Berlin: 2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary

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Enjoy a fantastic 2.5-hour cruise along the Spree River with this East Side tour of Berlin. See Museum Island, the Reichstag building, the Federal Chancellery, and the East Side Gallery.

Highlights

  • Discover the origins of Berlin on the East Side tour
  • Cruise past Radialsystem V, Berlin Ostbahnhof and the Uber Arena
  • Enjoy the view of the most beautiful bridge in Berlin - the Oberbaum Bridge
  • See Treptow Harbor and the Mühlendamm Lock
  • Cruise past the government district Reichstag building & the Federal Chancellery

Description

Experience a special East Side boat cruise, 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Besides numerous sights in the old and new center of Berlin, see also the recent changes in the area surrounding the East Side Gallery. The roundtrip boat cruise starts at the pier by the old stock exchange building, near the Hackersche Höfe. Relax onboard the boat as you listen to detailed information in English and German and enjoy a delicious food service (own expense). After passing by the cradle of Berlin – Mühlendamm Lock – the tour continues on past Radialsystem V, an energy forum, Berlin Ostbahnhof and the Mercedes Benz Arena. Pass under the Oberbaum Bridge into the east harbor with its many new residents including Universal Music, MTV, Coca Cola, and Label 1 and 2. You will also pass by the Badeschiff at Arena Treptow and the Molecule Man sculpture. Journey back to Berlin-Mitte and see the Nikolaiviertel, the palace construction site, and the Humboldt Forum. The famous Museum Island begins at the Berlin Cathedral. Pass under the Weidendammer Bridge to reach the area around Friedrichstrasse with the Schiffbauerdamm, the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears), and Friedrichstrasse station. Cruise past the government district where you will see the Reichstag building and the Federal Chancellery. You will also see the most modern railway stations in Europe from the water – Berlin Central Station. Pass by Bellevue Palace – the seat of the Federal President – before heading back to the starting point, the old stock exchange building.

Includes

Boat cruise Live commentary in English and German Access to food and bar service (own expense) Sights of East Berlin old and new

Important Information

  • Commentary on the sights is provided in English and German. Sundeck, covered area in the small and large lounges, and food service are available onboard.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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