Tour operator
Radius Tours
A long-established Munich tour company near the main station, running city walks, Third Reich and Dachau memorial tours, and day trips across Bavaria.
CitySightseeing Munich
Hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses departing from Munich's main station, with three combinable routes, audio commentary in eight languages and 24 or 48-hour tickets.
At a glance
- Type
- Hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Area
- Ludwigsvorstadt (Hauptbahnhof), Munich, Germany
- Official site
- citysightseeing-munich.com
Good to know
- Audio guide in 8 languages
- Barrier-free buses
- 24 and 48-hour tickets
- Online discount
Why we recommend it
CitySightseeing Munich runs the city's hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses, operated by the Munich company Yellow Cab Verkehrsbetriebs-GmbH. The buses leave from the main station, the Hauptbahnhof, and run daily, offering an easy way to see the main sights without planning public transport routes. For visitors with limited time, mobility issues or young children, they are a practical alternative to walking tours.
There are three combinable routes, shown in red, purple and blue. The City Tour covers the centre, the Nymphenburg and Olympiapark tour heads out to the palace and the Olympic park, and the Schwabing tour takes in the north of the city. Together they serve 13 stops, and the city describes the core tour as an hour-long ride. Commentary is provided by an audio guide in eight languages.
Tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours of hop-on hop-off travel, and there is also a round-trip City Tour ticket for those who simply want to stay on board for the full loop. Tickets bought on the bus are valid for one or two days, while online tickets are cheaper and can be used on any day within a year. Family tickets cover two adults and up to three children, and the buses are barrier-free.
The tours suit first-time visitors who want an overview on the first day, families, older travellers and anyone who wants to reach Nymphenburg and the Olympiapark without changing trams and trains. Use the hop-on hop-off ticket to get off at the sights that interest you and catch a later bus. Timetables are published on the website, so check the frequency before planning your day.
The main station is the easiest place to start, with S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram and regional connections. If you are staying in the old town, Karlsplatz and the pedestrian zone are about ten minutes' walk from the station. A 48-hour ticket combined with walking in the old town is a good way to see most of Munich's main sights in a short stay. On busy summer days and during the Oktoberfest, allow extra time, as buses can fill up and traffic in the centre slows the loop.
CitySightseeing Munich FAQs
Where do the CitySightseeing buses depart?
From Munich's main station, the Hauptbahnhof.
How many routes are there?
Three combinable routes: the City Tour, the Nymphenburg and Olympiapark tour and the Schwabing tour.
How many stops are there?
The city lists 13 hop-on hop-off stops.
What languages is the commentary in?
An audio guide is available in eight languages.
How long are tickets valid?
Hop-on hop-off tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours. A round-trip City Tour ticket is also available.
Is it cheaper to book online?
Yes. Online tickets are cheaper and can be used on any day within a year.
Are the buses accessible?
Yes, the buses are barrier-free.
Who operates the buses?
Yellow Cab Verkehrsbetriebs-GmbH.