Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour & Currywurst

Name: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour & Currywurst
Start: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-03-19T01:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Berlin

Explore Berlin at your own pace with a hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour that connects the city’s most important landmarks. Travel across two routes, stopping at highlights such as Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and Checkpoint Charlie, with optional experiences including a walking tour, evening sightseeing, and a seasonal boat cruise.

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Discover the German capital with a flexible hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour of Berlin. Travel comfortably on panoramic sightseeing buses and explore the city at your own rhythm, stopping whenever you wish to visit major attractions such as Museum Island, the Berlin Palace, Kurfürstendamm (Ku’Damm), and the historic Checkpoint Charlie. This convenient format allows you to see the city’s most recognized sights while enjoying a relaxed overview of Berlin.

Two comprehensive bus routes make it easy to reach many of the city’s must-see landmarks. Along the way, you can visit places like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag, famous for its distinctive glass dome overlooking the government district.

Choosing the 48-hour ticket option adds extra experiences to your visit. This upgrade includes a traditional currywurst—a sausage served with curry sauce—and a 1.5-hour walking tour that explores key locations connected to the Third Reich, offering deeper historical context.

The extended ticket also includes a panoramic evening bus tour. During this ride, you will see sections of the Berlin Wall and travel through neighborhoods such as Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg, known for their lively atmosphere and cultural character.

For an additional perspective, you can also add a 1-hour boat tour on the Spree River (available from April to October). This relaxing cruise offers scenic views of the city’s riverside architecture and landmarks.

Online Booking

What is included in activity

24-hour ticket for travel on 2 hop-on, hop-off bus routes

Currywurst sausage

Multilingual audio guide in 14 languages

Headphones

Digital walking tours

Maps

What is not included

1.5-hour live-guided walking tour - Third Reich & Cold War (48-hour options only)

75-minute, live-guided evening tour (with 48-hour & evening option only)

1-hour boat cruise with audio guide (with an option including the boat only)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important Info

• The river cruise is available April-October only.
• Options including the 1-hour river cruise will be specified in the description.
• You do not have to take the cruise on the same day as the bus tour.
• This is a pet-friendly experience. Large dogs will be required to wear a muzzle and stay on the lower levels of the bus.
• This activity provider has received an eco-certification for their sustainable management and responsible tourism practices.

Departure: Alexanderstraße 3-5, 10178 Berlin, Germany

1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes

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

River cruise ship

Change time

Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.

Open deck

Audio guide

Enclosed deck

Itinerary

Alexanderplatz

Rotes Rathaus

Museum Island

Friedrichstrasse

Brandenburger Tor / Brandenburg Gate

Reichstag

Hauptbahnhof

Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Bellevue Palace

Siegessäule / Victory Column

Kurfürstendamm / Ku'Damm

KaDeWe Department Store

Lützowplatz

Kulturforum

Potsdamer Platz

Remnants of the Berlin Wall

Checkpoint Charlie

Gendarmenmarkt

Meeting point

You can activate your ticket in one of two ways: 1. Download the Big Bus app and use your Activity Provider Reference Number on this voucher to add your booking and activate your ticket when you are ready to travel. You can then board the bus at any Big Bus stop on the route. 2. Present your printed or mobile voucher with a Big Bus team member at any stop on the route during operating hours. A recommended boarding point is Big Bus Stop 1 located at Alexanderstraße 3-5, 10178 Berlin (Opposite Park Inn Hotel). Both the red and blue routes depart from this stop.

Places you will see

Red Line
• Alexanderplatz
• Rotes Rathaus
• Museum Island
• Friedrichstrasse
• Brandenburger Tor / Brandenburg Gate
• Reichstag
• Hauptbahnhof
• Haus der Kulturen der Welt
• Bellevue Palace
• Siegessäule / Victory Column
• Kurfürstendamm / Ku'Damm
• KaDeWe Department Store
• Lützowplatz
• Kulturforum
• Potsdamer Platz
• Remnants of the Berlin Wall
• Checkpoint Charlie
• Gendarmenmarkt

Blue Line
• Alexanderplatz
• Frankfurter Allee
• East Side Gallery
• Ostbahnhof

Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

2222 reviews

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Antonio C.

It was an amazing experience, the hip hop bus is perfect for the travellers who would like to explore more places and in a convenient and cost effective way.

3 months ago

Karen W.

It was perfect, clear information and excellent routes

3 months ago

Deborah P.

Great drivers. On time. Excellent information fiven

3 months ago

Joe M.

The buses were in good condition, the on-board audio was very clear, and the staff were friendly.

4 months ago

Arthur V.

Using the Big Bus over a 24 hour period allows you to get a feel for Berlin city. Then use the tour to visit specific places.

5 months ago

Justin R.

Easy to use, informative and great way to get around city. Drivers and staff all very friendly

5 months ago

Sherry R.

There are many historical places to visit in this city. places are at a considerable distance of each other. The best way see all the sites in one day is hop on hop off.

6 months ago

Barbara B.

Great views. My experience started out with a rainy day, but the bus still arrived promptly on time. Shortly after, rain seized and I got to see all the wonderful viewpoints and landmarks Berlin had to offer. The bus made only a couple of stops, as was indicated. Overall, I am quite happy with my experience.

7 months ago

Christopher J.

Firstly, I want to thank the Big Bus employee Ms. Sena. She was very helpful and answered all our questions kindly with all the details and reccomendations. We started the blue tour from the first stop, Alexanderplatz, stopped at East Side Gallery. An average visit there takes about 45 minutes, just enough time to make it to the next bus. After that arriving at the first stop again, you are just on time to make it to the red tour. Everything is on time and that makes it easier. There is also a live bus tracking app and free wifi. Overall, hop on hop off buses are a good way to explore the city. Recommended.

7 months ago

Gloria W.

I would definitely recommend the 48hr bus with walk and night tour. Absolutely brilliant. Very informative and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Simon the tour guide is amazing. Very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the walking trip. Thanks again for making our break in Berlin an enjoyable one.

7 months ago

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