Sightseeing Cruises

2.5-Hour City Boat Tour – Through the Center of Berlin to The West Harbor

Name: 2.5-Hour City Boat Tour – Through the Center of Berlin to The West Harbor
Start: 2026-09-14T12:00:00
End: 2026-09-14T14:30:00
Location: Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH

See some of the most significant Berlin landmarks as you cruise to and from Westhafen, the largest port in the city. Operator: Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH

4.3/5(450)

Tatiana L

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A lovely cruise through the western part of the city on a boat that doesn’t smell like diesel or make any noise—it glides along as smoothly as silk. The crew was very friendly and pleasant, and the drinks were reasonably priced. A 10 out of 10 for the crew. The only problem is that no one offered us the audio guide, so we didn’t understand a thing—even though it said the tour offered audio guides in 12 languages.

Christina N

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

A beautiful route that takes you to all the sights. Plus: you get to see Berlin from a different perspective. For example, Charlottenburg and Wedding. The atmosphere on the boat was pleasant, and the crew was super nice and accommodating.

Michael B

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Friendly staff, reasonable prices, and good explanations of the sights. Even as a Berliner, I learned a lot. It was fun.

Nikolaus N

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Two and a half wonderful hours on the Spree. A very interesting route and excellent commentary over the onboard PA system. Friendly staff, good service, and a wide selection of drinks and light snacks.

Maggie H

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

was quite nicely surprised, the boat was spacious and the crew was very attentive. They had a nice assortment of drinks and snacks aboard. the tour was a good length and i saw quite a lot.

Mandy H

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

An interesting cruise on the Spree with a friendly crew. A chance to see the sights from a different perspective. Definitely worth adding to your itinerary when visiting Berlin.

Enjoy a relaxing 2.25-hour cruise along the tranquil waters of Berlin.

Listen to the engaging German commentary via onboard speakers and an audio guide available in 11 languages.

Navigate through Berlin's government district to Westhafen from the modern main station, and head to Charlottenburg Castle Park via the Westhafen Canal.

Pass by important landmarks including the museum complex of Museumsinsel, Berliner Dom, Berlin's largest church, and more.

Fun fact: Tiergarten was a deer preserve until the 18th century!

2.25-hour tour

German commentary via onboard speakers

Multilingual audio guide

Food and drinks (can be purchased onboard)

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Friedrichstrasse/Reichstagufer
Get direction
Sights covered
Museum Island
Berlin Cathedral
Nikolai Quarter
Berlin Palace and the Humboldt Forum
Berlin Television Tower
Central Station
Charité
Westhafen
Charlottenburg Palace Gardens
Spreebogen
Gotzkowskybrücke
Government District
House of World Cultures
Friedrichstraße

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Tatiana L
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A lovely cruise through the western part of the city on a boat that doesn’t smell like diesel or make any noise—it glides along as smoothly as silk. The crew was very friendly and pleasant, and the drinks were reasonably priced. A 10 out of 10 for the crew. The only problem is that no one offered us the audio guide, so we didn’t understand a thing—even though it said the tour offered audio guides in 12 languages.
Andreas M
Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
Very nice, friendly, and attentive service. The food was fresh and delicious. The 2 1/2-hour trip is highly recommended. 1 hour is too short.
Bryan L
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Despite changing the audio handset , English translation either was audible after a few seconds from the start meaning a few words were missed, or the translation didn't start at all. Given the cost this was disappointing. Despite that the boat and trip was vey relaxing.
Roman K
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Everything was great. The staff was friendly, they drove carefully, and they didn't scrape any bridges.
Christina N
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
A beautiful route that takes you to all the sights. Plus: you get to see Berlin from a different perspective. For example, Charlottenburg and Wedding. The atmosphere on the boat was pleasant, and the crew was super nice and accommodating.

Start your experience from the Friedrichstrasse and sail along the Spree to just before Mühlendammschleuse. Along the way, see the Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral, the historic Nikolaiviertel, and the new city palace. Chart your course to the modern main station through the government district. Meander through the Berlin-Spandau shipping canal, through the Humboldthafen, and past the historic buildings of the Charité campus to reach Westhafen.

Set your course to the Charlottenburg Castle Park via the Westhafen Canal and back onto the Spree. Enjoy a short stopover in Charlottenburg at the Moabit Gotzkowsky Bridge. The last leg of the tour will take you back towards Friedrichstrasse through the meandering course of the Spree. On the way, you will be able to see many more significant city landmarks, including the Bellevue Palace, the Tiergarten, the House of World Cultures, the Chancellery and the government district with the Reichstag, the "civil service line", the Paul-Löbe-Haus, and the ARD capital city studio.

Additional information

An assortment of food menus (including a vegetarian menu) is available and can be booked onboard.

This tour is pram/stroller accessible.

Pets and guide dogs are allowed onboard.

Audio guide

The onboard commentary is in German.

The audio guide is available in: German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Chinese, and Hebrew.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH, Anleger Friedrichstraße/Reichstagufer.

Address: Reichstagufer, 10117 Berlin, Germany.

Your guide will be holding blue/orange flags at the pier.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board buses 147 and N6 to get you there.

By Subway

The closest subway station is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board subway U6 to get you there.

By Tram

The closest tram stop is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board trams 12 and M1 to get you there.

By Train

The closest train station is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board trains FEX, RB14, RB21, FlixTrain and more to get you there.