See Munich at your own pace with Big Bus
Check the current price on GetYourGuideGreen Line: 60 minutes; Orange Line: 80 minutes. The listing estimates about 2.5 hours for the full tour without getting off. Add however long you choose to explore at stops.Final booking with external provider
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Munich · Big Bus Tours Munich

See Munich at your own pace with Big Bus

★★★★★ 24 or 48 h · 2 published lines: Green Line and Orange Line
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Board the blue double-decker bus, listen to the audio guide and get off wherever you want to explore. Choose 24 hours on one or two routes, or 48 hours on two routes.

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⚡ Check which route comes with the one-route ticket: the listing does not say. · Prices depend on the option and may change. Check the amount and terms before booking.

On GetYourGuide, check current availability, start times, price, rating and reviews. Also confirm the one-route option’s route, any accessibility details you need, admission to places and hotel transfer terms.

✔ Ticket validity starts with first use.
✔ Activate your mobile voucher or QR code when boarding at any stop.
✔ The Deutsches Museum stop is temporarily suspended due to construction work.
✔ Check which route comes with the one-route ticket: the listing does not say.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Getting oriented in Munich
  • Combining a sightseeing ride with stops
  • Choosing between 24 and 48-hour tickets

How long does it take?

Green Line: 60 minutes; Orange Line: 80 minutes. The listing estimates about 2.5 hours for the full tour without getting off. Add however long you choose to explore at stops.

What's included?

  • Big Bus travel during the validity of the chosen option
  • Audio guide available in nine languages
  • Headphones
  • Onboard WiFi

Is it worth it?

It may suit you if you value the freedom to get on and off and the audio guide’s context. Compare route coverage before choosing and allow for waits when planning your day.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Use the Big Bus app to check operating stops and bus locations. The Deutsches Museum stop is temporarily suspended due to construction work.

Set your own paceStay on the bus or get off during your ticket’s validity period. There is no required order for visiting the stops.
Choose your coverageTickets cover 24 hours on one or two routes, or 48 hours on two. Confirm the route before choosing the one-route option.
Hear the contextThe audio guide is available in nine languages. Headphones and onboard WiFi are included.
Allow for waitingPublished bus intervals depend on the line and day. The Big Bus app provides bus tracking, stop information and service updates.

📖 How the tour works

The displayed itinerary starts and ends at Karlsplatz 21, 80335 München, Germany, although the meeting point may vary by option. Activate your mobile voucher or QR code when boarding at any stop.

The published order is Karlsplatz/Stachus, Kunstareal, Odeonsplatz, Eisbach, Deutsches Museum, Marienplatz/Tal, Max-Joseph-Platz, Nymphenburg Palace, Olympic Park/BMW Welt & Museum and Schwabing/English Garden. The itinerary may change, and the Deutsches Museum stop is temporarily suspended due to construction work.

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Get on and off throughout your ticket’s validity period.

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Stay aboard if you would rather listen to the audio guide as you travel.

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Check which stops are operating before setting out.

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Choose stops around what you want to see, and check service updates before heading to one.

See Munich at your own pace with Big Bus
Stay on board or spend as long as you like exploring each stop. Stops at your pace

Two lines with different intervals

The Green Line takes 60 minutes and has a published interval of 20 minutes daily. The Orange Line takes 80 minutes and runs every 30 minutes Monday to Friday and every 20 minutes at weekends.

The listing estimates about 2.5 hours for the full tour without getting off. Timetables may vary by season; check availability for start times and allow for possible waits.

Green Line · 60 min Orange Line · 80 min Hop on, hop off Audio guide

What the reviews discuss

Choose stops around what you want to see, and check service updates before heading to one.

A review summary highlights the tour’s usefulness for getting oriented, the clear audio guide and friendly drivers. It also mentions long waits between buses. Read current reviews on GetYourGuide.

24 or 48 hvalid from first use, depending on the ticket
1 or 2routes with a 24-hour option; two with the 48-hour option
2published lines: Green Line and Orange Line
Audio guideavailable in nine languages

🗣️ What the reviews discuss

Review summary

Travellers mention the tour as a way to get oriented in Munich and speak positively about the audio guide’s clarity.

Something to consider

The review summary mentions long waits between buses. Published intervals may vary by season.

Current reviews

Check the latest rating and reviews on GetYourGuide. Individual complaints about narration or driving do not establish a general pattern.

Before you board

Bring your mobile voucher or QR code. Validity begins with first use, and you can activate it when boarding at any stop. The listing recommends the Big Bus app for bus tracking, stops and service updates.

Dogs are allowed. The listing says buses are wheelchair accessible but does not specify accessibility at every vehicle and stop; confirm any access details you need before booking. Children under 3 travel free and need no ticket.

See Munich at your own pace with Big Bus
Check the route and service updates before heading to a stop. Plan your route
See Munich at your own pace with Big Bus
See Munich at your own pace with Big Bus
See Munich at your own pace with Big Bus
See Munich at your own pace with Big Bus

Tickets and terms

Choose 24 or 48 hours to suit your plans

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Options cover 24 hours on one or two routes and 48 hours on two routes. The listing does not identify the route in the one-route option or break down prices by ticket type. Check current prices, availability and terms on GetYourGuide.

Validity24 or 48 hours from first use, depending on the option.
RoutesOne or two with a 24-hour ticket; two with a 48-hour ticket.
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, according to the listing.
PaymentThe listing offers booking now and paying later, with no payment due on the booking day.
IncludedHeadphones and onboard WiFi; audio guide available in nine languages.
Confirm before bookingThe one-route ticket’s route, admission to mentioned places and the status of hotel transfers.
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Prices depend on the option and may change. Check the amount and terms before booking.

See Munich at your own pace with Big Bus
Check your chosen option and its terms before paying. Choose your ticket

How to book this experience

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Choose a date

Open availability and check updated times, language and conditions.

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Compare options

Check final price, duration, meeting point and what's included.

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Book securely

The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

Does it fit your Munich visit?

The bus can help you get oriented and connect areas of the city without setting a fixed order of visits. If you want to explore specific places, allow time off the bus and for possible waits.

Do not assume admission to the places mentioned is included: the listing does not clarify this. It is also unclear whether hotel pickup and drop-off are included or excluded; the displayed itinerary starts and ends at Karlsplatz 21.

Visitors looking for an introduction to Munich. People who want to choose stops as they go. Travellers who enjoy an audio guide during the ride. Travellers who can allow for intervals between buses.
See Munich at your own pace with Big Bus
Check operating stops and the timetable before you begin. Before you go

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does ticket validity begin?
It begins with first use. The described options last 24 or 48 hours depending on the ticket, although the listing header says “Valid 1 day” without distinguishing between options.
Which routes does each option include?
There is a 24-hour one-route option, a 24-hour two-route option and a 48-hour two-route option. The listing does not say which route the one-route ticket includes; confirm before booking.
Where can I board, and is the Deutsches Museum stop operating?
You can activate your mobile voucher or QR code when boarding at any stop. The displayed itinerary starts and ends at Karlsplatz 21, but the meeting point may vary by option. The Deutsches Museum stop is temporarily suspended due to construction work.
How often do the buses run?
The Green Line’s published interval is 20 minutes daily. The Orange Line runs every 30 minutes Monday to Friday and every 20 minutes at weekends. Timetables may vary by season.
Are admission and hotel transfers included?
The listing does not clarify whether admission to mentioned places is included or whether hotel pickup and drop-off are included or excluded. Confirm both points on GetYourGuide before booking.

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Plan your ride

Choose the option that fits your stops

Decide whether you need one or two routes and how much time you want to spend exploring. Check operating stops and leave room for waits.

Review availability, the current price and the terms for your specific option on GetYourGuide before booking.

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