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City Sightseeing Berlin: routes, stops and tickets
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We list one City Sightseeing ticket option in Berlin, from 1–2 hr. City Sightseeing Berlin runs the red double-decker buses on two lines and sells tickets on its own site and through resellers such as Viator. This guide covers 2 routes, its 26 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes2
- Stops26
- Shortest loop60M
- Ticket1
Route and stops
- Classic Tour
- Trendy East Berlin & The Wall Tour
A long loop that links the shopping boulevards of the west with Potsdamer Platz, the Mitte historic core, the Brandenburg Gate and the government quarter. It is the line that covers most of the headline sights.
Classic Tour
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A shorter eastern loop through Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain that follows the line of the former Wall. It shares Rotes Rathaus and Alexanderplatz with the Classic line, so changing between the two is easy.
Trendy East Berlin & The Wall Tour
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate City Sightseeing Berlin 3.0 out of 5 from 1,040 reviews.
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.
Excellent wat to get around and see all the sights, special mention to PRASANNA who was so kind and helpful to us.
I bought a ticket directly to a guy name Waji. Very accommodating and nice. He gave us a discount for our tour ticket. Reccommeded!
Best time to ride
Late spring and early autumn give mild weather and long daylight for the open upper deck. Midsummer afternoons can be hot and busy at Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate.
Who it suits
- Families
- The Classic line passes many landmarks with short walks from stops, and the shorter East line suits children with less patience for a long ride.
- Couples
- Rotes Rathaus and Alexanderplatz make easy hop-off points for an evening stroll or a meal in the east.
- Seniors
- Most of the time can be spent seated on the bus, with level stops near Gendarmenmarkt, the Reichstag and Kurfürstendamm.
- First-time visitors
- The Classic line covers Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag in one loop, and the East line adds the Wall sites.
Tips before you go
- Rotes Rathaus / Neptunbrunnen and Alexanderplatz are on both lines, so use either to switch.
- The operator offers a free app that shows live bus positions, which helps cut waiting time.
- Check which lines your ticket covers, because some tickets cover only the Classic Tour.
- Routes can be changed by demonstrations or road works, so confirm the day's stops with the driver.
Sights along the way
Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, Alexanderplatz and TV Tower, East Side Gallery, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Wall Memorial, Mauerpark, Kurfürstendamm.
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Questions about City Sightseeing Berlin
How many lines does City Sightseeing Berlin run?
Two: the Classic Tour with 20 stops and the Trendy East Berlin & The Wall Tour with 8 stops.
How long does the Classic Tour take?
The operator gives about two and a half hours for a full circuit without getting off.
How long is the East Berlin and Wall line?
About one hour for a full lap, according to the operator.
Where can I change between lines?
Rotes Rathaus / Neptunbrunnen and Alexanderplatz appear on both lines.
Is there audio commentary?
Yes, a GPS-triggered audio guide is offered in 13 languages, according to the operator.
How many City Sightseeing ticket options are there in Berlin?
We list 1 City Sightseeing ticket option in Berlin, lasting 1–2 hr, rated 3.0 out of 5 across 1,040 traveller reviews.
Route and stop details checked 2026-10-15, from the operator's own pages where they could be read and from independent guides where they could not; where sources differ, the list may be incomplete. Routes and times change with the season, so confirm on the ticket page before you travel.