Our guide was a young man who seemed to have no end to his list of languages spoken. He asked every passenger who "hopped on" what language(s) they spoke. He then narrated the tour in each language. Very fun guy also. Let us stop at a viewpoint of the canal which happened to have sandwiches, drinks, etc. Knew so much about the area & very enthusiastic about his city.
Kiel for us did not contain a lot of great sights. The canal seems to be the highlight. The bus route takes 1.5 hours, and the buses come by at 30 minute intervals or even more as I recall. The pickup is a few hundred meters from the cruise terminal, and directions from the terminal are not signed. We got one circuit in which hardly seemed worth the money. Nevertheless it was a good way to see the city (the extended stop at the canal is potentially worth it if ship traffic is cooperative). The narrative was interesting. It seems expensive for the length of the tour, but my wife and I are glad we booked it.
The capital city of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel is a popular tourist attraction among locals and international travelers alike. Located approximately 90km north of Hamburg, Kiel is one of the country’s main maritime centres. Kiel is a prominent shipbuilding centre and also the busiest artificial waterway in the world.
The city is known for its rich heritage, live music as well as art scenes, gorgeous landscape and fine dining restaurants. The city also hosts one of the biggest music festivals known as the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. You can plan your trip in a way that it coincides with this festival or other events.
With Kiel hop-on hop-off bus tour, you can admire the spectacular views of the city from a unique vantage point while listening to the history of the city through the assistance of a live guide or engaging audio commentary. Make sure to carry your walking shoes and layers while you are at it.
Kiel is considerably cold most of the time in the year except from June to August. These are the warmest months with an average day temperature of around 23°C. It is ideal for exploring the city while making the most of various outdoor activities.
Kiel bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.
Kiel bus tour cover key attractions of the city including Hauptbahnhof, Schwedenkai, Ostseekai, Reventloubrucke, HerthastraBe, NOK Schleuse, NOK Kanalfahre, RankestraBe, Holtenauer StraBe, and more. The stops are subject to change, so it is recommended to check them at the time of booking.
Most of the Kiel bus tours include free Wi-Fi on board, but make sure to check with the individual operator.