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Stadtrundfahrt: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Hamburg with Harbor and/or Alster Lake Cruise

Hamburg cityscape with red double-decker bus on hop-on hop-off tour near Elbe River.
Speicherstadt in Hamburg
Port of Hamburg
Elbphilharmonie concert hall

Travel with ease as you experience Hamburg's hotspots aboard a double-decker bus, combined with harbor & Alster boat tours.

Highlights

  • Discover the best of Hamburg from a double-decker on this 1-day hop-on hop-off tour with two 60-min boat trips on Lake Alster and through the historic harbor.

  • Pass the city’s main attractions along the A Line and disembark at any of the 20 stops, at your own pace.

  • Witness the beauty of Hamburg from its waters on a relaxing harbor and Alster cruise and view historic attractions such as Speicherstadt.

  • Hear fascinating stories about all the attractions on your bus tour with an audio guide in 11 languages, and enjoy an included map and headphones too.

  • Get close-up views of sights like the baroque-style St. Michael Church, City Hall – the seat of the local government of Hamburg – 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

Cancellation policy

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

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Line A Route

Discover the enchanting city of Hamburg in the most exciting way possible with this Line A sightseeing tour! Hop on the iconic red double-decker buses and embark on a thrilling journey to explore the city's attractions at your own pace.

Schedule

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

Enhance your experience with a 1-hour harbor cruise, where you'll witness the city's maritime charm and catch breathtaking views of Hamburg's bustling waterfront.

Schedule

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

Embark on a 1-hour Alster Lake cruise to discover the city's hidden gems – the magnificent villas and gardens lining the shores of the Alster, popularly known as the 'Pearl of the City Center'.

Schedule

  • First cruise at 11am from Anleger Jungfernstieg

  • Last cruise at 4pm

  • Frequency: Every 30 mins

Important Information

  • 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.

  • If the weather is suitable, the roof of the bus will be left open.

  • Special events, construction, or other incidents may require Line A services and timetables changes.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • You can board the Line A bus at any designated stop or at the redemption point. Please click here for the boarding points.

Meeting Point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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