Few cities carry their history as openly as Berlin—divided, rebuilt, and reinvented within living memory, with the Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Brandenburg Gate still standing as plain evidence of it. We’ll take it in at an easy, unhurried pace: mornings on an e-bike along quiet rivers and lake country, afternoons back aboard a comfortable ship gliding toward the next stop. Beyond the capital, Brandenburg’s countryside is its own revelation—centuries of rivers and forests locals still call das blaue Paradies, the blue paradise. Between royal palaces, sobering memorials, and Berlin’s own layered present, this is a week that rewards curiosity more than exertion.
This 8-day, 7-night bike and boat tour combines guided e-bike rides through Berlin and Brandenburg with a hotel ship that carries you between stops. Six days of cycling take you from Berlin to Potsdam, along the Havel to Brandenburg an der Havel, and back to the capital, covering historic sites, palaces, and memorials along the way. Nights are spent aboard the Clair de Soleil, a comfortable 28-passenger ship, with breakfast, packed lunches, and dinners included.
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In order to join this Berlin bike and boat tour, just basic fitness is required. The most you’ll cycle within a day is up to 55 km (34 mi), on flat, easy terrain, with most days offering a shorter route option.
This tour runs on e-bikes only, so the pedal-assist does most of the work. You’re always welcome to skip the ride and stay aboard as the ship cruises ahead to the next stop.
If you’d prefer to cycle independently and at your own pace, you’re welcome to complete the routes on your own using our detailed cycling map and the handy Ride with GPS app.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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Yes—this is an e-bike-only tour, so a rental is the way to go, and you can add it to your booking at checkout.
The e-bike is typically a Flyer Go Tour6 3.40, with Shimano Nexus 5 gears, five levels of pedal-assist, and hand brakes. The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery is integrated into the frame, and it comes with frame and seat suspension, a gel seat adjustable for height, a lock built into the frame, and puncture-resistant tires—built for comfortable, dependable riding day after day.
Bringing your own bike or e-bike isn’t possible on this ship, due to limited space on deck—exceptions are only made for special bikes, and only if arranged with your guides well in advance. Family-friendly options like children’s bikes, tandems, and trailers can also be arranged on request, if needed.
Group sizes and pricing
Berlin bike & boat tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Yes, of course! Non-cycling guests are more than welcome to join. The price stays the same, as all inclusions are identical apart from the guided cycling tours themselves. Our tour guides can give you tips on how to enjoy your holiday without taking part in the daily rides—and while the boat travels between harbours, you can simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet on board. It’s a lovely option for mixed groups!
The price for this Berlin bike & boat tour is based on twin-share cabins, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
Solo travelers are welcome to join, but securing a single occupancy room for themselves is mandatory—you’ll be able to add it to your booking at checkout. It’s not possible to join as a solo traveller and share a cabin with another guest.
The starting point of your Berlin bike and boat tour is Berlin, Germany. Most people fly into Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach the ship’s dock in Berlin.
You will meet your guide and check in aboard the Clair de Soleil at 4 pm on Day 1.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
The price of the tour includes the 5 euro SGR Insolvency Protection. This is mandatory consumer contribution called the SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme.
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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