Berlin Big Bus hop-on hop-off bus [luxury open-top bus/multiple bus routes/explore at your own pace/walking tour/experience currywurst]

Berlin Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Bus

Embark on an unforgettable Berlin journey with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour. Leisurely delve into the city center aboard our panoramic sightseeing bus, exploring treasures like Museum Island, Berlin Palace, the iconic Kurfürstendamm, and other Berlin landmarks, and witness the historical remnants of a divided city at Checkpoint Charlie.

• These comprehensive bus routes cover the entire city, giving you the opportunity to visit landmarks such as the majestic Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag Building with its stunning glass dome. Delve into the city's secrets and culture with essential and exploration options, which include delicious currywurst (curried sausage) and an unparalleled 1.5-hour walking tour focused on the Third Reich.
• Both the red and blue lines depart from Alexanderplatz. The blue line has 4 stops, and the red line has 17 stops. You can hop on and off multiple times within the ticket's expiration date. Buses run every 30 min, and you can rejoin the tour when you're ready.

Differences between packages

Explore package: 24h hop-on hop-off bus ticket

Classic package: 24h hop-on hop-off bus ticket + Berlin currywurst tasting + guided walking tour + free date change guarantee

Luxury package: 48h hop-on hop-off bus ticket + Berlin currywurst tasting + guided walking tour + 75-min guided night tour + free date change guarantee

Itinerary

Red Route

Experience Berlin's highlights on our red route bus tour. Combine iconic landmarks and opportunities to appreciate art with the city's green side and explosive food scene. Listen to pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages.

Business Hours: 9:51 AM – 4:51 PM

Departure time slot: every 20–30 minutes

Visit duration: approx. 2 hrs

[Blue Route]

Experience historic Berlin on our blue route bus tour. Stop at the iconic Karl-Marx-Allee and the symbolic landmark of unified Berlin - the East Side Gallery. Digital commentary is available in 8 languages.

Business hours: 10:15 AM–4:15 PM

departure time slots: every 60 minutes

Tour time: Approximately 40 minutes

Hiking

Join a bus walking tour and travel through old and new Berlin with one of our expert guides. Delve into the city's fascinating past, from the Third Reich and World War II to the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Our guides will take you from Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, with highlights including Hitler's Bunker and the captivating story of a divided Berlin.

Language: English

Start time: Daily 2:00 PM

Tour duration: 1.5 hrs

Point of departure: Stop 4 (Brandenburg Gate), in front of Hopfingerbräu

End point: 15 stops – Checkpoint Charlie

Redemption instructions: Please present your booking confirmation/admission ticket receipt to the guide.

Night Tour

Explore Berlin at dusk! As the sun sets and millions of lights illuminate the city, you will see the capital's famous landmarks in a new way. The tour is narrated by a professional live guide in English and German. Please note that this Berlin night tour is operated by Stromma (green bus), a partner of Big Bus Berlin.

Start time: 6:00 PM daily

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Departure location: Station 1 Alexanderplatz

Redemption notice: Redeem tickets at Alexanderplatz Station 1

Enjoy curry sausage

Don't miss Berlin's famous snacks!

This ticket includes a free promo code for original currywurst - a traditional smoked German sausage that's boiled, fried, then served with spiced curry sauce and fries. Invented shortly after World War II, currywurst quickly became a Berlin culinary staple and city icon. The promo code can be redeemed at Curry Wolf - visit Rankestrasse 36 (Stop 10: Ku'Damm) or Unter den Linden (Stop 3: Friedrichstrasse) with your redemption voucher.

Cash voucher redemption location: Curry Wolf

Cash voucher usage: Rankestrasse 36 (via Stop 10: Ku'Damm) or Under den Linden (via Stop 3: Friedrichstrasse).

*The specific itinerary above is subject to actual conditions.

Q: Does the Big Bus tour include any attraction tickets?

A: Unless explicitly stated in the ticket description, attraction admission tickets are not included.

Q: How do I redeem train tickets?

A: Show your ticket (printed or on your device) to a staff member at one of our stations or on the bus. They will issue you a receipt that you can use to ride the bus within the ticket's expiration date.

Q: What is the child ticket policy?

A: Child tickets can be purchased for children aged 5–15. Children under 5 years old travel for free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Q: Can I change the date (and time) of my bus tour?

A: If you have a ticket with the "Free Date Change Guarantee", you can change the date (and time) of bus tour reservation free of charge. To change, please contact us before your reserved bus tour date and time.

If you do not have a ticket with "Free Date Change Guarantee", we can still change the date of your bus trip, but please note that a fee will be required. Choose to change the date or upgrade to a different "Fully Flexible" ticket. Please contact us to change your bus trip date.

Please note that we cannot provide or guarantee date and time flexibility for any tickets operated by third parties, such as river cruises or attraction admission tickets.