Boat Tours

When the weather is good and you have a free afternoon, a tour on the rivers and canals which criss-cross Berlin offers a relaxing alternative to busy streets and crowded busses. There are a few boat tours which offer commentary in English, but don't expect it to be the most brilliant. Try a Bratwurst and Pils (frequently provided on board) and enjoy the sites from sea level.

Spreekrone Tel: 349 95 95, Fax: 349 00 11 | U7 Mierendorffplatz | Operator: Reederei Winkler | Departure Point: Schloßbrücke (Palace Bridge) next to the Charlottenburg Palace | Departure Times; 10:20, 11:10, 14:20, 15:10 | Prices: From Charlottenburg Palace 25 €, Children 6-14 years half price, children under 6 free. map: Tour lasts three hours. Route goes by Schloß Bellevue, the Reichstag, Berliner Dom, Oberbaumbrücke, taking in the districts of Kreuzberg, Tiergarten, Stadtmitte and Charlottenburg.

Historical City Tour (Historische Stadtrundfahrt) Tel: 53 63 60 0, Fax: 53 63 60 99 | S-Bahn Hackescher Markt | Operator: Stern und Kreis Schiffahrt | Departure Point: Nikolai Quarter, across the canal from Palast der Republik | Departure Times: 10:30 12:00 13:30 15:00 16:30 | Price: 14 €, student discounts available on request map: Tour lasts 1 hour, live commentary in English and German. The tour covers the Nikolai Quarter, Palast der Republik, Berlin Cathedral, Reichstag, the House of the World's Cultures and returns to the Palast der Republik.

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