To characterize currently most common interaction techniques for street-level navigation in 3D digital cities for mobile touch de- vices in terms of their efficiency and usability, we conducted a user study, where we compared target selection (Go-To), rate con- trol (Joystick), position control, and stroke-based control naviga- tion metaphors. The results suggest users performed best with the Go-To interaction technique. The subjective comments showed a preference of novices towards Go-To and expert users towards Joy- stick technique.