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Book Hamburg hop on hop off bus tours
- 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 20-40 mins.
- Choose to add a dash of excitement to your tour with an optional 1-hour harbor boat cruise along the picturesque River Elbe.
- 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 iconic Alster Lake,
Outer Alster, St. Michaelis Church, and more.
Inclusions
- 1-day hop-on hop-off tour
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German
- Sightseeing map
- Headphones
- 1-hour river cruise with English audio guide (optional)
Hamburg route
Winter timetable (from Nov 1 to Mar 31) & Summer timetable (from Apr 1 to Oct 31)
- First bus: 9:45am from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
- Last bus: 2:45pm from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
- Frequency: every 20-40 mins
- Popular stops: Goose market, Gerhart Hauptmann Platz, Marco-Polo-Terrasse
Harbor cruise route
Summer timetable (Easter to Oct)
Mon to Thu:
- First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Last cruise: 6pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Frequency: approx 30 mins
Fri to Sun:
- First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Last cruise: 7pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Frequency: approx 15-30 mins
Winter timetable (Nov to Easter)
Mon to Thu:
- First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Last cruise: 5pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Frequency: approx 30-45 mins
Fri to Sun:
- First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Last cruise: 5pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Frequency: approx 30 mins
Click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
- Tip: Stop by stops 8 and 10 Rathaus (Schlemmermarkt) and Rathaus (gegenüber Schlemmermarkt) and savor local delicacies.
- The buses are wheelchair pram/stroller accessible.
- Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
- Pets and guide dogs are allowed.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- With this 1-day ticket, freely explore Hamburg's diverse attractions, and enjoy the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the 20 stops.
- Maximize your experience with convenient access to buses running every 20-30 minutes on Line A.
- Upgrade your experience to include a 1 or 2-hour harbor boat cruise starting at St. Pauli Piers on the River Elbe.
- The open-top, double-decker bus is equipped with a multi-language GPS-controlled audio guide, giving you a comprehensive sightseeing experience.
- Drive by prime locations like the HafenCity, St. Michael’s Church, and the Speicherstadt.
Inclusions
- Valid for 1 day
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off access
- Audio guide in German, English, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, & Portuguese on bus (optional)
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, German (optional)
- Sightseeing map
- Headphones
- 1 or 2-hour harbor cruise (optional)
- Audio guide in English on cruise (optional)
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
1-Hour Cruise
- First cruise: 10am from stop #1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
- Last cruise: 5pm from stop #1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
- Frequency: Approx. every 30 to 45 mins
2-Hour Cruise
- First cruise: 11:30am
- Last cruise: 1:30pm
- Tip: Don't miss the Spicy's Spice Museum at Speicherstadt for an insight into Hamburg's trade history.
- The audio guide is available in German, English, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Portuguese.
- Dogs are welcome onboard.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo (Save 8%): 1-Day Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + 1-Hour Hamburg Harbor Cruise
from €40.50
€37.26
Save 8%
- Discover the vibrant city of Hamburg with a 1-day hop-on-hop-off bus tour and set sail on a 1-hour Hamburg Harbor cruise with this cost-saving combo.
- Enjoy unlimited hopping on and off the bus at 15 stops with buses arriving every 20-40 mins, complemented by an audio guide in 6 languages.
- Visit iconic spots like Marco-Polo-Terrasse known for its panoramic views of the city's harbor, particularly the waterfront area known as the "Landungsbrücken."
- Sail for an hour in Hamburg Harbor on a traditional barge or passenger ship of your choice, with an English audio guide.
- Glide past iconic sites on the cruise, catching sight of the Elbphilharmonie's glass facade and the docks by Blohm and Voss, a German shipbuilding company.
Inclusions
Hop-on hop-off bus tour
- 1-day hop-on hop-off tour
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German
- Sightseeing map
- Headphones
Harbor cruise
- 1-hour harbor cruise
- Live commentary in German
- Audio guide in English (Download from Google Play Store or App Store)
- Board a barge or passenger ship
- Board your cruise at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken.
Hamburg route
Winter timetable (from Nov 1 to Mar 31) & Summer timetable (from Apr 1 to Oct 31)
- First bus: 9:45am from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
- Last bus: 2:45pm from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
- Frequency: every 20-40 mins
- Popular stops: Goose market, Gerhart Hauptmann Platz, Marco-Polo-Terrasse
Hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Tip: Hop off at the Goose Market, a lively Christmas market, and try the popular delicacy of roasted goose, seasoned and cooked to perfection.
- The buses are wheelchair pram/stroller accessible.
- Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
- Pets and guide dogs are allowed.
Harbor cruise
- Tip: Engage with the onboard skipper for live German commentary, providing vivid and up-to-date insights into Hamburg's port during the cruise.
- Note: If you want to cruise through the Speicherstadt, you should opt for the barge as the bridges in the Speicherstadt region are too low for the large passenger ships to get through.
- Transportation of wheelchairs is only possible on a large passenger ship. Make sure you inform in advance in case of any requirement.
- The passenger ships MS RIVER STAR and MS HAMBURG as well as the paddle wheeler MS LOUISIANA STAR can be accessed barrier-free via a gangway and have corresponding sanitary facilities. Due to the conditions on-site, no information can be provided in advance regarding the exact time the above ships are used in the harbor cruise (no fixed departure times).
- The luxury barges, as well as the traditional barge, can not be accessed barrier-free.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo (Save 8%): 1-Day Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour
from €41.50
€38.18
Save 8%
- 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 20 to 40-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 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- 1-day hop-on hop-off tour
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German
- Sightseeing map
- Headphones
Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour
- 1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
- German/English-speaking guide
1-Day Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Tip: If you have more time, hop off near the harbor (around Stop 13) for a sit-down meal at a restaurant with stunning water views. They might offer local specialties like Labskaus (corned beef hash) or Finkenwerder Scholle (plaice fish dish).
- The buses are wheelchair pram/stroller accessible.
- Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
- Pets and guide dogs are allowed.
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.
- Please carry valid photo ID or passport.
1-Day Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Winter timetable (from Nov 1 to Mar 31) & Summer timetable (from Apr 1 to Oct 31)
- First bus: 9:45am from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
- Last bus: 2:45pm from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
- Frequency: every 20-40 mins
- Popular stops: Goose market, Gerhart Hauptmann Platz, Marco-Polo-Terrasse
Click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why choose Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus tours?
Hop-on hop-off tours are the easiest and most convenient way to explore the lively German city of Hamburg:
- Open-top buses: The double-decker buses offer an excellent vantage point to see all the must-see tourist attractions and landmarks in Hamburg.
- Visit the top landmarks: You can visit all the top city attractions, and only get off at those stops you wish, or just enjoy the sights from the comfort of the bus.
- Easy and convenient: Hop-on hop-off tickets offer great value since you can visit most of the city’s major attractions and not have to worry about following a fixed itinerary or transport.
- Saves money: Since the buses stop at all of the city’s major attractions, you can save money on transportation when compared to visiting each separately.
- Pre-recorded commentary: There are audio guides available on board that give you running commentary of the attractions the bus will visit.
Which Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus tour is best for you?
If you are short on time
Go for: hop-on hop-off bus tours
Duration: Flexible
Guide: English audio guide in 11 languages
- These hop-on hop-off tours are ideal for travelers who do not have much time and want to make the most of their visit to Hamburg.
- These tours are valid for 24 hours and include an audio guide in 11 languages, a sightseeing map, headphones, and an optional harbor cruise or an Alster Lake cruise.
Recommended tours:
If you want to explore the city in-depth
Go for: Hamburg city tour
Duration: 1 day
Guide: Audio guide in 6 languages
- You can get on and off the bus as many times as you want. With 15 stops along the route and buses every 20 to 40 minutes, this ticket allows you to explore the city's iconic attractions at your convenience.
- You can also enjoy access to a 1-hour harbor cruise along the Elbe River and GPS-controlled audio guides, available in multiple languages, which give you interesting information about the attractions as you pass them.
Recommended tours:
Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus tour timetable
Stadtrundfahrt tour timings:
- Monday to Thursday: 9:25 AM to 4:55 PM (from St. Pauli Landungsbrucken)
- Friday to Sunday, public, and bank holidays: 9:15 AM to 4:55 PM (from St. Pauli Landungsbrucken)
Frequency: every 30 mins
Popular stops: Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity, and Speicherstadt
Stadtrundfahrt harbor cruise:
- April to October: 10 AM to 6 PM (from St. Pauli Landungsbrucken)
Frequency: every 15 to 30 mins - November to March: 10 AM to 6 PM (from St. Pauli Landungsbrucken)
Frequency: every 30 to 45 mins
Stadtrundfahrt Alster Lake cruise:
- Open: 11 AM to 4 PM (from Anleger Jungfernstieg)
Frequency: every 30 mins
Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus tour routes
Stadrundfahrt tour
This sightseeing bus tour runs along Line A of the city and offers a curated route with 20 designated stops. You can also upgrade your tour with a 1 or 2-hour harbor cruise starting at St. Pauli Piers on the River Elbe.
The red double-decker Stadrundfahrt bus departs from St. Pauli Landungsbrucken and passes through iconic spots like Speicherstadt, HafenCity, Reeperbahn, and the Town Hall.
Hamburg city tour
The Hamburg city tour is valid for 1 day. This hop-on-hop-off bus tour runs along a single route that has 15 stops. You can get on and off the bus an unlimited number of times and see several iconic attractions in Hamburg, including Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, Alster Lake, Outer Alster, and St. Michaelis Church.
Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus tour highlights
St. Michaeliskirche
St. Michaeliskirche, also known as Michel, is one of Hamburg's largest churches, dating from the 17th century and dedicated to the Archangel Michael.
Speicherstadt
The warehouse district of Hamburg represents the city’s long maritime legacy. There are museums like German Customs Museum, and the Hamburg Dungeon.
Hamburg City Hall
The Hamburg Rathaus is the seat of the city’s government. Located in the city’s Altstadt quarter in the city center, it was built in the 1880s.
Hamburger Kunsthalle
The Hamburger Kunsthalle is one of the largest art museums in the country. It covers seven centuries of European art, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Reeperbahn
The Reeperbahn, located in the St. Pauli district is popularly known as the sinful mile, is one of Hamburg's two nightlife hotspots and the city's famous red-light area.
Marco Polo Terraces
Located in the heart of HafenCity, Marco Polo Terraces is a popular gathering spot and offers a spectacular panorama of the Grasbrook harbor.
St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken
St. Pauli Piers, or the Landdungsbrucken, is located on the Elbe river, here you can find the Fischmarkt (Fish Market), and a harbor for pleasure boats.
Mönckebergstraße
One of the main shopping avenues is the Mönckebergstraße (also known as Mö colloquially), it houses many famous retailers like H&M, Zara, Kaufhof, etc.
Hotel Atlantic
Historic and opulent, the Hotel Atlantic was built in 1909 in the St. Georg neighborhood of Hamburg.
Miniatur Wunderland
Miniatur Wunderland is the world's largest model train system. Here you can see miniature versions of several cities and landmarks from around the world.
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
Located in the HafenCity quarter of Hamburg the Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) sits along the Elbe River and is a concert hall.
Alster Lakes
The Alster Lakes are two artificial lakes, which are formed by the Alster River on the outskirts of Hamburg. The Außenalster or Outer Alster is particularly popular for sailing and rowing.
Frequently asked questions about Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus tours
Does Hamburg have a hop-on hop-off bus tour?
Yes, Hamburg does have a hop on hop off bus tour with a number of distinct routes.
Where can I buy hop-on hop-off Hamburg tickets?
You can purchase Hop on hop off Hamburg bus tour tickets online.
Are hop-on hop-off Hamburg tickets available online?
Yes, you can buy hop-on hop-off Hamburg tickets online here.
How much does hop on hop off bus cost in Hamburg?
There are various hop-on hop-off bus tours, and their tickets which begin from €18.15.
How do hop on hop off buses work in Hamburg?
Hop-on hop-off buses are tourist buses that allow you to board and leave whenever you like and sightsee at your own convenience
How often are the hop-on hop-off buses in Hamburg?
Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus tours run at a frequency of 15 to 45 minutes.
Are there audio guides on the hop-on hop-off Hamburg bus tours?
Yes, you will get access to audio guides available in German and English, to help you learn more about the city.
Are hop-on hop-off Hamburg bus tours accessibility-friendly?
Yes, the hop-on hop-off tours in Hamburg are accessibility-friendly for wheelchair users.