Big Bus: Berlin Sightseeing Bus
Description
The Berlin Big Bus hop-on hop-off service offers a convenient way to explore the highlights of Germany's capital, enabling you to board and disembark at various stops throughout your journey. Experience the city's attractions in a comfortable manner!
Routes and Stops
This service operates with two distinct routes:
- Red Line: Covering 17 stops, this route travels through central Berlin and takes approximately 2 hours to complete. It originates from Ku'Damm and visits significant sites, including Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag.
- Blue Line: This route consists of 4 stops in East Berlin, lasting around 40 minutes. Key locations include Alexanderplatz and the East Side Gallery.
A comprehensive map detailing all stops on both routes is available through the following link:
Timetable and Frequency
- Red Line: Operational from 10 am to 4 pm, with buses arriving every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Blue Line: Running from 10:15 am to 4:15 pm, with a frequency of every 60 minutes.
Timings are subject to modifications.
Available Ticket Options
Tickets can be selected from the following choices upon booking:
- 24-hour ticket: Allows unlimited access on the red route for 24 hours.
- 48-hour ticket: Provides unlimited access across both routes for 48 hours, along with a tasting of classic German currywurst, an audio-guided walking tour of Berlin, and a complimentary souvenir.
- 24-hour ticket + boat trip: Grants unlimited travel on the red route for 24 hours and includes a boat journey on the Spree River.
- 48-hour ticket + boat trip: Incorporates all benefits of the 48-hour ticket alongside the boat excursion.
Boat Excursion
The boat excursion lasts 1 hour and departs from stop 2 on line 1 (Museum Island). This experience, featuring live commentary available in English and German, runs from March to November.
Departure Slots: 11:15 am, 12:45 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:45 pm, and 5:15 pm (the last time corresponds to March 29 through November 2).
Walking Tour of Berlin
Available only with the 48-hour ticket, the walking tour spans 1 hour and 15 minutes, exploring the historical narrative of Berlin, highlighting periods from the rise of the Third Reich and World War II to the Cold War and the eventual fall of the Berlin Wall.
An English audio guide accompanies this tour, which is offered daily. The journey begins at the Brandenburg Gate (stop 13) and concludes at Checkpoint Charlie (stop 6). Departure times for this tour include:
- 11 am
- 2 pm
Departure times may vary.
Operational Details
- Your ticket for the bus is effective for 24 or 48 hours from the first validation. During this period, you can hop on and off the bus as desired.
- If you choose the boat trip option, this can be utilized just once.
- The classic German currywurst sausage (available with the 48-hour ticket) can be redeemed daily at Curry Wolf locations on Rankestrasse 36 (stop 1) and Unter den Linden (stops 12 and 13).
- A souvenir (48-hour ticket only) can be collected at locations near bus stops 2 and 17.
What's included
- Unlimited use of the Berlin Big Bus during your selected amount of time
- Recorded commentary in English
- Headphones for each person
- 1–hour boat ride on the River Spree with an English–speaking guide (depending on selected option)
- Tasting of a Currywurst sausage (depending on selected option)
- Walking tour of Berlin with an audioguide in English (depending on selected option)
- Souvenir (depending on selected option)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Varies according to the attraction included.
Important information
Hop-on Hop-off Bus
You can find a map with all stops for both routes at the following link:
Schedules and Frequencies
- Red Line: 10 am to 4 pm, every 20 to 30 minutes
- Blue Line: 10:15 am to 4:15 pm, every 60 minutes
These schedules are subject to change.
Boat Trip
If you've selected an option that includes the boat trip, please note that the cruise lasts 1 hour and departs from stop 2 on line 1 (Museum Island). The boat trip only operates between March and November.
Departure times: 11:15 am, 12:45 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:45 pm, and 5:15 pm (this last time slot is only available between March 29 and November 2).
Berlin Walking Tour
The Berlin walking tour with an audioguide (48-hour ticket only) is a 1-hour 15-minute route that runs daily, departing from the Brandenburg Gate (stop 13) and ending at Checkpoint Charlie (stop 6). Start times are as follows:
- 11 am
- 2 pm
Please note that these times are subject to change.
How Does It Work?
- Your bus ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from first use. Although a start date is requested when booking, you can use the service within the 6 months following the indicated date. To request this change, please contact our customer service team at https://www.civitatis.com/en/contact/.
- For the option that includes the boat trip, the cruise can only be taken once
- The Currywurst sausage (48-hour ticket only) can be enjoyed Monday to Sunday at Curry Wolf locations on Rankestrasse 36 (stop 1) and Unter den Linden (stops 12 and 13)
- The souvenir (48-hour ticket only) can be collected at the following address: Karl Liebknecht Strasse 5, near stops 2 and 17 of the hop-on hop-off bus
Important!
As schedules and frequencies may change, we recommend downloading the Big Bus Tours app (available for iOS and Android) for up-to-date information on stops, routes, and live bus tracking.
Additional Information
Due to weather conditions, the open-top bus may occasionally be replaced by a covered bus to protect passengers.
A Sustainable Tip
Disposable headphones will be provided during the tour. To be kind to the environment and avoid unnecessary waste, we suggest bringing your own headphones.
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