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Hop-on Hop-off Hamburg Bus Tours
3.9/5
(107)
Gyr
Jul 2025Verified booking
The tour guide on the bus gave us a very interesting and exciting presentation about the history of Hamburg and the sights. We would be happy to return at any time.
Athina
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect experience. You can see all the important sightseeins of this wonderful city. Friendly drivers.
I will do it again to my next trip in another country.
Routes
TimelineMap
1
HBF/Kirchenallee
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2 attractions
2
Auf dem Sande
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2 attractions
3
St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
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2 attractions
4
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse
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2 attractions
5
Landungsbrücken (S-Bahn)
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1 attractions
6
St. Michaelis Kirche
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2 attractions
7
Rathaus, Hein Denkmal
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2 attractions
8
Rödingsmarkt
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2 attractions
9
HBF/Spitalerstraße
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1 attractions
10
Hauptbahnhof Kirchenallee (east side)
11
Holzdamm
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2 attractions
12
Sophienterrasse
13
Dragonerstall
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1 attractions
- Discover the vibrant city of Hamburg in the most fun way possible, with a 1-day hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
- Jump on and off the bus as many times as you want, with 15 stops along the route and buses arriving every 60 mins.
- You can also opt for a 60-min harbor boat cruise along the scenic Elbe River and see historic piers and some of the largest ports in Europe.
- The double-decker buses come with GPS-controlled audio guides in multiple languages and you can hear about the sights as you pass by.
- Some of the must-visit spots along your route include the scenic Alster Lake, expansive Outer Alster, 18th-century St. Michaelis Church, and more.
- Discover the vibrant city of Hamburg in the most fun way possible, with a 1-day hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
- Jump on and off the bus as many times as you want, with 15 stops along the route and buses arriving every 60 mins.
- You can also opt for a 60-min harbor boat cruise along the scenic Elbe River and see historic piers and some of the largest ports in Europe.
- The double-decker buses come with GPS-controlled audio guides in multiple languages and you can hear about the sights as you pass by.
- Some of the must-visit spots along your route include the scenic Alster Lake, expansive Outer Alster, 18th-century St. Michaelis Church, and more.
Inclusions
- 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- 60-min Elbe river cruise with English audio guide (based on option selected)
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German (on the bus)
- Free sightseeing map & headphones (on the bus)
- Free child (aged 5 and under) tickets
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Bus route
Summer (Nov 1 to Mar 31)
- First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle
- Last bus: 6:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market
Winter (Apr 1 to Oct 31)
- First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle
- Last bus: 4:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market
Harbor cruise
Summer (Easter to Oct 31)
- First cruise: 10am from Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1
- Last cruise: 6pm from Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1 (7pm from Fri to Sun)
- Frequency: Every 15-30 mins
Winter (Nov to Easter)
- First cruise: 10am from Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1
- Last cruise: 5pm from Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1
- Frequency: Every 30-45 mins
- Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.
- Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Gyr
Jul 2025Verified booking
The tour guide on the bus gave us a very interesting and exciting presentation about the history of Hamburg and the sights. We would be happy to return at any time.
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Agnes
May 2025Verified booking
Good driver and guide. Very obliging.
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Daniele
Aug 2025Verified booking
christina
Jul 2025Verified booking
Wolfgang
Jul 2025Verified booking
Aleksandra
Jun 2025Verified booking
Tanja
May 2025Verified booking
Haidai
Jun 2025Verified booking
There's no many things that I loved.
Marti
Jul 2025Verified booking
The tour has been canceled and despite writing 3 emails I have not received a refund. This is NOT acceptable service behavior. Keep your distance from this provider!
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Pauline
Jul 2025Verified booking
Because of traffic disruption due to slagermoove festival, we were never able to get on a bus. We would like to be reimbursed
Luiza
Jul 2025Verified booking
The bus tour was cancelled and I wasn't informed. I waited at the bus stop until I eventually called a call center available only in English. The employee didn't know about the cancellation, tried to convince me the bus would be coming. Eventually I managed to find the info myself and they requested me to send them a screenshot. Only then did they agree to a refund. I had booked a package - bus + philarmonic tour. I wanted to cancel the philarmonic tour, since I was so unhappy with the company. They refused and only refunded the bus tour. Bad experience, don't book with them, not trustworthy!!!
Irina
Jul 2025Verified booking
NEVER buy these tickets. The bus did not arrived in 1,5h. The money was never refunded. The support is useless.
Bundi
Jul 2025Verified booking
There were no buses. I demand the return of the money.
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Julie
Jun 2025Verified booking
Nothing. Never was able to use the ticket because of traffic congestion. Busses not running.
Athina
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect experience. You can see all the important sightseeins of this wonderful city. Friendly drivers. I will do it again to my next trip in another country.
Susanne
Feb 2025Verified booking
The boat tour was very good. The bus tour was not, the bus runs too infrequently. You don't get any information about the individual stops beforehand regarding boarding, the audio guide was not informative enough. Individually rated full points for the boat tour, no points for the bus
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Dominique
May 2025Verified booking
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Dariusz
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Binayak
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Revita
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Henrik
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Martins
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Jimmy
Feb 2025Verified booking
Karen
May 2025Verified booking
We really only stood in traffic jams with the hop-on-hop-off in Hamburg. Most of the time only heard music and only 1 or 2 interesting facts from a band. Sound was OK in itself. Got off halfway through and went to lunch, did not re-enter. Will never do a hop-on again.
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4.2/5
(285)
Bronwyn
May 2025Verified booking
It's a great way to see central Hamburg and learn a bit about the city and covers quite a bit of territory which would be missed if you don't have a car or other personal transport. The audio in English was a bit hard to hear sometimes as the German on the speakers is very loud.
Helmut
May 2025Verified booking
The driver was very friendly and always made jokes in between was very interesting information unfortunately some things were closed due to the marathon but he always knew a way out thank you very much
M.w.
Apr 2025Verified booking
Easy handling online with tickets and bus tour was great. We also went on the Alter cruise which was awesome as we also had beautiful sunny weather.
Routes
TimelineMap
1
HBF/Kirchenallee
Get direction
2 attractions
2
Auf dem Sande
Get direction
2 attractions
3
St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
Get direction
2 attractions
4
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse
Get direction
2 attractions
5
Landungsbrücken (S-Bahn)
Get direction
1 attractions
6
St. Michaelis Kirche
Get direction
2 attractions
7
Rathaus, Hein Denkmal
Get direction
2 attractions
8
Rödingsmarkt
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2 attractions
9
HBF/Spitalerstraße
Get direction
1 attractions
10
Hauptbahnhof Kirchenallee (east side)
11
Holzdamm
Get direction
2 attractions
12
Sophienterrasse
13
Dragonerstall
Get direction
1 attractions
- Hamburg at your fingertips! This 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour is your ticket to explore, it's sightseeing spots on your terms.
- Every 30 mins, your buses await! With 20 stops scattered around the city’s coolest spots, you'll be ticking off your bucket list on the go.
- Level up your trip with an Alster Lake or Elbe River cruise and glide past swanky villas and lush gardens.
- Your personal tour guide is built right in! The open-top bus comes with a multi-language GPS audio guide – it's like having a local bestie.
- Roll past the city’s modern marvels, gawk at St. Michael's Church's baroque beauty, and get lost in Speicherstadt's brick wonderland.
- Hamburg at your fingertips! This 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour is your ticket to explore, it's sightseeing spots on your terms.
- Every 30 mins, your buses await! With 20 stops scattered around the city’s coolest spots, you'll be ticking off your bucket list on the go.
- Level up your trip with an Alster Lake or Elbe River cruise and glide past swanky villas and lush gardens.
- Your personal tour guide is built right in! The open-top bus comes with a multi-language GPS audio guide – it's like having a local bestie.
- Roll past the city’s modern marvels, gawk at St. Michael's Church's baroque beauty, and get lost in Speicherstadt's brick wonderland.
Inclusions
- 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- 60/120-min harbor cruise (based on ticket selected)
- 60-min Alster Lake cruise (based on ticket selected)
- Audio guide in German, English, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic & Portuguese (on the bus)
- Free sightseeing map and earphones (on the bus)
- German-speaking guide on harbor cruise (based on ticket selected)
- Audio guide in English on cruise (based on ticket selected)
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
- Special prices for families/kids/seniors
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Line A (bus tour)
Apr to Oct
- First bus: 9:25am from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken) (9:15am from Fri to Sun & public holidays)
- Last bus: 4:55pm from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken) (4:55pm from Fri to Sun & public holidays)
- Frequency: Every 20-30 mins
- Popular stops: HBF/Kirchenallee, Rathaus, Singapurstrasse
Nov to Jan 5 & Feb 1 to Mar 31
- First bus: 9:55am from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken) (9:25am from Fri to Sun & public holidays)
- Last bus: 2:55pm from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken) (3:55am on Sat)
- Frequency: Every 30-60 mins
- Popular stops: HBF/Kirchenallee, Rathaus, Singapurstrasse
Jan 8 to Jan 31
- First bus: 9:55am from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken) (9:25 on Sat)
- Last bus: 2:55pm from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
- Frequency: Every 30-60 mins
- Popular stops: HBF/Kirchenallee, Rathaus, Singapurstrasse
Harbor cruise
60-min cruise
- First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Pier 1 & 4
- Last cruise: 5pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Pier 1 & 4
- Frequency: Every 30-45 mins
120-min cruise
- Departure: 11:30am & 1:30pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Pier 1 & 4
Alster Lake cruise
- First cruise: 11am from Jungfernstieg pier
- Last cruise: 4pm from Jungfernstieg pier
- Frequency: Every 30 mins
- Keep in mind smoking on the Alster Lake cruises and food & beverages on the harbor cruises are not allowed. Pack wisely!
- The Alster Lake and harbor cruises are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Dogs are welcome on the buses.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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susanne
Aug 2025Verified booking
better say what i didn't like !! driver was speaking with Dutch language only than the cherry on the cake was the lake tour not even 1 word in English everything in there language, the hop on hop off at least we had the headphones but the lake tour have t even understood anything
Bronwyn
May 2025Verified booking
It's a great way to see central Hamburg and learn a bit about the city and covers quite a bit of territory which would be missed if you don't have a car or other personal transport. The audio in English was a bit hard to hear sometimes as the German on the speakers is very loud.
Frederick
May 2025Verified booking
Easy to book and stops gave a good overview of Hamburg.
Birgit
Aug 2025Verified booking
Zekl
Aug 2025Verified booking
Bernard
Aug 2025Verified booking
Guillermo
May 2025Verified booking
Rosa
May 2025Verified booking
M.W.
Apr 2025Verified booking
Easy handling online with tickets and bus tour was great. We also went on the Alter cruise which was awesome as we also had beautiful sunny weather.
Helmut
May 2025Verified booking
The driver was very friendly and always made jokes in between was very interesting information unfortunately some things were closed due to the marathon but he always knew a way out thank you very much
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shamjit
May 2025Verified booking
the tour was well organised. The staff friendly
Fuchs
Apr 2025Verified booking
Funny, local, friendly bus drivers and ship's companions.
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Heino
Mar 2025Verified booking
Emil
Feb 2025Verified booking
Aliaksei
Mar 2025Verified booking
There is no clear map with bus stops!
Mary
Dec 2024Verified booking
Very good sightseeing bus -went to all the major sites. Nice staff. Aduio works well On all buses.
Erika
Dec 2024Verified booking
The live information from the driver was excellent and the route leads to all the well-known sights.
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Franziska
Dec 2024Verified booking
We were very lucky that Hamburg, for once, showed itself from its most beautiful sunny side, and was even dressed up for Christmas! The trip was a great experience for us as Hamburgers - to rediscover our own city in a relaxed way with "tourist eyes", accompanied by interesting historical and current information "from the tape" and enriched with very humorous additions from the dedicated bus driver Christian. We had a lot of fun and can warmly recommend this little break from everyday life.
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Markus
Jan 2025Verified booking
Very funny bus driver with good explanations. We saw everything we needed to see.
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Damla
Nov 2024Verified booking
The drivers were great, as was the entire organization.
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Klaus
Jan 2025Verified booking
Thalia
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Joelina
Dec 2024Verified booking
Combo (Save 8%): Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour
from €44
€40.48
8% off
4.4/5
(2,397)
Sieh
Aug 2025Verified booking
It was a great and successful day. The tour with Marion was refreshing and very professional and knowledgeable! Super.
The subsequent harbor tour was a great way to round it all off!
Highly recommended!
Thomas
Aug 2025Verified booking
Andrea explained everything in great detail and was also very understandable and interesting for our grandchildren. We really enjoyed this tour.
Thank you
The Wiegleb family
Gyr
Jul 2025Verified booking
The tour guide on the bus gave us a very interesting and exciting presentation about the history of Hamburg and the sights. We would be happy to return at any time.
- With these combo tickets to the flexible 1-day hop-on-hop-off tour and guided tour of Elbphilharmonie, get the best of Hamburg while you save money.
- Discover the lively city of Hamburg on a bus that departs every 60 mins and allows you to get on and off at any of the 15 stops along the way.
- Stay informed on the go with GPS-controlled audio guides in multiple languages and stop by famous spots like Alster Lake, St. Michaelis Church, and more.
- Rising from the banks of the Elbe River like a cresting wave, take an English or German-guided tour of the Elbphilharmonie, holding 3 world-class concert halls.
- Take a ride on the curved glass elevator to reach the top of the building and get 360° views of the Hamburg skyline and nearby Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- With these combo tickets to the flexible 1-day hop-on-hop-off tour and guided tour of Elbphilharmonie, get the best of Hamburg while you save money.
- Discover the lively city of Hamburg on a bus that departs every 60 mins and allows you to get on and off at any of the 15 stops along the way.
- Stay informed on the go with GPS-controlled audio guides in multiple languages and stop by famous spots like Alster Lake, St. Michaelis Church, and more.
- Rising from the banks of the Elbe River like a cresting wave, take an English or German-guided tour of the Elbphilharmonie, holding 3 world-class concert halls.
- Take a ride on the curved glass elevator to reach the top of the building and get 360° views of the Hamburg skyline and nearby Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inclusions
Hamburg HOHO pass
- 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German
- Free sightseeing map & headphones
- Free child (aged 5 and under) tickets
Elbphilharmonie guided tour
- 60-min guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
- German or English-speaking guide (based on ticket selected)
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Bus route
Summer (Nov 1 to Mar 31)
- First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle
- Last bus: 6:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market
Winter (Apr 1 to Oct 31)
- First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle
- Last bus: 4:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market
Hamburg HOHO pass
- Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.
- Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
Elbphilharmonie guided tour
- Tip: Be sure to check out the other points of interest near Elbphilharmonie such as the Warehouse District Museum (Speicherstadtmuseum), Speicherstadt Coffee Roastery (Speicherstadt Kaffeerösterei) and Miniatur Wunderland.
- Appointments are confirmed according to the Elbphilharmonie and its limited Plaza ticket contingent for guided tours. If no more Plaza tickets are issued, a suitable alternative date is booked as soon as possible. In exceptional cases, the tour guide may then report on the Elbphilharmonie from outside.
- You can still go to the plaza free of charge after the official tour if the tour should only take place from outside.
- Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls is not included in this tour.
- In rare, special cases (mainly for security reasons) the Elbphilharmonie reserves the right not to allow access to the Plaza. In this case, the partial amount will be refunded.
- This tour with Störtebeker beer is only open to individuals who are over 18 years old.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Thomas
Aug 2025Verified booking
Andrea explained everything in great detail and was also very understandable and interesting for our grandchildren. We really enjoyed this tour. Thank you The Wiegleb family
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Sieh
Aug 2025Verified booking
It was a great and successful day. The tour with Marion was refreshing and very professional and knowledgeable! Super. The subsequent harbor tour was a great way to round it all off! Highly recommended!
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Gyr
Jul 2025Verified booking
The tour guide on the bus gave us a very interesting and exciting presentation about the history of Hamburg and the sights. We would be happy to return at any time.
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predrag
Jul 2025Verified booking
Very knowledgable and elloquent guide;
Zuna,
Jun 2025Verified booking
The leader Michael Unfortunately no concert hall tour.
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Agnes
May 2025Verified booking
Good driver and guide. Very obliging.
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Jens
Aug 2025Verified booking
christina
Jul 2025Verified booking
Wolfgang
Jul 2025Verified booking
Aleksandra
Jun 2025Verified booking
Claudia
Jun 2025Verified booking
Tanja
May 2025Verified booking
Dietmar
Jul 2025Verified booking
That I was able to get in at all.
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Haidai
Jun 2025Verified booking
There's no many things that I loved.
Marti
Jul 2025Verified booking
The tour has been canceled and despite writing 3 emails I have not received a refund. This is NOT acceptable service behavior. Keep your distance from this provider!
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Pauline
Jul 2025Verified booking
Because of traffic disruption due to slagermoove festival, we were never able to get on a bus. We would like to be reimbursed
Luiza
Jul 2025Verified booking
The bus tour was cancelled and I wasn't informed. I waited at the bus stop until I eventually called a call center available only in English. The employee didn't know about the cancellation, tried to convince me the bus would be coming. Eventually I managed to find the info myself and they requested me to send them a screenshot. Only then did they agree to a refund. I had booked a package - bus + philarmonic tour. I wanted to cancel the philarmonic tour, since I was so unhappy with the company. They refused and only refunded the bus tour. Bad experience, don't book with them, not trustworthy!!!
Irina
Jul 2025Verified booking
NEVER buy these tickets. The bus did not arrived in 1,5h. The money was never refunded. The support is useless.
Bundi
Jul 2025Verified booking
There were no buses. I demand the return of the money.
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Julie
Jun 2025Verified booking
Nothing. Never was able to use the ticket because of traffic congestion. Busses not running.
Alexander
Apr 2025Verified booking
The guide communicated his extensive knowledge very cheerfully, so that it was very entertaining to listen. He was very keen to take a personal approach.
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Anke
Mar 2025Verified booking
The tour guide Christa was very nice and gave us a lot of interesting background knowledge about the ElPhi.
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Athina
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect experience. You can see all the important sightseeins of this wonderful city. Friendly drivers. I will do it again to my next trip in another country.
Angelika
May 2025Verified booking
Very competent guide, well explained and very clearly spoken.
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Sabine
Apr 2025Verified booking
The guide made the tour very clear and lively. It was very easy to listen to him. (Klaus.)
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Stadtrundfahrt: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Hamburg with Harbor and/or Alster Lake Cruise
Routes
TimelineMap
1
St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
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2 attractions
2
Am Kaiserkai (Elbphilharmonie)
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2 attractions
3
Überseequartier
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2 attractions
4
Auf dem Sande
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2 attractions
5
Singapurstrasse
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2 attractions
6
HBF/Kirchenallee
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2 attractions
7
HBF/Spitalerstraße
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1 attractions
8
Holzdamm
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2 attractions
9
Moorweidenstraße
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2 attractions
10
Fontenay
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2 attractions
11
Sophienterrasse
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1 attractions
12
Bahnhof Dammtor
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1 attractions
13
Planten un Blomen
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1 attractions
14
Hamburg Messe Mitte
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2 attractions
15
Dragonerstall
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2 attractions
16
Jungfernstieg
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2 attractions
17
Rathaus, Hein Denkmal
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2 attractions
18
Rödingsmarkt
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2 attractions
19
St. Michaelis Kirche
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2 attractions
20
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse
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2 attractions
- Discover Hamburg's highlights on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour – valid for 1 day – with 2 cruise experiences along the harbor and Alster Lake.
- Enjoy a flexible bus schedule as you hop on and off at any of the 20 stops along the Line A route.
- Observe magnificent villas and gardens from a waterfront perspective on a 1-hour harbor cruise and Alster Lake cruise.
- Learn all about the city and its history with an audio narration in 11 languages, complete with headphones, on board the bus.
- See the impressive Rathaus City Hall, Hamburg's seat of government, the 18th-century St. Michael's Church, and more.
- Discover Hamburg's highlights on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour – valid for 1 day – with 2 cruise experiences along the harbor and Alster Lake.
- Enjoy a flexible bus schedule as you hop on and off at any of the 20 stops along the Line A route.
- Observe magnificent villas and gardens from a waterfront perspective on a 1-hour harbor cruise and Alster Lake cruise.
- Learn all about the city and its history with an audio narration in 11 languages, complete with headphones, on board the bus.
- See the impressive Rathaus City Hall, Hamburg's seat of government, the 18th-century St. Michael's Church, and more.
Inclusions
- Valid for 1 day
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off access
- Audio guide in 11 languages
- Sightseeing map
- Headphones
- 1-hour Harbor Cruise (optional)
- 1-hour Alster Lake Cruise
Line A
Mon to Thu
- First bus: 9:25am from stop #1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
- Last bus: 4:55pm from stop #1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
- Frequency: Every 30 mins
- Popular Stops: Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity & Speicherstadt
Fri to Sun, Public & Bank Holidays
- First bus: 9:15am from stop #1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
- Last bus: 4:55pm
- Frequency: Every 20 mins
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points & click here to see the winter timetable from 1 February to 29 March 2024.
Harbor Cruise
Apr to Oct
- First cruise at 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken 1 or 4
- Last cruise at 6pm
- Frequency: Every 15 to 30 mins
Nov to Mar
- First cruise at10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken 1 or 4
- Last cruise at 6pm
- Frequency: Every 35 to 40 mins
Alster Lake Cruise
- First cruise at 11am from Anleger Jungfernstieg
- Last cruise at 4pm
- Frequency: Every 30 mins
- Tip: With flat roads and dedicated cycle paths throughout the city, Hamburg is a very bike-friendly place. Some hostels and hotels have their own bike rental. Hop on one and ride through the city.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Buggy (on prior request).
- The audio guide on the bus is available in English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Mandarin, Brazilian Portuguese, and Arabic.
- Dogs are welcome onboard.
- Special events, construction, or other incidents may require Line A services and timetables changes.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Victoria
Jul 2025Verified booking
Interesting and informative, sailing through the fountain was an experience never to be forgotten. The detail in the explanations made everything understandable. Thank you
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Petra
Aug 2025Verified booking
The Alsterschifffahrt referred to the question (and reference to the ticket) with which ship we can go on a completely overcrowded barge, in the booking was specified a "passenger ship". As the hop-on tour was planned afterwards, there was no boat trip, so we paid €78 for the hop-on tour by bus.
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Jose
Jul 2025Verified booking
Headout is a bad platform. You should receive the tickets by email instead trying to explain the operators that you have a tour already payed.
Sebastian
May 2025Verified booking
Michael
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Roland
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Isabella
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Simone
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Jürgen
Feb 2025Verified booking
Till
Dec 2024Verified booking
The whole package was outstanding! I liked the Alster tour best.
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Annette
Oct 2024Verified booking
Mr.
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Filomena
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Jaylin
Aug 2024Verified booking
Andres
Nov 2023Verified booking
It was an enriching experience, the stops have enough time to know the background and history of them, the only bad thing is that they do not put who are the operators of the boat tours, I had to call the company to find out which were the places where I had to board.
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Ms.
Aug 2024Verified booking
Bertram
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Myron
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Mrs.
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Camron
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Hyman
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Leann
Jul 2024Verified booking
From happy customers
Alexander
abr, 2025
The guide communicated his extensive knowledge very cheerfully, so that it was very entertaining to listen. He was very keen to take a personal approach.
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Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour with Access to the Plaza
Anke
mar, 2025
The tour guide Christa was very nice and gave us a lot of interesting background knowledge about the ElPhi.
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Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour with Access to the Plaza
M.w.
abr, 2025
Easy handling online with tickets and bus tour was great. We also went on the Alter cruise which was awesome as we also had beautiful sunny weather.
Stadtrundfahrt: Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Alster Lake or Harbor Cruise
Julie
out, 2018
So pleased with our decision. The enormous escalator up to the balcony is insane and once you get there, you can take in views of the harbor, the city, ships sailing by.
Combo: Hamburg Harbor Cruise & Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour - Sat & Sun
Samuel
set, 2018
After booking from here i found out that a complimentary coupon booklet is included that helped us save money at various locations on the tour..
St. Pauli Guided Tour
M.h.m.
out, 2024
Very amusing and amiable guide. Lots of humor but also respect for the ladies working on the repel job. Lots of information a very enjoyable evening had.
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Hamburg Complete Nightlife Reeperbahn & St. Pauli Tour
Paul
out, 2018
This tour is so necessary it you really want to get a real feel of how peeople in Hamburg Party. THe skip the line tickets were a boon
Walking Tour of Reeperbahn & St. Pauli
Kerstin
Germanymar, 2025
We had the guided tour to the Elphi with Klaus on 03.03.2025. There were only four of us with another couple. We learned a lot about the Elphi and Klaus had many more tips for our stay in Hamburg. It was great fun. We hope that many more visitors to the Elphi will be guided just as well by the very likeable Klaus. A big thank you to him.
We also enjoyed the subsequent harbor tour. The captain was very relaxed with his jokes. The day was absolutely to our taste. Thank you very much.
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Combo: Hamburg Harbor Cruise + Elbphilharmonie German Guided Tour Tickets
Why choose Hop-on Hop-off Hamburg?
Prime sights, seamless routes
The Hamburg hop-on hop-off tour takes you to the city’s biggest highlights, from the iconic Elbphilharmonie and historic Speicherstadt to the lively Reeperbahn and the scenic Alster lakes.
Stress-free sightseeing
Hamburg’s mix of ferries, buses, and U-Bahn can be a puzzle for visitors. But it doesn’t have to be with hop-on hop-off tours as you sit back, and the bus takes you seamlessly from one must-see spot to the next.
Budget-friendly exploration
Whether you want a quick city overview or a deep dive into Hamburg’s maritime charm, a single ticket gives you unlimited access to 16-20 sights, with buses materializing every 30-60 minutes, saving both time and money.
Scenic views with engaging audio guides
Enjoy panoramic views of the city’s waterfront, historic docks, and striking architecture from an open-top bus. With audio guides in 5-11 languages, you’ll uncover fascinating stories at every stop.
Hop-on Hop-off buses are a great choice for
History and culture buffs
If you love history but hate sore feet, this tour is perfect. Glide past Speicherstadt’s red-brick grandeur, admire St. Michael’s Church, and explore the Hanseatic past in the Kontorhaus District – all without exhausting yourself.
Architecture and art lovers
If striking buildings and creative spaces excite you, this tour takes you from the futuristic curves of the Elbphilharmonie to the red-brick charm of the Kontorhaus District and the street art of St. Pauli.
Families with kids
If you’re traveling with little explorers, this tour makes sightseeing easy. Hop off at Miniatur Wunderland for the world’s largest model railway and stop by Planten un Blomen for playgrounds and fountains.
The short-on-time traveler
If you only have 24 hours in Hamburg, this tour makes every minute count. See the Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, Reeperbahn, and Landungsbrücken in one seamless loop without wasting time figuring out public transport.
City Tours Hamburg
Stadtrundfahrt Tours
Ticket types
1 day
1 day
Perks
60-min River Elbe cruise
1-hour Harbor Cruise or 1-hour Alster Lake Cruise
Amenities
Audio guide in 6 languages, free sightseeing map & headphones
Audio guide in 11 languages, sightseeing map, headphones
Routes and stops
1 route and 16 stops
1 route and 20 stops
Timings
9:45am - 11:45am
9:55am - 4:10pm
Duration
1 hour 40 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Average rating on TripAdvisor
3.5
3.5
1-day ticket pricing
Adult- €21 | Senior - €18 | Child- €12 | Student - €18
Adult - €39 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) - €89 | Discounted Tickets - €36 | Child - €21
How to book Hop-on Hop-off tickets?
Step 1: Choose your route
Each tour follows a unique route. Review the routes and stops and pick the tour that covers your must-see attractions.
Step 2: Book your tickets
Purchase your Hop-on Hop-off tickets easily using PayPal, credit/debit card, or iDEAL.
Step 3: Check your email
Receive your ticket voucher instantly in your inbox. If you don’t see it, check your spam or junk folder.
Step 4: Download the operator’s app
Download the app of the Hop-on Hop-off operator you booked with to track the bus in real-time, plan your journey, and explore routes with an interactive map.
Step 5: Hop-on & explore!
Head to any designated stop, show your mobile voucher to the driver or staff, and start your adventure!
Top sights covered
Elbphilharmonie
A modern architectural marvel on the Elbe River, offering stunning views and world-class concert experiences.
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FAQ's: Hop-on Hop-off Hamburg tour
Where can I board the Hop-on Hop-off tour?
You can board the tour at any of the 16-20 designated stops spread across key attractions in Hamburg.
How frequently do buses go?
Buses arrive every 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the operator and time of day.
Do tours operate daily?
Yes, all hop-on hop-off tours in Hamburg operate daily, including weekends.
How do I redeem my ticket?
Present your ticket to a staff member at any stop and get on the bus.
Do I need to choose a date for my tour? How long is the pass valid?
Yes, you need to select a date when booking; passes are valid for 1 calendar day.
Are the hop-on hop-off Hamburg tours child-friendly?
Yes, they are child-friendly, with rides available for young children at a lower price and for free as well.
Are Hamburg's hop-on hop-off bus tours wheelchair-accessible?
Most buses offer wheelchair access, but it’s best to check with the operator beforehand
Are hop-on hop-off Hamburg tours pet-friendly?
Small pets are allowed on some buses if they are in a carrier or on a leash. Be sure to check with your operator beforehand.
Can I cancel/change the date of my bus tour?
Yes, you can cancel the tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
What is the duration of the entire tour loop without getting off the bus?
The duration of the entire loop is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Is there an audio guide available on the bus?
The tours have audio guides in 5-11 languages, depending on the operator.