Munich: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus
Milbertshofen, Munich
Explore Munich at your own pace with a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour. Discover all the highlights of Bavaria’s capital, including Marienplatz, Alte Pinakothek, Nymphenburg Palace and the BMW Museum.
This is a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour in Munich, ideal for visitors who want flexible exploration of the city’s key attractions.
Highlights
- Explore Munich’s landmarks at your own pace on a hop-on, hop-off open-top double-decker bus
- Visit top sights including Marienplatz, Alte Pinakothek, and Viktualienmarkt
- Discover Olympiapark, BMW Welt, and Museum via the Orange Line
- Stop at the English Garden and Nymphenburg Palace for sightseeing
- Listen to engaging audio commentary available in nine languages
Description
Board the blue open-top double-decker bus for a flexible hop-on, hop-off tour around Munich. Choose to stay aboard or get off at various stops to explore the city’s famous sites at your own speed, accompanied by informative audio commentary.
Key stops include Odeonsplatz, the Pinakotheken art museums, and Marienplatz. Visit Viktualienmarkt for local food and the iconic Hofbräuhaus beer hall, then enjoy a stroll through Karlsplatz’s pedestrian area and shopping arcades. Discover Munich’s historical castles and gardens during the route.
The Orange Line extends the tour to Nymphenburg Palace and gardens, Neuhausen’s large beer garden, Olympiapark, and BMW Welt & Museum. It also passes through Schwabing, where you can explore shops and the English Garden.
Tour Stops
- Karlsplatz/Stachus
- Kunstareal
- Odeonsplatz
- Eisbach
- Deutsches Museum (temporarily closed due to construction)
- Marienplatz/Tal
- Max-Joseph-Platz
- Nymphenburg Palace
- Olympic Park/BMW Welt & Museum
- Schwabing/English Garden
Includes
- 24- or 48-hour Big Bus hop-on, hop-off sightseeing ticket
- Audio guide with supplied headphones
- Travel on an open-top, double-decker bus
- Onboard WiFi
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
- Tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours from first use
- Full route duration if you stay onboard: approximately 2.5 hours
- Green Line runs daily every 20 minutes with a 60-minute duration
- Orange Line operates Monday–Friday every 30 minutes, weekends every 20 minutes, with an 80-minute duration
- Schedules may vary seasonally
- Look for the blue double-decker buses to board
- Activate your mobile voucher or QR code upon boarding at any stop
- Download the Big Bus app for live tracking, stop locations, and updates
- Infants aged 3 and under travel free without a ticket
- Buses are wheelchair accessible; dogs are welcome
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring weather-appropriate clothing for the open-top bus and plan your sightseeing time around the 24- or 48-hour ticket validity.
