City Circle: 24/48/72-Hour Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise at Berlin

City Circle 24/48/72-Hour Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

This comprehensive Berlin hop-on hop-off bus tour gives you the freedom to explore Germany's capital at your own pace. One route covers all the major sights, from Checkpoint Charlie and Potsdamer Platz to the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. You can board and exit whenever you like across 24, 48 or 72 hours, making it perfect for first-time visitors who want to see everything without the hassle of navigating public transport.

The open-top buses run every 20-25 minutes from 9:30am, with the last departure at 5:43pm from Kurfürstendamm. Audio commentary comes in 20 languages, plus there's a special children's channel in German and English. Free Wi-Fi and earphones are included, and the buses can accommodate wheelchairs with advance notice.

Popular stops include Karl-Marx-Allee, the East Side Gallery, and Charlottenburg Palace (reached via a dedicated shuttle). If you want to explore Berlin's history more deeply, consider combining your bus tour with a Third Reich walking tour when you stop near key historical sites.

What is Included

• 24, 48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus access
• Audio guide in 20 languages
• Free Wi-Fi onboard
• Complimentary earphones
• Access to all stops on the City Circle route
• Shuttle service to Charlottenburg Palace
• Optional Spree River cruise (if selected)

Optional Spree River Cruise

Upgrade your Berlin experience with a one-hour Spree River cruise that shows you the city from a completely different angle. The boat glides past historic buildings and offers unique views of Berlin's skyline that you simply can't get from street level.

You can join the cruise at two convenient points: DomAquarée or Unter den Linden/Friedrichstraße stops. Boats run from 11am to 4pm daily (until 5:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays), departing every 30-60 minutes. Just show your ticket at the dock to board.

Good to Know

• First bus departs 9:30am from Kurfürstendamm
• Last bus leaves at 5:43pm from Kurfürstendamm
• Final complete loop starts at 3:30pm
• Buses run every 20-25 minutes
• Show your mobile voucher directly on the bus
• Wheelchair accessible (one wheelchair per bus)
• Valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours from first use
• Free to board at any stop during validity period

The route covers key areas from East to West Berlin, making stops at Checkpoint Charlie, TV Tower, Neptune Fountain, and many more significant sites. For a deeper dive into specific neighbourhoods, you might also enjoy a Berlin food tour to experience local flavours between your bus stops.