Explore the city in northern Germany from a different point of view Hamburg Bus & Boat Tour. Combine the road and the river as you see the city's landmarks - get a fuller picture of the city on the Elbe River!
Hamburg Bus & Boat Tour
The Hamburg tourist bus route has 15 stops at the most important locations around the city. Once you buy your ticket, you can get on and off wherever and whenever you want.
You'll visit most of the landmarks around the Elbe River including the City Hall, a majestic baroque building located in the heart of Hamburg. Another key point is Hafencity, an area in front of the port that could be one of the largest urban construction projects in Europe in the 21st century.
You can also get off to explore St. Pauli, the world-famous neighbourhood where the Beatles started their international career, now one of the most fashionable areas of the city.
While on the Hamburger Sightseeing Bus you can visit many more symbolic sites. Check the route with the following link:
Important: Due to construction work in the city, the bus currently doesn't stop at Hafencity (Marco Polo Terrassen) or Gänsemarkt.
Boat tour
Starting from the pier in St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, you'll begin a boat ride along the Elbe River. You'll spend an hour admiring this modern metropolis, which has one of the most important ports in Europe.
How it works
After booking the activity, you'll receive a voucher which is valid for 1 year. Once you activate it, you can use the bus ticket for 1 day. With your voucher, you'll have the opportunity to take a boat tour on the river Elbe.
Timetable
Tourist bus
Depending on the season, the Hamburg tourist bus has different schedules and frequencies:
- May - September, departures every 30 minutes between 9:45 am and 4:45 pm
- October - April, departures every 60 minutes between 9:45 am and 4:45 pm
Boat tour
Boats depart at 12 pm from the Sankt Pauli pier.
Language
On board the Hamburg sightseeing bus, you'll be accompanied by a German-speaking guide and have recorded commentary in English.