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Kurfurstendamm
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Kurfurstendamm
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
2 min walk
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Lutzow Square
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Lutzow Square
St. Matthew's Church
5 min walk
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Culture Forum Tiergarten
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Culture Forum Tiergarten
Museum of Decorative Arts
2 min walk
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Checkpoint Charlie
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Checkpoint Charlie
Trabi Museum
1 min walk
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Gendarme Market (North Side)
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Gendarme Market (North Side)
Bebel Square
5 min walk
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Alexander Square
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Alexander Square
Berlin TV Tower
7 min walk
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Karl Marx Avenue
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Karl Marx Avenue
Computer Games Museum
4 min walk
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East Side Gallery
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East Side Gallery
Oberbaum Bridge
2 min walk
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East Central Station
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East Central Station
Holzmarkt 25
4 min walk
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Neptune Fountain
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Neptune Fountain
Nikolaiviertel
2 min walk
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Unter den Linden / Friedrich Street
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Unter den Linden / Friedrich Street
Crown Prince's Palace
1 min walk
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Victory Column
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Victory Column
Bellevue Palace
1 min walk
- Heading to Berlin? Make the most of your trip with an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass, your best friend for 24, 48, or 72 hours.
- Experience the seamless single-route journey with 20+ stops. Boarding is a breeze with buses scheduled every 20-25 mins, ensuring you never wait long.
- Score an extra perk: a 1-hour optional Spree River boat trip. Great vibes, scenic views, see Berlin from a whole new angle.
- Dive into history with the 20-language audio guide on the open-top bus. Got kids? They'll love the guide narrated by Santiago Ziesmer, aka SpongeBob's voice.
- Some key landmarks you'll see on the way are Alexanderplatz, the TV Tower, Kulturforum & Kreuzberg.
- Heading to Berlin? Make the most of your trip with an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass, your best friend for 24, 48, or 72 hours.
- Experience the seamless single-route journey with 20+ stops. Boarding is a breeze with buses scheduled every 20-25 mins, ensuring you never wait long.
- Score an extra perk: a 1-hour optional Spree River boat trip. Great vibes, scenic views, see Berlin from a whole new angle.
- Dive into history with the 20-language audio guide on the open-top bus. Got kids? They'll love the guide narrated by Santiago Ziesmer, aka SpongeBob's voice.
- Some key landmarks you'll see on the way are Alexanderplatz, the TV Tower, Kulturforum & Kreuzberg.
Inclusions
- 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Best of Berlin route
- 1-hour boat ride (optional)
- Audio guide in Deutsch, English, French, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Standard Chinese, Polish, Hebrew, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Ukrainian & Turkish
- Children's audio channel in German and English
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free earphones
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
- First bus: 9:30am from stop #1 (Kurfürstendamm)
- Last bus: 5:43pm from stop #1 (Kurfürstendamm)
- Last full tour: 3:30pm from stop #1 (Kurfürstendamm)
- Frequency: every 20-25 mins
- Popular stops: Checkpoint Charlie, Karl-Marx-Allee, Brandenburg Gate
Boat tour
- First bus: 11am from Weidendamm and St. Nicholas Quarter
- Last bus: 4pm (5:30pm on Fri & Sat) from Weidendamm and St. Nicholas Quarter
- Frequency: every 30-60 mins
- Tip: Get off at the East Side Gallery to see a section of the Berlin Wall covered in artwork. This is a must-see for art enthusiasts.
- The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Ramps are available for easy access.
- Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.
- Your furry friends are welcome onboard. Just make sure they don't take up a seat and are safe and friendly to fellow passengers.
- Jump off at stop 14 (DomAquarée) or stop 16 (Unter den Linden/Friedrichstraße) to catch your boat tour. It's the perfect way to maximize your tour.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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valeria
Apr 2025Verified booking
Excellent organization, very convenient to reach all the major tourist sites with the ability to get off and visit what you want
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JUAN
Jun 2025Verified booking
It Was nice but the bus ride and the audio guide did not match at all...
Jorge
May 2025Verified booking
The itinerary is very good and drivers and people in stops are very kind and helpful.
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Apr 2024Verified booking
The bus driver couldn't do anything with the QR code, but gave us a lift. It was only after 3 stops that a colleague scanned the code and issued the tickets and earphones! The jack socket top left 2nd seat from the front did not work!
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Andrea
Nov 2022Verified booking
Die Ansagen im Bus wurden mehrmals flasch angewählt oder richtige Ansagen wurden zu früh abgebrochen. Abends war die Fahrt schon um 18 Uhr zu ende, obwohl auf dem Ticket für die Rundfahrt bis 19 Uhr stand.
Regard
May 2024Verified booking
To be quickly durbplace for the visits to be made
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Poco chiare le fermate e dove prendere la barca
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Why choose the Berlin City Circle tours
See all the best spots
If you want to hit all the must-see places in Berlin when you are on a tight schedule, this tour is designed for you. It covers historical landmarks such as the Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall to popular artisan markets including Alexander Square, which is known for its World Clock that displays the current time in 24 time zones.
Explore at your own pace
The best part of a hop-on hop-off tour is the freedom and flexibility it offers. Something caught your attention? Well, unlike a guided tour, you can hop off at the location, take your time, and jump right back on when you are ready to go to the next stop.
Learn along the way
The buses come with audio guides in over 20 languages, including English, Deutsch, Spanish, and Italian, so you’ll get tons of cool information about Berlin’s history and culture. The best part? There is a special audio guide for kids, available in German and English, narrated by Santiago Ziesmer (the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants!).
Great value for your time
If you are on a time crunch, but still want to get a good sense of the city, this tour is a solid choice. It’s affordable, easy, and a smart way to get around without stressing over the hassle of directions, language, or navigating public transport.
Berlin City Circle routes, stops, and maps
Main route
If you only have a few days in Berlin, but want to experience it to the fullest, then take the main route. Starting with the glitzy glam of Kurfürstendamm all the way to the iconic street art of the East Side Gallery, this route is a crash course in Berlin’s charm – and you barely have to leave your seat!
First stop: Kurfürstendamm
Timings: 10am - 5pm
Frequency: Every 25 minutes
No. of stops: 22
Highlights of your Berlin City Circle tour
East Side Gallery
Located right next to the historic Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery is a multimedia exhibition of the events that led to the construction and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Make sure to explore all thirteen rooms of the museum to learn the less-known narratives of refugees who witnessed the rise of the wall.
Attraction timings: 10am - 7pm
Route name: Main route
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Suggested Berlin City Circle itineraries
Berlin in one day/ 24 hours
Berlin in two days/ 48 hours
Berlin in three days/ 72 hours
If you only have 24 hours in Berlin, this is the itinerary for you. It covers most of the important locations you need to see in the city without overwhelming you:
- You can start your day in the morning at Kurfürstendamm, Berlin’s iconic shopping boulevard, where you can grab breakfast at a cozy café.
- Next, head to KaDeWe, believed to be Europe’s largest department store, to explore its luxe offerings (or just marvel at the food hall!).
- Around late morning, catch the bus to Checkpoint Charlie, the crossing point between East and West Belin during the Cold War. You can also stroll over to Gendarmenmarkt, located about 3 minutes away from Checkpoint Charlie. This market square is known for the Friedrich Schiller’s statue and its cafes, so make sure to check out a few of them. Stop for a drink or a quick snack as you enjoy the afternoon calm.
- Continue to Alexanderplatz, which houses the Berlin TV Tower and the World Time Clock. This is also the perfect location for a quick photo shoot, especially if you can make it right before sunset.
- Wrap up your day with a visit to the East Side Gallery, where vibrant murals on the Berlin Wall tell the story of the city’s unity and resilience.
- If there’s some time left, relax at Lustgarten (open 24/7), a peaceful park perfect for people-watching and even an end-of-the-day reflection.
If you have two days to spend in Berlin, we recommend planning an itinerary that truly explores both the main city and its heritage sites:
Day 1: Follow the 24-hour itinerary to visit most of Berlin’s biggest tourist attractions: Kurfürstendamm, Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, Alexanderplatz, and the East Side Gallery. End your evening with a nice sit-down dinner at one of Potsdam Square’s restaurants. Anna Amalia Restaurant is quite the rage among tourists for its authentic cuisine, lakeside views, and customer service.
Day 2: Start your day bright and early at the Brandenburg Gate for a classic photo op and walk to the nearby Reichstag (we recommend pre-booking a visit to the glass dome for a 360-degree view of the city). The building houses several installations that chronicle Germany’s parliamentary history, which is worth checking out as well!
Grab a quick lunch, before hopping back on the bus to the Victory Column. Tiergarten, one of Berlin’s largest urban parks, is also along the way. If you want a short break from touristy sightseeing, this park is a good pitstop for a few moments of peace and greenery.
Once you’re done with lunch, hop off at Museum Island and explore all of its five major museums – Pergamon Museum, the Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum, the Old Museum, and the New Museum. Round off your trip in the evening, right before sunset, with a relaxing boat ride from DomAquarée to soak in the city once more, but from a slightly different POV.
Day 1: Use the 24-hour itinerary as a guide to visit some of the most important historical landmarks in Berlin at your own pace —Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, Alexanderplatz, and the East Side Gallery. We also recommend adding a stop at Potsdam Square for a coffee break. La Maison du Chocolat, located in the Dutch Quarter, has some amazing French-German fusion dishes, but their cakes are to die for!
Day 2: Dive deeper into Berlin’s history with visits to Karl Marx Avenue, the Red Town Hall, and the Neptune Fountain in the morning. Before breaking for lunch, stop by the Culture Forum at Tiergarten, which is home to the Philharmonie and world-renowned art galleries like the Gemäldegalerie. The Berlin Zoological Garden is also close by for a well-deserved evening walk.
Day 3: We recommend beginning your day at 10 AM, starting with the Elephant Gate, an installation in the Berlin Zoo featuring two elephant sculptures flanking a pagoda roof. Then, visit the vibrant shopping scene in Kurfürstendamm. Make sure to stop by the House of World Cultures, for an enlightening discussion and showcase of international contemporary art. End your journey with a scenic tour of the city down the Unter den Linden and a peaceful stop at Lustgarten. If you do have a few moments towards the end of the day, make sure to visit the Central Station for a final view of Berlin’s urban charm and watch the city light up as the sun goes down.
Berlin City Circle: FAQs
Is the tour suitable for families with kids?
Absolutely! The buses have a special children-friendly audio guide available in German and English, ensuring an educational and interactive experience for them.
Can I start the tour from any stop, or do I need to begin at a specific location?
You can start your tour from any of the 22 stops. Just hop on at the most convenient location for you and begin your adventure!
Do the tickets include admission to attractions?
The tickets include the hop-on, hop-off bus ride, boat tour (optional), and audio guides but do not cover entrance fees to attractions like the Reichstag or Berlin TV Tower.
What’s a must-try local dish in Berlin?
Currywurst is a Berlin staple and can be found near major stops like Potsdam Square. Pair it with a Berliner Kindl beer for the full experience.
Are there vegetarian or vegan options available along the route?
Berlin is known for being a vegan-friendly city! Stops like Alexanderplatz and Gendarmenmarkt have plenty of vegan cafes and restaurants offering plant-based dishes and alternatives for most German cuisines.
Which stops on the tour are best for history buffs?
History lovers will enjoy stops like Checkpoint Charlie (Cold War history), the Reichstag (German democracy), and Museum Island (artifacts from ancient civilizations).
When is the best time to visit Berlin?
The best time to visit Berlin is during spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October). The weather is rather pleasant and vibrant for outdoor events and there are fewer crowds in comparison to the busy summer months.
Are there any cultural etiquettes I should be aware of in Berlin?
Berliners value punctuality and eco-consciousness, so being on time is of the utmost importance. If you want to navigate the city on your own, figure out how to get around public transportation and avoid littering your surroundings.