Berlin nightlife history from Wall to art and clubs river cruise

The pulsating life of the capital is most evident between Jannowitzbrücke and Insel der Jugend. On a 90-minute boat tour, you'll discover the party heart of Berlin. Singer and rapper Romano provides an audio guide detailing tales of Berlin's wildest clubs, fallen icons, intriguing criminal cases, a rescue staircase for beavers, a dramatic escape from the GDR, and much more.Your journey begins at the East Side Gallery, where you can witness the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall. There's no better place to understand and feel the division of Germany. Your voyage continues through Schillingbrücke, past Radialsystem, opening up to the charming inner-city village quarter of Holzmarkt. This area boasts a theatre, bars, eateries, a brewery, bakery, schnapps distillery, concert hall, and one of the city's most renowned clubs.As you glide past the historic S-Bahn arches and through Janowitzbrücke, you'll encounter the Chinese Embassy and C-Base, home to the world's largest computer hacker association. You'll also see remnants of the now-vanished nightclubs Kiki Blofeld and Kater Holzig. As your journey heads eastward, you'll pass by Oberbaum Bridge and Osthafen. Just a stone's throw away, you'll sail past Badeschiff, Hoppetossee, ghost ship Ingrid Wengler, and Molecule Man.Beyond Elsenbrücke unfolds the verdant panorama of Alt Stralau and Treptower Park. To conclude your tour, there's a brief pause allowing for a photo opportunity in front of Berlin's most beautiful bridge.

Highlights

  • You'll enjoy a spacious upper deck spanning the entire ship with comfortable seating
  • The cruise includes Cool Kaiser beer from a private brewery
  • Your journey features state-of-the-art electric propulsion on Berlin's oldest passenger ship
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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in German

What's included

  • Cruise

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Where you'll meet

Tour stops: A) East Side Gallery pier (Mühlenstraße 70-71) Departure time 01:00 pm and B) East Side Gallery pier (Mühlenstraße 70-71) Departure time 02:35 pm. You can board or disembark at any official tour stop. You're kindly asked to arrive at the respective landing stage approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Operated by

Kaiser Friedrich

Important information

Know in advance: * Due to lock times that are difficult to calculate, there may be slight delays * Due to its age and design, the ship is not barrier-free. There are a few steps and narrow doors leading to the restrooms * Kindly do not bring your own food or drinks. There are plenty of drinks and delicious snacks available on board * Note that the reduced price is applied only to: seniors 65+, severely disabled persons, groups of 10 or more people Remember to bring: * Please remember to bring clothing appropriate for the weather

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