About this experience
This hop-on hop-off bus tour around Berlin provides you with a convenient and flexible way to explore the city's famous landmarks and attractions, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Museum Island. The tour covers multiple routes and stops, allowing you to explore the beauty of Berlin at your own pace. With audio guides available in multiple languages, you can learn about the city's rich history and culture as you travel.
Why you'll love it
What's included
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What to expect
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Red Route — Stop 1: Alexanderplatz
Start (or join) the Red Route at Alexanderplatz, the bustling square at the heart of former East Berlin, home to the iconic TV Tower.
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Red Route — Stop 2: Museum Island / Museumsinsel
Alight for the UNESCO-listed Museum Island, a peninsula housing five world-class museums including the Pergamon and the Neues Museum.
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Red Route — Stop 4: Brandenburg Gate
Berlin's most recognisable monument and the symbol of German reunification sits right on the route — easy to hop off and photograph.
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Red Route — Stop 5: Reichstag
The German parliament building, with its famous glass dome, is a short walk from the stop — pre-book a dome visit separately if you plan to go inside.
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Red Route — Stops 10–11: Ku'Damm & KaDeWe
West Berlin's grand shopping boulevard and the legendary KaDeWe department store offer a complete change of pace from the historic east.
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Red Route — Stop 13: Potsdamer Platz
Once a no-man's-land divided by the Wall, Potsdamer Platz is now a striking modern quarter worth a brief stop.
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Red Route — Stop 15: Checkpoint Charlie
The former Allied border crossing between East and West Berlin is one of the city's most visited Cold War sites.
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Blue Route — Stop 3: East Side Gallery
The Blue Route branches east to the East Side Gallery, the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall, covered in internationally renowned murals.
Hop on and off at any stop along the route.
Meeting point
Berlin, Germany — board at any designated Big Bus stop
- 1You do not need to start at a fixed location. Simply present your mobile or printed ticket at any designated Big Bus stop along the Red or Blue route and board when a bus arrives. Your ticket becomes valid from the moment of first use. For a full route map, stop locations, departure times, and operating hours, visit the official Big Bus route map at http://bit.ly/3K3ihwc.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Your mobile ticket is accepted on board. Keep your ticket receipt handy too, as it contains the download code for your complimentary POPGuide walking tour.
Where does the tour start?
There is no fixed start point. You can board at any designated Big Bus stop on either the Red or Blue route. Your ticket becomes valid from the moment you first board.
How long is the ticket valid for?
Your ticket is valid for either 24 or 48 hours from the time of your first boarding, depending on which option you choose. Within that window, you can hop on and off as many times as you like.
Are children charged?
Children under 5 travel free but are not allocated a seat. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
What is the POPGuide walking tour and how do I access it?
It is a digitally guided walking tour delivered through the POPGuide app. Your download code appears on the printed ticket receipt you receive when you redeem your ticket. Download the app, enter the code, and follow the tour at your own pace.
What is the difference between the Discover, Essential, and Explore tickets?
All three cover the hop-on hop-off routes. The Explore ticket is a 48-hour pass that also includes either the Night Tour or The Wall Tour. Check the ticket options above for the full breakdown before booking.
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