we booked it we did not know we had table service. I really enjoyed the river cruise in Berlin, it is a brilliant experience. the staff were excellent. So glad we booked this, it was a lovely way to spend the morning and money well spent. Highly recommended.
A leisurely 1 hour cruise with recorded commentary. Gives a different perspective to some of the sites when seen from the river.
Unfortunately we waited in vain 30 minutes for the ship, no message, no phone number available...
We booked on this trip only to arrive and learn that it had been cancelled. It is showing as a past trip and I have been asked for a review by Viator despite contacting them to tell them it was cancelled. They have not responded to my messages
Very bad experience, booked the tour via trip advisor, it was cancelled without any notification-we only found out when we phoned the company after waiting in the cold for 35 minutes. Have contacted the company and Tripadvisor for a refund and still have not heard anything back. Extremely disappointed in the service!
Views were good. Only downfall was the listening device provided. One did not work at all and one had the battery die. So... I got to see the views but not sure what I was looking at as the tour was in German.
The Spree trip did not take place because the Spree was closed. The trip should not have been offered at all. But I got my ticket costs refunded.
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