Big Bus: Berlin Sightseeing Bus

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:

Map of Berlin Big Bus routes and stops

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 am2 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.