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Route name: Red/Blue Route
Attraction timings: 11am to 7pm
Big Bus Berlin Bus Tour
Routes
Timeline
Map
1
Museum Island/ Museumsinsel
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Museum Island
Berlin Cathedral
4
Hauptbahnhof
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Hamburger Bahnhof Museum
8
KaDeWe Department Store
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3 attractions
Nearby things to do
KaDeWe Department Store
Wittenbergplatz
Berlin Sculpture
12
Checkpoint Charlie
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Checkpoint Charlie
Topography of Terror
2
Karl-Marx Allee
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Karl-Marx Allee
Berlin TV Tower
9 min walk
3
East Side Gallery
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
East Side Gallery
Oberbaum Bridge
2 min walk
See 20 Berlin sights by bus with tour upgrades & a chance to try real currywurst!
- Start your Berlin sightseeing journey on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with 3 passes valid for 24 or 48 hours.
- Access up to 20 stops along the carefully planned Red and Blue routes as buses arrive every 20 to 60 mins.
- Optional perks with the 48-hour pass. Guided tours, day and evening bus tours, and a free voucher for Berlin’s iconic snack, currywurst. That's a sweet deal, right?
- Onboard, get a multilingual audio guide, free Wi-Fi, and open-air deck views galore.
- Some of the most popular landmarks on your route include the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Television Tower, and more.
See 20 Berlin sights by bus with tour upgrades & a chance to try real currywurst!
- Start your Berlin sightseeing journey on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with 3 passes valid for 24 or 48 hours.
- Access up to 20 stops along the carefully planned Red and Blue routes as buses arrive every 20 to 60 mins.
- Optional perks with the 48-hour pass. Guided tours, day and evening bus tours, and a free voucher for Berlin’s iconic snack, currywurst. That's a sweet deal, right?
- Onboard, get a multilingual audio guide, free Wi-Fi, and open-air deck views galore.
- Some of the most popular landmarks on your route include the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Television Tower, and more.
Inclusions
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red and Blue routes
- Audio guide in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Turkish & Japanese
- Digital walking tour
- Free Wi-Fi
- Disposable earphones onboard
- Guided walking tour in German or English (optional)
- Original Berlin currywurst (optional)
- 90-min panoramic day tour in English & German (optional)
- 75-min evening tour in English & German (optional)
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red Route
- First bus: 9:51am from stop #1 (Alexanderplatz)
- Last bus: 4:51pm from stop #1 (Alexanderplatz)
- Frequency: every 20 to 30 mins
- Popular stops: Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie
Blue Route
- First Bus: 10:15 am from stop #1 (Alexanderplatz)
- Last bus: 4:15pm from stop #1 (Alexanderplatz)
- Frequency: every 60 mins
- Popular stops: Karl-Marx-Allee, East Side Gallery
Evening tour
- Departure: 6pm from stop #1 (Alexanderplatz)
- Frequency: once a day
- Duration: 75 mins
Panoramic tour
- First bus: 11am from Kurfürstendamm 10
- Last bus: 3am from Kurfürstendamm 10
- Frequency: thrice a day
- Duration: 90 mins
Walking tours
- German tour departure: 11:30am from stop #4 (Brandenburg Gate)
- English tour departure: 2pm from stop #4 (Brandenburg Gate)
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured as you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.
- Small animals are welcome onboard, but they must be in enclosed baskets, cages, or pet carriers.
- Family tickets (2+2) are available.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Routes
Timeline
Map
1
Museum Island/ Museumsinsel
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Museum Island
Berlin Cathedral
5
Hauptbahnhof
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Hamburger Bahnhof Museum
6
Haus Der Kulturen Der Welt
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Haus der Kulturen der Welt
Carillon Berlin
10
KaDeWe Department Store
Get direction
3 attractions
Nearby things to do
KaDeWe Department Store
Wittenbergplatz
Berlin Sculpture
14
Checkpoint Charlie
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Checkpoint Charlie
Topography of Terror
- Maximize your Berlin experience with an evening tour offering the liberty to explore the city at your own pace.
- The 75-minute evening tour is a night owl's guide to Berlin with buses taking you past modern streets and ancient spots – all glittering in the evening light.
- Get unparalleled views from the open-top bus and enjoy engaging stories from the English and German-speaking guides.
- With Wi-Fi available onboard, snap and share photos of sights and neighborhoods including the TV Tower, Museum Island, and Kreuzberg.
- Maximize your Berlin experience with an evening tour offering the liberty to explore the city at your own pace.
- The 75-minute evening tour is a night owl's guide to Berlin with buses taking you past modern streets and ancient spots – all glittering in the evening light.
- Get unparalleled views from the open-top bus and enjoy engaging stories from the English and German-speaking guides.
- With Wi-Fi available onboard, snap and share photos of sights and neighborhoods including the TV Tower, Museum Island, and Kreuzberg.
Inclusions
- 75-min evening tour
- English & German-speaking guide
- Free Wi-Fi
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
Evening tour
- Departure: 6pm from stop #1 (Alexanderstraße 3-5)
- Frequency: once a day
- Duration: 75 mins
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Small animals are welcome onboard, but they must be in enclosed baskets, cages, or pet carriers.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Save big and enjoy discounted entry to 170+ attractions & free access to public transport.
- Explore Berlin without hassle and get up to 50% discounts at 170+ attractions, museums, restaurants, and more with the Berlin WelcomeCard.
- Visit iconic landmarks, including the Berlin Dungeon, the Anne Frank Center, the Berlin Cathedral.
- Choose between Berlin’s public transport zones – AB, to explore the city of Berlin, and ABC, to see Berlin, Potsdam, and Airport Berlin Brandenburg.
- Skip long ticketing queues with one printed pass and enjoy unlimited access to the city’s public transportation network.
- Take your pick of 48/72-hour or 4/5/6-day passes, and upgrade to include multilingual city audio guides to enhance your sightseeing experience.
Save big and enjoy discounted entry to 170+ attractions & free access to public transport.
- Explore Berlin without hassle and get up to 50% discounts at 170+ attractions, museums, restaurants, and more with the Berlin WelcomeCard.
- Visit iconic landmarks, including the Berlin Dungeon, the Anne Frank Center, the Berlin Cathedral.
- Choose between Berlin’s public transport zones – AB, to explore the city of Berlin, and ABC, to see Berlin, Potsdam, and Airport Berlin Brandenburg.
- Skip long ticketing queues with one printed pass and enjoy unlimited access to the city’s public transportation network.
- Take your pick of 48/72-hour or 4/5/6-day passes, and upgrade to include multilingual city audio guides to enhance your sightseeing experience.
Inclusions
- Validity: 48/72 hours or 4/5/6 days
- Audio guide in German, English, French, Italian & Spanish (based on option selected)
Access to:
- Unlimited access to public transport in AB or ABC zones (based on option selected)
Discounts at 180+ attractions, including Berlin TV Tower, Berlin Cathedral, Madame Tussauds & more
- Museums: Bode Museum, DDR Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie & more
- Landmarks: Berlin Dungeon, Olympiastadion & more
- Bus tours and cruises: Berlin City Tour, Berlin Cityschiffsfahrten, Reederei Bruno Winkler & more
- Activities: Original Berlin Walks, Eating Europe & more
- Get all details here
- Children between the ages of 6 and 14 can travel free on an adult’s ticket (3 kids per adult ticket). Any number of children below 6 years of age can travel on public transport for free.
- The Berlin WelcomeCard is valid during the period indicated on the ticket and must be displayed as an A4 printout.
- Each attraction or landmark can be visited only once with this card.
- After your booking, wait for the digital tickets to drop into your inbox.
- Print out a hard copy of this ticket and carry it with you on your trip.
- Present this ticket to each discount partner to avail of the discounts on attractions and other services.
Validity:
- The validity of online tickets is based on the date (and time, for the 48-hour and 72-hour variants) specified on the ticket. The 4/5/6-day tickets expire at midnight on the final day of their validity.
- The 4/5/6-day cards are valid depending on the calendar days you select. If you’ve opted for a 4-day card and you validate the ticket at any time on Wednesday, then the Berlin WelcomeCard and public transport ticket are valid until midnight on Saturday.
- The 48/72-hour tickets are valid for exactly 48/72 hours from the time selected during booking. For example, if you’ve picked the 72-hour card and selected your time slot as 8:30am on Monday, it will be valid until 8:29am on the following Thursday.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Why choose the Big Bus Berlin tours
Flexibility
With the Hop-on Hop-off format, you can explore Berlin's top attractions at your own pace, hopping off at sites that interest you and hopping back on when ready to move to the next destination.
Comprehensive routes
The two routes (Red and Blue) cover 17 stops near iconic Berlin landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Museum Island, East Side Gallery, and Alexanderplatz.
Informative commentary
The buses offer pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages, providing historical context and interesting facts about the sights as you ride through the city.
Added experiences
Depending on the ticket option, you may receive digital or guided walking tours, a 90-minute panoramic day tour, an evening tour, and a free currywurst or mulled wine.
Flexible ticket options and validity
Tickets are available for 24 or 48 hours, with the 48-hour option allowing you to change your travel date for free. Tickets are valid for up to 12 months.
Big Bus Berlin routes, stops and maps
Red Route
Experience Berlin's iconic landmarks, art, architecture, parks, and vibrant food scene on the Red Route, with engaging audio guides.
- First stop: Alexanderplatz
- Timings: 9:51am to 4:51pm
- Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes
- Number of stops: 17
- Full loop duration: 2 hours
Blue Route
Explore old Berlin on our Blue Route, stopping at Karl-Marx-Allee and the East Side Gallery, with commentary in multiple languages.
- First stop: Alexanderplatz
- Timings: 10:15am to 4:15pm
- Frequency: Every 60 minutes
- Number of stops: 4
- Full loop duration: 40 minutes
Highlights of your Big Bus Berlin tour
The Berlin Dungeon
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Suggested Big Bus Berlin Itineraries
Berlin in 1 day/24 hours
Berlin in 2 days/48 hours
Combined Routes
If you have just one day in Berlin, choose both the Red and Blue Routes of Big Bus Tours to explore top attractions.
- Start at the Brandenburg Gate on the Red Route before heading to the Reichstag for panoramic views.
- Hop back on and get off at Museum Island to explore Berlin's world-class museums.
- Take the bus to Alexanderplatz for shopping and a visit to the Berlin TV Tower.
- Switch to the Blue Route and head to Karl-Marx-Allee to admire its monumental architecture.
- Continue to the East Side Gallery to see iconic murals on the Berlin Wall.
- End your day with a relaxing river cruise along the Spree before heading to Potsdamer Platz for dining and entertainment options.
Day 1: Red Route
Explore Berlin over 48 hours with Big Bus Tours, dedicating one day to each route:
- Begin at the Brandenburg Gate and explore the iconic landmark.
- Visit the Reichstag Building for panoramic city views.
- Head to Museum Island to tour the Pergamon Museum and Berlin Cathedral.
- Stop at Alexanderplatz and see the Berlin TV Tower.
- Hop off at Checkpoint Charlie to delve into Cold War history.
- Visit Gendarmenmarkt for its stunning architecture.
- End the day at Potsdamer Platz for dining and entertainment.
Day 2: Blue Route
Explore Berlin over 48 hours with Big Bus Tours, dedicating one day to each route:
- Start at Alexanderplatz and explore the area.
- Head to Karl-Marx-Allee to admire its monumental architecture.
- Visit the East Side Gallery to see murals on the Berlin Wall.
- Stop at the Berlin Ostbahnhof and explore the nearby area.
- Explore the vibrant neighborhood of Friedrichshain.
- Conclude with a river cruise along the Spree followed by a meal at Potsdamer Platz.
Big Bus Berlin: FAQ's
How do Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off buses work in Berlin?
The buses allow you to board and disembark at any designated stop along the route, providing flexibility to explore attractions at your own pace.
What is included in a Big Bus Berlin Tour ticket?
Tickets include unlimited Hop-on Hop-off access, pre-recorded commentary, and added experiences like digital or guided walking tours, a 90-minute panoramic day tour, an evening tour, and a free currywurst or mulled wine.
How often are the Berlin Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off buses?
Buses run every 20-30 minutes on the Red Route and 60 minutes on the Blue Route.
How many Big Bus Berlin routes are there?
There are two routes: the Red Route and the Blue Route.
Are there audio guides on the Big Bus Berlin Hop-on Hop-off bus tours?
Yes, pre-recorded commentary is available in multiple languages.
Are the Big Bus Berlin Hop-on Hop-off bus tours accessibility-friendly?
Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible.
How long is my ticket valid for?
Tickets are typically valid for 1 or 2 days, depending on the type of ticket purchased.