Munich City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Discover the charm of Munich at your own pace with the hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing bus, which allows you to experience the Bavarian capital from a unique open-top vantage point.

Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

The City Sightseeing bus in Munich operates on three distinct 1-hour routes throughout the city. As you travel, pre-recorded commentary in English provides intriguing insights into the landmarks you pass by.

Taking the route through the historic center (red line), you can explore key attractions including the New Town Hall, St Peter’s Church, Theatine Church, and the Hofgarten (Court Garden).

On the blue line, you will venture into the art district of Munich. Here, you can admire areas such as Schwabing, along with one of Europe’s largest urban parks, and noteworthy sites like Leopoldstraße, Odeonsplatz, and the English Gardens.

The Nymphenburg-Olympia route (purple line) takes you to magnificent locations like the Nymphenburg Palace and the Olympic Park, built for the memorable 1972 Olympic Games.

For a comprehensive view of the various routes and stops, you can find the map by clicking on the link below:

• Routes and stops of the Munich sightseeing bus

How does it operate?

Your bus tour ticket remains valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours, allowing you to hop on and off freely as you explore.

Timetable and Frequency

The sightseeing bus in Munich runs according to the following schedule:

Summer Schedule (April 1-September 30)

• Old Town Tour (Red Line): departs every 15-30 minutes from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Nymphenburg-Olympia route (Purple Line): every 30 minutes from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Schwabing route (Blue Line): departs at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and 4:30 pm.

Winter Schedule (October 1-March 31)

• Old Town Tour (Red Line): departs every 15-30 minutes from 10 am to 4:30 pm.
• Nymphenburg-Olympia route (Purple Line): departures every hour on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends from 10 am to 4 pm.
• Schwabing route (Blue Line): departs at 10:30 am, 12:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 4:30 pm.

Please be aware that these schedules are subject to modifications.

Panoramic Tour

If you opt for the panoramic experience, you will enjoy a single 1-hour journey exclusively along the red route aboard the Munich tourist bus.