Berlin: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour & Currywurst
Charlottenburg, Berlin
Explore Berlin’s top landmarks on an open-top hop-on hop-off bus tour. Visit the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie at your own pace, or combine your ride with other activities.
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Walking, Evening, Wall, and Boat Tours
This flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour explores Berlin’s main landmarks and suits visitors wanting self-paced sightseeing combined with optional guided experiences.
Description
Discover Berlin at your own pace with an open-top bus covering two extensive routes through the city’s key sites. Highlights include Museum Island, the Berlin Palace, Ku'Damm, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag with its glass dome, and Checkpoint Charlie.
The 24 or 48-hour ticket options offer flexibility along with added value. Selected tickets include a currywurst snack and a 1.5-hour live walking tour focused on the Third Reich and Cold War history.
Upgrade to the 48-hour ticket to add either a live-guided Evening Tour illuminating Berlin after dark or a panoramic Wall Tour tracing the former border with immersive commentary and visits to key Cold War landmarks.
From April to October, you can also include a 1-hour scenic boat ride along the Spree River, offering a different view of the city’s architecture and waterfront.
Bus Tour Stops
- Red Line: Alexanderplatz, Rotes Rathaus, Museum Island, Friedrichstrasse, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Bellevue Palace, Victory Column, Ku'Damm, KaDeWe Department Store, Lützowplatz, Kulturforum, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Wall remnants, Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt
- Blue Line: Alexanderplatz, Frankfurter Allee, East Side Gallery, Ostbahnhof
Berlin Wall Tour
The 2-hour panoramic Wall Tour follows the path of the former border, including stops at the East Side Gallery, Oberbaum Bridge, Checkpoint Charlie, and a walking stop at the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße. This tour features audio commentary in 14 languages and is included with selected 48-hour tickets.
Includes
- 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket depending on selected option
- Access to 1 or 2 bus routes based on ticket choice
- Currywurst sausage with selected ticket types
- 1.5-hour live-guided walking tour on Third Reich & Cold War (selected tickets)
- Choice of either 75-minute live-guided Evening Tour or 2-hour Berlin Wall Tour (48-hour tickets)
- 1-hour boat cruise with audio guide (April to October, available as option)
- Multilingual audio guide in 14 languages with headphones
- Digital walking maps
- Free souvenir shopping bag with some tickets (collect at Touristic Point, Karl Liebknecht Strasse 5)
- Big Bus Tours app for ticket storage, live tracking, and activation
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Important Information
- Confirm your ticket option includes your desired features: Walking Tour (live guided in English and German), Currywurst, Evening Tour, or boat cruise
- Boat cruises operate April through October only and can be used on a different day than the bus tour
- Pets are allowed; large dogs must wear a muzzle and stay on lower bus levels
- The provider holds an eco-certification for sustainable management and responsible tourism
- Free souvenir bags available for collection at Touristic Point, Karl Liebknecht Strasse 5, near bus Stops #2 & #17
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and arrive early to maximize your sightseeing time. Booking in advance guarantees preferred ticket options, especially during peak seasons.
