CitySightseeing City Tours

Discover the Bavarian metropolis of Munich on an unforgettable city tour aboard the ‘Original CitySightseeing Double-Decker’. The hop-on, hop-off city tours feature commentary in eight different languages.

Take the opportunity to get off at the sights that catch your eye, and simply hop back on to continue your CitySightseeing tour. From the upper deck, you’ll enjoy unobstructed views of Munich’s most fascinating and beautiful spots. You’ll also learn more about Munich’s history and culture during the tour in a comfortable and entertaining way. You have the option to book one of three different packages.

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Winter timetable (October 1 – March 31)

City Tour (Red Line)
Duration: 1 hour
Daily departures: Every 30 minutes
First departure: 10am
Last departure: 4 pm

Nymphenburg & Olympiapark Tour (Purple Line)
Duration: 1 hour
Daily departures:
Monday – Friday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm

Schwabing Tour (Blue Line)
Duration: 1 hour
Daily departures: 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 4.30 pm

 

Summer timetable (April 1 – September 30)

City Tour (Red Line)
Duration: 1 hour
Daily departures: Every 15–30 minutes
First departure: 10 am
Last departure: 5 pm

Nymphenburg & Olympiapark Tour (Purple Line)
Duration: 1 hour
Daily departures: Every 30 minutes
First departure: 10 am
Last departure: 5 pm

Schwabing Tour (Blue Line)
Duration: 1 hour
Daily departures:
Monday – Friday: 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 4.30 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm, 4.30 pm

 

Please show your ticket with the QR code on the bus. A copy of your credit card statement is not sufficient. You may get on and off the bus as often as you like within 24 hours. Depending on the route, buses run every 15 to 60 minutes.

An on-board audio system provides interesting information in the following languages: German, English, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, French and Norwegian.

Once your booking is confirmed, you will automatically receive your tickets by email. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased at the Tourist Information office on Marienplatz (main square). You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour starts.

 

 

Photos: Sightseeing München

 

Red Line – City Tour

Discover highlights such as Marienplatz (main square), Stachus, the Opera House, Odeonsplatz (square) and Haidhausen in just one hour on the City Tour. You can hop on and off at any of the six stops along the red line to explore the sights. The tour offers an insight into Munich, from historic squares to modern neighbourhoods such as the Glockenbachviertel.

 

Purple Line – Nymphenburg & Olympiapark Tour

The purple line runs from the main station via Rotkreuzplatz (square) and Schloss Nymphenburg (Nymphenburg Palace) to the Olympiapark (Olympic Park). Discover the imposing Baroque palace and the park, which was built for the 1972 Summer Olympics. There are three stops where you can get on and off.

 

Blue Line – Schwabing Tour

The blue route takes you past landmarks such as Odeonsplatz (square), the English Garden, the Siegestor (gate) and the Pinakotheken. Discover culinary highlights and a wide range of shopping opportunities. The tour ends at the Old Botanical Garden, after the bus has spent an hour travelling through the heart of Schwabing and along Leopoldstraße.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about CitySightseeing Munich’s Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

 

The City Tour (Red Line), the Nymphenburg & Olympiapark Tour (Purple Line) and the Schwabing Tour (Blue Line) each take 1 hour if you stay on the bus. If you get on and off at the stops, the journey time will be extended accordingly.

All CitySightseeing Munich tours start and finish at Stop 1 Bahnhofsplatz, in front of the Elisenhof, right next to Munich Central Station. However, you can hop on and off at any stop as you wish. The day ticket is valid for the whole day. The City Tour Ticket is valid for one round trip.

During the summer timetable (April 1 to September 30), buses run as follows:

City Tour (Red Line)
Daily departures: Every 15–30 minutes
First departure: 10.00
Last departure: 17.00

Nymphenburg & Olympiapark Tour (Purple Line)
Daily departures: Every 30 minutes
First departure: 10.00 am
Last departure: 5.00 pm

Schwabing Tour (Blue Line)
Daily departures:
Monday–Friday: 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 4.30 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm, 4.30 pm

 

 

During the winter timetable (October 1 to March 31), buses run as follows:

City Tour (Red Line)
Daily departures: Every 30 minutes
First departure: 10.00 am
Last departure: 4.00 pm

Nymphenburg & Olympiapark Tour (Purple Line)
Daily departures:
Monday–Friday: 10.00, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00
Saturday–Sunday: 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00

Schwabing Tour (Blue Line)
Daily departures: 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 4.30 pm

 

The City Tour (Red Line) stops at the following locations:

  • Central Station (Luisenstr. 4)
  • Odeonsplatz (Odeonsplatz 15)
  • Marienplatz (Tal 1)
  • Opera House (Maximilianstr. 3)
  • Haidhausen (Wiener Platz)
  • Stachus (Karlsplatz/fountain)
    Return journey to the main station

 

The Nymphenburg & Olympiapark Tour (Purple Line) stops at the following locations:

  • Main Station (Luisenstr. 4)
  • Neuhausen (Rotkreuzplatz)
  • Nymphenburg (Schloss Nymphenburg)
  • Olympiapark (Spiridon-Louis-Ring)
    Return journey to the Main Station

 

The Schwabing Tour (Blue Line) calls at the following stops:

  • Main Station (Luisenstr. 4)
  • Odeonsplatz (Odeonsplatz 15)
  • English Garden (Thiemestraße)
  • Leopoldstraße (Hohenzollernstraße)
  • Schwabing (Leopoldstr. 7)
  • Pinakotheken (Theresienstraße)

 

Important notice: Due to construction work or road closures, some stops may be temporarily omitted.

The hop-on hop-off tours are available via the audio system in German, English, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, French and Norwegian.

 

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