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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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4.1/5(2,135)

Enkhjin P

Solo
Verified booking
Last week
It was really amazing, the view was so beautiful and everything was just nice. Even though it was only one hour, it felt like so much was included in that time. I went with my friends and created great memories, and I also met new people and became closer to them. It truly felt like an unforgettable trip. Even though I’ve been to Frankfurt several times, experiencing it on a boat gave me a completely different feeling , the gentle breeze made it even more special. I really enjoyed it and would love to go on a boat trip again. Thank you!

Douglas G

Solo
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Very enjoyable tour and just the right amount of time too. Very friendly and helpful staff! Highly recommend it! You'll never see this much on your own or even know the history behind the buildings.

Sven L

Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
We booked the Frankfurt Skyline and City Tour online. Both tours were very informative. Unfortunately, the seats are very narrow (compared to RMV buses) and we (both weighing around 70 kg) had to sit facing each other. I couldn't find a timetable online showing the departure times at the various stops.

Hendrik V

Group
Verified booking
Mar 2026
It was interesting enough but tickets were tricky to buy and we were forced to buy additional tickets on arrival, and the audio was very difficult to hear

Carina R

Group
Verified booking
Dec 2025
I always love doing sighting tours in cities I haven't visited before. I enjoyed the Frankfurt tour. However I think it would be better in Summer when the roof of the bus is open. That way it would be easier to see the high buildings. Also, I wished it's possible an interactive map before getting on the bus, so you know when the next bus arrives at your stop.
    • 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
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Paulskirche

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    3 attractions
    Paulskirche

    Paulskirche

    Hauptwache

    Hauptwache

    9 minutes walk
    Kleinmarkthalle

    Kleinmarkthalle

    4 minutes walk

    2. Römer

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    3 attractions
    Römerberg

    Römerberg

    St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral

    St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral

    1 minute walk
    Historisches Museum

    Historisches Museum

    4 minutes walk

    3. Goethe-Haus

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    3 attractions
    Goethe-Haus

    Goethe-Haus

    Goethe Tower

    Goethe Tower

    18 minutes walk
    MMK Museum für Moderne Kunst

    MMK Museum für Moderne Kunst

    4 minutes walk

    4. Main Tower

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    3 attractions
    Main Tower

    Main Tower

    Eurotower

    Eurotower

    6 minutes walk
    Städel Museum

    Städel Museum

    7 minutes walk

    5. Alte Oper

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    3 attractions
    Alte Oper

    Alte Oper

    1 minute walk
    Eschenheimer Turm

    Eschenheimer Turm

    5 minutes walk
    MyZeil Shopping Mall

    MyZeil Shopping Mall

    6 minutes walk

    6. Palmengarten

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    3 attractions
    Palmengarten

    Palmengarten

    4 minutes walk
    Grüneburgpark

    Grüneburgpark

    5 minutes walk
    Koreanischer Garten

    Koreanischer Garten

    7 minutes walk

    7. Senckenberg Museum

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    3 attractions
    Senckenberg Museum

    Senckenberg Museum

    Bockenheimer Warte

    Bockenheimer Warte

    4 minutes walk
    Campus Westend

    Campus Westend

    6 minutes walk

    8. Messe

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    3 attractions
    Messe Frankfurt

    Messe Frankfurt

    4 minutes walk
    Festhalle Frankfurt

    Festhalle Frankfurt

    5 minutes walk
    Skyline Plaza

    Skyline Plaza

    5 minutes walk

    9. Hauptbahnhof

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    3 attractions
    Hauptbahnhof

    Hauptbahnhof

    Kaiserstraße

    Kaiserstraße

    8 minutes walk
    Deutsche Bank Twin Towers

    Deutsche Bank Twin Towers

    10 minutes walk

    10. Museumsufer

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    3 attractions
    Städel Museum

    Städel Museum

    1 minute walk
    Liebieghaus

    Liebieghaus

    3 minutes walk
    Museum of Communication

    Museum of Communication

    1 minute walk

    11. Eiserner Steg

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    3 attractions
    Eiserner Steg

    Eiserner Steg

    3 minutes walk
    Maincafé

    Maincafé

    1 minute walk
    Dreikönigskirche

    Dreikönigskirche

    12. Alt-Sachsenhausen

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    3 attractions
    Alt-Sachsenhausen

    Alt-Sachsenhausen

    6 minutes walk
    Zum Gemalten Haus

    Zum Gemalten Haus

    5 minutes walk
    Affentorplatz

    Affentorplatz

    5 minutes walk

    13. Mainkai

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    3 attractions
    Mainkai Promenade

    Mainkai Promenade

    Rent a Pedalo

    Rent a Pedalo

    Schaumainkai Flea Market

    Schaumainkai Flea Market

    4 minutes walk

    14. Untermainkai

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    2 attractions
    Untermainkai Promenade

    Untermainkai Promenade

    Liebieghaus Sculpture Collection

    Liebieghaus Sculpture Collection

    5 minutes walk

    15. Zoo

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    3 attractions
    Zoo Frankfurt

    Zoo Frankfurt

    3 minutes walk
    Palmengarten

    Palmengarten

    12 minutes walk
    IG Farben Building

    IG Farben Building

    10 minutes walk

    16. Hauptwache

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    2 attractions
    Hauptwache Square

    Hauptwache Square

    9 minutes walk
    Eschenheimer Tower

    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

    Paulskirche

    Hauptwache

    Hauptwache

    9 minutes walk
    Kleinmarkthalle

    Kleinmarkthalle

    4 minutes walk

    2. Römer

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Römerberg

    Römerberg

    St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral

    St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral

    1 minute walk
    Historisches Museum

    Historisches Museum

    4 minutes walk

    3. Goethe-Haus

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Goethe-Haus

    Goethe-Haus

    Goethe Tower

    Goethe Tower

    18 minutes walk
    MMK Museum für Moderne Kunst

    MMK Museum für Moderne Kunst

    4 minutes walk

    4. Main Tower

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Main Tower

    Main Tower

    Eurotower

    Eurotower

    6 minutes walk
    Städel Museum

    Städel Museum

    7 minutes walk

    5. Alte Oper

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Alte Oper

    Alte Oper

    1 minute walk
    Eschenheimer Turm

    Eschenheimer Turm

    5 minutes walk
    MyZeil Shopping Mall

    MyZeil Shopping Mall

    6 minutes walk

    6. Palmengarten

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Palmengarten

    Palmengarten

    4 minutes walk
    Grüneburgpark

    Grüneburgpark

    5 minutes walk
    Koreanischer Garten

    Koreanischer Garten

    7 minutes walk

    7. Senckenberg Museum

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Senckenberg Museum

    Senckenberg Museum

    Bockenheimer Warte

    Bockenheimer Warte

    4 minutes walk
    Campus Westend

    Campus Westend

    6 minutes walk

    8. Messe

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Messe Frankfurt

    Messe Frankfurt

    4 minutes walk
    Festhalle Frankfurt

    Festhalle Frankfurt

    5 minutes walk
    Skyline Plaza

    Skyline Plaza

    5 minutes walk

    9. Hauptbahnhof

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Hauptbahnhof

    Hauptbahnhof

    Kaiserstraße

    Kaiserstraße

    8 minutes walk
    Deutsche Bank Twin Towers

    Deutsche Bank Twin Towers

    10 minutes walk

    10. Museumsufer

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Städel Museum

    Städel Museum

    1 minute walk
    Liebieghaus

    Liebieghaus

    3 minutes walk
    Museum of Communication

    Museum of Communication

    1 minute walk

    11. Eiserner Steg

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Eiserner Steg

    Eiserner Steg

    3 minutes walk
    Maincafé

    Maincafé

    1 minute walk
    Dreikönigskirche

    Dreikönigskirche

    12. Alt-Sachsenhausen

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Alt-Sachsenhausen

    Alt-Sachsenhausen

    6 minutes walk
    Zum Gemalten Haus

    Zum Gemalten Haus

    5 minutes walk
    Affentorplatz

    Affentorplatz

    5 minutes walk

    13. Mainkai

    Get direction
    3 attractions
    Mainkai Promenade

    Mainkai Promenade

    Rent a Pedalo

    Rent a Pedalo

    Schaumainkai Flea Market

    Schaumainkai Flea Market

    4 minutes walk
    TOTAL DURATION60 minutes - 90 minutes
    FREQUENCYTues–Sun; up to 6 departures daily
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    Timeline
    Map

    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

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    What our guests say

    Enkhjin P

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Last week
    It was really amazing, the view was so beautiful and everything was just nice. Even though it was only one hour, it felt like so much was included in that time. I went with my friends and created great memories, and I also met new people and became closer to them. It truly felt like an unforgettable trip. Even though I’ve been to Frankfurt several times, experiencing it on a boat gave me a completely different feeling , the gentle breeze made it even more special. I really enjoyed it and would love to go on a boat trip again. Thank you!

    Kristiaan T

    Solo
    Verified booking
    5 days ago
    Nice ship, friendly crew, good information (well-chosen and clear, not too much and not too intrusive). I really enjoyed the cruise!

    Mariela O

    Solo
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    He was specific and clear in describing each of the places we visited, taking the time to do so properly.

    Nadia K

    Couple
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    The ride was great and interesting, but unfortunately the schedules weren't posted anywhere, which made getting on and off difficult.

    Uchral B

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The guide was helpful, the staff was friendly, and the setting was pleasant. The products on offer seemed pretty good, too.
  • 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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