Experience Hamburg By Bus and Boat

Embark on a flexible sightseeing adventure with this 1-day pass that combines a classic hop on hop off bus tour with a relaxing Alster Lake cruise. Make the most of your time in Hamburg as you explore the city’s cultural highlights at your own pace, jumping between the bus and boat options throughout the day.

Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Line A covers a smart route with 20 carefully chosen stops near Hamburg’s most iconic landmarks. Board the double-decker bus and hop off wherever something catches your interest – whether it’s St. Michael’s Church, the vibrant Speicherstadt warehouse district or the impressive Elbphilharmonie concert hall.

Timetable

From Monday to Thursday, the first bus leaves St. Pauli Landungsbrücken at 9:25am and the final departure is at 4:55pm. Buses run every 30 minutes. From Friday to Sunday and on holidays, services start at 9:15am and run every 20 minutes.

• First bus (Mon-Thu): 9:25am from Stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)

• Last bus (Mon-Thu): 4:55pm from Stop 1

• First bus (Fri-Sun): 9:15am

• Last bus (Fri-Sun): 4:55pm

• Services every 20–30 minutes, depending on the day

• Explore main stops such as Elbphilharmonie, Rathaus, HafenCity, Speicherstadt

Downloadable route maps and timetables are available to help you plan the perfect day.

Alster Lake Cruise

Enhance your trip with a beautiful one-hour cruise on the Inner and Outer Alster. The boat departs from Anleger Jungfernstieg with the first sailing at 9:30am and the last at 3pm. Cruises run every 30 minutes, so you can easily fit this scenic journey into your day as you take in views of the famous Alster Fountain and pass beneath the Lombards bridge.

• First cruise: 9:30am from Jungfernstieg

• Last cruise: 3:00pm

• Frequency: every 30 minutes

Relax as you listen to lively commentary and enjoy Hamburg from the tranquil waters.

Optional Harbor Cruise

The pass also gives you the option of an additional one-hour harbor cruise. This excursion showcases Hamburg’s vital waterway, including the UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt, HafenCity's modern skyline, the historic fish market and views of the striking Elbphilharmonie. Cruises depart frequently from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken between April and October (every 15 to 30 minutes), and less frequently between November and March (every 35 to 40 minutes).

• First harbor cruise: 10:00am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken

• Last: 6:00pm

Audio Guide & Accessibility

All buses are equipped with multilingual audio guides available in 11 languages, and headphones are included. The tour is accessible for wheelchair users, strollers and prams. Friendly dogs are welcome on board too.

Plan Your Visit

• Hop on and off as much as you like across all 20 Line A stops

• Check timetables for both bus and boat departures to maximize your day

• Look for seasonal changes or special event adjustments to routes and schedules

Book your Stadtrundfahrt: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Hamburg with 1-Hour Alster Lake Cruise tickets now!