Berlin Bus #100 – The City’s Secret €3 Sightseeing Tour

What if I told you that there was a secret alternative to those expensive hop-on, hop-off Berlin sightseeing buses ?

Even better, my alternative Berlin sightseeing tour takes you to nearly all of the city’s central tourist attractions with no walking required.

And best of all, my secret Berlin sightseeing tour costs less than €3 .

Yes, you can take one of the best Berlin tours for the same price as a local beer!

Are you interested yet?

Try a Sightseeing Tour on Bus 100 Berlin!

Berlin's Cheapest Sightseeing Tour Departs Every Ten Minutes on Bus #100

To see Berlin by bus without breaking the bank, just hop on board public bus #100 Berlin! 

Bus #100 crosses central Berlin from east to west (and back again).

The route is mostly served by double-decker buses that provide panoramic views of the best tourist attractions and historic sites in central Berlin.

The frequency of Bus #100 means that you can fit a Berlin sightseeing journey into your day at any time.  Most days, you can expect a Bus #100 to pass every five minutes , and you’ll almost never have to wait longer than ten minutes for the next departure.

Boarding Bus 100 Berlin

Bus #100 makes stops all across Berlin.

My preference is to start my Berlin city tour at the east or west terminus , so that I can wait for the next bus (if necessary) to secure one of the coveted seats at the front of the upper floor.

The east terminus for most Berlin bus #100 routes is located on the northwest edge of Alexanderplatz , close to the Park Inn.  Look for the marked stop signs on Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse.

At the west end, Bus #100 Berlin originates at the Zoologischer Garten bus circle , which is close to the Curry 36 currywurst stand.

Where to Board Bus #100 in Berlin

However, it’s not always convenient to get on a bus at the very beginning of the line.  When I wasn’t on the east or west side of the center, I would just try to get on board one stop before a main tourist attraction .  That way, I beat the crowds who are finishing up at that sight and have first dibs on any seats being vacated by travelers just arriving there.

I was staying at one of the coolest hotels in Berlin, called Casa Camper , and its location made it super-easy for me to get on Bus #100 one stop before the Brandenburg Gate (as shown above).

You’ll find this stop near the corner of Unter den Linden and Friedrichstrasse , on the same side of the street as the Nivea Haus store.  Look closely at my photo of the stop and you can see its proximity to the famous Adlon Hotel and the Brandenburg Gate.

Bus 100 Berlin Stop – Brandenburg Gate

Bus #100 Stops at Berlin Sightseeing Central - Brandenburg Gate

If you board at Unter den Linden and Friedrichstrasse, the first major tourist attraction that you’ll see on your cheap sightseeing tour of Berlin is the world-famous Brandenburg Gate (or, Brandenburg Tor in German) in Pariser Platz.  Built in the late 1700s, the gate survived World War 2 and was restored to its original, pristine condition as a joint effort between East Germany and West Germany.

Berlin Sightseeing Around Pariser Platz on Bus 100

Other important sights located within a two-minute walk of the Brandenburg Gate include the DZ Bank Building (left) where visitors can view the stunning interior courtyard designed by Frank Gehry, and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (right), designed by Peter Eisenman.  Pariser Platz is also the starting point for many of the city’s free walking tours.

At any point along this route you can get off the bus and walk to the next stop, or get back on the same bus.   At the end of the post I’ll talk about the type of ticket you need for your chosen route.  I’ve also noted a few places along the way where it doesn’t really make sense to walk to the next stop due to a long distance or lack of interesting sights.

Bus 100 Berlin Stop – Reichstag / Bundestag

Berlin Sightseeing Bus #100 - Reichstag and Bundestag

Technically speaking, “Reichstag” describes the former governments of Germany, while today’s national parliament is known as the Bundestag .  However, the former name is still in use, especially to describe actual building you’ll find just west of the Brandenburg Gate.

Bus #100 offers top-floor riders fantastic views of the Reichstag’s dome , which can be difficult to photograph from ground level.  There is a stop directly in front of the visitor entrance (book tickets online several weeks in advance to guarantee admission) and one on the far side of the grassy plaza in front of the Bundestag.

While you’re nearby, make sure to check out the Bundeskanzleramt , a modern architecture dream that is the headquarters of the German Chancellery.

Bus 100 Berlin Stops – Around the Tiergarten

See Berlin's Tiergarten from Berlin Sightseeing Bus #100

Berlin’s Tiergarten is a 5 km 2 park in the heart of the city , and it is home to some of the best Berlin sightseeing in the area.  Formerly a royal hunting ground, today the Tiergarten is open to members of the public looking to escape the rush of the city.

Bus #100 makes several stops throughout the Tiergarten, allowing visitors to wander through the lush greenery and take in the park’s main attractions on foot between bus stops.

Berlin Bus #100 Stops at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt

The first significant stop is at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Culture), a gallery and exhibition space that was gifted to Germany by the United States in 1957.   Next door, a carillon sounds free concerts each Sunday between May and September, beginning at 3:00 pm.

From here, Bus #100 continues west, making a stop at Schloss Bellevue (the home of the German president) and then Der Grosser Stern , where you’ll find the city’s iconic Berlin Victory Column .  If you’ve chosen to explore part of the park on foot, I suggest getting back on the bus at the Victory Column, as there isn’t much to see for the next few stops.

Bus 100 Berlin Stop -Breitscheidplatz

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church - Riding Berlin Sightseeing Bus #100

There are a few bus stops between the Victory Column and Breitscheidplatz , so sit back and relax.  You’ll know you’re at the right stop when you see the Europa Shopping Center and what looks like the ruins of a destroyed church.

You’ve now arrived in Charlottenburg , the upscale district on the west side of Berlin’s city center.  This area is home to some of the city’s best (and most expensive) shopping, luxurious hotels and opulent tourist attractions.

If you’re traveling with children, you may want to backtrack a block or so to visit the Berlin Aquarium.  Otherwise, your main focus will be that destroyed church, which is actually called the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church .  One of the city’s most contentious works of architecture, the complex retains pieces of the original structure (shown above in stone) alongside a modern belfry (under the orange scaffolding) and the new church, which has walls made from more than 21,000 pieces of blue glass and a striking golden crucifixus on the altar.  Admission to the church is free.

Bus 100 Berlin Stop – Zoologischer Garten

Congratulations!  You’ve reached the west end of Berlin’s Bus #100… but you’re only halfway finished your Berlin sightseeing tour !

Sightseeing on Berlin Bus #100 - Bikini Berlin

You should now be at the Zoologischer Garten bus circle, in front of the S-Bahn and U-Bahn station of the same name.  If you’re a vegetarian or vegan traveling in Germany , you can pause your tour and grab a vegan currywurst from the Curry 36 stall right in front of you – they were one of the first currywurst places to add a vegan option.  (Of course, they also have normal sausages too!)

If you love shopping, head across the street to Bikini Berlin , a “concept mall” featuring permanent vendors and independent pop-up shops.  The shopping center has an open air rooftop garden with views over the monkey enclosures at the adjacent zoo, if you want to do a little wildlife-spotting while you’re there.  (Also, there are clean, free toilets upstairs!)

One of my favorite tourist attractions in Berlin is also nearby, at Jebensstrasse 2 (on the opposite side of the subway station).  The Helmut Newton Foundation and Photography Museum is home to a stunning permanent collection of Helmut Newton’s commercial and editorial fashion photography, along with many of his personal effects.  There are also rotating temporary exhibits with a strong focus on fashion and design.  This museum is probably not appropriate for children (depending your family’s ideas about nudity and sexuality). 

Bus 100 Berlin Detour – Riding Bus 200 Berlin

If you started your Berlin sightseeing tour in the middle of the Bus #100 route, you’re now going to need to backtrack from the Zoologischer Garten station to the place where you started your Berlin city tour.  You have two options: Take Bus #100 back to the Brandenburg Gate, or return to the Brandenburg Gate on Bus #200, stopping at Potsdamer Platz along the way .

Detour From Bus #100 to Bus #200 to See Berlin's Famous Potsdamer Platz

If you opt for Bus #200, stay on the bus as it skirts the south edge of the Tiergarten, getting off at the skyscrapers of Potsdamer Platz .

There are a few major buildings and complexes here, including the Sony Center (shown above), where bits and pieces of the historic Hotel Esplanade have been incorporated into the modern glass design, the Kollhoff-Tower , whose elevator shoots up twenty-four floors in less than thirty seconds to a panoramic viewing platform, and the Arkaden Shopping Center (again, with free, clean toilets on the lower level!).

There are a couple of museums nearby at Leipziger Platz , but I can’t recommend either.  I found the Dali Exhibit to be very underwhelming (it’s mostly simple sketches) and the Espionage Museum consists almost entirely of reading long passages of text on digital screens.

Of course, you’re also very close to Checkpoint Charlie .  If you want to see this completely-inauthentic piece of “Berlin’s history”, head about three blocks to the east.

The streets around the (fake) checkpoint are also home to some different museums and exhibit.  The MauerMuseum isn’t bad – the mood is fairly light and it emphasizes the creative ways that people tried to cross from East Germany to West Germany.   I also visited the Asisi Panorama , a monolithic 360-degree painting that immerses you in a normal day in the life of East Germany in the 1980s.

There are a few other museums nearby that I haven’t visited, including the Topography of Terror, The Currywurst Museum and the Museum for Communication.

You’ll want to get back on the bus at the same stop as you got off, because it’s a few stops to your next destination.

Bus 100 Berlin Stop – Staatsoper

If you’re paying attention, you’ll probably notice that your bus has now passed its original starting point and is heading in the opposite direction along Unter den Linden.

Both Bus #100 and Bus #200 follow the same route for the rest of the trip , so you can jump on board either.

Berlin Sightseeing on Bus #100 - Bebelplatz

The Staatsoper (Opera House) stop is located on Bebelplatz, the last important plaza on this side of the Spree River.

Here, you’ll find the State Opera House, Humboldt University and St. Hedwig’s Cathedral , which was the first Catholic church to be built in Prussia after the Reformation.

If you look into the ground in the center of the square you will find a glass plate in the middle of the cobblestones.  Underneath, a bookshelf with the capacity to hold 20,000 books sits empty, a stark reminder of the Nazi book burnings which took place here in 1933.

On the opposite side of Unter den Linden, the Neue Wache Memorial Building honors the memory of victims of war and dictatorships with a haunting Käthe Kollwitz statue at its entrance.

Bus 100 Berlin Stop – Lustgarten

After Bebelplatz, Bus #100 crosses halfway over the Spree River to Museuminsel, or Museum Island. 

Visit Museum Island on Berlin Bus #100

Your eyes will be immediately drawn to the stunning Berlin Cathedral and its grassy Lustgarten (“Pleasure Garden”).   Rebuilt in the early 1900s, admission to the cathedral costs € 7 and includes access to the dome’s exterior walkway.  This shouldn’t be missed, and the 270 stairs should be a welcome refresher after all that sitting on the bus!

Explore Museum Island on Berlin Bus #100

Further north you’ll find the island’s famous museums, including the Pergamon Museum, Bode-Museum, Neues Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie and Altes Museum.   If you want to visit even one museum, purchase the €18 pass for all five museums – it’s the most economical option that allows you to hit all of the highlights, from Nefertiti’s Bust (in the Altes Museum) to the Ishtar Gate (in the Pergamon Museum).

From here, you’re only a ten-minute walk away from my favorite hotel in Berlin, Casa Camper .  Seriously, I can’t say enough about the amazing location of this boutique hotel, and since it has a 24-hour complimentary snack bar this would be a great time take a break from all this Berlin sightseeing over a sandwich, salad or cappuccino.  Okay, or a bowl of M&Ms.  This is the perfect place to take a break from your Berlin city tour.

Bus 100 Berlin Stop – Mariankirche

Berlin Sightseeing on Bus #100 - Mariankirche

You’ve reached the second-last stop on your secret €3 Berlin sightseeing tour!

After stopping in front of the Berlin Cathedral, Bus #100 continues across the Spree River towards Alexanderplatz.  Along the way it makes a quick stop in front of Mariankirche, one of the oldest churches in Berlin .  Enter the church to see the famous fresco The Dance of Death , which dates back to the days of The Black Plague.

Families might want to make a stop at the AquaDom, the world’s largest freestanding glass aquarium .  You’ll find it, and an array of other aquarium exhibits, inside the Radisson Blu Hotel.

If your family doesn’t support seeing animals in captivity, the nearby Berlin Dungeon could be a fun option for families with older children or teenagers.  With the help of live actors, you’ll learn about the city’s gross and gruesome history from the Middle Ages until the 1800s (stopping before the Nazi regime).

You’re only a five-minute walk from the end of the Bus #100 route , so you can get back on board or finish the route by foot.

Bus 100 Berlin Stop – Alexanderplatz

You’ve now reached the east end of the Bus 100 Berlin route.  Way to go!

Berlin Sightseeing on Bus #100 at the TV Tower in Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz was the most important public square in East Germany , and before that it was already known to every German through Alfred Doblin’s novel and Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s fifteen-hour television and film adaptation .

(For years I’ve been trying to trick people into agreeing to watch the film version with me before they learn how long it is… but everyone knows me too well!) 

Today, the square is marked by its iconic TV Tower (Fernsehturm) , built by the East German government in the late 1960s.  At the top of the 1,200-foot tower there is a viewing platform and a revolving restaurant.

Berlin Sightseeing on Bus #100 - Alexanderplatz

There are other important landmarks in the square, like the World Time Clock (above, an easy meeting point) and the Fountain of International Friendship .

Alexanderplatz is also a convenient shopping hub, with the German department store Galeria Kaufhof anchoring the square (with free, clean bathrooms upstairs!), and UK fast-fashion giant Primark also having a flagship location at Alexanderplatz.

From here, you can get back on Bus #100 or #200 heading west to go back and check out some of the sights you passed during your first ride, or you can go inside the station to catch one of the six different S-Bahn and U-Bahn lines that pass through Alexanderplatz Station.

And with that, your €3 Berlin sightseeing tour is finished!  

Tickets for Sightseeing on Bus 100 Berlin

Buy the Right Ticket for Berlin Sightseeing on Bus #100

Remember those hop-on, hop-off bus tours of Berlin?  Their prices start at €22!

A Berlin sightseeing tour on Bus 100 Berlin?  That can cost as little as €2.80!

No wonder I consistently recommend Bus #100 as one of the best Berlin tours.

Because Bus #100 and Bus #200 are part of the city’s public transportation network, you can use a standard ticket for this entire sightseeing tour.

A standard one-way ticket costs €2.80 and allows for up to two hours of travel in one direction .  If you start your sightseeing tour at either end of the line, and limit the number of stops you make along the way, you can use this ticket to see everything noted above.  You can buy a ticket directly from the bus driver (cash only, exact change recommended) or buy a ticket from a vending machine inside a station and then validate it when you board the bus.

If you want to turn your journey on Bus #100 into a half- or full-day Berlin sightseeing excursion, it’s worthwhile to buy a day pass for the entire Berlin transit system.  A day pass costs €7 and is valid from the time of validation until 3:00 am the next morning (so you don’t have to rush home before midnight like Cinderella!).

If you’ll be in Berlin for longer than four days, though, there is a secret option hidden in the depths of the ticket machines in the S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations: the seven-day ticket for €30 .  This gives you a full week of travel for the price of four single-day tickets, and it’s what I always buy when I’m in Berlin.  This is not the same as the Berlin Welcome Card, which is more expensive but includes some discounts at popular tourist attractions.

The BVG’s English website has excellent information about tickets and fares.  Use the link in the top right box for even more information about how and where to buy your transit tickets.

Other Berlin Travel Tips

There are so many things to see and do in Berlin that it can be hard to narrow down what’s worth your time, money and energy.  I made a list of my personal 25 favorite things to do in Berlin to help you out!

Berlin is huge and it can be hard to know where to start without a good guidebook.  I read ten different Berlin guidebooks before my most recent visit to the city, and narrowed it down to my favorites in this post .

On my first trip to Berlin I made some bad accommodation choices, including an Airbnb in a boring neighborhood, a hostel with seriously questionable plumbing and a five-star hotel where I spent more than €350 a night and didn’t get my money’s worth.  Fortunately, I’ve since found my new favorite hotel in Berlin: Casa Camper .  I can’t recommend this place enough! 

If you’re on a budget, Hotel 38 is a cheap hotel in Berlin that is located in the heart of Mitte, close to my favorite restaurants and within walking distance of Alexanderplatz.

And finally, Berlin is vegan and vegetarian paradise .  If you’re hungry after all that Berlin sightseeing, I’ve got a complete guide to eating vegetarian and vegan food in Germany , including some great dining options close to the sites you’ll see on Bus #100.

tour bus 100 berlin

Have you been to any of these Berlin sightseeing hotspots?  Which was your favorite?  Let me know in the comments!

Cool Hotels in Berlin – Casa Camper Berlin Review

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Sightseeing mit dem Bus 100

Mit dem 100er Bus durch Berlin

Berlins beliebte Buslinie

Eine Hop on Hop off Bustour muss nicht immer teuer sein. Mit dem Bus 100 und einem Tagesticket oder der Berlin Welcome Card kann man ganz einfach seine eigene Stadtrundfahrt machen, an den wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten aussteigen oder einfach nur im Vorbeifahren bewundern. Die Buslinie 100 entstand nach der Wiedervereinigung als erste Busverbindung zwischen Ost- und Westberlin und verbindet so viele wichtige Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt.

Vom Alexanderplatz zum Reichstag

Los geht’s am Alexanderplatz mit dem Fernsehturm als eines der Wahrzeichen der Stadt. Über die Karl-Liebknecht-Straße geht es Richtung Brandenburger Tor, dabei passiert der Bus die Marienkirche, den Berliner Dom, den Schloßplatz und die Museumsinsel. An der Haltestelle „Unter den Linden“ empfiehlt es sich auszusteigen, um das imposante Brandenburger Tor zu sehen. Von dort aus kann man gemütlich zum Reichstag spazieren. Nehmen Sie sich die Zeit und genießen Sie den Ausblick von der Kuppel über das Regierungsviertel und runter in den Plenarsaal des Reichstages. Bitte beachten Sie, dass eine Besichtigung der Kuppel nur mit Voranmeldung möglich ist.

  • Alexanderplatz
  • Fernsehturm
  • Museumsinsel
  • Deutsches Historisches Museum
  • Brandenburger Tor

Durch den Tiergarten

An der Station „Reichstag/Bundestag“ können Sie wieder in den Bus steigen und vorbei am Haus der Kulturen der Welt und dem Schloss Bellevue Richtung Siegessäule auf dem Kreisverkehr „Großer Stern“ fahren. Die Siegessäule wurde von 1864 bis 1873 anlässlich des Sieges Preußens im Deutsch-Dänischen Krieg 1864 erbaut und steht heute unter Denkmalschutz. Sie bietet einen herrlichen Ausblick über den Tiergarten und den Rest Berlins, allerdings müssen dafür erst einmal 285 Stufen erklommen werden.

  • Haus der Kulturen der Welt
  • Schloss Bellevue
  • Siegessäule

Die City West

Weiter geht’s mit dem Bus Richtung Breitscheidplatz und Kurfürstendamm. Hier steht die Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche. Die ursprüngliche Kirche entstand Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts, wurde aber durch die Luftangriffe im 2. Weltkrieg stark beschädigt. Die Ruine ist eines der bekanntesten deutschen Mahnmale gegen den Krieg. Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts wurde ein neues Kirchengebäude neben dem Alten errichtet. Derzeit werden die Bauten der Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche saniert. Der Kurfürstendamm lädt zu einer ausführlichen Shoppingtour ein. Vor allem das KaDeWe ist einen Besuch wert. Es besteht bereits seit 1907 und ist das größte Warenhaus auf dem europäischen Festland.

  • Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche
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Endstation Bahnhof Zoo

Der Bus endet am Bahnhof Zoo (Bahnhof Berlin Zoologischer Garten), welcher 1882 zunächst für den Straßenbahnverkehr und 1884 dann auch für den Fernverkehr geöffnet wurde. Namensgeber des Bahnhofs ist der angrenzende Zoologische Garten Berlins, welcher zu den meistbesuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten Berlins gehört und gilt als artenreichster Zoo der Welt, mit über 1500 Tierarten und über 17.500 Tieren in 2011. Natürlich geht es auch anders herum. Beginnen Sie am Bahnhof Zoo Ihre Stadtrundfahrt und enden am Alexanderplatz.

  • Zoologischer Garten

Kennen Sie schon den 200er und 300er Bus?

Sie kennen die Fahrt mit dem 100er Bus schon? Dann probieren Sie doch auch mal den 200er Bus aus. Auch er verbindet die City West mit dem Alexanderplatz und fährt dann noch weiter bis nach Prenzlauer Berg. Mit dem 200er Bus fahren Sie an Sehenswürdigkeiten wie der Kaiser-Wilhlem-Gedächtniskirche, der Philharmonie, dem Potsdamer Platz, dem Checkpoint Charlie , der Fischerinsel, dem Nikolaiviertel und dem Roten Rathaus vorbei zum Alexanderplatz, über dem der Fernsehturm thront. Entlang des Volkspark Friedrichshain führt die Linie 200 vom Alexanderplatz weiter bis in den Szenekiez Prenzlauer Berg.

Mit dem 300er Bus können Sie neuerdings von der Philharmonie bis zur Warschauer Straße in Friedrichshain fahren. Auch der 300er Bus eignet sich bestens für eine kostengünstige Sightseeingfahrt. Über den Potsdamer Platz und den Leipziger Platz fährt der Bus vorbei an der Mall of Berlin und dem Bundesrat und biegt dann über die Wilhelmstraße und die Behrenstraße auf Unter den Linden ab. Auf dem Prachtboulevard fahren Sie vorbei an der Humboldt-Universität, der Neuen Wache , der Staatsoper und der Museumsinsel bis hin zu Alexanderplatz. Dort biegt der 300er Bus auf die Alexanderstraße ab und fährt vorbei an der Jannowitzbrücke, dem Ostbahnhof und der East Side Gallery bis zum S-Bahnhof Warschauer Straße. Das Besondere des 300er Bus: Auf dieser Buslinie sind verstärkt Elektrobusse im Einsatz.

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BERLIN guide: get the most for less on bus 100

Posted on 2022-05-31 2023-06-29 Author Renata Green 35 Comments

Who needs an expensive hop-on hop-off bus? Follow my guide to Berlin and you’ll get to see most for less by taking the city bus 100.

Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, seen from the Pariser Platz

In conclusion, all you need is a cheap WelcomeCard that allows you to explore Germany’s capital on your own. Oh, and of course this guide.

Berlin by Bus 100

Talking ’bout getting the most. In case you actually get off at every attraction that I am introducing, you won’t be able to do the tour in one day. In one go, it actually doesn’t take much longer than half an hour.

Nevertheless, already the Museum of German History is worth a visit of a couple of hours.

But take it as a golden thread and follow the route in legs depending on how many days you have and what’s most interesting for you.

But now: Come on, hop on and let’s start at the stop Alexanderplatz and go towards Zoologischer Garten .

Zoologischer Garten

Say it right, pinnable pictures, the grand tour of berlin by bus 100, spandauer straße / marienkirche, towers of power.

Found a good seat? Hm, too bad because already two minutes later you should get off to see the first great attractions.

You will notice the first two ‘high’ lights right away. There is the legendary TV tower next to the Weltuhr , the Urania World Clock, a remnant from GDR times.

 It was sort of ironic that people in the former GDR were deprived of travelling but could still determine the time of 148 major cities around the world on the Urania World Clock which was erected in 1969.

And a leftover from the GDR-times is also the TV tower. Its platform grants you a great view of Berlin. You will enjoy it even more when having a drink at the bar or a good meal at their restaurant.

The tower is certainly a great spot to start – or finish – this Grand Tour of Berlin.

Opening hours: March to October from 9 a.m. to midnight November to February from 10 a.m. to midnight

However, there is a great alternative to see Berlin from above right next to the TV tower. The  Park Inn * hotel on the Alexanderplatz is not only one of Germany’s largest hotels. They also have an amazing rooftop terrace. It is accessible right from the hotel lobby on the ground floor. Nevertheless, you need to climb the last five floors on foot.

Panoramic view of Berlin

There is an entrance fee of 6 €uros. While between April and September, they are closing at 10 p. m., from October to March, they are open only till 6 p. m. Also, the roof terrace is only open when the weather conditions permit. 

Bungee jumping from the roof top bar of the hotel Park Inn in Berlin

In the tower’s vicinity is the  Marienkirche . St. Mary’s church, was built as a Roman Catholic house of worship in the early 13th century. Since the Protestant Reformation, however, it has been a Lutheran Protestant church.

Neptun’s Fountain

South of the church behind Luther’s back, you get to the Neptunbrunnen , Neptun’s fountain. Four women around the God of water are representing Prussia’s main rivers.

Neptun Fountain in Berlin, passed by bus number 100.

And behind them, you’ll spot the Rotes Rathaus , the red town hall. In this case, this building owes its name to the color of the clinker bricks. Nonetheless, it used to be the town hall of the former socialist, hence ‘red’, half of Berlin.

After the reunification, it has housed Berlin’s administration since 1991.

Neptun fountain and Rotes Rathaus in Berlin

Turn right and walk one block towards the Nicolaiviertel , hence, in one of Berlin’s cutest historic parts.

Here the spirit of the turn of the 20th century is still alive.

Heinrich Zille’s Berlin of the Small People

Firstly, learn about famous illustrator and photographer Heinrich Zille who portrayed the common and proletarian people in their impoverished tenements.

As a matter of fact, one can compare his work about this neglected group of citizens to Jacob Riis’ documentary work How the other half lives .

Berlin Heinrich Zille Museum

So a visit to the Zille Museum is proof that Berlin was not all Palais this and statue that. There had been social conflicts and problems just like in any other big European city during the great depression.

Zille Museum Propststraße 11 10178 Berlin

Open daily from 11 a. m. to 6 p. m.

A Progressive Era

Getting hungry? Then you came to the perfect place since only two blocks from the Zille Museum is the restaurant Zum Nussbaum . During Berlin’s fresh’n’wild era between the two world wars, this joint was the place to be. It was frequented by famous local artists like Zille and cabaret singer Claire Waldoff.

Waldoff was famous for her rough and tough humor – and also for not making a big secret of her sexuality. Today, she’d probably be an iconic figure in the LGBTQ movement.

Nicolaiviertel Restaurant Zum Nussbaum in Berlin

To this date, the Nussbaum keeps up the curious habit of selling a glass of beer or Fassbrause, some homemade lemonade, through a window opening to the side.

Berlin Nicolaiviertel Restaurant Zum Nussbaum

But of course, you can sample much more than just a drink. Actually, they serve really good local cuisine such as liver Berlin style or Bulette , which is local slang for a Hamburger.

Zum Nussbaum Am Nußbaum 3 10178 Berlin

The Bourgeois Life

Across from the Nussbaum is the Nicolaikirche , St. Nicholas’ Church, which obviously gave this quarter its name. Built in the early 13th century, it is Berlin’s oldest church. Originally Roman Catholic, eventually, it converted to Lutheran after the Protestant Reformation.

Two nuns in front of the Berlin Nicolaikirche

Next to the church, you will notice an elegant three-storey house, built in late baroque style. That’s the Knoblauchhaus that got its name after contractee Johann Christian Knoblauch.

Knoblauchhaus at the Nicolaiviertel in Berlin

Today, it houses a museum. Here you can experience how the wealthy Jewish bourgeoisie used to live during the Biedermeier period in the early 19th century.

Museum Knoblauchhaus Poststraße 23 10178 Berlin

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m.

Ephraim Palais

There are many beautiful old, well-preserved buildings to be admired in this neighborhood. Albeit, one of the most grandiose ones is the Ephraim Palais.

Ephraim Palais at the Nicolaiviertel in Berlin

Built in the 18th century in a sumptuous Rococo style by Veitel Heine Ephraim, Frederick II’s court jeweler, it today houses one of my favorite museums in Berlin. On three floors, they organize Berlin-related, temporary exhibitions.

The Ephraim Palais at the Nicolaiviertel in Berlin

A fun and inspiring way to learn about the city’s changing and colorful past over the last 800 years.

Ephraim Palais Poststraße 16 10178 Berlin

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. (Wednesday noon to 8 p. m.)

Communist Reminders

To continue our tour, walk back from the Palais across the Nicolaiviertel towards the main street where we came from.

Marx Engels Forum in Berlin, Germany

Walking straight across Memorial Park along the river Spree, to your right, you will spot the Karl-Marx-Forum. This unusual site memorizes the two philosophers and authors of The Communist Manifesto  from 1848 Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. To honor these two communist theorists, the GDR government installed this educative memorial in 1986.

How the Other Half Lived

Once we’re on it: No visit to Berlin would be complete without learning about life in the Eastern part of the city before the wall was torn down in 1989. To do so, just cross the Liebknechtstraße to visit the DDR Museum.

Here you can learn about everyday life in the former socialist republic – and all the peculiarities of that system.

Mural at the East Side Gallery in Berlin

By the way, Karl Liebknecht was – together with Rosa Luxemburg – the co-founder of the Communist Party of Germany.

DDR Museum Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1 10178 Berlin Open every day from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m., Saturdays to 10 p. m.

Coming from the DDR Museum, you just have to cross the Liebknecht bridge and you find yourself on the Museumsinsel, the Museums’ Island.

The Cathedral

This complex consists of a group of fantastic museums, thoroughly renovated after the German reunification. After all, the ailing government of the GDR simply didn’t have the means to maintain this kind of ‘follies’.

As you cross the Liebknecht bridge, you’ll spot the Berliner Dom , the Berlin Cathedral, to your right. It was built in the early 20th century in a historicist style.

Cantian's magnificent granite bowl between the Altes Museum and the Dom in Berlin

They call it Cathedral , which technically is wrong since it has never been the bishop’s seat. However, there are services taking place – and off service hours, the Cathedral can be visited.

Altes Museum – Old Museum

The first of the five museum island’s venues you’ll notice, is the Altes Museum , the Old Museum.

Built in 1830, it houses a collection of antiques from different ancient cultures. Especially remarkable is the classicist building’s rotunda – inspired by the Pantheon in Rome.

Altes Museum on the Museumsinsel in Berlin

Please notice the large granite bowl by Christian Gottlieb Cantian in front of the entrance. It was meant to decorate the rotunda. But with a diameter of almost 7 meters, it was too large and hence banished to the Lustgarten .

Alte Nationalgalerie – Old National Gallery

As you walk around the right corner of the building, you’ll get to the Alte Nationalgalerie , the Old National Gallery. Beautiful arcades surround this Palace from 1876.

Museumsinsel in Berlin

This museum houses a rich collection of sculptures and paintings from the 19th century. You’ll get to see some of the greatest works by romantic Caspar David Friedrich as well as Adolph von Menzel who depicted countless scenes from Frederick the Great’s life.

In my post on Potsdam , I’ve introduced this great Prussian ruler. Potsdam , by the way, is less than half an hour east of Berlin and makes a great day trip.

Neues Museum – New Museum

Right next to the national gallery is the most famous of these venues. The Neues Museum , New Museum, was initially finished in 1859. Since it was destroyed in WWII, it had to be rebuilt and finally re-opened in 2009.

Not only does it house the world-famous head of Nofretete – along with other treasures from the Egyptian Museum of Berlin. I particularly love to go there for the daring, modern architecture.

In his design, English architect David Chipperfield combined in a unique fashion the old, partly run-down parts of the building with harsh, sober elements like undressed stone and concrete.

It’s one of these pieces that you either hate or love. I opt for the latter.

Pergamonmuseum

The New Museum and the next venue are standing back to back. You just have to go around the building to enter the Pergamonmuseum .

Now, this exhibition is just incredible. It actually consists of parts from ancient cities such as the Pergamon Altar, the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, and the Marketgate of Miletus.

Pergamonmuseum on the Museumsinsel in Berlin

Next time when you wonder if you are bringing too large a souvenirs from your trip, just remember that others did bring a gate back home.

Don’t miss the museum’s upper part which focuses on Islamic Art.

Bode Museum

Last – but by no means least – is the Bode Museum on the island’s northern tip right next to the Monbijou Bridge, a two-part pedestrian bridge crossing the Spree as well as the Kupfelgraben. The Bode Museum was the last of this complex that was opened. Since 1904, it has housed exhibits of sculpture collections and late Antique and Byzantine art. I find especially impressive the artistic miniature ivory carvings; and yes, I know that making things from ivory is a terrible thing – but these are from the 17th and 18th centuries. I would not praise an artist that works with ivory today.

Opening Hours and Deals

All galleries on the Museumsinsel are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m., on Thursdays till 8 p. m. with the exception of the Bode Museum. As you’ll spend the entire afternoon here visiting also the other galleries on the Museumsinsel, you should opt for the Museum Island Ticket that sets you back 19.00 €uros. This pass already pays out if you visit only two museums. However, before you do so, check other options to save money on Berlin’s attractions in the info section below.

At the next stop, you’ll get to see some of the old, partly re-constructed buildings from the glorious Neo-Classicist era of the 18th century.

The first building behind the Schlossbrücke , the Palace Bridge, to the right is the Zeughaus , the oldest building on the prestigious promenade Unter den Linden .

German History in a Nutshell

Built as an artillery arsenal in the late 17th/early 18th century, It’s been housing the Museum of German History since 1952, today it’s the German Historical Museum.

Deutsches Historisches Museum

Why this petty change of name? Well, don’t forget that the part of the route between the Alexanderplatz all the way to the Brandenburger Tor used to be East Berlin, hence there was another political system and a different view of things – so especially historical facts were presented quite differently than they are today.

Anyway, this is one of my favorite museums in all of Germany: All the fascinating details on the development of not only German but also European society, since everything was connected; as it still is. If you really want to take your time seeing not only the permanent collection but also the fascinating temporary exhibitions, plan at least three to four hours for your visit Also, they have a nice café where you can take an agreeable break.

Deutsches Historisches Museum Unter den Linden 2 10117 Berlin

Open daily from  10 a. m. to 6 p. m. except December 24

Guards of the Past

Next to the museum is another elegant building, the Neue Wache , the New Guardhouse, which was inaugurated in 1818 on the occasion of Tsar Alexander I of Russia’s visit.

Käthe Kollwitz' Mother with her Dead Son at the Zeughaus in Berlin

Today, it serves as a memorial for the victims of war and dictatorship. In its center, there is only one statue, an enlarged version of Käthe Kollwitz’s sculpture Mother with her Dead Son .

Her whole life, German artist Käthe Kollwitz dedicated her artistic work to raising awareness of the destruction and pain caused by war.

Humboldt University

The next structure on this side of the street is the main building of the world-famous Humboldt University. Named after Wilhelm von Humboldt, Alexander von Humboldt’s older brother, it was opened in 1809 and is, therefore, the oldest of the four universities in Berlin.

Humboldt University in Berlin

Obviously, the list of famous students is long and impressive. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, poet Heinrich Heine and writer Alfred Döblin ( Berlin Alexanderplatz – a must-read when in Berlin), German politician Otto von Bismarck, African-American poet and activist W. E. B. Du Bois ( Porgy and Bess ), to mention just a few.

Here you should cross the street. However, stop to admire the impressive equestrian statue of Frederick the Great, designed by Christian Daniel Rauch and unveiled in 1851.

 Statue Friedrich der Große in Berlin

So across the street from Humboldt University is the Bebelplatz. This grand square is named after August Bebel, a founder of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

Bebel Square in Berlin

The most imposing building is certainly the Staatsoper , the State Opera. Like most of these grand structures from the Prussian era, the former socialist government neglected this building, too. Since 2009, considerable renovation work was taking place, so the Opera was re-opened in 2017.

All the way back on the square is the Roman Catholic St.-Hedwigs-Kathedrale , St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Berlin. The inside of this building from the 18th century, which was severely damaged in WWII and rebuilt by the GDR government, was recently renovated and is certainly worth a visit.

St. Hedwig's Cathedral in Berlin

East of the Cathedral is my favorite church in Berlin, namely the Friedrichswerder Kirche . I love the clean, sober architecture by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, designed in the early 19th century.

Friedrichwerdersche Kirche in Berlin

It houses part of the sculptures belonging to the Alte Nationalgalerie . As you step into the church building, the sight of all those white Neo-Classicist statues will just blow you away.

You can visit the church free of charge from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 a. m. and 6 p. m.

Sad Reminders

Before we continue, I’d like to point out the Memorial to the Nazi Book Burning that took place on May 10, 1933, in many places in Germany.

I guess this is one thing that you will notice basically everywhere in Germany. There are all kinds of plaques and statues and memorials remembering the Nazi barbarism everywhere. From the small Stolpersteine to the huge Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe as well as the Orte des Erinnerns , the Spaces of Remembrance. Of course, in Berlin it’s just overwhelming, but also other cities and towns make sure that the horror of fascism is not forgotten and raises awareness among the younger generations.

bye:myself - Renata Green - byemyselftravels: Berlin Bayerisches Viertel

Unter den Linden / Friedrichstraße

However, Berlin is basically breathing history; because at the next stop, you’ll be confronted with the separation of Berlin – technically a result of WWII, too.

Friedrichstraße Station in Berlin

The subway station Friedrichstraße  played an important role for citizens of Berlin to keep in touch with friends and relatives behind the ‘iron curtain’. It was not only a transfer station for ordinary people. Since it was sort of a leak, it was also used as a loophole by secret services on both sides.

Today, there is McDonald’s and Starbucks.

But if you are interested in learning more about this crazy Cold War Phenomenon, there is the exhibition at the Tränenpalast , the Palast of Tears, getting into detail.

Museum on the German-German Border Friedrichstraße in Berlin

Tränenpalast Reichstagufer 17 10117 Berlin Open Monday and Wednesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p. m. and weekends from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m.

Souvenir, Souvenir

On this part of Unter den Linden are a couple of souvenir stores of the typical touristy kind. Here you find T-shirts, caps, mugs, ashtrays, postcards….whatever the average tourist likes to send or take home.

Ampelmann souvenir shop in Berlin, great place for shopping when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

Not far from the Friedrichstraße on the right at Unter den Linden 28 is a Nivea-flagship store where you get the whole range of their products including some specials. Although Nivea is originally from Hamburg , it might make a nice souvenir even from Berlin.

Komische Oper

If you are looking for some evening entertainment, I recommend one of the shows at the Komische Oper.  Although the name can be translated to funny opera which I’ve always found quite offputting. Sounds like some cheesy comedy club, but is actually a marvelous’n’modern musical theater.

Stage of the Komische Oper Theater in Berlin, a nice theatre to visit when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

But as a matter of fact, it’s a real opera with the standard repertoire, only that they really achieve to show the old stories in completely new settings and even contexts. Some of their productions can be pretty bizarre and daring – such as their quite pornographic The Abduction from the Seraglio , set in a whore house, others are just mind-blowing and not to be missed – like The Magic Flute , set in the aesthetics of a silent movie. Consequently, I really urge everybody to see this one!

Komische Oper Berlin Behrenstraße 55-57 10117 Berlin

Brandenburger Tor

Yes, we are slowly getting there, to the iconic building of Berlin, the Brandenburger Tor, the Brandenburg Gate.

Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

But before you stride through this historic gate, there are some attractions you should at least know about.

If you are interested in the history and architecture of the Brandenburger Tor, the Brandenburg Gate, then I’d like to suggest that you visit the museum at the North-East corner of the Pariser Platz – which unfortunately is open only on weekends from Friday to Sunday between 10 a. m. and 6 p. m.

Brandenburger Tor Museum Pariser Platz 4A 10117 Berlin

Hotel Adlon

Want to take a break in a really, really posh and traditional setting? In 1997, in the 1920th world-famous hotel Adlon – practically Berlin’s Waldorf Astoria – re-opened for its rich’n’famous guests and is, therefore, the perfect place for an elegant tea-time or coffee break.

Hotel Adlon Berlin, a great accommodation when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

Even if you come just for coffee, you’ll feel the old-world charm coming alive.

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Unter den Linden 77 10117 Berlin

Akademie der Künste – Academy of Arts

One block further, on the Southside of the Pariser Platz , you’ll find the Akademie der Künste , the Academy of Arts. Founded in 1696 by Frederick I., you wouldn’t believe how trendy and hip today’s exhibitions are.

Berlin Biennale 2022 at the Akademie der Künste

The Akademie der Künste is also the central point of the Berlin Biennial. Read my review in a nutshell in this post .

Akademie der Künste  Pariser Platz 4 10117 Berlin

The Academy is open daily from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.

Please note that they have another branch on Hanseatenweg 10  – see also my map at the end of this post.

Brandenburger Tor – Brandenburg Gate

And now is the big moment that you can walk through the Brandenburg Gate – an arch that marked during the division of Berlin the frontier between East and West. Whereas today, a lot of people try to make a €uro by posing as Soviet or GDR soldiers with tourists. Anyway, there is a lot of brouhaha going on here, so be a bit careful with your belongings – it is a tourist point and therefore also a tourist trap.

Quadriga by Johann Gottfried Schadow

The gate itself was commissioned by Frederick William II and built between 1789 and 1793 in neo-classicist style. Its main decoration is, of course, the Quadriga. This carriage is a work by sculptor Johann Gottfried Schadow. In addition, more of the master’s art can be admired at the Alte Nationalgalerie. Of  18 city gates, the Brandenburg Gate is the last existing one. 

Besides having been an important symbol for many epochs of German history, yes, also the very dark ones, it is a fantastically adorned structure. For example, notice the wonderful reliefs and friezes.

Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Europas – The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Talking about the dark years in Germany’s history: Before you continue to the next stop on the route number 100, you should turn left after the gate and walk one block to the Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Europas , The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

Most people just walk between the 2,711 columns forming a vast maze. However, some do jump around on them, taking a little rest, or having a short picnic. Obviously, all their activities are quite inappropriate on a site commemorating about 6 million murdered humans.

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, not to be missed when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

Sadly, many visitors just come here to take pictures – yes, selfies making a duck mouth, too – and do not visit the exhibition in the galleries underneath the steles.

Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Europas Cora-Berliner-Straße 1 10117 Berlin

The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.

And now back on track – back to the Grand Tour by bus number 100.

Reichstag / Bundestag

The Reichstag is the seat of the German Parliament. The building is designed in a neo-renaissance style and was constructed between 1884 bis 1894. Its decorations like sculptures and reliefs symbolize German regions, rivers, crafts, and trades.

Reichstag in Berlin

While the Reichstag, of course, symbolizes political power, it is also a tourist attraction. Already in the Summer of 1995, before the first assembly, after the restoration took place, Christo and Jeanne-Claude realized their art project Wrapped Reichstag and enveloped the building in silver fabric, held together by blue cords.

By now, the building is unwrapped again and still a tourist magnet. From its huge glass dome, you have a great view of the adjacent sights – and can look into the debating chamber below.

Visiting is much less complicated than you’d think: You can book a visit online where you have different options for guided tours. If you are a rather spontaneous person, you always have a good chance to get a ticket about two hours before your visit. Just inquire at one of the service points outside the building. Remember to have a valid ID on you.

Deutscher Bundestag  Platz der Republik 1 11011 Berlin

The dome can be visited daily from 8 a. m. till midnight.

Haus der Kulturen der Welt

I bet you cannot name one kind of art that is not performed or exhibited at this extraordinary place. Whether visual art, performances such as theater or ballet, lectures, concerts – everything is taking place at the House of the Cultures of the World.

Haus der Kulturen - on the route of bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

An equally fascinating aspect is the building’s story. It was designed in 1957 by the American architect Hugh Stubbins as a gift by the USA to Berlin – and it was here where John F. Kennedy spoke during his visit to Berlin in June 1963 and said the unforgotten words Ich bin ….shucks, can you remember what he said again?

Haus der Kulturen der Welt John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10 10557 Berlin

Schloss Bellevue

Nope, Germany is not a monarchy, and yet the President – currently Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier – resides in a Palace, namely Schloss Bellevue. But actually, he does not really live there.

Belvedere building in Berlin - a must-see when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

Nonetheless, the neoclassical palace, built in 1786, is his official seat and can be visited on appointment in groups of up to 25 participants. However, you have to apply for the visit about nine months in advance.

Schloss Bellevue Spreeweg 1 10557 Berlin

Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum – Gas Lantern Open-Air Museum

Crossing the Tiergarten park from Bellevue South towards the Straße des 17. Juni, you can enjoy the sight – and depending on the hour, also the light – of 90 ancient gas lanterns. This historical art project was completed in 2009.

By then, the collection of the Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum (the gas lantern open-air museum) consisted of 90 specimens from 25 German cities as well as eleven Europen such as Dublin, London , Zurich , Copenhagen , and Amsterdam .

Großer Stern

Next stop – more Prussian history. Or, if you are a house-music and love parade fan, an icon of the parade that took place in Berlin almost every year between 1989 and 2006. I’m, of course, talking about the famous Siegessäule , the Victory Column.

Victoria Statue - nice to see when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

Located in the very center of the Tiergarten park, facing the Brandenburger Tor to the East, the 67 m / 220 feet-high gilded column commemorates the Prussian victory in the Prussian-Danish war in 1864.

Top of the Siegessäule in Berlin

The observation deck is another great opportunity for a city break with a view.

Going up the Siegessäule is free of charge.

Nordische Botschaften / Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

On this part of the route, you can finally just sit still and peak over the high fences of the Scandinavian embassies on your right. Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland are united on one clod.

To get more information on these countries, to see an interesting exhibition, or to sample a local delicacy, you might want to visit the pan-nordic Felleshus.

Felleshus Pan-Nordic Building Rauchstraße 1 10787 Berlin

But if it’s only for the delicacies, I’ve got an even better idea: Walk about ten minutes West – either on along a trail in the park or on Thomas-Dehler-Straße, walk around the Spanish embassy, and you’ll get to one of my favorite restaurants.

 Cafe am Neuen See. The place to be when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

Whether in the rustic setting inside or on warm days in their huge beer garden overlooking the lake, here you can rest and recharge your batteries for more shenanigans.

Café am Neuen See  Lichtensteinallee 2 10787 Berlin

Opening hours restaurant daily from 9 a. m., beer garden Monday to Friday from 11 a. m., weekends from 10 a. m.

Lützowplatz

Close to Lützowplatz used to be a museum housing an archive of the most innovative and daring art movements stemming from Germany: The Bauhaus. Unfortunately, they had to close it for renovation but will re-open it at another place.

But it’s still worth it to get off at Lützowplatz if you are interested in the history of homosexuality in Berlin.

After all, physician and sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld used to live and work in Berlin. He was an early advocate for sexual minorities – aka the LGBTQ community. If that was last year? Nope, this was already at the turn of the 20th century!

Christopher Street Parade in Berlin.

Yes, before the Nazis destroyed everything, we already used to be much further. So anyway, a visit to the Schwules Museum does not only trace the history of homosexuality but organizes temporary exhibitions, too. They also welcome you at their cozy little café.

Schwules Museum Lützowstraße 73 10785 Berlin

Schillstraße

Getting off at Schillstraße, walk down An der Urania and turn right into Kleiststraße. At the square Wittenbergplatz, you have a good opportunity to enjoy a snack at one of the restaurants – or sample a real Berlinese Currywurst .

Currywurst - a must-try treat when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

This is also the perfect place to do some upscale shopping, for instance at the traditional concept store Kaufhaus des Westens – short KaDeWe. Here you can get all the big, expensive brands; and on the two upper levels, you can shop for some gourmet foods – or enjoy them right on the spot.

Top Floor of the Kaufhaus des Westens Departmentstore, a must-visit when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

It’s a grand store – but certainly not more impressive than Harrod’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, or Galerie Lafayette which, by the way, has a branch at Friedrichstraße.

Bayreutherstraße

As you get off at Bayreutherstraße, just walk down to the Olof-Palme-Platz and you stand right in front of the gate to Germany’s oldest zoological garden and home to the world’s largest variety of species.

Entrance to the Zoo in Berlin, a must-visit when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

Among the 1,400 species, you find also gorillas and Germany’s only giant panda. Especially if you are travelling in the company of children, the Berlin Zoo is one attraction you shouldn’t skip.

Zoologischer Garten Hardenbergplatz 8 10787 Berlin

Please check their website for opening hours since they literally change every two months. Except for December 24 and 31, they are open every day, but the hours vary.

More animals? Right next to the Zoo is Berlin’s wonderful Aquarium with exciting extras like snakes, iguanas, a jungle, and a crocodile hall. If you have a thing for these critters or for the mysterious underwater world, this is a place you definitely should visit.

Aquarium Berlin Budapester Straße 32 10787 Berlin Phone: + 49 – 30 – 254010

Open daily from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. (on December 24 and 31, the aquarium stays open till 2 p. m.)

Breitscheidplatz

The Breitscheidplatz, named after social democrat Rudolf Breitscheid who died at the concentration camp Buchenwald in 1944, used to be just another of these big squares with restaurants and shops that you find all over Berlin.

Until December 19, 2016, when an asylum-seeker from Tunisia, driving a stolen truck, scorched into the Christmas market. 12 visitors were killed and 56 injured. It was one of the – thank God – very few terrorist attacks that Germany had to suffer.

 Brunnen am Europa-Center in Berlin - to be visited when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

Besides the recently installed memorial for the victims of the attack, there is an old memorial here, too. The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche , Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, is a protestant church built around 1890. In 1943, the original church was damaged in a bombing raid. As in 1963, a new church building was finished, the remains of the original building were left unrestored as a symbol against war and destruction.

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche, a must-see when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

The Gedächtnis-Kirche has been one of the most iconic buildings of West Berlin and can be visited.

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche Breitscheidplatz 10789 Berlin

The church is open daily from 9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Trendy Shopping

If you’d like to sprinkle some shopping on your Berlin itinerary, just across from the Memorial Church is one of Berlin’s newest malls, the Bikini Berlin.

Bikini Berlin Shopping Center, a good place to shop when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

It’s a concept mall with some original, trendy stores and pop-up boutiques, all housed in a landmarked building that used to house garment-producing companies, whole-sellers, and retailers.

Bikini Berlin was opened in 2014, and what can I say – it’s a mall (it might dawn on you that I’m not a shopaholic).

Shopping Mall Bikini Berlin Hardenbergplatz 2 10623 Berlin

Remembrance wafts through the air around the station Zoologischer Garten. In Erich Kästner’s children’s book Emil and the Detectives, the adventure begins right at the Bahnhof Zoo as Emil realizes that he got robbed. A very recommendable read – such as any other book by Kästner, for that matter

In the 1970s, the Bahnhof Zoo, which used to be Berlin’s most important long-distance train station until 2006 when the new station right next to the ministries and the Reichstag was inaugurated, became worldwide infamous by the shocking report Christiane F. – We Children from Bahnhof Zoo where a teenager describes the life of juvenile drug addicts hanging out and turning tricks around the station.

Since the station doesn’t serve the long-distance lines any longer, it’s pretty calm around here.

Great Photo Spots

However, on the backside, there are two great galleries not to be missed: The C/O at the Amerika House showing temporary exhibitions of photo-related art, and of course, the Helmut Newton Museum, honoring one of Berlin’s famous sons; yes, Newton was born as Helmut Neustädter in Berlin in 1920. Being Jewish, he migrated in 1938 first to Singapore and eventually to Australia.

View of the Helmut Newton Museum, a great place to visit when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

The museum houses a vast collection of his photographs, but also works by his wife June (aka Alice Springs) as well as changing photo exhibitions.

C/O Berlin Foundation Amerika Haus Hardenbergstraße 22-24 10623 Berlin

The exhibition can be visited daily from 11 a. m. to 8 p. m.

Helmut Newton Museum Jebensstrasse 2 d 10623 Berlin

The museum can be visited Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a. m. to 7 p. m., Thursday to 8 p. m.

Although at the Bahnhof Zoo you don’t get far by train anymore, it might be the first step of a long journey since the buses to Tegel airport leave here. And that brings me to all the practical information you might need when visiting Berlin, especially for the first time.

Berlin and Beyond

Just can’t get enough of this exciting city? To dig deeper into Berlin’s former Eastern half, check out my guide to Berlin’s wild, wild East .

Do you have enough time to go on a really fascinating day trip? Then hop on the S-Bahn and spend the day at the historically exuberant city of Potsdam .

Practical Information

Getting there, …by plane.

The international Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt replaces the former three airports Tegel, Tempelhof, and Schönefeld. It is the single commercial airport serving Berlin and the surrounding Federal State of Brandenburg.

This brand new airport is about 25 kilometers south of Berlin’s city center. Therefore, taking a cab might get quite expensive. Fortunately, BER is well connected with the city by public transport, too.

Firstly, there are various connections by the Airport Express FEX as well as the regional trains RE7 and RB14 between the central station and terminal 1 and 2.

The commuter trains S9 and S45 travel every 20 minutes, serving terminals 1 and 2 as well as terminal 5.

Important : Take the trip from and to the airport into consideration when buying tickets like e.g. the WelcomeCard – see info section below.

…by train

Going by train is fast – and depending on when you are booking your ticket – even not expensive. Depending on the season, one-way tickets from other German cities start at €uro 19 one trip.

Although Germany still has the reputation that everything is so perfect and reliable, sadly it’s not entirely true. Especially the Deutsche Bahn is often criticized for being late and unreliable.

I personally find that it’s not that bad, but I also witnessed a couple of times people freaking out on trains since they had to reach an airport on time and there was no chance.

Actually, I would always rather spend the last night before a flight in the same city and not rely on the Deutsche Bahn. Other than that, usually, it’s not that bad.

To check schedules and prices and book your ticket, go to their website .

Cube Berlin and Berlin Central Station

In Berlin, you’ll probably arrive at Hauptbahnhof , the main station in the vicinity of the Reichstag. Yet, there are other stations like Spandau and Ostbahnhof , so you better check where you have to go first on arrival so that you can choose the most convenient train station. At  Hauptbahnhof, you have a connection to a couple of S-Bahn lines and a completely useless U-Bahn line that takes you practically nowhere.

To get to bus number 100, you have to cross the Moltke bridge to get to the government quarter where you can hop on at the Reichstag / Bundestag stop.

…by bus

All across Europe, travelling long distances by bus is getting more and more popular; which does not make it faster, but more comfortable and most of all really cheap. Hence the main bus station in the Western part of Berlin, close to the convention center and the Western TV tower, is an extremely busy place.

If you arrive at this bus station, make sure to check out the small visitBerlin counter. They can give you a free map and some brochures and you can also buy one of the tourist cards that I’ll introduce in the section below.

There are also buses going to other stops like Ostbahnhof and Alexanderplatz which might be more convenient since they drop you off right at the city center – where you can start the above sketched Grand Tour right away.

A very popular, reliable company serving many parts of Europe is Flixbus . From Hamburg, it’s about three hours, from Prague less than five. Even if it takes much longer than travelling by express train, it is very cheap. Hamburg to Berlin starts at about five €uro per trip!

Tourist Information and Deals

Berlin is constantly packed with tourists – national and international alike. However, the tourist board offers amazing discounts to its visitors. They are very efficient, you’ll find tons of information already on their website – and once you get to one of their offices, very knowledgeable staff will help you with the planning of your itinerary – unless you follow my lead, then, of course, you won’t need any further assistance…just kidding.

They have info centers at Tegel airport but also at the main station, the Central Bus Station ZOB , the Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz, and the Europa Center at Breitscheidplatz. And, of course, they have a great Website with lots and lots of the latest info.

Depending on what you are interested in and what your plans are, there are different options to save quite a lot of money.

Museum Pass

If you are a museum-maniac like me, your best bet will be to get a Museum Pass . On three consecutive days, you can visit more than 30 of Berlin’s fantastic – at a flat rate of 29 €uro for adults resp. 14,50 €uro for e.g. pupils, students, unemployed, and disabled. All you need now is a day ticket for the public transportation that you can buy at every station – or on a bus from the driver – and you’re all set for three days of museum madness.

Berlin Berlinische Galerie, to be visited when on tour by bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

Public Transport Day Passes

You’ll probably do a lot of walking or might even want to do some cycling, but I assume that you’ll go by public transport, too, and the best deal here is a day ticket, in German Tageskarte , for 8,80 €uros. Kids between 6 and 14 pay only 5,60 €uros and up to three kids under 15 travel for free with one adult on his day ticket.

If you need a day pass that includes rides to or from the airport, Potsdam , or other places on the outskirts of Berlin, you better opt for a day pass including zones ABC. It costs 10 €uros. Don’t forget to validate your ticket at one of the orange machines on the platforms. Otherwise, your ticket isn’t valid and you’ll be fined.

If you stay longer, a 7-day ticket for 36 €uro will take you further – literally. These prices are for the city center. If you are travelling with others, a group ticket for €uro 25,50 for up to five people might be a more attractive option.

Trabi cars in front of the Marienkirche. A fun activity when in Berlin

Need more info? The BVG , Berlin’s transport company, has a really good website  where you can even order tickets online before you go.

WelcomeCard

But if you want to have a more varied program and get to see some of the attractions apart from museums and exhibitions, then the WelcomeCard is probably a much better choice. With two exceptions, it does not come as a flat-rate card, but you get reasonable discounts on tours and entries, but also on food and drinks at selected restaurants and shops. It also includes unlimited rides on all public transport. So this card grants you a far more complete and diverse program.

Since there are so many variations of the WelcomeCard , I made a list and give you some additional explanations. This way, you can easily pick the most convenient one.

*          and three children between 6 and 14 **        including Airport Berlin Brandenburg and Potsdam (also museums at Potsdam) (Berlin area ABC) ***    including free admission to the museums on the Museumsinsel, the Museum Island

You can buy the WelcomeCard – which comes with a small guidebook and a great map – not only at the visitBerlin posts but also at any ticket machine or from a bus driver. In this case, you have to pick up your guidebook and map either at a subway station or at a visitBerlin counter.

Visiting Organized

If for whatever reason, you do not want to explore the city just on your own or if you are looking for specific activities, here are some great ideas of what to do during your stay in Berlin. Especially if you have only a short amount of time, they’ll enable you to leave the planning and organizing to others and just enjoy the city to the max*:

Where to Sleep

Bahnhof zoologischer garten.

Especially if you are following the route of bus number 100, you’ll arrive totally exhausted from all the fun and inspiration at Bahnhof Zoo. Here, after a short walk, you can crash right away. Alternatively, you take a swim and a schwitz at their pleasant SPA. Or relax over a nightcap at the bar.

Whatever tickles your fancy, you find it at the luxurious Pullman Schweizerhof *. This hotel is located within walking distance of the Berlin Aquarium.

Pool Area at the Hotel Pullman Schweizerhof Berlin, the perfect accommodation along the route of bus 100, introduced in my guide to Berlin

This is really the perfect spot for exploring the city, but the hotel offers also the perfect setting for recharging the batteries for the next day.

Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof Budapester Strasse 25 10787 Berlin

You can check their prices and availability here .*

Alexanderplatz

If you travel the route the other way around, hence, starting at Bahnhof Zoo and ending at Alexanderplatz, you might prefer looking for accommodation there.

Room at the Premier Inn in Berlin

In this case, I’d recommend the hotel Premier Inn. It is just a few steps from the Alexanderplatz and offers modern, comfortable rooms at a reasonable price.

Premier Inn Theanolte-Bähnisch-Straße 2 10178 Berlin

If neither of these hotels is available, you can check more convenient lodging options on this map*:

Until now, 20 European countries replaced their former local currency with the €uro starting in 2002. Obviously, Germany is one of them.

ATM in front of the museum Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin

The exchange rate is 1 US$ = 0.94 EUR as of March 2023. However, you can check today’s conversion rate  on this page .

Communication And Connection

Since June 2017, no roaming charges apply within the EU if you have a European mobile phone contract. This involves all 27 countries of the European Union as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. The EU roaming regulation applies to all contracts.

In case European roaming is not available, you can connect to the internet at museums, eateries or cafés, and, of course, hotels. This being said, in comparison to many other lands, Germany is a developing country when it comes to the internet. There are annoyingly many dead zones and many places do not offer free Wifi connection.

So if you depend on a reliable online connection, you should opt for a SIM card. Whether phone companies such as O2 or Vodaphone or supermarkets like Lidl and Aldi – there is a wide choice of providers of prepaid cards.

The standard voltage in Europe is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. In Germany, they use the plug types C and F.

Whereby, nowadays, all these chargers have integrated adapters, in general, the voltage and frequency don’t really matter.

By the way, you’ll find comprehensive travel info in my post   World’s Most Complete Travel Information   – an indispensable globetrotter-classic.

In Germany – and especially in multi-cultural Berlin – most people speak pretty decent English. Nevertheless, for some useful words and phrases, you might want to practice a little with the help of e. g.  Babbel . Also, the first lesson is free and already supplies you with a useful basic vocabulary.

In this post, I’m writing out some of the German names of brands and places. Obviously, you will notice that there are letters that might not exist in other languages.

Firstly, there is the letter ß which exists only in the German alphabet. It’s by no means a B – it’s a so-called sharp S. You pronounce it like the double S in  kiss . So although the German word for street,  Straße,  looks quite exotic, it is simply pronounced  Shtrasse . Mind you, when an S stands before a T, it becomes  sh  instead of s.

Then, there are three more vowels, ä being the easiest one since it’s pronounced like an open e as in head. For some foreigners, ö and ü might be a bit tougher. Ö is pronounced more or less like the e in her. Finally, Ü sounds a bit like the u in huge.

Here you can trace the tour on a responsive street map. Click on the slider symbol at the top left or the full-screen icon at the top right . This way, you’ll see the whole map including the legend.

Getting ready for your first trip to Germany? I’ve put together a complete list of what to know before you go . Altogether, with these info, your stay in Germany will be a most enjoyable one!

To learn about some of Berlin’s more hidden gems in the former Eastern part of town, check out my post Berlin – a Guide to the Wild Wild East . In the post Best Street Art in Berlin I’m introducing you to the city’s most intriguing urban art.

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*The Pullman Hotel Schweizerhof  as well as the Premier Inn invited me to stay with them. The Tourist Office  visitBerlin  supported my blogger trip by supplying me with a  WelcomeCard  and a Museum Pass . However, all opinions on these services are mine and weren’t by any means influenced by my cooperation partners. This post contains affiliate links. By purchasing items or making a reservation through those links on my site, not only do you get the best rate. I will receive a small commission that helps to run this blog. Thank you so much for supporting me! 

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we loved the way you have penned down all the information required ! perfect post to refer to while planning a trip !

I love Berlin, it is an amazing city. But I have never heard of this bus tour. Thanks for sharing.

My brother visited Berlin a few years ago on a college field trip and he absolutely loved it. He was studying art and loved the quirkiness of the city. There is so much to do there. I’m quite drawn to the Museum Island. The architecture of the buildings is just awe-inspiring.

Nice, pinned for the next time I am passing by Berlin. I like such informative and thorough posts.

I love this! Such a great way to see a city. You would definitely need more than a whole day to see everything though as you pointed out! Love the menu on the statue haha

Ya, I've found that hilarious, too, especially once you see it, you find that he really looks like explaining it to some tourists 😀

Only to see Berlin, you need a couple of days, to experience it, you need far longer.

This bus tour looks amazing ?? I would love to give this a try as I do love to do the whole site seeing thing!

Thank you. All righty – hop on, then 😉

You reminded me of all the reasons I love Berlin, and then you gave me several new reasons to love it, meaning I need to return. I have never seen Mother With Her Dead Son before, and the stark beauty illuminated by the natural light is incredibly sobering. I'm also a lover not a hater of the Neues museum; all those geometric outlines are stunning.

Thank you, Bernadette. Yes, the statue at the Zollhaus is pretty impressive – funny, that you missed it since the building is really centrally located…maybe that's exactly why, right?! 😉

Such a good detailed guide on Berlin. I had limited myself to just the Berlin Wall. The HOHO bus tours are really good. I hope I can visit to have this similar tour.

What a comprehensive guide you have here. I also like taking the public transport, as much as possible. Your guide will make it easy for any traveler to use the city bus while exploring the sights.

What a detailed post about Berlin! It looks like a really grand city with so much story to tell. I hope to be able to visit soon!

This is superbly written comprehensive guide on Berlin with all tidbits too. Twice last year we stopped at Berlin , only to catch another train 🙁 I think there will always be another time .

The next time, you should at least spend the day: Lock your luggage at the station and off you go to the Reichstag, the Brandenburger Tor etc. It's about ten minutes walk from the central station. Have a great summer – and happy travelling!

Thank you so much for this in-depth post. I was just talking to my friend on Sunday about how much I want to visit Berlin. As you've shown, it looks like there is so much history, art, and architecture to see. Isn't there also a vast street art scene as well as yummy vegan food? Now I know to get myself a museum pass and hoping bus 100. What do you think the best time of year is to visit?

Definitely Summer since then there are also all the beach clubs open and it's really moving. At the same time, it's also packed, which of course is not so great. Yes, there are quarters with some great art scene – like e.g. the East Side Gallery – and I guess you get decent vegan food in every big city since it became quite popular. Whenever you may go – have a GREAT time; and actually I know that you will 😉

Why would anyone hate David Chipperfield's renovation project of Neues Museum?? 🙂 It is one of the most thought of museum spaces I've ever been to! Anyhow, you rounded up quite an extensive list-makes me miss Berlin. I spent there the month of February last year, and even then didn't have the time to see all of the things I wanted. Nikolaiviertel really is lovely, I visited it almost 10 years ago as an art history student, along with Knoblauchhaus! Ah, such nice memories! 🙂

I love the architecture of the Neues Museum, but I know that people think it should have been renovated just the way it used to be. I find it symbolizes the history of the city – that you can fix things, but there will always remain parts that you have to renew – even if it sort of clashes.

Yes, the Nikolaiviertel is one of my favorite corners.

Beautiful sights everywhere! I like this travel tip because I do this, too. I take advantage of bus rides to enjoy the scenery on the road.

I enjoyed reading your guide. I love all the vibrant pictures. What software are you using to enhance them?

I've heard from friends who have traveled to Berlin in the past that It's a city not to miss and judging from your post they seem to be right with such a mix of modern art culture and historical culture and so many museums to visit. As always Renata you have provided such a thorough and well thought out guide which I will definitely be referring to when I eventually head up to Berlin myself 😀

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your response! Yes, Berlin is not exactly pretty and cozy, but it's incredible how much there is to see and experience. I guess that's the reason why so, so many young people from all over Europe come to live there at least for a while. You definitely should roam there a bit 😉

This is an amazing guide to Berlin and I love the idea of using public transport over a tourist bus.

I had been to Berlin when I was a kid so I can't remember the places but just in a post you have give us a lovely tour through out Berlin. Great pictures though.

Thank you, glad you like it. Time to come back, I guess…. 😉

Oh I love the idea of swapping a hop on hop off for a regular bus that covers the same, I bet this applies to most cities! Also thanks for the great tour of Berlin, I have not been before but now I hav a pretty good idea of what it is there to see and do.

Since my concept was the tour by bus 100, there is – believe it or not – still a lot missing. There will be an 'off-road-trip', soon…

This is such a great post, I know some cities have centra routes similar to the ho on and off posts, so I will be saving this for when I go to Berlin. Thank you for the information that the Reichstag is open so late. The university also looks so interesting and has a great alumni list!

Yes, you're right, there are a couple of cities that have something similar: For instance in my post on Vienna that I've published in January, I recommended to take the tram that crosses the city center going along many important sights, too.

I have never used one of the hop on hop off buses before and prefer using local transport. I have been to Berlin several times and did not make the most of bus 100! I tended to walk everywhere or get the metro.Thank you for sharing as I will now use the bus 100 on my next visit! I will also make sure I stop off at Haus der Kulturen der Welt as it looks like a very interesting building!

Great! By the way, bus 200 has a similar route. It's a slower, but also more 'scenic' alternative to the subway.

This is a wonderful and thorough guide to Berlin. I LOVE the idea of doing the city tour by yourself and using public transit over the tour buses – it makes it so much more fun! Also, I will certainly be visiting that shop that serves beer through the window. What a great way to spend an afternoon haha!

I also prefer a city bus – you feel more like a local. Yes, the idea to have a more or less quick beer at that window is really fun; and I actually did order the 'Fassbrause' when I was thirsty – it's so quick: no looking for a table, waiting for the waiter etc; you pay, drink, go!

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Don't want sore feet from a typical city tour that costs you an arm and a leg? With us you can discover Berlin's most important sights while comfortably seated – for only € 3.20!

In around 60 minutes, the following bus lines will take you to many of Berlin’s top sights and places of interest – albeit without commentary. All you need is a ticket for tariff zone AB and you are ready to go! You can always leave the bus and explore places on foot too. Please remember to check the validity of your ticket, though. If you have a single ticket, for example, you may have to buy a new ticket if you want to board the bus again later. Our ticket overview provides you with information on all BVG tickets in advance. Tickets can also be purchased directly via our BVG apps .

Bus 100 takes you from Alexanderplatz to Zoologischer Garten. Notable sights along the way are the TV Tower, Berliner Dom, Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Bellevue Palace, Victory Column, Tiergarten, and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Bus 100 timetable

Similar to Bus 100, the 200 also connects central points of West Berlin to Alexanderplatz, but then continues East toward Prenzlauer Berg. Apart from some of the sights seen by the 100, Bus 200 also passes by the Philharmonie, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, Nikolaiviertel, Red Town Hall, and Volkspark Friedrichshain.  Bus 200 timetable

The 300 does not venture as far West as the previous two buses, starting instead at the Philharmonie. On its journey East from Alexanderplatz it heads to Warschauer Straße. Apart from a few previously mentioned sights, the 300 passes by the Bundesrat, Humboldt University, Neue Wache Memorial, State Opera, and East Side Gallery. Bus 300 timetable

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A hop-on hop-off Moscow bus tour aboard the double-decker buses is the easiest and most convenient way of sightseeing around this busy city. You can pick 48 hr ticket option to see the entire city at your own pace. The engaging commentary and complimentary walking tour work like icing on the cake. Make sure to book early and try an add-on boat tour to make the most of your itinerary.

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Moscow bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.

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We recommend at least two to three days to explore Moscow at a relaxed pace and cover most of its prominent attractions while enjoying shopping and local cuisine.

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There are several ticket options available to you, depending on your length of stay. Each bus tour will have validity from 24, 36, 48 to 72 hours. And the great thing is you can plan ahead as the vouchers are valid anywhere between 6 months to 1 year and can be used at any point during that period. Check the product page or bus tour operator for complete details.

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City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

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  • Hop-on or hop-off at any of Moscow’s main highlights
  • Views of Moscow from an open-top, double-decker bus
  • Learn about the city with recorded commentary
  • Visit Red Square, Alexander Gardens, and more
  • Bus pass inclusions: 48 or 72 hour bus pass + walking tour
  • Boat pass inclusions: 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
  • Bus & Boat pass inclusions: 48 hour bus pass + 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
  • Vouchers valid for 12 months
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Location Name: The route begins at Red Square but you can board at any stop
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Red Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 25 minutes. Duration - 60 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Green Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 60 minutes. Duration - 120 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
  • Orange Route (currently suspended) runs from 10:30am - 6:30pm, every 30 minutes. Duration - 140 minutes. First stop - Museum of Cosmonautics
  • Walking tour runs daily at 10:45am. Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes. Meeting point - Next to monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
  • Boat tour operates 5th May - 20th October, from 11:30am - 6:30pm. Duration - 60 minutes. Meeting point - Zaryadye Park Pier.
  • Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
  • Vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the routes.
  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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  • DebbJ 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to get oriented to Moscow We started our Moscow experience with the hop on hop off. It was a great way to get orientated to the city. The additional optional tours were also good, we did the Metro tour which I highly recommend, we also paid for the Kremlin tour. The hop on hop off has three different lines all included. Only fault was the bus was sometimes full and you had to wait for the next one which was about 15 minutes (in the cold). Read more Written January 6, 2020
  • UmaDelhi 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 2 days are required Very very good audio guides- the voice quality was also good and also the anecdotes of history were brilliant. Russia is truly beautiful Read more Written September 1, 2019
  • BeverleyT 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat trip - TERRIBLE We got on the bus, but couldn’t buy a 1 day ticket. They suggested we do the 1 hour boat trip and said they would drop us to the dock. 1) they dropped us in the wrong place 2) they were lost because of the marathon Then the boat, after we finally found it: 1) stinking fumes, actually gagging 2) no commentary, in fact, no interaction unless you begged 3) offered us 2 for 1 icecreams as they had melted and refrozen as the fridge gets turned off at night Honestly, we enjoyed the afternoon in the boat but spent all of it laughing at just how awful it was!!! The worst thing in Moscow! Read more Written August 18, 2019
  • niruDurbs 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Not the best value for the price The ticket is quite expensive and covers three different routes in a 24 hour period. The red route is quite exciting and takes about an hour. The bus comes every 10 to 15 minutes. However the other two routes take about two hours each and buses come every 30 to 40 minute period. If the bus is full then you have to wait at the stop for the next bus. So personally I feel that not much can be seen this way. I definitely was not impressed. However it must be noted that one can learn a lot about the history of Moscow Read more Written July 3, 2019
  • IrishCueTravel 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles SLO Motion Not all their fault , but if you plan on trying this Attraction be patient! Traffic is a big problem first and foremost. But to add additional unnecessary delays; the bus stops at each site for 15 minutes at a time or More ! I gave up half way through ( 45 minutes) ; and walked back to the starting point in 10 minutes! Read more Written June 4, 2019
  • michael g 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Worst hop on/hop off EVER Waited for 40 minutes in the cold rain for a bus that never came... unacceptable. Traffic is so bad that when on a bus the previos day it was barely moving. My advice-get a subway pass and a good travel guide book and do sightseeing on your own! Read more Written October 24, 2018
  • Rebecca J 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Boat element was excellent We purchased a ticket online for the boat and bus for 2 days. The boat element was wonderful, we saw some amazing parts of Moscow along the river side. The bus element was very disappointing as it only started at 10am and was finished by 6:30pm. It was extremely warm when we were there and it would have been great to do the tour in the cool of the day. There was also no air conditioning in the down stairs part of the bus. They also turned away passengers at one of the stops as the bus was full and there was not another bus for 40 minutes. Read more Written September 26, 2018
  • Monismith2014 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles it was very enjoyable it was very interesting seeing things we saw walking around from the bus. so much more to see. we had a lot better view of the attractions from the height of the bus.also the bus was reasonable slow which gave us time enough for photos. it stopped at sparrow hill for 10 minutes for picture taking Read more Written September 20, 2018
  • fati666222 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles The best way to see Moscow We did both routes but if you have little time then only do the red route.Its very informative and it takes you to the important sights.The staff on the bus are very friendly and helpful. Read more Written August 20, 2018
  • adolfo17 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles The worst hope-on hope-off service I've ever seen Diffiult to understand the route maps and stops. Staff wouldn't help either. Lengthy stops. No air conditioning. Read more Written August 4, 2018
  • Peter F 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Two Routes There is a short red route which depending on the traffic takes about an hour. The route is generally around the Red Square area. The ear phones were small and sometimes the commentary did not link up with the sites you were seeing. The green bus takes you on a longer route and ours took two and a half hours due to the heavy traffic. I would not recommend this trip unless it is raining or you want to fill in time. The sights we saw were nothing outstanding with plenty of time at certain stops for photos. Also the driver stop for a bite to eat at one stop. Read more Written July 30, 2018
  • Bernardo P 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat Trips Moscow, Russia Yesterday, I booked a boat trip with the GetYourGuide.com web page and was totally horrible, didn’t have audio guide as it shows on the picture-Nobody Talk-. The girl on the picture-light blue bag-ask for 100 Rubles for show her the QR Code while I had the Booking and PIN number cause she must see the vessel name-Didn’t say nothing and after she said board any vessel. I suggest take the trip and pay on site, avoid fake internet pages, there are many other services with a lot of entertainment, don’t take this ones. Read more Written July 14, 2018
  • Kathrynowl91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Good way to see some sites We usually do these tours when we travel. They get you round and you see the sight . The traffic is quite heavy so it is a bit slow but there is not a lot they can do about it. We only did the red route. Just a note people don’t queue here when the bus comes it’s a bit of a free for all. Read more Written July 13, 2018
  • Daniyal91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Was Ok.! Started our tour of moscow from here, We had got the 2 Day Pass with the boat ride. The route and the map was good but not well managed. The bus didn't stop at many points. Were were unaware a couple of times at what point we were and missed them. Headphones and maps were provided. Would recommend one should check out the route map before going and decide which places to stop in advance, this way one can manage and enjoy the tour more and us it more effectively.! The boat ride was Ok, a little crowded. No guide provided, just a boat ride with restaurant service Read more Written July 12, 2018
  • WilliamDyer 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor service on boat and too many waiting times on buses For the price, you should expect at minimum English speaking tour guides with decent experience, but at least in my case that did not happen both in buses and boats. And in the boat even tough we were 90% English speaking tourist at least, the tour guide spoke 95% of the time in Russia, and only 3 sentences in English, I really counted how many times she spoke in English. And at the end she asks us if we have any questions? Of course I told her I couldn’t ask her anything since I didn’t understand 95% of what she was saying. The boat tour is not worth it, just take the bus that would be my advice. Second minus is the waiting times, in the boat they made us wait an hour before it departed, and in many stops with the buses waiting times of 20-30 minutes. I actually think I lost that day around 2 hours doing nothing. Be careful. Read more Written July 10, 2018

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  • Meeting Point Moscow Hop On, Hop Off Tour: You may hop on the bus at any stop. The voucher can be exchanged at any of the stops directly with the driver.

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  • See all of Moscow from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Red Square to the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
  • The routes and stops take you to the most popular attractions of Moscow
  • Choose between 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus tour and explore Moscow at your own pace
  • Hop on and off at any of the well-placed stops and see attractions of your choice
  • Enjoy a complimentary walking tour and visit attractions like Kazan Cathedral, Red Square, Lenin’s Mausoleum & more!
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Explore this bustling city comfortably aboard a hop-on hop-off bus with a 24-hour/48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus tour. With strategic routes and stops across the city, you have easy access to all the popular attractions of Moscow. Enjoy a FREE walking tour with your Moscow hop-on, hop-off ticket.

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  • Alexander Garden at Mokhovaya St.
  • Okhotny Ryad
  • Big Moskvoretsky Bridge
  • Arbatskaya Sq.
  • Estrada Theatre
  • Big Stone Bridge
  • Lubyanka Square

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Validity: 12 months from the date chosen at the time of booking

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Moscow is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.

Timings and stops are subject to change.

The boat ticket is for single use only. Boat tour is available from May to October.

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Spanish tourist camping with her husband is gang raped in India; 3 arrested as police search for more suspects

Updated on: March 4, 2024 / 8:47 AM EST / CBS/AFP

Three Indian men have appeared in court after the gang rape of a Spanish tourist on a motorbike trip with her husband, with police hunting four other suspects, reports said Monday.

The attack took place on Friday night in eastern India in Jharkhand state's Dumka district, where the couple were camping.

A total of seven men are accused of carrying out the brutal assault.

"We have formed a team to hunt the remaining suspects," senior local police officer Pitamber Singh Kherwar told AFP.

On Sunday, three accused were seen being escorted into court with sacks on their heads by police officers holding ropes tied around their waists. The three were later remanded in custody.

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The Spanish woman and her husband were also in court.

The couple  told Spanish TV channel Antena 3 on Saturday that the men raped the woman and hit the man repeatedly, the Reuters news agency reported.  They said they had camped out because they could not find hotels nearby, Reuters reported.

"We have to ensure strict punishment," Kherwar said, the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency reported Monday.

Kherwar said a special team including forensic officers had been formed to scour the scene of the attack, while another team was hunting more suspects.

"They are constantly raiding places," Kherwar said in PTI's report. "We will soon arrest the remaining accused."

An average of nearly 90 rapes a day were reported in India in 2022, according to data from the National Crime Records Bureau.

That year, police arrested 11 people after the alleged brutal gang rape and torture of a young woman that included her being paraded through the streets of Dehli. Also in 2022, a police officer in India was arrested after being accused of raping a 13-year-old girl who went to his station to report she had been gang-raped.

In 2021, a 34-year-old woman in Mumbai died after being  raped and brutally tortured .

Large numbers of rapes go unreported due to prevailing stigmas around victims and a lack of faith in police investigations.

Convictions remain rare, with cases getting stuck for years in India's clogged-up criminal justice system.

The notorious gang rape and murder of an Indian student made global headlines in 2012 .

Jyoti Singh, a 23-year-old physiotherapy student, was raped, assaulted and left for dead by five men and a teenager on a bus in New Delhi in December that year.

The horrific crime shone an international spotlight on India's high levels of sexual violence and sparked weeks of protests, and eventually a change in the law to introduce the death penalty for rape .

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