Berlin Canal Cruise – Berlin Bridge Tour: Start Pier Jannowitzbrücke
Your Berlin Canal Cruise & Bridge Tour
Berlin Canal Cruise – Overview
Experience the capital from a new perspective on this Berlin canal cruise and bridge tour. During the boat trip you discover more than 40 bridges in contrasting architectural styles and hear their stories, while Berlin reveals countless highlights along the River Spree and the Landwehr Canal – our longest and most popular bridge tour.
Your Berlin Canal Cruise & Bridge Tour – Details
Which route does the tour follow?
Start your Berlin Canal Cruise either from the Friedrichstraße, Jannowitzbrücke or Schlossbrücke (Charlottenburg Palace) piers. You will cruise along the iconic Museum Island, Potsdamer Platz, the Museum of Technology and other highlights. Enjoy a captivating boat tour through the city, where you get to know both historical and modern Berlin.
My tip for you
Consider bringing along sunscreen, sunglasses and possibly head protection in summer, even on cooler days. This will allow you to enjoy the entire bridge tour on the upper deck.
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The most important facts about the Berlin Canal Cruise
- Price
- starting at 36 € for adults, children receive a discount – all prices are per person and do not include food and drinks.
- Important for groups: Parties of 10 or more must book tickets online in order to ensure seats are reserved for each guest.
- Duration
- 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)
- Audio-Guide (Headphones) are available in the following languages: English and German.
- Guaranteed seating
- Food and drinks are available
- Dogs on board: You are welcome to bring your dog on board. Please remember to have a leash and a muzzle. For dogs 5 kg (11 lbs) and over, please book a children’s ticket.
Secure booking via GetYourGuide
- Instant confirmation
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Reserve now, pay later
- Mobile ticket
- Audio guide in English and German
“Excellent tour with lots of interesting information. Also, highly recommended for group and company outings.”
Holger from Munich, Germany
“I really enjoyed this Spree River tour and learned a lot about the capital. The service was also great and the cake was delicious. Great job.”
Katrin from Münster, Germany
Highlights
- Nikolaiviertel, Nikolai District (Berlin’s oldest residential area)
- Baustelle Stadtschloss (Berlin Palace Construction Site)
- Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral)
- Museumsinsel (Museum Island)
- Kanzleramt und Reichstag (Parliament Building and Federal Chancellery)
- Regierungsviertel (Government District)
- Schloss Bellevue (Bellevue Palace)
- Innenministerium (Federal Ministry of the Interior)
- Technikmuseum (Museum of Technology)
- Potsdamer Platz
- Schloss Charlottenburg (Charlottenburg Palace)
- Oberbaumbrücke (Oberbaum Bridge)
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Berlin canal cruise & bridge tour – frequently asked questions
How much does the Berlin canal cruise cost?
The tour starts at €36 per adult; children receive a discount. Prices are per person and do not include food or drinks.
How long is the canal and bridge tour?
About 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes) – it is our longest and most comprehensive Berlin boat tour.
What does the route cover?
Both the River Spree and the Landwehr Canal, taking in more than 40 bridges plus landmarks such as Museum Island, the Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz and Charlottenburg Palace.
Where does the tour depart?
From central piers including Jannowitzbrücke and Friedrichstraße.
Is the tour available in English?
Yes. An audio guide is available in English and German.
What makes this tour special?
It is the original, most popular bridge tour with guaranteed seating and the widest route – over 40 bridges across the Spree and the Landwehr Canal. Prefer something shorter? Try the 2.5-hour Spree river cruise or the 1-hour boat tour.