2.5-Hour East Side cruise with Audio Guide
General information about the ticket
This ticket books a 2.5-hour cruise along the Spree River through Berlin's creative east side, departing once daily from the Alte Börse pier near Hackescher Markt. The boat passes the Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island before continuing east past the Molecule Man sculpture, the Oberbaum Bridge, and the East Side Gallery, with live commentary on board and a recorded audio guide in six languages.
Ticket overview:
⛴️ 2.5-hour round trip along the Spree, departing from the Alte Börse pier near Hackescher Markt.
⛪ Views of the Berlin Cathedral, Humboldt Forum, and Museum Island.
🌉 Passage under the Oberbaum Bridge and past the Molecule Man sculpture.
🎨 A close look at the East Side Gallery, the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall.
🎧 Live commentary in German and English, plus an audio guide in Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Hebrew.
Please note: This cruise operates seasonally, from April to November, with a single daily departure at 14:45.
What's included?
Included
- 2.5-hour cruise along the Spree through Berlin's East Side
- Live on-board commentary in German and English
- Audio guide included in Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Hebrew
Not Included
- Guided tour
- Cancellation option
- Mobile device for audio guide
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Important information
- This cruise runs from April to November.
- Dress for the weather, since the boat has both covered and open-air seating, and a restroom is available on board.
- Arrive at the pier at least 15 minutes before departure to exchange the online booking for a boarding ticket.
Cancellation policy
The ticket is non-refundable. Once purchased, the date and time cannot be changed.
Location of the East Side Cruise pier
Address: BWSG pier Alte Börse, Burgstrasse 27, 10178 Berlin.
Closest landmark: Museum Island, directly across the Spree, about a five-minute walk away.
The pier sits on the Spree in the historic Mitte district, opposite the Nikolaiviertel and next to the Hackescher Markt S-Bahn and tram hub, one of central Berlin's busiest transit crossroads.


