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City Tours: Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Elbe River Cruise

Double-decker bus on a Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Hamburg with Optional River Cruise, passing by historic buildings.
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Hamburg with view of historic buildings and Elbe River cruise option.
Hamburg harbor cruise boat on Elbe River with city skyline in background.
Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus passing St. Michael's Church with Elbe River cruise option.

Board the double-decker buses, arriving every 60 mins, and traverse through Hamburg's iconic spots.

Highlights

  • Uncover the city of Hamburg with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour and hop on and off unlimited times.

  • With buses arriving every 60 mins, access a single route with 15 stops along the city's must-see attractions.

  • Choose to add a dash of excitement to your tour with an optional 60-min harbor boat cruise along the picturesque River Elbe.

  • The double-decker buses have GPS-controlled audio guides available in multiple languages.

  • Few popular spots along your route include Elbphilharmonie, a renowned hall, Speicherstadt, a historic warehouse, and the tranquil Alster Lake.

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

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from Australia, Denmark, United States and over 12 countries have loved this experience
Anja Joser

Anja

5/5

Oct, 2024

I went on this tour with my 3 children (13-17) and my mother (83) and can only recommend it. Our tour guide (Klaus) made the tour fun and informative at the same time. He answered all the questions and spoke very loudly and clearly. Everyone was thrilled at the end.
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Jiameng Ye-Wenzl

Jiameng

5/5

Aug, 2024

Very nice professional guide, the gentleman told us a lot of interesting and interesting facts about Hamburg. Rarely has it been so much fun to listen to a tour guide. "The Dammtor station was built in 1904..." something even stuck 😉
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Elizabeth A Scalzo

Elizabeth

5/5

Jul, 2024

Picturesque Route, friendly staff, Informative commentary in all languages. Convenient way to see the sights of a new city
Emma Daniel

Emma

3/5

Jul, 2024

We enjoyed the tour itself and seeing the large houses near the lakes was a completely new experience! We found the instructions for joining the bus contradictory. One part said to make your way to the beginning of the tour, but another said you could join anywhere. The maps were not clear enough and we had no idea which bus to look for!
Peter Cleaves

Peter

5/5

Sep, 2024

Very informative. On time. Guides really helpful

Hamburg route

Get ready to discover Hamburg with a flexible 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. Buses swing by every 60 minutes, so get on and off unlimited times at any of the 15 stops.

Schedule

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 route

The 60-min harbor cruise takes you past Speicherstadt and the all-new Hafencity along the river Elbe. Watch the city from a unique perspective and listen to riveting tales from the audio guide.

Schedule

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

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.

Accessibility

  • Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.

Additional information

  • Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

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