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Combo (Save 5%): Frankfurt Panorama Cruise + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Cruise boat passing under a bridge in Frankfurt with a church spire in the background.
Cityscape of Frankfurt with a cruise boat on the Main River, featuring the Frankfurt Cathedral.
Frankfurt sightseeing bus near St. Paul's Church on Skyline Hop-On Hop-Off tour.
Tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus near Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof with city skyline in view.

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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4.2/5(2,095)

Gaby N

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The boat tour was very enjoyable and informative. The commentary was easy to understand. We thought the one-hour tour was just the right length, and we’ll definitely book one of the other tours offered.

Inge R

Group
Verified booking
Last week
The tour itself was good, and we would definitely recommend it! The only downside was that we waited at a bus stop for our first pickup that hadn't been in service for six months. It took a phone call from us to clear things up. It would be helpful to publish the current, detailed schedule—including bus stop locations and departure times—directly on the website.

Cornelia R

Group
Verified booking
May 2026
The bus driver was very friendly and helped us with our online tickets and when our first pair of earplugs broke! The tour started in the heart of the city near the Römer. The commentary was interesting, and we got a great overview of Frankfurt. Everyone was very satisfied.

Wouter B

Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
It’s a fun way to see the city from a different perspective. Enjoy a refreshing drink on the upper deck and take in the sights. There’s a knowledgeable guide on board who points out what you’re seeing.

Rinaudo S

Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
A thoroughly enjoyable experience. A comprehensive 90-minute tour that covered all the highlights with excellent, detailed explanations. Highly recommended!

Angela N

Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a great experience and we drove past a lot of sights. Unfortunately although our ticket mentioned 16 stops, there were only 10 on the day and a lot less information on the audio guide than anticipated. Apart from that, it was a very comfortable trip.
    • Immerse yourself in the magnificent views of Frankfurt's skyline and historical landmarks, like the Museum Embankment, on the 1-hour panoramic cruise.

    • Listen to the fascinating history from the onboard English and German commentary, and gaze at iconic sights like the Museum Embankment.

    • Explore Frankfurt's key attractions with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, choosing from 2 routes with stops at Main Tower, Goethe House, and more.

    • Enjoy sweeping views and engaging multilingual audio commentary from the open-top bus scheduled every 20 mins to 2 hours.

    • Did you know? The Main River is the longest river in Germany and is home to 19 bridges in just Frankfurt including the iconic Iron Bridge.

  • Panoramic cruise

    • 1-hour panorama cruise on the Main River aboard the MS Palladium

    • Audio commentary in English & German

    • Free Wi-Fi

    Frankfurt HOHO

    • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

    • Access to Express or Skyline Tours (based on option selected)

    • Audio guide in German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian & Chinese

  • TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
    FREQUENCY2 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    FIRST DEPARTUREPaulskirche at 10:30 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREPaulskirche at 4:30 PM
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    1. Paulskirche

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    3 attractions

    Paulskirche

    Hauptwache

    9 minutes walk

    Kleinmarkthalle

    4 minutes walk

    2. Römer

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    3 attractions

    Römerberg

    St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral

    1 minute walk

    Historisches Museum

    4 minutes walk

    3. Goethe-Haus

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    3 attractions

    Goethe-Haus

    Goethe Tower

    18 minutes walk

    MMK Museum für Moderne Kunst

    4 minutes walk

    4. Main Tower

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    3 attractions

    Main Tower

    Eurotower

    6 minutes walk

    Städel Museum

    7 minutes walk

    5. Alte Oper

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    3 attractions

    Alte Oper

    1 minute walk

    Eschenheimer Turm

    5 minutes walk

    MyZeil Shopping Mall

    6 minutes walk

    6. Palmengarten

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    3 attractions

    Palmengarten

    4 minutes walk

    Grüneburgpark

    5 minutes walk

    Koreanischer Garten

    7 minutes walk

    7. Senckenberg Museum

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    3 attractions

    Senckenberg Museum

    Bockenheimer Warte

    4 minutes walk

    Campus Westend

    6 minutes walk

    8. Messe

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    3 attractions

    Messe Frankfurt

    4 minutes walk

    Festhalle Frankfurt

    5 minutes walk

    Skyline Plaza

    5 minutes walk

    9. Hauptbahnhof

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    3 attractions

    Hauptbahnhof

    Kaiserstraße

    8 minutes walk

    Deutsche Bank Twin Towers

    10 minutes walk

    10. Museumsufer

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    3 attractions

    Städel Museum

    1 minute walk

    Liebieghaus

    3 minutes walk

    Museum of Communication

    1 minute walk

    11. Eiserner Steg

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    3 attractions

    Eiserner Steg

    3 minutes walk

    Maincafé

    1 minute walk

    Dreikönigskirche

    12. Alt-Sachsenhausen

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    3 attractions

    Alt-Sachsenhausen

    6 minutes walk

    Zum Gemalten Haus

    5 minutes walk

    Affentorplatz

    5 minutes walk

    13. Mainkai

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    3 attractions

    Mainkai Promenade

    Rent a Pedalo

    Schaumainkai Flea Market

    4 minutes walk

    14. Untermainkai

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    2 attractions

    Untermainkai Promenade

    Liebieghaus Sculpture Collection

    5 minutes walk

    15. Zoo

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    3 attractions

    Zoo Frankfurt

    3 minutes walk

    Palmengarten

    12 minutes walk

    IG Farben Building

    10 minutes walk

    16. Hauptwache

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    2 attractions

    Hauptwache Square

    9 minutes walk

    Eschenheimer Tower

    7 minutes walk
    TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
    FREQUENCY1 hour
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    FIRST DEPARTUREPaulskirche at 10:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREPaulskirche at 5:00 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Paulskirche

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Paulskirche

    Hauptwache

    9 minutes walk

    Kleinmarkthalle

    4 minutes walk

    2. Römer

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Römerberg

    St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral

    1 minute walk

    Historisches Museum

    4 minutes walk

    3. Goethe-Haus

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Goethe-Haus

    Goethe Tower

    18 minutes walk

    MMK Museum für Moderne Kunst

    4 minutes walk

    4. Main Tower

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Main Tower

    Eurotower

    6 minutes walk

    Städel Museum

    7 minutes walk

    5. Alte Oper

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Alte Oper

    1 minute walk

    Eschenheimer Turm

    5 minutes walk

    MyZeil Shopping Mall

    6 minutes walk

    6. Palmengarten

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Palmengarten

    4 minutes walk

    Grüneburgpark

    5 minutes walk

    Koreanischer Garten

    7 minutes walk

    7. Senckenberg Museum

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Senckenberg Museum

    Bockenheimer Warte

    4 minutes walk

    Campus Westend

    6 minutes walk

    8. Messe

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Messe Frankfurt

    4 minutes walk

    Festhalle Frankfurt

    5 minutes walk

    Skyline Plaza

    5 minutes walk

    9. Hauptbahnhof

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Hauptbahnhof

    Kaiserstraße

    8 minutes walk

    Deutsche Bank Twin Towers

    10 minutes walk

    10. Museumsufer

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Städel Museum

    1 minute walk

    Liebieghaus

    3 minutes walk

    Museum of Communication

    1 minute walk

    11. Eiserner Steg

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Eiserner Steg

    3 minutes walk

    Maincafé

    1 minute walk

    Dreikönigskirche

    12. Alt-Sachsenhausen

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Alt-Sachsenhausen

    6 minutes walk

    Zum Gemalten Haus

    5 minutes walk

    Affentorplatz

    5 minutes walk

    13. Mainkai

    Get direction
    3 attractions

    Mainkai Promenade

    Rent a Pedalo

    Schaumainkai Flea Market

    4 minutes walk
    TOTAL DURATION60 minutes - 90 minutes
    FREQUENCYTues–Sun; up to 6 departures daily
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
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    1. KD Ticket Office

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    The Römer

    The Römer

    Museumsufer

    Museumsufer

    St. Paul's Church

    St. Paul's Church

    Iron Footbridge

    Iron Footbridge

    Domturm

    Domturm

    Old St. Nicholas Church

    Old St. Nicholas Church

    Historical Museum Frankfurt

    Historical Museum Frankfurt

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, Switzerland, Canada and over 29 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Inge R

    Group
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The tour itself was good, and we would definitely recommend it! The only downside was that we waited at a bus stop for our first pickup that hadn't been in service for six months. It took a phone call from us to clear things up. It would be helpful to publish the current, detailed schedule—including bus stop locations and departure times—directly on the website.

    Gaby N

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The boat tour was very enjoyable and informative. The commentary was easy to understand. We thought the one-hour tour was just the right length, and we’ll definitely book one of the other tours offered.

    Mark B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    4 days ago
    Lovely morning cruise on the River Main through Frankfurt. Excellent commentary, enjoyable leisure cruise. Highly recommended.

    Amir B

    Solo
    Verified booking
    4 days ago
    You get to see a lot of interesting places in Frankfurt during the 90-minute tour. It's definitely worth taking the tour 👍.

    Cornelia R

    Group
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    The bus driver was very friendly and helped us with our online tickets and when our first pair of earplugs broke! The tour started in the heart of the city near the Römer. The commentary was interesting, and we got a great overview of Frankfurt. Everyone was very satisfied.
  • What to bring

    • If you plan to spend time on the open sun deck of the MS Palladium, bring a layer or light jacket, as temperatures on the water can be several degrees cooler than on land, especially in the morning or evening.

    • Comfortable shoes are recommended if you plan to hop off and explore the city on foot between bus stops.

    • Bring cash or card for any food or drinks you purchase on board the cruise, as the on-board bar operates at your own expense.

    What's not allowed

    • Outside food and drinks are not permitted on board the MS Palladium cruise.

    • Dogs are permitted on the hop-on hop-off bus as long as they do not occupy a seat and do not pose a risk to other passengers.

    • Pets are permitted on the cruise for a fee of €3.90, but must remain on a leash at all times.

    Accessibility

    • The cruise is wheelchair accessible and pram/stroller accessible.

    • The MS Palladium is accessible at ground level to the main deck, with a wheelchair-accessible bathroom available on that deck. Access to the open sun deck is only possible via a staircase and is not accessible for wheelchair users.

    • The hop-on hop-off bus is wheelchair accessible, with stroller accessibility also confirmed. Guests requiring special accommodations for the bus portion can contact info@frankfurt-sightseeing.com in advance.

    • Pets and guide dogs are permitted on both the cruise and the bus.

    • If you are a wheelchair user and want to maximise access, the main deck of the MS Palladium offers full barrier-free access and comfortable river views, and the bus lower deck is accessible without stairs.

    Additional information

    • Your 24-hour bus pass is valid from the moment of first validation, not from your booking date, so activate it when you are ready to start exploring.

    • Bus audio guides are delivered via the on-board speaker system, with complimentary earphones provided; you may also use your own wired earphones with a standard 3.5 mm jack.

    • On-board Wi-Fi is available on the bus (ask staff for the password).

    • The Skyline Tour's stop at Main Tower is fully accessible on Sundays; on other days, the tower stop is included in the route, but tower entry is a separate activity.

    • The Express Tour runs every 20–30 minutes daily from 10am to 5pm; the Skyline Tour runs every 2 hours, so plan your day around stop timings if you intend to hop off.

    • During high season and weekends, buses can fill up; if a bus is full, wait for the next one and no refund applies for the wait.

    • On 24 December, the bus tours end at 2pm. On 1 January, tours start at noon.

    • Traffic, public events, and road closures can occasionally affect routes and timings; the most current route map is displayed on the bus.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

    Ticket Redemption Points

    1-Hour Panorama Cruise in Frankfurt

    • Board your cruise in front of KD Ticket Office.

    • Address: Mainkai, 60311 Frankfurt, Germany.

    Get Directions to the Boarding Point

    Frankfurt 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Skyline or Express Tour

    • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

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