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City Circle Berlin Bus Tours
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Laura
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5
It is the best tour bus in Berlin. If you want to know the city and above all you have few days to do it with this tour bus you see practically everything and passes through all the important places. Good frequency, very friendly staff ... it is the third time I go to Berlin and this was my second experience with this tour bus because I loved the first one and wanted to repeat.
Valeria
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5
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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Kurfurstendamm
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KaDeWe
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Lutzow Square
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Culture Forum Tiergarten
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Potsdam Square
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Gropiusbau
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Checkpoint Charlie
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Gendarme Market (North Side)
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Red Town Hall
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Alexander Square
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Karl Marx Avenue
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East Side Gallery
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East Central Station
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14
Neptune Fountain
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DomAquaree
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Lustgarten
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Unter den Linden / Friedrich Street
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Brandenburg Gate
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Reichstag
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Central Station
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Victory Column
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Elephant Gate
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- 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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Laura
Aug 2025Verified booking
It is the best tour bus in Berlin. If you want to know the city and above all you have few days to do it with this tour bus you see practically everything and passes through all the important places. Good frequency, very friendly staff ... it is the third time I go to Berlin and this was my second experience with this tour bus because I loved the first one and wanted to repeat.
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Koen
Aug 2025Verified booking
The bus had all the stops we wanted. Much better than the red Sightseeing one!
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.
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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Dion
Mar 2025Verified booking
Greg
Nov 2024Verified booking
C.
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Berndt
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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Chiara
Sep 2022Verified booking
Poco chiare le fermate e dove prendere la barca
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Why choose the City Circle Berlin 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.
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. The City Circle Berlin timetables are reliable and the bus tour is affordable, easy, and a smart way to get around without stressing over the hassle of directions, language, or navigating public transport.
City Circle Berlin routes, stops, and maps
Main route
Ideal for: First-time visitors, families, and short-stay travelers seeking a flexible, convenient, and comprehensive way to explore the city's top sights.
First stop: Kurfürstendamm
Timings: 10am - 3:30pm
Frequency: Every 15-20 minutes
No. of stops: 22
Duration: 2.5 hours
Highlights of your City Circle Berlin 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 1 day 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:
- Dtart 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!).
- Visit 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.
- 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:
- Start at Brandenburg Gate, then visit the poignant Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe nearby.
- Explore the Topography of Terror museum to understand Berlin’s WWII history.
- Head to Checkpoint Charlie, then visit the vibrant East Side Gallery to see iconic Berlin Wall murals.
- Relax and grab a bite at Alexanderplatz, followed by panoramic views from the Berlin TV Tower.
- End your day at the historic Reichstag Building, enjoying its illuminated glass dome and nearby nightlife.
- Snap a classic morning photo at the Brandenburg Gate and stroll to the nearby Reichstag—pre-book a visit to its glass dome for sweeping city views and explore its historical exhibits.
- Stop at the Victory Column and enjoy a peaceful break in the expansive Tiergarten park.
- Head to Museum Island to explore world-class museums like the Pergamon, Bode, Old National Gallery, Old Museum, and New Museum.
- End your day with a relaxing sunset boat ride from DomAquarée, taking in Berlin’s skyline from the water.
With 3 days in Berlin, you can spend a lot more time at attractions that pique your interest and even spare some time seeing underrated gems.
- Start at Kurfürstendamm, Berlin’s lively shopping boulevard, and visit the striking Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
- Head to the Berlin Zoological Garden for a stroll among fascinating wildlife or relax in the adjacent Tiergarten park.
- Hop off at Potsdamer Platz to explore its modern architecture, vibrant squares, and nearby shopping centers.
- Visit the Gendarmenmarkt, one of Berlin’s most beautiful squares, and enjoy a coffee at a nearby café.
- End your day at Checkpoint Charlie, soaking in the Cold War history, and take a walk to the nearby Topography of Terror exhibit for a deeper dive into Berlin’s past.
- Begin your morning exploring Karl-Marx-Allee, a grand boulevard showcasing striking socialist-era architecture and historic landmarks like the twin towers at Frankfurter Tor.
- Take a meaningful midday trip to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial, a powerful memorial just outside Berlin, offering deep insight into WWII history and the resilience of the human spirit.
- Head to the Culture Forum at Tiergarten, home to the Philharmonie concert hall and world-renowned art galleries, including the Gemäldegalerie.
- End your day with a relaxing evening walk at the Berlin Zoological Garden, enjoying nature and wildlife in the city center.
- Begin at 10am with the Elephant Gate at Berlin Zoo, featuring impressive elephant sculptures and a pagoda roof.
- Dive into Berlin’s premier shopping scene along the Kurfürstendamm, where luxury boutiques, flagship stores, and elegant cafés line the boulevard.
- Visit the House of World Cultures for contemporary international art and thought-provoking exhibitions.
- Enjoy a scenic ride down Unter den Linden, then relax at the tranquil Lustgarten park.
- If time allows, stop at Berlin Central Station in the evening to admire the city’s modern architecture and vibrant lights.
Berlin City Circle: Frequently asked questions
Is the City Circle Berlin bus 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 City Circle Berlin bus 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 City Circle Berlin bus 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.
