Lightseeing Tours

 

Whether on foot, by boat, or by bus – this year’s Festival of Lights once again offers informative lightseeing tours led by trained guides and knowledgeable local providers.

The following tours are organised independently by licensed partners. If you have any questions about the booking process, please contact our marketing partner reservierung@visitBerlin.de

2,5h Lightseeing Bus Tour

2,5 hour tour aboard a double-decker bus with photo stops

  • ✓ Start / Destination: Park-Inn Alexanderplatz
  • ✓ Bus tour along the most beautiful sights
  • ✓ Live audio moderation with tour guide in German & English
  • ✓ 3 photo stopps (Bebelplatz, Brandenburger Gate and Potsdamer Platz)
  • ✓ Daily from 8-15 October 2025
  • ✓ Departure: 7pm Arrival: 9.30pm
  • ✓ Tickets: 35,00 € per person (Fr & Sa 38,00 €) Children: 25,00 € (Fr & Sa 28,00 €)
  • Provider: Big Bus Tours Berlin GmbH

2,5h Lightseeing City Tour

2,5 hour guided walking tour with photo stops

  • ✓ Start: Nikolaikirche End: Brandenburger Tor
  • ✓ Walking tour, barrier-free
  • ✓ Live audio moderation with tour guide in German & English
  • ✓ Daily from 8-15 October 2025
  • ✓ Departure: 7pm Arrival: 9.30pm
  • ✓ Tickets: 29,00 € per person
  • Provider: Berlin Erlebnisse

2h Lightseeing City Tour

2 hour guided walking tour with photo stops

  • ✓ Start: Brandenburg Gate / Destination: TV Tower
  • ✓ Optional tour guide in German or English
  • ✓ Various photo stops
  • ✓ Daily from 8-15 October 2025
  • ✓ Departure: 7pm, arrival: 9.00pm
  • ✓ Tickets: 25,00 € per person
  • Provider: The Original Berlin Walks

1h Evening Boat Tour

1 hour Classic City Tour

  • ✓ Start / Destination: Friedrichstraße pier (Reichstagufer 18)
  • ✓ Audio commentary in German & English
  • ✓ Discover famous sights & Berlin highlights
  • ✓ Daily from 8-15 October 2025
  • ✓ Option 1: Departure: 5.30pm Arrival: 6.30pm
  • ✓ Option 2: Departure: 6.45pm Arrival: 7.45pm
  • ✓ Tickets: 22,00 € per person (Adults) 12,50 € per person (Children)
  • ✓ This tour is not barrier-free
  • ✓ Note: no view of illuminated buildings from the water
    • Provider: Reederei Winkler

3h Lightseeing Combo-Tour: Boat Tour & City Walk

Discover the Festival of Lights 2025 from land and water

  • ✓ 3 hour Combo-Tour, incl. 1 hour Boat Tour
  • ✓ Start: Friedrichstraße pier (Reichstagufer 18), Destination: Alexanderplatz
  • ✓ Audio commentary in German & English
  • ✓ Daily from 8-15 October 2025
  • ✓ Departure: 6.30pm Arrival: 9.30pm
  • ✓ Tickets: 38,50 € per person
  • ✓ This tour is not barrier-free
  • ✓ Note: no view of illuminated buildings from the water
  • Provider: Reederei Winkler / Original Berlin Walks

1.5-hour lightseeing city tour

Berlin’s path to becoming the capital: From historical origins to a modern metropolis

  • ✓ Discover Berlin in an exciting, entertaining, and enjoyable way
  • ✓ Start at the main entrance of St. Nicholas Church and end at Bebelplatz
  • ✓ Guided tour in German only
  • ✓ Daily from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • ✓ Prices per person: €20
  • ✓ Maximum 25 individuals
  • Provider: Berlin Kultour

The Festival of Lights Lightseeing Tours in 2025 are proudly presented by: