
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Traveler rating
3.0/5
Based on 1,043 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour worth booking?
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is a 1-hour experience in Berlin, Germany, from $28 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 1,043 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 3/5 (1,043)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $28 per person
Discover the sights of Berlin aboard a double-decker City Sightseeing bus with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket! With the bus tour you'll witness all of the must-see spots in this vibrant city! As you travel, you will enjoy panoramic views from the open-top deck, and have access to an informative audio commentary, available in 12 languages! You'll have the choice between the Classic Route of Berlin and a combined ticket allowing you to see both the Classic Route and the Trendy East Berlin & Wall Route.
What you get
About this experience
Discover the sights of Berlin aboard a double-decker City Sightseeing bus with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket! With the bus tour you'll witness all of the must-see spots in this vibrant city! As you travel, you will enjoy panoramic views from the open-top deck, and have access to an informative audio commentary, available in 12 languages! You'll have the choice between the Classic Route of Berlin and a combined ticket allowing you to see both the Classic Route and the Trendy East Berlin & Wall Route.
What's included
Included
- Included on-board audio commentary available in 13 languages + free headphones
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected)
- Access to both Classic and Trendy East Berlin & Wall routes if the All Lines tickets are selected
- Free WIFI available on all buses
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
- Entry to attractions
- Access to the Trendy East Berlin & Wall route unless the All Lines tickets are selected
Options you can book
48HR Bus Tour - Classic Route
48-Hour All Lines
48-Hour All Lines
24HR Bus Tour - Classic Route
24-Hour All Lines
24-Hour All Lines
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, de, zh-TW, ru, pt, ja, en, it, pl, fr, he, tr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Season: All year round
- Classic Tour - included in all tickets:
- First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm
- Tour duration - 2 hours. Frequency - every 25 - 30 minutes
- Trendy East Berlin & Wall Tour - included in the All Lines tickets only:
- First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm
- Tour duration - 60 minutes. Frequency - every 40 minutes
- The on-board audio commentary is available in English, German, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Hebrew, Arabic, Turkish.
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 3 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
- On arrival in Berlin, download the 'City Sightseeing Berlin' app to check the latest times, stops and updates to get the most out of your experience. Free WIFI available on all buses
- Due to the Berlin Marathon, the schedule will be adjusted on Saturday 26th September. The main tour will be the East Berlin & Wall Tour, which includes Stops 10, 11 and 15 from the Classic Tour. A shuttle bus will be provided from City West, Stop 20, via Stops 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 to 8
- Saturday 26th September: Due to the Berlin Marathon, Stops 5, 7, 12, 13, 14 and 16 - 19 on the Classic Tour will not be served
- This tour will not operate on Sunday 27th September due to the Berlin Marathon taking place
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,040 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
1,040 verified traveler reviews for City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Not worth your money
I think this bus line must only have 1 or 2 busses because we waited an hour for a bus and then our driver was very rude and didn’t even offer us headphones ( had no clue fir the first several stops)! We stopped several times and waited forever!! I would not do this tour again
Response from the operator: Dear Kim, Thank you for your Viator review of our City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and for sharing your honest feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your experience. Waiting an hour for a bus is not the standard we aim for, and we apologize for the long wait and the extended stops you encountered. We will share your comments with our Berlin operations team to review the service frequency on that day. We are also sorry to hear about the attitude of the driver and that you were not offered headphones at the beginning of the tour. This is not acceptable, and we will address this with our team to ensure all guests are welcomed and equipped with audio equipment from the start. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve, and we hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Kind regards, The City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Team
via Viator
Berlin bustour
The grumpy old man who drove the bus was very rude. Green line, 2/10.
Response from the operator: Dear Maria, Thank you for your honest feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience on the Green Line was not as friendly as expected. We always want our guests to feel welcome and comfortable during the tour. We appreciate you sharing this with us and will pass your comments to our team. Kind regards
via Tripadvisor
Great way to tour Berlin conveniently.
Great way to get around the city of Berlin to see all of the highlights and be able to walk off and walk back on another bus when finished touring the site. The only problem with the 2nd bus I was on the headphones to listen to the information did not work so I missed highlights about the areas we passed. I would recommend it to see the city and be able to catch all of the spots in one day.
Response from the operator: Hello Danielle, thank you so much for your wonderful review for City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour! We are delighted to hear you found our tour a great and convenient way to get around Berlin to see all of the highlights and to be able to hop off and hop back on another bus when finished touring the sites. Thank you so much for recommending us to see the city and catch all the spots in one day! We sincerely apologize, however, that the headphones did not work on your 2nd bus and that you missed highlights about the areas you passed. This is not the experience we want to provide, as our commentary is a key part of the tour. We have shared your comments with our operations and maintenance team in Berlin to check our audio system and headphones on board. Thank you again for choosing us in Berlin and we hope to welcome you back on board again very soon! Team City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
via Viator
Disappointed
We had an issue being stuck on the highway due to it being shutdown. Our tickets should have been good for 24 hours when we validated them, however we had a very small window of time to use them and the buses were not running when we arrived around supper time. I had messaged around lunch time to enquire if we could still validate the tickets in the morning ( we would have been gone by noon) and this would have been well within the 24 hours but no one ever got back to me. Viator did enquire to see if my situation was resolved and sadly I would say no. It’s been a week and still no one bothered to communicate. I would not do this tour with this company
Response from the operator: Dear Kari, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback, and please accept our sincerest apologies for your disappointing experience with our City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. We are very sorry to hear about the highway shutdown that left you stuck, and we understand how frustrating this must have been. This was an exceptional circumstance due to a road closure completely outside of our control, which caused major disruptions to traffic and our schedule that day. We also regret to hear that you had only a small window to use your tickets and that the buses were no longer running when you arrived in the evening. Our buses operate with a last departure in the late afternoon / early evening, so your 24-hour validity does allow you to continue your tour the next morning until the same time you first validated, which is exactly what you asked about. We are truly sorry that you messaged us around lunchtime to ask if you could validate them the following morning and did not receive a reply. This is not the level of customer service we aim to provide, and we have forwarded your comment to our Berlin team to improve our communication response times. We also apologize that you felt your situation was not resolved, even after Viator contacted us. This should not have happened. We would like to make this right. Please contact Viator Customer Support again with your booking reference, mentioning this conversation, so they can liaise with our local team regarding your case. We value your feedback and hope you will give us another chance to show you the better service we are known for. Kind regards, Team City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
via Viator
Brilliant waytosee the sights
Excellent wat to get around and see all the sights, special mention to PRASANNA who was so kind and helpful to us.
Response from the operator: Dear guest, Thank you for the kind review and for sharing your experience with us. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it a great way to see Berlin and get around the city. We’ll be sure to pass your special mention on to Prasanna. We hope to welcome you again soon! Kind regards
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $28 to $32
- Booked in 30 days
- 365
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe, who run 32 experiences we rank across 27 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.2.
See everything City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe runsWhy this scores 57
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City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Berlin.
How much does City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour cost?
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Prices start at $28 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Berlin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Berlin is not rushed.
Is City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 1,043 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Berlin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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Around 365 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Berlin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Berlin and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Berlin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Berlin?
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On Outty we rank every Berlin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War, Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour, Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Berlin?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Berlin?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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Included: Included on-board audio commentary available in 13 languages + free headphones; 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected); Access to both Classic and Trendy East Berlin & Wall routes if the All Lines tickets are s; and Free WIFI available on all buses. Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Gratuities; Food and drink; and Entry to attractions. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
What languages is City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, German, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Hebrew, Turkish and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Berlin. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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Across 1,043 reviews averaging 3.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including 48HR Bus Tour - Classic Route, 48-Hour All Lines, 24HR Bus Tour - Classic Route, 24-Hour All Lines. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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