Big Bus: Berlin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

About this experience

Big Bus Berlin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour Explore Berlin at your own pace with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour covering the city's most important sights. The service operates two distinct routes that together visit over 20 stops, including Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Museum Island, and Checkpoint Charlie. You can choose between 24-hour or 48-hour passes, giving you complete freedom to explore Berlin's history and culture. The Red Route takes you through central Berlin's historic heart, stopping at major attractions like Berlin Cathedral, Brandenburg Gate, and Alexanderplatz. The Blue Route focuses on eastern Berlin, including Karl-Marx-Allee and the East Side Gallery, where you can see preserved sections of the Berlin Wall transformed into an open-air art gallery. Your ticket includes audio commentary in 8 languages, onboard Wi-Fi, and access to additional walking tours and evening panoramic tours. This makes it an excellent way to get your bearings when you first arrive in the city, before perhaps exploring specific areas in more depth with guided tours of the Reichstag or focused Berlin Wall tours. What is Included 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass Red and Blue route access Audio guide in multiple languages Digital walking tour Onboard Wi-Fi Disposable earphones Mobile app with city map and live bus tracking Optional: guided walking tour in German/English Optional: Berlin currywurst voucher Optional: 90-minute day and 75-minute evening panoramic tours in English & German Good to Know The Red Route runs from 9:51am to 4:51pm starting from Alexanderplatz, with buses every 20-30 minutes. The Blue Route operates from 10:15am to 4:15pm from the same starting point, with hourly departures. You can board at any designated stop along either route. Walking tours depart from Brandenburg Gate, with the German-language tour at 11:30am and English-language tour at 2pm. The evening illumination tour runs once daily at 6pm from Alexanderplatz, lasting 75 minutes. Panoramic tours operate three times daily from Kurfürstendamm 10, taking 90 minutes each. The buses feature open-air upper decks for better views and enclosed lower levels for comfort. Pets in secured carriers are welcome onboard. If you want to combine this overview with deeper exploration of specific sites, consider adding Museum Island visits to your itinerary.

Highlights

• Kick off your Berlin trip with a hop-on hop-off bus tour
• Choose from 3 passes which come with a validity of 24 or 48 hours
• Hop on and off at up to 20 strategic stops along our Red and Blue routes, with buses arriving every 20 to 60 mins
• Enjoy some extras like digital and guided walking tours, evening and day tours, plus a free voucher for Berlin’s famous currywurst
• Get plenty of amenities onboard like an audio guide in 8 languages, free Wi-Fi, and stunning views from the open-air deck
• Discover top landmarks such as The Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Television Tower, and many more on your route.

What is included

• Hop-on hop-off bus access on two routes
• Choice of 24-hour or 48-hour pass
• Access to over 20 stops across Berlin
• Stops at Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag
• Visits to Museum Island and Checkpoint Charlie

Before you go

Present a valid photo ID for entry Check bus schedules as timings may vary by route and season Buses are wheelchair accessible, but contact ahead for special assistance Pets must be kept in secure carriers Digital mobile ticket required for boarding

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.