Boat Tour Along the River Spree

Name: Boat Tour Along the River Spree
Start: 2026-04-28T12:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-04-28T14:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Berlin

Explore Berlin from the water on a 2.25-hour River Spree sightseeing cruise through the heart of the city. Pass important landmarks such as the Federal Chancellery, Bellevue Palace, and Charlottenburg Palace while listening to informative onboard commentary. This relaxing roundtrip offers a clear view of Berlin’s historic and modern highlights.

What is not included

Food and drinks (available to purchase onboard)

Details

Discover the center of Berlin along its main waterway, the River Spree, on a 2.25-hour boat cruise. This roundtrip journey offers a different perspective on the city, allowing you to observe many of Berlin’s well-known landmarks while enjoying the calm of the river.

The cruise begins at Friedrichstrasse, where you set off toward the Federal Chancellery. From the water you will see Bellevue Palace, the official residence of the German President, with views of the Beamtenschlange residential buildings and the nearby Victory Column.

During the journey, audio commentary provides background information about the city as you pass key sites including Berlin Central Station and the Federal Ministry of the Interior. The route continues toward Charlottenburg Palace, one of Berlin’s most notable historic palaces.

As the cruise continues, you travel past the Westhafen Canal and the Berlin-Spandau Ship Canal, along with buildings such as the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Hamburger Bahnhof. The tour then returns along the Spree to Friedrichstrasse, completing a relaxed sightseeing circuit through the city.

River cruise ship

Open deck

Audio guide

Enclosed deck

Online Booking

Departure: Reichstagufer, 10117 Berlin, Deutschland

On map

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Group size up to 163 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Meeting point

At the pier of "Stern and Kreisschiffahrt" at Friedrichstrasse 140, on the corner of Reichstagufer, 10117 Berlin. Please come the meeting point 15 to 30 minutes before the departure as the ship will leave on time and seats cannot be reserved.

Places you will see

• Federal Chancellery
• Bellevue Palace
• Victory Column
• Berlin Central Station
• Federal Ministry of the Interior
• Charlottenburg Palace
• Westhafen Canal
• Berlin-Spandau Ship Canal
• Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs
• Hamburger Bahnhof
• Friedrichstrasse
• Beamtenschlange (Civil Servants’ Housing)

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Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

2528 reviews

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Stacy C.

The staff were friendly and observant. When our drinks were finished they came to take more orders. They let us know where we could find the audio guides if we wanted more. The boat was exactly on time.

about 23 hours ago

William C.

Cool activity for families, also convenient with audio guides available.

5 days ago

Margaret W.

The tour was fantastic. A really nice way to spend a couple of hours. The host was great, he came and took drink orders from our seats. The toilet facilities were clean and the other staff friendly. We were blessed with great weather. The tour is narrated in German but I believe there was a devise you could take to listen to it in your language. We didn’t bother with this as we were happy just watching the sights. Very good value for money although the drinks are quite expensive.

9 days ago

Pamela D.

very relaxing, saw alot and free audio guide worked well. Enjoyed the experience.

13 days ago

Cynthia H.

Earphones for the audio guides as you have to sit with a device pressed to one ear the whole time.

13 days ago

Carolyn W.

I would say the tour is too long. I guess it just depends what you’re looking for, but we felt it was too long with long stretches of just no narration and industrial sights. The narration was not live so sometimes it was a little off.

16 days ago

Fernando H.

Excellent value for money, good commentary, food & drink available on the boat

17 days ago

John C.

We was lucky with exelent weather, and that of course made the boat trip very nice. But also the staff was very polite and helpfull with beverage and service.

27 days ago

Linda B.

It was a lovely gentle way to see parts of Berlin that we wouldn’t normally have seen

28 days ago

Shirley D.

The boat ride was smooth and with lots of information. Remember to bring corded earphones with an older round plug or adapter to this so you don’t have to hold the guide machine to your ear. Many languages to choose from. Would highly recommend if you need a nice break to rest your feet while learning about Berlin. The guides were great. Great table side service no matter where you sat.

about 1 month ago

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