Hop-on/Hop-off Berlin

Here you will find information about sightseeing tours by hop-on hop-off bus in Berlin. We provide information about several providers, their routes, timetables and prices.

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When you buy your bus ticket online, you will receive a voucher that you can save on your mobile phone. You then show your digital voucher to the bus staff when you board the bus for the first time. You will then receive your ticket, which is valid from the first journey.

Hop-on/hop-off bus: places of interest

The German capital on the River Spree offers a wide range of sights. You can reach most of them on a city tour by hop-on hop-off bus. The following attractions are served by each of the above-mentioned bus companies:

Brandenburg Gate
Reichstag
Berlin Wall
Museum Island
Checkpoint Charlie
Alexanderplatz
Memorial Church
Potsdamer Platz
Zoo
Victory Column
Kurfürstendamm
Television tower

Simply get off at the nearest stop, visit a sight and then continue your journey.

Not every attraction has its own stop. You should therefore plan a few minutes' walk.

Combo Deals: Bus + attraction

With the following combo deals, you can take a city tour on the bus and visit one or more attractions. With many combination tickets you save some money.

Is a Berlin city tour worthwhile?

Millions of people visit Berlin every year and many of them opt for a hop-on hop-off tour to explore the German capital. An organised hop-on hop-off tour offers a relaxed journey from one highlight to the next.

You have the opportunity to hop on and off several times during the tour and explore the sights that have piqued your interest. Or you can enjoy the ride without getting off and get an initial overview of Berlin. With a 48-hour ticket, you can continue your tour of discovery through the city the next day, stopping at interesting places and continuing your journey whenever it suits you.

The informative audio guides on board the buses provide interesting background information and anecdotes about the most important sights. Some buses even have a live commentary. This allows you to experience Berlin with a real "Berliner Schnauze", as the hearty, rough tone of Berliners is often called.

The hop-on hop-off buses also offer a convenient way to get around. Instead of having to struggle with public transport, visitors enjoy the luxury of travelling from one place to another in comfort. This is particularly advantageous for travellers who only have a short time available but still want to see as much of the city as possible.

Last but not least, the panoramic view from the upper deck of the bus offers a unique perspective of the city. Passengers can admire Berlin's famous landmarks from an elevated position and take breathtaking photos that will capture their memories of the journey forever.

All in all, the hop-on hop-off city tour in Berlin offers a perfect combination of convenience, flexibility and informative entertainment, making it the ideal choice for anyone who wants to make the most of their trip to the German capital.

City Circle (Gray Line)

City Circle is a brand of Gray Line, a provider of hop-on hop-off tours worldwide.

The strikingly painted double-decker buses are easily recognisable and travel on a route through Berlin all year round.

All buses have a canopy that can be opened in good weather so that you can enjoy a great all-round view. The roof can be closed in rainy weather.

There is an audio guide in 20 different languages and free Wi-Fi on board. A separate, child-friendly audio channel is available for children.

Timetable

First departure: 10:00 a.m.
Last departure: 2:30 p.m.
Frequency: every 20-25 minutes
Duration: 2:30 hours

Routes & Stops

1 Route
20 stops in Berlin
Starting point: Kurfürstendamm
Map with stops

Contact to City Circle

If you have any questions or feedback for the company, please contact City Circle by e-mail or telephone:

• E-mail: info@city-circle.de
• Phone: +49 30 880 41 90

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).

Tempelhofer Sightseeing

With this provider, you can experience Berlin with a real "Berliner Schnauze", as it is the only company in the city that offers a live commentary on board.

The white double-decker buses from Tempelhofer Sightseeing have a canopy that can be opened when the sun is shining and the weather is fine. In bad weather, you will find a seat in the covered interior.

This tour takes you to all of Berlin's major sights.

Timetable

First departure: 9:45 a.m.
Last departure: 15:25
Frequency: every 20 minutes
Duration: 2 hours

Routes & Stops

1 Route
22 stops in Berlin
Starting point: Kurfürstendamm
Map with all stops

Contact Tempelhofer Sightseeing

If you have any questions or feedback for the company, please contact Tempelhofer Sightseeing by e-mail or telephone:

• E-mail: info@tempelhofer.de
• Phone: +49 30 752 30 61

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).

Big Bus

Big Bus is one of the largest providers of hop-on hop-off tours worldwide. The company is also on the road in Berlin with its dark red, classic double-decker buses.

Big Bus offers two different routes, both starting at Alexanderplatz. The red route is significantly longer and covers most of the sights in Berlin. The blue route covers the eastern part of the city.

The top of the buses is opened when the weather is fine. And if the weather is bad, you will find a seat in the closed interior.

A multilingual audio guide and free Wi-Fi are available on all buses. In addition, Big Bus also offers a free app with information on the route and timetable.

Timetable Red Route

First departure: 9:35 a.m.
Last departure: 5:11 p.m.
Frequency: every 20-30 minutes
Duration: 2 hours
Starting stop: Alexanderplatz

Timetable Blue Route

First departure: 10:15 a.m.
Last departure: 4:15 p.m.
Frequency: every 60 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Starting stop: Alexanderplatz

Routes & Stops

2 Routes
20 stops in Berlin
Map with stops

Contact Big Bus

If you have any questions or feedback for the company, you can contact Big Bus either by telephone or e-mail:

• Phone: +49 30 2360 56 56
• E-mail: infoberlin@bigbustours.com

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).