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Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Big Bus Tours

from €30.00 24 hours

Explore all the main sights of the city with the Hop-On Hop-Off city tour by Big Bus Tours and learn many exciting stories and insights

Discover Berlin from a new perspective from the open top of the famous Big Bus Doubledecker. Travel with Big Bus Berlin and see all the major sights, Hop Off where you like and Hop On the next bus again to continue your tour. Optionally you may here captivating stories on the Big Bus walking tour, enjoy a Cruise along the river Spree or try the famous Berlin Currywurst.

Explore the highlights of Berlin with Big Bus Tours

From stunning historic as well as modern architecture, to a vibrant arts scene and impressive world heritage sites -  Berlin has a lot to offer. The routes of Hop-On Hop-Off city tour by Big Bus Tours will take you to all of Berlin's major sights, including the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Victory Column and the Museum Island. Hop on and off comfortably at 20 stops to take a closer look at the various attractions. 

Depending on the ticket option you book, you may also join a guided city tour and learn about Berlin's moving history and how Berlin became the city of freedom. Also try an original Berlin specialty: with a Premium or Deluxe ticket you will get a free Currywurt!

Highlights of the Hop-On Hop-Off city tour with Big Bus Tours

Ticket options for big bus tours at a glance.

Classic: 

• 1-day ticket for both Hop-On Hop-Off tours (Red and Blue) with Big Bus Tours
• 2-day ticket for both Hop-On Hop-Off Tours (Red and Blue) with Big Bus Tours
• Including guided walking tour
• One free Currywurst at Curry Wolf at Rankestraße 36
• 3-day ticket for both Hop-On Hop-Off tours (Red and Blue) with Big Bus Tours
• Free boat tour on the Spree
• Including guided walking city tour

Ticket validity after purchase

Valid for the booked date 

Opening hours

• Red Route: from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm from Stop 1 (Ku'Damm)
• Blue Route: from 10:15 am - 4:15 pm from Stop 1 (Alexanderplatz)

Arrival by public transport

Departure Breitscheidplatz

U-Bahn | U2, U9 (Zoologischer Garten), U1, U2, U3 (Wittenbergplatz) S-Bahn | S3, S5, S7, S9 (Zoologischer Garten) Bus | M45, M46, M49, X10, X34, 100, 109, 110, 200, 204, 245, 249 (Zoologischer Garten), M19, M29, M46, N1, N2, N3, N26 (Wittenbergplatz)

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Big Bus: Berlin Sightseeing Bus

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Hop on the Berlin Big Bus sightseeing bus and get ready to uncover the must-visit spots in the vibrant German capital. The best part? You can easily hop on and off at any of the stops, making it the most relaxed and convenient way to explore the city!

Description

The Berlin Big Bus tourist bus runs two different routes:

• Red Line : this 17-stop route through the center of Berlin takes 2 hours. The route departs from Ku'Damm and stops at emblematic places such as  Museum Island , the Brandenburg Gate , & the Reichstag .
• Blue Line : this is a 4-stop route through the east of Berlin. During this 40-minute ride, it makes stops at points such as Alexanderplatz square or East Side Gallery.

At the following link, you can see a map with all the stops of both routes:

• Berlin Big Bus route and stops

Big Bus ticket types

When making your reservation, you can choose one of the following types of tickets:

• 24-hour ticket : includes unlimited use of Big Bus Berlin buses for 24 hours on both routes.
• 48-hour ticket : includes unlimited use of the Big Bus Berlin for 48 hours on both routes, a tasting of a typical German Currywurst sausage , and a walking tour of Berlin in English .

The typical German Currywurst sausage (only included in the 48-hour ticket) is available from Monday to Sunday at the Curry Wolf locations at Rankestrasse 36 (stop 1) and Unter den Linden (stops 12 and 13).

The Berlin walking tour (only included in the 48-hour ticket) is a 1.5-hour tour that will guide you through the history of Germany's capital, from the beginning of the Third Reich and World War II to the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall .

This guided tour runs daily at 2 pm (this time may vary), starting at the Brandenburg Gate (stop 13) and ending at Checkpoint Charlie (stop 6).

Schedules and frequencies

• Red route : from 10 am to 4 pm every 20-30 minutes
• Blue route : from 10:15 am to 4:15 pm every 60 minutes  

These schedules are subject to change and may vary slightly.

How does the Berlin sightseeing bus work?

The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from when it's first used. You can get on and off the buses as many times as you wish during this time. Although a start date is requested when booking, you'll be able to begin using your ticket at any time within 6 months of the date you choose.

More Information

1 day - 2 days.

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

Unlimited use of the Berlin Big Bus during your selected amount of time

Recorded commentary in English

Headphones for each person

Tasting of a Currywurst sausage (depending on selection)

Walking tour of Berlin in English (depending on selection)

When to book?

You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Varies according to the attraction included.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code .

Our providers commit to:

• Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
• Reduce, reuse, recycle.
• Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
• Uphold fair employment standards.
• Foster the growth of local communities.
• Preserve the integrity of local culture.
• Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
• Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
• Operate with honesty and transparency.
• Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

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Frequently asked questions

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities .

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Free cancellation

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Discover Berlin with Big Bus Tour 

See the German capital from a new perspective, from an open top double-decker Big Bus! Big Bus is one of the leading providers of exciting sightseeing tours worldwide. With Big Bus Berlin you can discover all Berlin has to offer at your own pace.

Hop on and Hop off at any of the more than 20 stops on 2 different routes, explore the surroundings and simply continue your tour with the next bus. Premium Tickets are valid for 48 hours and include a guided walking tour in English and German and Berlin's most famous snack - the Currywurst.

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daily 10am - 5pm

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Classic 24h Ticket

Adult: €35.00 Child: €17.00

Premium 48h Ticket (incl. walking tour & Currywurst)

Adult: €45.00 Child: €22.00

Deluxe 72h Ticket   (incl. evening tour, walking tour & Currywurst)

Adult: €55.00 Child: €30.00

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Berlin is very beautiful, parks, buildings, city styles are worth seeing, there are many brands of sightseeing buses here, common ones are red city sightseeing , brown red big bus, yellow city circle , etc. You can go up and down at will at all stations when you buy a ticket, and the ticket is valid for 24 hours. Trip The above is the brown red big bus home, you must find the right one or you can't sit. Staff service is very good!

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Hop-On-Hop-Off Berlin Bus Tours

This post compares the various Berlin hop-on hop-off bus tours available in the city.

We even include a free option and will help you decide which bus tour, if any, is best for you or your family. ( auf Deutsch ) ( en español )

We are local tour guides, and while we are collectively a walking tour company, many of us also lead tours on buses here in Berlin.

And on just about every tour, we are asked our opinions on which bus tour is best, or are they worth it.

We have relied on our expertise and experiences to help write this post.

Additionally, we have used some of the opinions shared by the roughly 25k members of our popular Berlin Travel Tips Facebook group.

Check us out once you have read this post.

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Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tours of Berlin

These are the double-decker, open-top bus tours offered by different companies with their own city sightseeing buses circling the city along a particular route all day long.

There are designated stops and riders can use their ticket to jump off the bus at any stop and get back on at the same or a different bus stop.

Some people opt to stay on the bus from the first stop to the last. In that case, the sightseeing travel length of most tours will be about 2-3 hours.

You can make your day as long as you want by hopping on and off buses throughout the city sightseeing Berlin.

However, your ticket is only valid for the number of days included in your ticket price (generally 1 or 2 days) and only during the operating hours of the sightseeing bus tour you've chosen. 

Most companies offer a few different routes and you can buy a ticket for one route, two routes, or however many they sell as a combined ticket. 

Before buying a Ho/Ho tour ticket, you should note that many of these companies' yours are included in the various tourist passes.

Our post  Which is the Best Berlin Tourist Pass?  can help you decide if getting a pass is the right thing for you. 

How long does a hop-on hop-off Berlin bus tour take?

A hop-on-hop-off Berlin bus tour will take approximately 2 hours if you constantly stay on the bus from the starting point to the finishing stop.

How much does a hop-on hop-off Berlin bus tour cost on average?

Prices may vary as per your choice of how many days of tour you want to have.

For a one-day hop-on-hop-off Berlin bus tour, the cost per adult is around €30-€35 and per child is €15-€20.

Big Bus Tours

If you’re looking for a reliable hop-on-hop-off tour company, few are more popular and well-known than this international company. 

Big Bus Tours currently offers live commentary in English and recorded commentary in 8 different languages, including English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Brazilian Portuguese.

There are currently 2 routes: 1 red route with 17 stops and the other recently added blue route with 4 stops.

Click on the map to enlarge it .

Guests can expect to visit Berlin's top attractions such as Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Victory Column, and more.

Without any stops, this city sightseeing Berlin tour will take a total of 2 hours to complete.

That said, each ticket is valid for an entire day, so you can hop on and off at your leisure from 9:20 a.m. to 16:40 (4:40 p.m.).

No matter where you decide to hop off, you can expect another bus to come around again within 15-20 minutes on average.

This hop-on-hop-off tour is available for either 1 or 2 days. Depending on your purchase ticket, you may also be admitted to additional activities.

How do I know when is the next stop coming?

There is a Big Bus Tours Mobile App that will let you know about all the stops coming your way.

You can download this app on the Big Bus Tour website. It is available for both Apple and Android users.

Ticket Prices

Discover | 1-Day Hop-on-Hop-off Tour

• €37/Adults | €25/Children
• Includes a free walking tour.

Essential Ticket | 2-Day Hop-on-Hop-off Tour

• €47/Adults | €30/Children
• Includes free Currywurst.

Explore Ticket | 2-Day Hop-on-Hop-off Tour

• €57/Adult | €35/Child
• Includes a free river cruise/evening tour.

Berlin Evening Tour

• €27/Adult | €17/child
• includes a 75-mins live-guided evening tour
• Explore Berlin at dusk
• Purchase tickets or learn more .

When you book your tickets directly from Big Bus, they will give you an additional 10% off all ticket costs.

Depending on when you visit, the Explore ticket will either include a river cruise or an evening tour. The river cruise is usually offered during the spring and summer.

Tickets can be used anytime within 6 months of purchase, so you can get them well ahead of your vacation without any fear.

CITY SIGHTSEEING BERLIN TOUR

This very popular double-decker hop-on-hop-off tour company offers several tour routes you can build into a package.

Several extra features make these tours an excellent choice.

They have 4 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor and Get Your Guide ( read some of the reviews ) with over 900 reviews.

Many of the reviews mention that these tours are a good value for your money, given the amount of territory you cover, especially if you buy a 2-day ticket with several routes.

The biggest complaints are the inconsistency of the live guides. Some live guides are described in reviews as " excellent " and "informative. "

Other reviewers describe some live guides as "rude" "moody" "grouchy" "unengaging" and even "reading a script from an iPad."  

It's clearly luck of the draw when you take a tour with a live guide. As for the pre-recorded commentary, most people found it informative but average.

On the plus side, this company offers pre-recorded commentary in 9 languages.

Tour features: 

Live guides speaking English and German on most tours    

This company provides a live guide who delivers commentary in English and German. For a live guide, look for the green/beige buses.

Pre-recorded commentary in several languages on most tours   

You'll get a set of headphones at the start of the tour so you can listen in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Chinese.

For these tours, be sure to get on the red buses.

Two free walking tours are offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (from April to October)  

If you take tours on the above days, you have the choice to get off the bus and take free, one-hour walking tours.

One tour is about the Third Reich and the other is about the Berlin Wall.  

(Check out our self-guided tour of Nazi Berlin and also our posts about where to visit the Berlin Wall .)

Tours offered:

Classic Tour - Route A

As its name suggests, this tour covers Berlin’s iconic attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate , Checkpoint Charlie, the Berliner Dom , and passes through several neighborhoods including Mitte , the center of Berlin.

Click on the map to enlarge.

The route takes 13 stops. Here's a  google map of the bus route with the stops and many of Berlin's top attractions located around the bus stops.  

Duration: If you do not hop off, the tour is 2 hours long. 

Hours of operation: The first tour departs at 9:10 am and runs every 10 minutes until - 4:30 pm.

Wall and Lifestyle Tour - Route B

This route makes 11 stops including the Berlin Wall Memorial, the East Side Gallery section of the Berlin Wall, and a stop in the trendy and pretty Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood with lots of charming cafes and galleries.

Here's a  google map of the bus route with the stops and many of Berlin's top attractions located around the bus stops.

Duration : If you do not hop off the tour is 2 hours long. 

Hours of operation : The first tour departs at 10:00 a.m. and runs every 30 minutes until 4:000 pm.

Ticket prices: 

For either of the above tours, you can buy tickets on the bus but if you purchase your tickets online, you will save money. 

• 24-Hour Ticket - €30/Adult | €15/Child
• 48-Hour Ticket - €34/Adult | €17/Child
• Children under 6 years of age are free of charge
• Click here to purchase tickets .  

Tip: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour.

WelcomeCard and CityTourCard holders and guests of special partners (proof required) 14 €  (13 € online)

TEMPLEHOFER BUS TOURS

You’ll see this company’s all-white double-decker buses circling Berlin all day long, with live guides providing entertaining commentary to the riders.

They cover one route that can be taken as a hop-on-hop-off tour with a ticket that lasts for one day or as a stay-on tour, in which case the whole route takes around 2 hours.

NOTE: A 24-hour ticket with this bus is included for free with a purchase of the Go City Berlin Pass .  

This bus tour is definitely more affordable than the first option.

This company has a pretty impressive overall review profile with a better than 4 out of 5-star rating ( read the reviews ), though the reviews are mixed. 

Hours of operation:

Tours start every day at 09:30 from all stops. The end time is based on the season.

From 01 November to 31 March, city sightseeing buses run until 17:00 (5 pm), every 20-30 minutes (every 15-20 minutes on Saturdays).

Start your tour no later than 14:30 (2:30 pm) to make sure you have time to enjoy the full length of the hop-on-hop-off tour. 

Ticket Prices:

(Payment can be made in Euros, Dollars, and Pounds). Bookings are handled through  Get Your Guide . These are the prices when you book online:

• €28/Adult | €19/Children
• €22/Youth (12-17 yrs)
• Children under 3 free
• More information or to purchase .

CITY CIRCLE SIGHTSEEING

These yellow double-decker city sightseeing buses are operated by several different companies including BBS Berlin, BVB (Bus Verkehr Berlin), Grayline, BEX Sightseeing, and Berolina).

Like its competitors, this company has a good overall review profile ( read the reviews ), but the reviews are mixed, so do take a read.

Tour Features: 

Their Berlin Basics route covers the standard tourist sites with 18 stops.

They advertise that buses leave every 10-15 minutes, which is a fairly short interval between buses.

None of their tours have live guides, however, their pre-recorded audio comes in 19 languages.  

This is a big plus if one of those 19 languages is your native tongue.

Be warned that some of the biggest complaints in reviews are over the poor quality of the audio system.

This company’s hop-on-hop-off tours might be worth it if you are a family with young children since you can purchase a 2-day family ticket for €56 total and cover two adults and three children (14 years and under).

In this case, you would be paying about €11 per person for two days of hopping on and off.

The little ones might also appreciate that the buses offer a children’s audio channel in German and English. 

24-Hour Tickets

• Adult (15 years and up) 1 Day ticket €35
• Children 7–14 years 1-day ticket €20
• Children 0–6 years free

48-Hour Tickets

• Adult (15 years and up) 1 Day ticket €40
• Children 7–14 years 1-day ticket €25

Learn more or book your tickets .

NOTE: This bus tour is included at no extra cost with the All-Inclusive Berlin Welcome Card .

Magic Bus Berlin

This is a private tour company and not an actual hop-on-hop-off bus tour company in a traditional sense.

The Magic Bus offers scenic tours in an original 1970s VW Bus.

Your personal private guide Jens helps you stroll Berlin & Postdam and makes your tour a cheerful one.

Tour Prices

• Tour Berlin AB  €130
• Tour Postdam AB  €270

Stromma Bus Tours

Stromma originally offered only night tours and their website shows Big Bus Berlin as a hop-on-hop-off option.

There are some seasonal tours offered by Stromma so always check the availability before planning a tour.

In the future, they may once again begin to offer their own bus tours as well! Learn more about Stromma Tours

Comparing Berlin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours

In this section, we'll provide a comparison of each company offering hop on hop off bus tours in Berlin, including prices, included activities, and reviews.

DEALS AND COMBO DEALS

This section will provide all the details you need to get a deal either with a tourist pass or a combo package. 

Tourist Attraction Passes

Purchasing a tourist pass is a great way to save money on bus tours. In addition, some passes include a metro card which you can use to get around town.

  These passes bundle tickets to popular attractions and tours at one low price. You can save up to 55% off the retail prices.

They can also save you time, as many of the tours and attractions offer skip-the-queue privileges to cardholders.

The Berlin Welcome Card

You can use this card to get a free one-day hop-on-hop-off tour from City Circle Sightseeing.

The Berlin Welcome Card is available as either an all-inclusive pass or an a-la-carte option.

This means that you can pay one flat price for many different services or pay for only the activities you want.

Berlin's top attractions include free admission to popular museums, boat tours, and public transport.

Go City Berlin Pass  

This card includes a free one-day hop-on-hop-off tour through Templehofer Bus Tours.

The Berlin Pass is what we call an all-inclusive tourist pass.

In addition to the free bus tour, you also get free public transport, and free access to dozens of museums, Berlin's top attractions, and other sightseeing tours. 

NOTE: Not currently available as of September 2022.

Easy City Pass

Rather than offering a bus tour, this pass will give you a travel card that you can use on the subway, bus, tram, and regional train.

In addition to the travel card, you will also receive deals at several popular attractions throughout Berlin.

Receive up to 50% off at dozens of notable attractions, tours, restaurants, and bars.

Berlin City Pass

This pass includes 10% off the City Circle Hop-on Hop-off Tours.

The Berlin City Pass is a service that allows you to save money on several different attractions and activities, but it provides access to a few additional services for free.

In addition to deals on several tours and attractions, pass holders will also get free admission to the Berlin TV Tower, the DDR Museum, the Pergamon Museum, and a city audio guide.

These services can be a great deal if you’re planning on seeing a lot of different things while visiting Berlin.

If all you want is a bus tour or you’re working with a limited amount of time, you may want to consider a combo package instead. 

Combo Packages

The most common combo package available in Berlin is a bus + boat tour.

This deal includes both a hop-on, and hop-off bus tour, and a cruise down the Spree river.

Templehofer Bus + Boat Combo

• Adult (15 years and up) 1 Day ticket €44
• Youth 1-day ticket €30
• Students with student ID €37
• Children €19

City Circle Bus + Boat Combo

• Day Ticket: €55/Adults | €30/Children (7-14)
• 2-Day Ticket: €60/Adults | €35/Children (7-14)
• 1 or 2-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour
• 1 boat tour on river Spree

In addition to these options, Templehofer tours also provide combos that include Berlin's top attractions such as Madame Tussauds, the Berlin Dungeon, and the German Spy Museum.

POTSDAM BUS TOURS

If you’re considering a day trip to Potsdam, you may want to take a hop-on-hop-off bus tour of the area.

City Sightseeing offers a service that has 12 different stops.

This is a great option for people who are short on time and want to see all of the popular attractions in Potsdam.

Here are some of the historic sites you can see on this tour:

• Alexandrowka
• Cecilienhof Place
• Filmmuseum Potsdam
• The Dutch Quarter
• Marmorpalais

Tickets for this hop-on, hop-off tour are very affordable. Your ticket will be valid for use at any time within 3 months of the purchase date.

The tour is offered in a total of 7 different languages.

For more details, make sure to read this Potsdam bus tours post .

ALTERNATIVE BERLIN BUS TOURS

If a hop-on-hop-off tour isn’t your style, you may still want to consider another service.

It’s important to note that most of these alternative bus tours will not allow you to jump off at specific sites and take a look around.

Instead, you can expect to stay on the bus for most of your trip as a professional guide provides information about Berlin.

Ticket prices are usually pretty affordable, and some options even give the hop-on-hop-off companies a run for their money.

You can expect a variety of services including a comedy bus tour, VW bus tour, video bus tour, and even a karaoke bus tour.

If you’re interested in a private outing, you can also get a private bus or limousine tour around the city.

Click here for a full list of alternative Berlin bus tours.

PROS AND CONS OF TAKING A HOP-ON-HOP-OFF TOUR

Save travel time between sights     

Berlin is a huge city and its many attractions are spread out in different neighborhoods.

While it is easy to use public transportation in Berlin (see our post  Tips on public transportation in Berlin ), traveling to multiple locations in one day to see the most popular sights will cut into your time.

This is probably the biggest advantage of taking a bus tour. 

Rather than getting on and off public transportation all day long and having to pay attention to make sure you are on the right train or bus and getting off at the correct station, a Ho/Ho simplifies this process.

You buy one ticket, let the driver do his or her job, and take you directly to the main attractions where you can hop off and explore more, or sit back and continue the ride.

Create your own itinerary 

The various Berlin bus tour companies offer basically the same Ho/Ho routes covering the historic city center, the  Brandenburg Gate , Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz , the Reichstag and its dome , and more.

Taking a Ho/Ho tour is like giving yourself an unlimited bus pass to the attractions in Berlin. You have the freedom to create your own itinerary in advance or be spontaneous.

Hop off the bus and stay as long as you like at one sight and breeze past the sights that don't interest you by staying on the bus.

Orient yourself to Berlin  

Another advantage of taking a Ho/Ho is that you get a great overview of the city and can orient yourself.  

If you are visiting for several days, taking a Ho/Ho on your first day of travel gives you a feel for what's out there.

Then you can decide where you would like to go back to and explore in-depth.

Deals to other attractions  

Some bus companies have partner affiliations that will get you great deals on tickets for major attractions, like Madame Tussauds Berlin or Legoland.

All you need to do is show your bus ticket at the attraction to receive the deal.

Connecting with free walking tours  

A few Ho/Ho companies offer walking tours that work in tandem with their bus route.

At certain stops at specific times, you can meet up with one of their walking tours. You just need to show your valid bus ticket to join.  

You can also coordinate your bus tour hop-off choices to correspond with one of our free walking tour starting points.

Our walking tours are twice as long as those included in your Ho/Ho ticket and are also free so why not check out all our offerings?

Click here for our full list of  pay-what-you-wish Berlin Walking Tours .

Mediocre live guides or no live guide at all  

Not all Ho/Hos has a live guide on the bus with you to narrate your trip.

Unless you speak English or German, you will likely receive commentary about the sights via headphones listening to pre-recorded commentary in your language.

The commentary is fine, but it's not the same as a live, spontaneous, and, hopefully, enthusiastic guide on your bus.

And live guides can be a hit or miss - some may be amazing and others can spoil an otherwise nice bus ride!

Street   conditions are not controllable, and it's possible that rather than saving time, your day might be slowed down depending on traffic.

Sights are touristy

This is perfect for a traveler who wants an overview of the most well-known Berlin's top attractions.

But if you prefer seeing sights that are off the beaten track and don't plan on taking advantage of the deals to other tourist attractions, a hop-on-hop-off tour may not be for you.

BERLIN 100 AND 200 FREE BUS

For those travelers on a tight budget, Berlin’s public bus routes 100 and 200  are a dream come true. 

Both bus routes stop in front of (or within easy walking distance to) many popular sights in central Berlin . 

If you don’t mind forgoing live or recorded tourist commentary, you can save big and see lots with this resourceful self-made hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

You will need a regularly priced bus ticket.

A single ticket for zones A&B costs €2.70 and is good for 2 hours from the time you purchased it.

However, these single tickets allow you to travel only one way.

This means that, even if your trip lasts less than 2 hours, you will need to buy another single ticket to go back in the other direction, if you need to (unless you have a daily/weekly travel pass).

Since you are probably spending all day sightseeing, it might be worth getting a day ticket for €9.00 (AB).

See our post,  Tips on Public Transportation in Berlin , to find out about fare options available.

Click here for an interactive map .

Both the 100 and 200 buses depart from the Zoologischer Garten station approximately every 10 minutes (though you could also start this tour from Alexander Platz and do the tour in reverse order).

Both buses follow the same route at first, passing by Breitscheidsplatz where what’s left of the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche  (Memorial Church), serves as a reminder of the destruction caused by World War II.

Shortly thereafter, the buses part ways and continue along different routes.

Bus 100 goes through Tiergarten  Park, while Bus 200 travels along the park's southern edge and past the kurfürstendamm and Potsdamer Platz .

At the intersection of Unter den Linden and Glinkastraße, Bus 200 converges with Bus 100 and travels along the same route.

They both travel past many places you will want to see, such as Gendarmenmarkt, Museum Island , the Berliner Dom  (Berlin Cathedral), and Ostbahnof.  

The 100 bus terminates at Alexanderplatz. The entire journey takes approximately 30 minutes if you don't get off.

Bus 200 has a stop at Alexanderplatz but does not terminate there.

The 200 continues another 15 minutes into the Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood and what used to be communist East Berlin and then terminates at Michael Angelostraße. 

There's plenty to see in East Berlin and exploring by foot is the best way to do it. Join one of our pay-what-you-wish walking tours  or use our  Self-guided tour of East Berlin.

Tips From Locals and Travelers

While we do our best to remain unbiased, it's always a good idea to get a variety of perspectives before deciding whether or not to take any tour.

That's why we also have a Facebook Group called Berlin Travel Tips , where you can see the opinions of over 40,000 members.

Our group consists of locals, like us tour guides, who moderate the group, expats, regular visitors, as well as newbies to Berlin.

You don't need to join the group in order to search for and read the posts, comments, and suggestions on all things Berlin travel related.

Here are some of the thoughts our group members have shared about hop-on hop-off bus tours in the past:

As you can see, it's actually quite common for someone to ask whether or not Berlin bus tours are worth the price, because there is a bus line that many consider to be just as good.

That said, a lot of people still recommend taking a hop-on hop-off tour, insisting it's a great way to become familiar with the city and find all the best attractions with ease.

It seems that most people who do suggest a hop-on hop-off Berlin tour insist that it's good for first time visitors, but if you're already familiar with the city, the public bus might be a better option.

Whether it's to save some money or simply because you already know your way around the city, a lot of our group members do recommend using the 100 and 200 bus lines to see the best attractions in Berlin.

For more advice, or to ask your own question about Berlin bus tours, please visit our Berlin Travel Tips group on Facebook.

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3-Day Tour in St Petersburg

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Ultimate 3-day private tour around Saint Petersburg with all the best the Northern Capital of Russia can offer.

Combine must-see and off the beaten path: river cruise, world-known cathedrals, royal palaces, the fortress, picturesque bridges and sculptures, historical downtown, finest landscapes, cozy nooks, local cafes and much-much more!

Highlights of Saint Petersburg:

• See all the main sights of Saint Petersburg in one day, such as St Isaac’s Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, Winter Palace, Faberge Museum and more!
• Enjoy a flexible itinerary and customize your own authentic experience;
• Learn all the secrets of St Petersburg;
• Climb down the 2 nd  deepest station in the world;
• Hear intriguing life stories about Russian Tsars and Emperors (and Empresses): Peter I, Catherine the Great and Alexander II;
• Take pictures of plenty of bridges, like legendary Trinity and Palace bridges, Kazan and Italian bridges, and – just for fun – Red, Blue and Green bridges;
• Combine must-see and off the beaten path of St Petersburg;
• Go to best parks and cafes to meet locals and get a local insight;
• Try Russian authentic cuisine;
• Have Peter I’s favorite drink – coffee – in the best coffee bar of St Petersburg;
• Make friends with your local guide on this exciting 3-day tour of St Petersburg.

Tour Itinerary:

Hotel pickup  (any time you wish)

Nevsky Prospect

Eliseev Emporium

Kazan Cathedral

Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood

Beloselsky Beloozersky Palace and Anichkov Palace

Russian National Library

Monument to Catherine the Great

Coffee experience  (optional)

Michael Garden & Michael Palace

Summer Garden

Field of Mars

Palace Embankment, Admiralty Embankment, Griboedova Channel, Moika Embankment and Lebyazhya Kanavka Embankment ,  Fontanka Embankment

Trinity and Palace bridges;

Bronze Horseman

Palace Square

The Hermitage

Marble Palace

Winter Palace

The buildings of Imperial Army General Staff and Royal Guards’ General Staff

Alexander column

The Narva Triumphal Arch

The Admiralty Garden

St Isaac’s cathedral

Red, Green, Blue bridges

Drop off  at your hotel or any place you wish.

Highlights of Peterhof:

• Feel the breeze and on a round Neva cruise on a high-speed hydrofoil;
• Have a chance to take memorable stunning shots of Saint Petersburg from a hydrofoil boat;
• Explore the former residence of the Russian Emperors;
• Experience the beauty of Russian Versaille: artistic architectural styles, sparkling fountains, finest landscape and more!
• Learn about the life of Russian royalty back in the 19th century;
• Admire the fantastic Ensemble Of Grand Cascade;
• Have some fun in Joke fountains where you can get totally soaked (only in summer);
• Enjoy a peaceful scenic walk around gold sculptures, serene ponds, fascinating monuments and original palaces;
• Have Russian traditional pancakes on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.

Cruise along the Nera river

Peterhof Park and Gardens

Peterhof Fountains

The Grand Palace

The Grottoes of the Grand Cascade

Tsaritsyn Pavilion

The Special Treasury

Monplaisir Palace

Marly Palace

The Aviaries

The Catherine Block

The Bath Block

Cottage Palace and Alexandria Park

The Imperial Yachts Museum

Peterhof Hermitage

Ride back  to Saint Petersburg

Highlights of Peter and Paul Cathedral + Strelka island:

• Discover the gems of Peter and Paul Fortress, the birthplace of the city;
• Explore the oldest and the most striking building of St Petersburg;
• Take a sneak peek into a prison museum and torture chamber – Trubetskoy Bastion;
• Learn about outstanding Russian rulers;
• Visit the tombs of Russian Emperors;
• Get an insight into daily life of St. Petersburg in the 19th – early 20th centuries;
• Catch the legendary gun shot when a cannon fires a blank shot from the Naryshkin Bastion;
• Get impressed with the ceremony of the guard mounting (every Saturday during the summer season);
• See a unique complex of the bells of Peter and Paul Cathedral;
• See 500 items, including archeological finds, telling the story of Peter and Paul fortress;
• See 600 items from the collection of furniture of the XVIII – early XX century;
• See 5000 objects of porcelain and glassware of Russian and West European production;
• Stunning views of Winter Palace, Vasilievsky Island and Neva river on our Trinity bridge walk;
• Enjoy spectacular views over the St Petersburg skyline on the 138 feet high belfry;
• Visit Vasilievsky Island which is the largest in St. Petersburg and one of the oldest parts of the city;
• Reward yourself with refreshing drinks in a local cozy cafe or bar.

Peter and Paul Fortress:

Scenic Trinity bridge walk

Ioannovskiy Ravelin

Petrovskiy Curtain Wall and Gate

Kronverkskaya Curtain Wall and Gate

Nikolskiy Curtain Wall and Gate

Vasilievskaya Curtain Wall and Gate

Neva Curtain Wall

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Bell Tower and Belfry

Exhibitions of the State Museum of History of St Petersburg

Commandant’s House of Peter and Paul Fortress

Trubetskoy Bastion, Naryshkin Bastion, Gosudarev Bastion and Menshikov Bastion, Golovkin Bastion, Zotov Bastion

Main Treasury

Artillery Stores

Grand-Ducal Burial Vault

Monument to Peter the Great

The Guardhouse

The Boathouse

Museum of Cosmonautics and Rocket Technology

Alexeevskiy Ravelin

Vasilievsky Island

The Spit of Vasilievsky Island

What you get:

• + Meet a local and make a new friend in Saint Petersburg.
• + Exciting fun communication with a local, not just boring history lessons.
• + Ask your guide questions about any subject, get genuinely connected with your guide.
• + Private Saint Petersburg three day tour, customized itinerary, personalized experience.
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit your individual preferences.
• + Your personal tour guide focuses solely on you and makes sure you get the most out of your experience.
• + Your personal travel consultant is at your service any time via email, facebook, skype or whatsapp. You will not feel alone with Friendly Local Guides.
• + Must do + off the beaten path of the city.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Local cosy cafes and restaurants with traditional cuisine and interior.
• + Lunch specials on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + Best coffee shops in the city.
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Saint Petersburg scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Special offers for taxi and hotels with good location and price.
• + Expert local advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in St Petersburg.

*This tour can be modified to meet your preferences

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