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1-hour boat trip for school groups on the river Spree in Berlin

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© visitBerlin, Foto: Jens Wegener

Experience Berlin with your school class from a very special perspective: on a one-hour boat trip along the River Spree, pupils can discover the capital’s main sights in comfort from the water. This boat tour of Berlin is ideal for school trips and excursions, combining sightseeing with fascinating insights into the city’s history.

Discover Berlin from the water – ideal for school groups

The boat trip through Berlin for school groups starts centrally on Friedrichstraße. During the approximately one-hour cruise along the Spree through Berlin, you’ll pass famous landmarks such as the Reichstag and the modern government district, all the way to the House of World Cultures. After turning around at the Luther Bridge, your class will be treated to an impressive view of Bellevue Palace, the Victory Column and other significant sites in the capital. On the return journey, pupils will experience highlights such as Berlin Central Station, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the historic Nikolaiviertel – a perfect overview of Berlin for any school trip.

Booking options for your tickets

You can purchase tickets for your group directly online via "Book now". If you require an invoice and wish to pay by bank transfer, please fill in the contact form under "Non-binding enquiry" and you will receive a quote by email.

Payment options for online bookings: PayPal, VISA, Mastercard, American Express, GPay

Offer for school groups with payment by bank transfer and invoice:

MAKE A NON-BINDING ENQUIRY

Key information about the boat trip for school groups

✔ 1-hour boat trip on the River Spree through Berlin
✔ Public tour, perfect for school groups & school trips 
✔ Key sights: the Reichstag, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral & more
✔ City tour by water with a historical overview
✔ Ideal as part of a school trip to Berlin

Educational city tour on the River Spree

This boat tour in Berlin for school groups is ideal for bringing the city’s history, politics and culture to life. The combination of relaxation and learning makes the tour a real highlight of any school trip to Berlin.
 

Booking information

You can book up to 100 tickets online. If you require more tickets or wish to pay by invoice or bank transfer, please complete the contact form.

Meeting point

Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH Pier:

Friedrichstraße landing stage (Weidendamm):
Am Weidendamm 1, 10117 Berlin

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Important additional information

Friedrichstraße landing stage: Access to the landing stage is via steps only.

Ticket validity after purchase

  • Valid for the booked day and time slot.
  • Valid as a printed ticket or digitally on a smartphone

Travelling by public transport

Underground | U6 Friedrichstraße
S-Bahn | S1, S2, S25, S26, S3, S5, S7, S9 Friedrichstraße
Tram | 12, M1 S+U Friedrichstraße
Bus | 147 S+U Friedrichstraße

Departure point & time

From Friedrichstraße / Am Weidendamm

Language

Audio guide: German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Finnish, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Chinese and Hebrew

Duration

1 hour

Provider

Stern und Kreisschiffahrt Berlin

Seating information

If you would like to sit together, please arrive at the jetty as early as possible, as we cannot reserve adjacent seats for your group.

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