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Munich BMW Group Plant

The BMW Group Plant in Munich gives visitors an interactive experience of the design and production processes of the brand's vehicles. Learn all about it!

Taking a guided tour of the BMW Group production factory is a must-do for car lovers, giving visitors access to all areas of automotive production, from design to assembly.

The two-hour tour, which is offered in English and German, will take you to the different parts of the factory, showing you how different BMW Group vehicles are made throughout their engineering production processes.

How to visit?

To join the BMW Group Plant Tour, you just need to contact the factory either by phone or by email. Once you've confirmed your visit, you just need to make your way to the  BMW Welt  information desk in time for your tour.

• +49 (0)89 125016001
• [email protected]

In the BMW Welt, next to Olympiapark.

Guided tours in English and German: Monday to Friday (not public holidays).

Adults: € 10 ( US$ 10.60) Concessions:  € 7 ( US$ 7.40)

U-Bahn:  Olympiazentrum , lines U2 and U3. Bus: line 173.

Nearby places

BMW Welt (309 m) BMW Museum (309 m) Olympiaturm (691 m) Olympiapark Munich (991 m) Neue Pinakothek (3.4 km)

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BMW WELT AND BMW MUSEUM.

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Opening hours building + parking garage:

• Monday to Saturday 7:30 am - 00:00 midnight
• Sundays and holidays 9:00 am - 00:00 midnight

Please note that BMW Welt is closed from Sunday, May 12th to Thursday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m.

Please note that our vehicles are serviced in the showroom from 09:00 to 18:00. For a personal consultation with a BMW Genius, book a free appointment in advance.

Please note that the cash payment option for tickets for admissions, guided tours and workshops is not possible at BMW Welt.

Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (last admission at 5:30 pm). 

Changed opening hours on the following days:

• Monday, 20 th of May: 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
• Friday, 25 th of July: 01:00 pm – 06:00 pm

Please note that the cash payment option for tickets for admission, guided tours and workshops is not possible at BMW Museum.

At the BMW Museum you can pay by credit card, debit card, Apple or Googlepay or buy your ticket online.

Please note that the BMW Welt parking gaarage is closed from Sunday, May 12th to Thursday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. The Parkharp in the Olympic Park is available for parking.

SHOP OPENING HOURS.

BMW Welt Lifestyle & Accessory Shop.

The BMW Welt Lifestyle & Accessory Shop is open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm.­ 

BMW Museum Shop.

The BMW Museum Shop is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm. 

RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS.

M1 Bistro – BMW Museum. The M1 Bistro at BMW Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 06:00 pm. 

Cooper's Garden – BMW Welt.

Cooper's Garden by Käfer at BMW Welt is open from Monday to Sunday from 08.30 am to 06.00 pm. Warm dishes until 04.00 pm.

Bikers Lodge - BMW Welt.

We are happy to welcome you Monday to Sunday from 10.00 am to 05.30 pm.

Restaurant Bavarie in the BMW Welt. We are looking forward to welcome you in the restaurant Bavarie from Monday to Saturday from 12:00 noon to 03:00 pm and from Tuesday to Saturday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Please not that restaurant Bavarie is closed on Sundays and public holidays. 

Restaurant EssZimmer in the BMW Welt. Please note that the Restaurant EssZimmer is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 07:00 pm to midnight. Please note that restaurant EssZimmer is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

OTHER OPENING HOURS.

"The Campus" at BMW Welt. 

"The Campus" is open from Monday to Sunday from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm. Numerous workshops for children, young people & families can be booked. Details can be found  here .

Junior Museum at BMW Museum. The Junior Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm. Numerous workshops for children, young people & families can be booked. Details can be found  here .

Admission to BMW Welt is free.­ ­

Please note the parking garage fees:­

• 15 minutes free of charge­
• 2.50 EUR per hour­
• 19.00 EUR daily maximum

Parking garage notice:  From Friday (March 8th) to Tuesday (March 12th), the parking area P2 in the parking garage will be closed. As an alternative parking option, the parking area in the Olympiapark is available.

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Please note that the cash payment option for tickets for admissions, guided tours and workshops is not possible at BMW Welt .

Permanent Exhibitions and Temporary Exhibitions:

• Single Ticket: 10.00 EUR
• Reduced*: 7.00 EUR
• Group (min. 5 people) per person: 9.00 EUR
• Family (max. 2 adults and 3 children under 18 years of age): 24.00 ­EUR

Admission Tickets BMW Museum

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All prices include VAT.

Please note that animals are unfortunately not allowed in the BMW Museum.

Access for children under 14 years is only permitted if accompanied by an adult.

The ticket is valid for five hours.

If you have booked a guided tour in the BMW Museum, admission is included.  Please note that tickets for group tours can only be sold at the counter.

Please note: tickets are excluded from exchange, return and partial refund.

*Apprentices, students (7 to 27 years, children 6 years or younger have free entry); seniors (over 65 years of age or with proof of retirement); visitors with disabilities (registered accompanying person free of charge); individuals during a gap year of social or environmental service; job seekers; BMW Card (credit card) and BMW Premium Card (credit card) holders; official BMW clubs. Discounted admission is also available upon presentation of a daily ticket from the Olympic Tower or Gray Line Bus.

Extra discounts are also available on site for the MGV (Munich Tourist Guide Association), the BVGD (German National Tourist Guide Association) as well as journalists (with press pass).

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Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

MINI Cooper SE: Power consumption combined: - (NEDC) / 15,03 – 14,09 kWh/100 km (WLTP); CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km*.

* The figures are expected figures that have not yet been officially confirmed.

BMW X7 xDrive40d: Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): - (NEDC) / 8.6-7.8 (WLTP); CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): - (NEFZ) / 225-203 (WLTP)

Official data on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, electric consumption and electric range were determined in accordance with the mandatory measurement procedure and comply with Regulation (EU) 715/2007 valid at the time of type approval. In case of a range, figures in the NEDC take into account differences in the selected wheel and tire size; figures in the WLTP take into account any optional equipment.WLTP values are used for assessing taxes and other vehicle-related charges that are (also) based on CO2 emissions, as well as for the purposes of vehicle-specific subsidies, if applicable. Where applicable, the NEDC values listed were calculated based on the new WLTP measurement procedure and then converted back to the NEDC measurement procedure for comparability reasons. For vehicles type-approved after 01.01.2021 only WLTP values officially exist. For more information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures, see  www.mini.de/de_DE/home/footer/wltp.html  or  www.bmw.de/nefz-wltp-vergleich .

For more information on the official fuel consumption and official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars, see the ‘Guide to Fuel ConsumptionCO2 Emissions, and Electricity Consumption of New Passenger Cars’, which is available free of charge at all sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen, and at  https://www.dat.de/co2/ .

FURTHER INFORMATION.

Reservation.

You can conveniently reserve your table online here. If you cannot find any more available dates online, please contact the Restaurant Esszimmer directly by phone at +49 89 35 89 91 814 .

Let us navigate you to the Restaurant Esszimmer here .

The Restaurant EssZimmer will be open again from Wednesday, August 31 from Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00 to 00:00.

Please note that the Restaurant EssZimmer is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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BMW Tours in Munich (Factory, Welt, Museum): A Complete Guide

Visiting bmw in munich offers many choices.

BMW is the automotive epicenter of Bavaria , and any trip to Munich should include a visit to the BMW Welt (BMW World).  The spectacular open architecture of BMW Welt instantly draws in visitors.  In thinking of BMW in Munich, most people are familiar with the BMW Museum and the BMW Factory tour , but the BMW Group Classic Tour and the BMW Recycling & Dismantling factory tours are hidden gems not visited by as many.

Did you know that you can rent almost any BMW model by the hour? or schedule an appointment with a “BMW Genius” to get one on one time with a BMW product specialist where you can learn about any BMW vehicle? BMW Welt also has 4 different restaurants from the casual Cooper’S café to the elegant Bavarie Brasserie, or Michelin Star essZimmer which can be considered an evening dining destination unto itself.  You can also visit the largest BMW Lifestyle shop with a massive collection of BMW and MINI clothing, accessories, and gifts.

In this Ultimate guide, you will learn about:

• BMW Welt Tours 

BMW Welt Restaurants

• BMW Factory Munich Tours
• BMW Museum Tours
• BMW Group Classic Tour
• BMW Recycling and Dismantling Center (Factory Tour)
• BMW European Delivery – Collecting your new BMW
• BMW Genius Service 
• BMW on Demand (Rent a BMW by the hour)
• BMW MINI Pavillion (formerly the BMW Pavillion)
• BMW Side Trips and Nearby Experiences
• Additional BMW Factory Tours within Driving or Train distance of Munich

The BMW Welt Tour and Experience List

Below the location map are individual sections dedicated to all of the options, tours, experiences, and addresses of BMW in Munich with links to appropriate websites, directions and hours of operation, and reservation options.  Additionally, most linked pages have an English translation option, so if you open a page in German, look to the upper right corner for “EN” to translate.  You may also use Google Chrome and translate the page directly.

Click on Map or List Below for Tour Location Information:

BMW Welt Tours – General Info

BMW Welt (BMW World) is the company’s experience and automobile collection center. It features fascinating, futuristic architecture and hosts a wide range of exhibitions and events. One unique area is the section dedicated to the personalized delivery of customer ordered BMWs. American customers who choose European Delivery will receive their car at the BMW Welt in a prominent display area only accessible to delivery customers.

BMW Welt is about Discovery

The BMW Welt is unlike any other building. You can take a guided tour of breathtaking architecture and experience the fascinating history of BMW firsthand from its beginnings in aviation and Motorsports to the present day as one of the Premium car and motorcycle manufacturers. Discover all brands of the BMW Group in more of a “show room”-like atmosphere without the sales pressure.  There are sections dedicated to BMW vehicles including M series, i Series, MINI, Rolls Royce, Motorrad (motorcycles), and often special exhibits or innovations on display.  You will also find a quite large “Lifestyle” (souvenir / fan) shop offering clothing, accessories and gifts for each BMW brand including a very large section dedicated to MINI.

Admission to the BMW Welt is free.   However, guided tours may be purchased at the welcome desk as well as Munich factory tours (which should be booked in advance).  There are several restaurants on site from casual to “reservations only” on offer (see BMW Welt restaurants), and corporate or special events can also be booked and held at the BMW Welt.

BMW Welt Tour Details

Guided Tour Times:

• Monday to Sunday: 3.30 pm (EN)
• Monday to Sunday: 2.00 pm (DE)

Participants: max. 20 people

Duration: 60 minutes

Ticket prices: 

• Individual: 7.50 EUR / 6.50 EUR discounted*
• Group: 150.00 EUR / 125.00 EUR discounted*

BMW Welt Opening Hours

• BMW Welt: Monday – Sat: 7:30am – 12am (midnight); Sundays 9am – 12am (midnight)
• BMW Lifestyle Shop: Monday – Saturday: 9:00am – 6:00pm; Sundays/Holidays: 10:00am – 6:00pm
• BMW on Demand: Daily from 9:00am – 6:00pm

Getting to BMW Welt

BMW Welt Location / Directions

BMW Welt  –  Am Olympiapark 1; D-80809 München

Arriving via U-bahn Subway: Take U3 train to Olympiazentrum Station, follow the signs for the 3-minute walk to BMW Welt once you step off the subway train.

Restaurants at the BMW Welt

BMW Welt has 4 culinary offerings for all price ranges and appetites. Here is a brief overview of your options at the BMW Welt.  Some locals even visit the Bavarie Brassiere or the Michelin Star Rated essZimmer restaurant for celebratory evenings and special events.  Also, BMW Welt after dark is a magical space, so consider an evening meal some time during your visit to Munich!

Cooper’S – Snacks & Drink

The ground-floor bistro near the north entrance to BMW Welt is the snack and catering center for all visitors to BMW Welt. It offers a varied range of snacks at any time of day, including takeaways and culinary gifts.

• Hours: Monday to Saturday from 7:30am – 7:00pm / Sundays and holidays from 9:00am – 7:00pm
• Reservations: not necessary

Biker’s Lodge – Snackbar

The Biker’s Lodge is the place to go for coffee breaks and delicious snacks. In this cozy lodge, you’ll find a wide range of cake specialties. The sweet offerings are complemented by pit-stop delicacies from Bavaria, the Alsace and Tuscany.

• Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10.00am – 6.00pm

Bavarie – Brasserie

TIP: Every Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm seating, you can enjoy a very special menu in a unique atmosphere. The “Chef’s Choice” is a 4-course menu which combines the most popular dishes of day with chef Dominik Kreuzig’s favorite products.  Be sure to reserve ahead!

Hours – Monday to Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm / Sunday and public holidays: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Reservations:

• e-Mail:   [email protected] 
• Phone: +49 (0)89 358 991 818

EssZimmer – Michelin Star Fine Dining

EssZimmer was awarded its first Michelin Star in 2014, and chef Bobby Bräuer and his team create a special experience each night for a small group of guests.  EssZimmer is often a destination restaurant for locals as the food combined with the ambience of the BMW Welt in the evening is magical.  Be sure to reserve well in advance!

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: from 7.00pm / Closed on Sunday, Monday and public holidays

• Dedicated Website (German site – open in Google Chrome to translate)
• e-mail: [email protected]
• Phone: +49 (0)89 358 991 814

BMW Factory Tour Munich

Models Produced: 3 Series Plug-in-Hybrid 330e, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series Coupe, M4 Coupe, Engines

( Note: For the other 8 BMW factory tours outside of Munich, be sure to check out BMW Factory Tours: The Ultimate Planning Guide )

A guided tour of the BMW Group’s main plant in Munich gives you access to all areas of automotive production: the press plant, the body shop, the paint shop and assembly. Around 8000 employees from over 50 countries work at this location, including approximately 850 apprentices.  Approximately 1000 automobiles and over 2000 engines are built here every day and are then integrated into the global production network.

BMW Munich Factory Tour Details

Tour Frequency: Factory tours are offered Monday – Friday between 9am and 4:30pm in English and German at scheduled intervals.  Book ahead for your preferred date and time.

• Single visitors: 12 EUR / 9 EUR reduced*
• Groups (up to 30 persons): 240 EUR / 200 EUR reduced*

Tour Booking for BMW Munich is done directly via email or phone to BMW and not through the online booking portal that other factory locations use.

• Book by e-mail: [email protected] (writing in English is fine, give a range of date options and specify that you want an English-speaking tour and they will reply with availability and booking options)
• Book by Phone: +44 (0) 89 1250 16001 The representative may answer in German but will respond in English as soon as you say “hello”. (From American landline dial: 01149 89 1250 16001, from a Cell Phone dial +49 89 1250 16001 – the (0) is omitted and only used for local calling.  The + plus sign may be entered by long pressing the zero key. Time difference should be considered if calling.)

Getting to BMW Factory Munich

Arriving via U-bahn Subway: Take U3 train to Olympiazentrum Station, follow the signs for the 3 minute walk to BMW Welt once you step off the subway train.

The Factory tour meeting point is inside of the BMW Welt at the Tour Desk.  You should arrive 15 minutes in advance of your appointed time.  There is plenty to see and do while you wait.

BMW Museum and Tours

Whereas BMW Welt is about current and future of BMW, the BMW Museum showcases its past .  The BMW Museum presents the company, brand and product history of BMW in a fascinating way. A visitor trail leads through 25 separate exhibition areas and more than 90 years of brand history. On the 5,000 square meter exhibition area around 120 original exhibits are on display.  Background information on the exhibits is provided in German and English

BMW Museum Tour Details

• iOS: Apple iTunes Store
• Android: Google Play Store

Tip: Allow about 2 hours to visit the BMW Museum

Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 6pm (last entry at 5:30pm)

Regularly closed: Mondays, 24-26 December, 31- December and 01 January.

Self-Tour Cost:

• Individual: 10 EUR / 7 EUR discounted*
• Groups of 5 or more: 9 EUR / person
• Family Ticket: 24 EUR (covers 2 adults and up to 3 children)

• Individual: 13.00 EUR / 10.00 EUR discounted* 
• Group: 190.00 EUR / 150.00 EUR discounted* 
• Family: 29.00 EUR (for parents with their own children)

* Discounted tickets are available upon presentation of valid ID for the following: BMW Clubs, students up to the age of 27, children under the age of 18, senior citizens and disabled persons.

Guided Tour Schedule:

Guided tours are offered Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00am, 2:00pm (German) and 12:00pm, 3:00pm (English). You may also visit during other hours and do a self-guided tour (no advance reservation necessary).

Guided Tour Duration: 60 Minutes

Booking for guided tours:

Reservations for the guided tours are done either by e-mail or phone.  While you may be able to arrange a tour upon arrival, tours are frequently sold out on the day, so advance booking is advised.

• Book by e-mail: [email protected] (your reservation request e-mail may be in English or German)
• Book by Phone: +49 (0) 89 1250 16001

Getting to BMW Museum Munich

BMW Museum – Am Olympiapark 2; D-80809 Munich

The BMW Museum is located directly across the street from the BMW Welt.  There is an overpass bridge to cross the road, however there are traffic signals for crossing the road as well.  Be on the lookout for approaching bicycles!

BMW GROUP CLASSIC and Tour

Classic vehicles, heritage, and parts.

BMW Group Classic services acts as the central hub for owners of classic BMW vehicles in terms of parts sales, services, repairs, restoration, vehicle sales and purchasing, and vehicle certificates. Additionally, the BMW Group Archive specializes in answering questions on the history of the company, its brands and products. BMW Group Classic’s portfolio also includes participating in classic vehicle events, as well as preserving and managing a collection of some 1,000 exhibits.

Since 2016, Moosacher Straße 66 in Munich has been home to BMW Group Classic and the first port of call for anything to do with classic vehicles from the BMW Group.  The site covers an area of 13,000 square meters and is located not far from BMW Group headquarters – so it is also very close to BMW Welt, the BMW Museum and the BMW car factory.  The site contains one of BMW’s first production halls. Originally used in the manufacture of aircraft engines, this hall is now a listed building which stands as a monument to the allure of the BMW brand. 

Selected areas of BMW Group Classic, such as the historic vehicle collection center, can be visited in the course of the guided tour.  Here you’ll see an exclusive collection of classic cars and prototypes.  Note that you must purchase your tour tickets in advance from the BMW Welt as they do not sell tour tickets at the door. 

BMW Group Classic Tour Details

Dedicated Website

Group tour: Saturday: 4:00 pm (EN or DE)

Participants:   max. 20 people

Duration: approx. 60 minutes

Ticket prices:

• Individual: 16 EUR / 13 EUR discounted*
• Group: 250 EUR / 210 EUR discounted*

Tour Booking for BMW Classic is done directly via email or phone to BMW.

Cafe Mo. 66 at BMW Group Classic

During your visit, be sure to have a cappuccino, beer, or a light bite at the on-site Café Mo. 66!  From May through October, Café Mo 66 opens on the first and third Saturday of every month for a “Wheels & Weißwürscht” event. Visitors are invited to join in all the fun. At other times, the cafe is open during most visiting hours.

Cafe Location (within BMW Group Classic) – Moosacher Str. 66, 80809 München

Cafe Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
• Saturday, Sundays, public holidays: closed

Classic BMW Rental Program

Unlike BMW on Demand at the BMW Welt, the BMW Group Classic car rental program offers all style-conscious fans of vintage vehicles and recent classics the chance to experience the fascination of these legendary BMWs first hand. The selection of available models ranges from classic BMW, Rolls Royce, MINI and motorcycles to exclusive show cars and historic racing machines. Cars are available by the day or by the weekend. You can even rent a chauffeur if you like!

The rental process begins with your contact to the special group at BMW Group Classic.  They can advise you on the options available and put together a package to meet your individual requirements or a gift certificate for your BMW enthusiast. You can contact BMW Group Classic Car Rental Program at [email protected]

Getting to BMW Group Classic in Munich

BMW Group Classic Location / Directions

BMW Classic is just 8 minutes north by subway from the BMW Welt on the U3 line.

BMW Group Classic – Moosacher Str. 66; D-80809 München

Arriving via U-bahn Subway: Take U3 train to Oberwiesenfeld Station (1-stop / 8 minutes north of BMW Welt / Olympiazentrum station).

BMW GROUP Recycling & Dismantling Tour

Vehicle recycling.

This special guided tour will take you on a fascinating journey behind the scenes of BMW AG’s Recycling and Dismantling Center (RDZ). You will learn everything that there is to know about the individual stations that make up the center’s internal process — from the reception of the vehicle all the way to its dismantling. Additionally, you will receive interesting information about current governmental provisions on the reutilization of end-of-life vehicles and witness the “circular economy” in person.

The Recycling and Dismantling center is north of Munich in Unterscheisheim, which can be reached by the S-Bahn train and a 15-minute walk.  Tours are only offered by request, and generally require a group booking, however your group may be as small as one.  This tour is not suitable for those who need wheelchair access and is only advised for children aged 14 and above.  It is also required to wear non-slip shoes.

What is “RDZ”? – In German, the word for “Center” is “Zentrum”, so you will be visiting the “ R ecycling und D emontage Z entrum” or RDZ.  During your travels, you’ll likely notice that Z on many signs relating to other Centers.

BMW Recycling & Dismantling Tour Details

Tour Availability / Duration: Dates on request, contact booking center

Tour Cost : Group: 150.00 EUR / discounted* 125.00 EUR

Tour Booking for BMW Recycling & Dismantling is done directly via email or phone to BMW.

Getting to BMW Recycling & Dismantling “RDZ”

BMW RDZ Location / Directions

BMW Recycling & Dismantling Center: Carl-von-Linde-Straße 25a; D-85716 Unterschleißheim  

Arriving by S-Train : Take the S-bahn Train S1 to Unterschleißheim station – (use Google maps to guide you on the brief walk from the station.)

BMW European Delivery

If you haven’t considered taking advantage of this program, you should!

The BMW European Delivery program allows you to custom order your BMW from your local dealer in the United States, and then collect the car at the BMW Welt in Munich for an unforgettable “create-your-own” experience.  European Delivery cars include local registration, 2 weeks of prepaid road insurance (more is available), and GPS programming of local maps to use during your time in Europe. 

You drive your car during your time in Europe, and simply drop the car at one of the many locations in Munich or several other German cities or surrounding countries.  The car is then shipped to your dealer in America and cleaned up and delivered to you once again.

Learn More About the BMW European Delivery Program

The BMW European Delivery program has several planning steps for you to take, and they are covered in detail in BMW European Delivery: Complete Planning Guide .

When you visit the BMW Welt, you will see a center section with beautiful new cars on turntables and this is the area where customers are given one on one detailed instruction on their new car, and then drive it off down a special ramp directly to the outside roadway.

Would you like to find out more about a particular model? Or about engineering, equipment and engines? BMW is offering a new FREE service for customers, visitors and fans of the brand: an individual consultation on all BMW cars, given by a BMW Product Genius, with whom you can now arrange a scheduled appointment.

The Product Genius is a highly qualified vehicle expert with a comprehensive technical knowledge of all BMW models. At BMW Welt, they present BMW products, engineering and various application options to existing and prospective customers in a relaxed and inspiring environment – with absolutely no time or purchasing pressure.

Booking a Genius Reservation

BMW suggests booking this appointment by phone; however, you may first try an e-mail contact to confirm this.  If you do email, be sure to list your desired dates, model of interest, and that you prefer an English-speaking Genius. BMW has an excellent customer communication team, and they will do their best to accommodate you and will advise on any other details needed to book.

• Book by e-Mail: [email protected]
• Book by Telephone: +49 (0)89 1250 16001 to arrange an appointment with the BMW Welt Product Genius. The representative may answer in German but will respond in English as soon as you say “hello”. (From American landline dial: 01149 89 1250 16001, from a Cell Phone dial +49 89 1250 16001 – the (0) is omitted and only used for local calling. The + plus sign may be entered by long pressing the zero key.  Time difference should be considered if calling.)

BMW On Demand

Experience the joy of driving a BMW firsthand by renting a current model BMW vehicle by the hour at the BMW Welt.  Select from a range of cars that you can keep from one hour to up to 5 days.  Hourly rates include insurance, and cars can be booked online up to 6 weeks in advance.  The price range is approximately 35 to 70 Euros per hour, so this truly is meant for a short-term experience.

Non-German customers will need a valid passport, a credit card and a valid driving license. Additionally, all documents need to be issued in the name of the renter.  Minimum driver age is either 21 or 25 depending on the vehicle rented.

BMW on Demand Details

BMW on Demand Website (select EN for English)

• List of models available with hourly prices in Euro
• Schedule of availability for your desired date and model
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the service

Cars are picked up and returned to the BMW on Demand counter inside the BMW Welt.   Hours: Pickup / return is possible between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm

BMW On Demand Customer Desk

• e-mail: [email protected]
• Telephone:  +49 (0) 89 382 71201

BMW MINI Pavillion

The new MINI Pavillion opened in October of 2019, is the reincarnation of the BMW Pavillion that offered an in-town showcase of the BMW brand for visitors.  Today, the MINI reinvention takes that idea up a level and has now become a place where you can learn about the MINI brand.  The Pavillion incorporates a snack / coffee bar, an eyeglass boutique, a Harmon Kardon lounge, a work-share space where you can book a meeting room, and a Barber offering wet shaves, beard styling and haircuts.  A perfect place for an afternoon coffee or cake.

The MINI Pavillion is a freestanding building that closely resembles a car dealership from the outside with surrounding windows and new MINI cars on display.  If you arrive after hours, they generally have spectacular lighting on the cars on display, so it’s still a sight to see when they are closed.

Getting to the MINI Pavillion

Location: MINI Pavillion – Lenbachplatz 7a; D-80333 Munich

Hours: Mon – Friday 10am – 7pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm, closed Sunday and for special events.

The MINI Pavillion is a 3-minute walk from the Karlsplatz / Stachus S-Bahn / U-Bahn Station, but is also within walking distance of the Hauptbahnhof (central train station) or Marienplatz as well. (basically, between the two and 1 block to the north). 

BMW Visitor Side Trips

Visit the largest bmw dealer in munich.

Visit the Largest MINI Dealer in Munich

Lunch Tip Nearby BMW Welt / Museum / Factory

For Americans (or anybody) who is craving a German take on the American-styled pizza, a visit to the Pizza Hut across the street from BMW Welt is a must!  I know this sounds silly, but the Salami Pan Pizza is better than any pepperoni counterpart version on offer from Pizza Hut in America, and you will be pleasantly surprised.  The prices are reasonable and there are even lunch deals available, however it’s amazing how few visitors make the walk across the street for a quick and hearty lunch.  Pizza Hut is located on the opposite corner from the BMW Welt, or across the Petuelring from the BMW Museum and Headquarters (Pizza Hut am Olympiazentrum – Lerchenauer Str. 42, D-80809 München )

Visit the Olympiapark

• Olympia Tower (Turm) – Take in 360-degree views from 190 meters above Munich
• Take an adventurous (guided) walk across the rooftop of the Olympic Stadium
• Zip Line from the rooftop across the Olympic Stadium
• Descend from the stadium roof in a 40-meter drop to the ground – exhilarating and unforgettable.
• Or you could just have lunch…

If the adventures are too much, you can simply stroll around the park and view the venues and relaxing atmosphere.  Entrance to the Olympiapark is free, and only some of the venues have an admission fee. There are direct walks to Olympiapark from the BMW Welt that cross over the busy street.

Olympia Park Website in English

Olympia Park site layout of venues

Additional BMW Factory Tours Near Munich

If you enjoy car production factory tours, consider making a visit to one of the factories about 60 or 90 minutes by car from Munich.  Please see BMW Factory Tours: The Ultimate Planning Guide for outlines of all BMW Factory tours including:

• BMW Factory Dingolfing – see the birthplace of 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 series vehicles
• BMW Factory Landshut – this is where cockpits, Carbon Fiber, drive shafts, and parts for all BMW Group autos are made.
• BMW Factory Regensburg – this is where most convertibles are produced along with 1, X1, 2, X2 and 4 Series vehicles.

Reduced Entry Guidelines and General Tour Notice

Reduced entry fee:.

Reduced entry is offered to Children and school students up to the age of 18, persons undergoing training, university students, disabled persons with escort, persons taking a year out for voluntary social or environmental service, unemployed persons, old age pensioners and the retired, members of BMW Clubs, the MGV (Association of Munich Tourist Guides) and the BVGD (Association of Tourist Guides in Germany), representatives of the press, BMW staff, holders of the BMW Card or the BMW Premium Card.

Guidelines from BMW:

• Please be at the agreed meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
• Please note that photo or video recordings are not permitted during the tour.
• As the factory tour runs through production areas, it is mandatory to wear sturdy, closed shoes.
• Walking distances may be up to four kilometers, the tours usually last between 2 and 2.5 hours.
• For safety reasons, it is essential that guests speak the language of the respective guide (DE/EN), or bring a suitable interpreter.
• For safety reasons, the minimum age for accompanied participants on the guided tour of the Munich plant is 6 ; young people aged 14 and over many participate in the tour unaccompanied .
• There are no tours of the plant on weekends, public holidays (in the state of Bavaria), and production-related closing days.
• Please understand that it is not always possible to visit all areas of production. We reserve the right to cancel tours at short notice, if required by production.
• The usual factory tour is connected with climbing stairs. Please let BMW know when booking if you would like to visit BMW with people with reduced mobility.
• It is not allowed to bring animals.

European Contact:

For any questions regarding a reservation booking, please do not hesitate to contact the BMW Welt Visitor service center for further information. You may reach BMW Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Central European Time (CET), Saturday, Sunday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm CET on the following:

• Contact by e-mail: [email protected]
• Contact by Phone: +49 (0) 89 1250 16001
• Contact by FAX: +49 (0) 89 1250 160 09

As this is the general visitor phone line, English will be understood and spoken.  If they answer in German simply say “hello” and they will adjust and assist!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time should I spend at BMW Welt

BMW Welt has many things to see and do.  You can spend the better part of a day there, or brush through the exhibits in 30 minutes.  Ideally, you should allow about 2 hours for the BMW Welt itself.  You can add in time for lunch, any tour that you have booked, and your BMW day will be quite full.

• BMW Welt – minimum 2 hours
• BMW Museum – up to 2 hours
• BMW Factory tour – 2.5 hours
• Add time for lunch or dinner
• Add time for a browse in the Lifestyle Shop

Do I need to make a reservation to visit BMW Welt?

You do not need reservations for BMW Welt, itself.  However, if you plan to take a factory tour or other guided tour of BMW, the BMW Museum, of BMW Welt, then you should start by booking tour reservations in advance .  Then you can set aside that day as the day to visit the BMW Welt before or after your reserved tour.

Can Children enjoy the BMW Welt?

Of course!  There are special and educational exhibits for children.  BMW Welt has special programs for kids including a monthly “Night at the Museum” sleep over, however they are mostly in German, but children will have an exciting time at the BMW Welt in activities in English.  Note that there is a minimum age for participation in the Factory Tour (6yrs for accompanied children and 14yrs for unaccompanied)

Since its opening in 2007, BMW Welt has become the iconic entry point into the world of BMW in Munich.  There are so many opportunities for tours and learning adventures and with advance planning, you’ll be able to participate and enjoy in all that you want. Be sure to book in advance!  – JK

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Plant Tour and Zentrum Museum.

Bmw zentrum guidelines..

• Vehicle exhibits are on display. For the protection of all guests, vehicle doors will remain locked.
• The BMW Boutique is open.
• Masks are optional for all visitors and BMW Zentrum staff. Complimentary face masks are available.
• The Isetta Café is operating on full-service. 
• Public events and museum rentals are available.

Plant Tours.

Assembly hall tours are currently unavailable due to multiple construction projects onsite. Please check back for updates on availablity of the asembly hall tours in fall 2024. As an alternative, please join us for a 50 minute Best Fit Body Shop-Glimpse Tour. Reservations are requested for select times, Monday through Friday.  Click the button below to make your reservation for the Best Fit Body Shop-Glimpse Tour. 

The Zentrum Museum.

Visit this one-of-a-kind building and experience the past, present and future of BMW in the only BMW museum in North America. Your senses will come alive as you feel the power of the BMW brand firsthand, from its beginnings in aviation and motorsports to its rise to prominence on the global stage. Take a self-guided trip through the museum to experience BMW exhibits that both astonish and inspire.

Here you will see BMW’s numerous milestones in both racing and touring vehicles. View rare and important vehicles from BMW’s past, such as the famous Isetta “Bubblecar”. As you stroll through the Zentrum, you’ll trace BMW’s pioneering spirit straight back to these beautifully restored classics. You can also explore what’s current in BMW, with exhibits that feature state-of-the-art technologies, including rarely seen models available through our exclusive collection.

See the X family of vehicles assembled at BMW Manufacturing up close — every line, every curve, every exhilarating detail of these truly remarkable BMWs—all assembled next door, at the South Carolina plant.

The Zentrum is a living museum, a combination of innovation and performance. At the Zentrum there is truly something for everyone, it is here that the “Ultimate Driving Machine” offers the ultimate backstage pass.  

At no cost to you or your family, plan a visit to the Zentrum museum. Zentrum museum hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Zentrum and Plant Closings.

• January 1- New Year's Day
• January 15- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• February 6- Zentrum closes at 12 noon
• February 19- Zentrum closes at 12 noon
• February 20-23-  Closed to the Public
• March 29- Good Friday
• May 27- Memorial Day
• June 17- Juneteenth National Independence Day
• July 4- Independence Day
• September 2- Labor Day
• November 28-29- Thanksgiving holiday
• December 23-31- Christmas holiday

Tour Registration and Directions.

• For information call 1-888-tourBMW (868-7269)
• To schedule a tour, REGISTER ONLINE or call 1-888-tourBMW(868-7269).

 BMW Manufacturing is the global center of competence for BMW X models and assembles the BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and XM Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes and their variants. This South Carolina factory is where state of the art assembly happens, blending innovative engineering and premium quality. 

Assembly hall tours are currently unavailable due to multiple construction projects onsite. Please check back with us for updates on availablity of the assembly hall tours in fall 2024. As an alternative, please join us for a 50 minute Best Fit Body Shop-Glimpse Tour. Reservations are requested for select times, Monday through Friday.  Book a  Glimpse Tour and see for yourself how the Ulitmate Driving Machine is assembled. 

Important Factory Tour Information.

• Yes, advance reservations are required.
• Yes, there is a cost for the tour. Details on cost and tour schedules can be found on the FareHarbor site . 
• Prepayment is required for reservations.
• Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance for refunds by emailing  [email protected] .
• You must be 12 years of age or older to participate in the Best Fit Body Shop-Glimpse Tour. 
• Details on cost and tour schedules can be found on the  FareHarbor site . 
• You must arrive at the BMW Zentrum 30 minutes before the selected departure time to check in for your tour. 
• Guests 18 years of age and older must present a picture ID upon arrival for a scheduled tour.
• Tour participants must be 12 years of age or older. 
• Completely enclosed shoes are required to tour our facility .  No flip flops, high heels, open toe, open side, or open heel shoes are permitted. You will NOT be permitted on the tour if your shoes do not meet the guidelines. No exceptions. 
• Photographs can only be taken while visting the Zentrum Museum & Visitors Center. 
• Photos are strictly prohibited inside the plant. 
• Cell phones must be turned off during the tour. 
• Please leave personal belongings, backpacks and other large luggage, locked in your vehicle. 
• Service Dogs are not allowed inside the plant, other accommodations are available. Please coordinate in advance by calling 1-888-tourBMW(868-7269). 
• We are an active assembly facility, therefore changes to the tour option may occur at any time which are beyond our contruol due to unforeseen circumstances.   
• Thank you for your reservation, we hope that you will enjoy your future tour experience. However, please note that BMW reserves the right to cancel tours at any time.
• To schedule a tour, REGISTER ONLINE or call 1-888-tourBMW (868-7269).

Plan an Event.

The Zentrum is more than just a museum. It’s a meeting and events center, a cafe, a gallery and a BMW ultimate experience. Whether you’re planning a gathering for your entire sales force, a nationwide conference or an intimate fundraising dinner for a select few, the Zentrum offers you a setting as distinctive as the vehicles BMW assembles.

Facility rental includes the entire Zentrum museum, which offers:

• An auditorium (seats 200)
• Use of the Isetta Café
• Expansive exhibit space
• Guided plant tours (when available)

If you’re looking for the latest BMW gear, the Zentrum is the ultimate destination. The BMW Boutique is complete with everything you need to take on the open road in style. Pick up fashionable BMW clothing or check out the latest motoring accessories for your home or office. When it comes to finding the right gift for the automotive enthusiast, the Zentrum gift shop is the only place you need to go.

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BMW Welt  – tickets, prices, timings, what to expect, FAQs

Step into the world of automotive excellence at Munich BMW Welt, where iconic architecture, cutting-edge vehicles, and visionary ideas converge. 

The attraction offers visitors a captivating journey featuring the latest models from BMW, BMW Motorrad, MINI, and Rolls-Royce, all housed within the stunning backdrop of a truly remarkable building.

The iconic architecture of Welt is designed to impress and inspire.

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You’ll find all of the latest models and pioneering concepts from the BMW group magnificently displayed at the Munich BMW Welt.

Besides seeing the latest BMW models, you will gain insights into various topics related to the BMW brand.

These include innovation, sustainability, and technology, all coming alive on an awesome 3D screen.

Witness the automaker’s famous premiere, where customers pick their new vehicles and embark on their own BMW journey.

Sit behind the latest BMW model’s wheel and feel the thrill of the open road. 

These include the New Town Hall , Frauenkirche, Viktualienmarkt, Staatliches Hofbrauhaus, Bavarian State Opera, and Maximilianstraße. 

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You can purchase tickets for the Munich BMW Welt Tour online or offline. 

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets offline.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters.

When you book early, you also get your preferred time slot.

Because some attractions sell a limited number of tickets, they may sell out during peak days. Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

Go to the BMW Welt and BMW Museum ticket booking page.

Select your preferred date, time slot, number of tickets, and book them right away.

Once you purchase the Munich BMW Welt tickets, they get delivered to your email address. 

There is no need to get printouts of the ticket. 

You can show your guide the e-ticket on your smartphone and begin your journey.

The Munich Private Walking Tour , including the BMW Welt and Museum ticket, costs €450 per group. 

Please note that this is a private tour. So only your group will participate in this. 

Your group can have 15 people in it, irrespective of age.

The Munich Private Tour with the Welt tickets also gives you admission to other attractions, such as: 

• The BMW Museum 
• New Town Hall
• Frauenkirche
• Viktualienmarkt
• Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
• Bavarian State Opera
• Maximilianstraße

This ticket does not include public transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, food & drinks, and gratuities.

This tour is perfect for families as it is a private tour and covers some of the most famous Munich attractions in one go.

Ticket Cost: €450 per group

Save time and money! Maximize your experience with the Munich CityTourCard . Travel free on public transport in downtown Munich and save up to 50% on attractions, restaurants, theaters, tours, and more!

BMW Welt is situated near the Munich Olympic Stadium.

Address: Am Olympiapark 1, 80809 München, Germany. Get Directions.

You can reach the attraction via public or private transport.

The bus stop Olympiazentrum (Bus No: 173, 180, N76) is just a 3-minute walk from the attraction. 

If you’re traveling by car, turn on your Google Maps and get started. 

There are enough parking garages around the attraction. 

Note: If you’ve booked the Munich Private Walking Tour including the BMW Museum and BMW Welt , the tour departs from Marienplatz , a short distance from Frauenkirche Cathedral.

Both the Welt and BMW Museum form an integral part of the four-hour private walking tour . Curious to know more about Munich’s iconic BMW Museum ?

The BMW Welt Munich stays open from 7.30 am to midnight, from Monday to Saturday.

On Sundays and holidays, it stays open from 9 am to midnight.

The last ticket slot is scheduled at 4 pm on all days of the tour.

It takes 30 to 40 minutes to explore the BMW Welt Munich.

The Munich Private Tour with the BMW Welt and other nearby attractions takes approximately 4 hours.

The best time to visit the BMW Welt is when it opens at 7.30 am.

It is usually not so busy before noon. So any time between the opening hours and noon is the best time to visit this attraction. 

It is also less crowded on weekdays compared to weekends. So, planning a weekday tour is better if you prefer a smaller crowd.

The Munich BMW Welt is a highly-rated tourist attraction.

Check out two BMW Welt reviews we selected from Tripadvisor, which gives you an idea of what to expect at this attraction.

We were excited to go to BMW Welt to see their best cars and technology. It is free to visit, and seeing their showcase of cars is cool. I had lunch there as well, and it was nice. I wish we had done the factory tour, but it was sold out when we arrived, so booking in advance is probably best. Overall, great experience. 

John S_Tripadvisor

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BMW Welt and Museum are worth a visit and have excellent standards, as would be expected. The tour is a good introduction to BMW’s current and future models. I enjoyed it.

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Here are some frequently asked questions about the Munich  BMW Welt tour .

While the BMW Welt focuses on the future vision of the BMW Group, the BMW Museum explores the beginnings of the BMW brand to the current day.

Yes, you can enter the Welt for free. But you must buy a ticket for the Museum and other attractions involved in this Munich Private Walking Tour .

Yes, the BMW Museum and BMW Welt offer engaging exhibits and interactive displays to captivate young minds and ignite their curiosity about automotive innovation.

There are no specific restrictions for the Munich Private Walking Tour . However, participants should be prepared for walking and standing for extended periods.

Comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended, especially when touring during colder months.

No, you can access public transportation for long distances between the BMW Welt Munich and other attractions covered in the tour.

In addition to the BMW Museum and BMW Welt, the tour includes visits to the New Town Hall, Frauenkirche, Viktualienmarkt, Staatliches Hofbrauhaus, Bavarian State Opera, and Maximilianstraße. Admission tickets are included with the Munich private walking tour ticket .

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

• Hop-on or hop-off at any of Moscow’s main highlights
• Views of Moscow from an open-top, double-decker bus
• Learn about the city with recorded commentary
• Visit Red Square, Alexander Gardens, and more
• Bus pass inclusions: 48 or 72 hour bus pass + walking tour
• Boat pass inclusions: 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Bus & Boat pass inclusions: 48 hour bus pass + 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Vouchers valid for 12 months
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Location Name: The route begins at Red Square but you can board at any stop
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Red Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 25 minutes. Duration - 60 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Most travelers can participate
• Green Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 60 minutes. Duration - 120 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Orange Route (currently suspended) runs from 10:30am - 6:30pm, every 30 minutes. Duration - 140 minutes. First stop - Museum of Cosmonautics
• Walking tour runs daily at 10:45am. Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes. Meeting point - Next to monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
• Boat tour operates 5th May - 20th October, from 11:30am - 6:30pm. Duration - 60 minutes. Meeting point - Zaryadye Park Pier.
• Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
• Vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the routes.
• Vouchers are valid for 12 months
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• DebbJ 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to get oriented to Moscow We started our Moscow experience with the hop on hop off. It was a great way to get orientated to the city. The additional optional tours were also good, we did the Metro tour which I highly recommend, we also paid for the Kremlin tour. The hop on hop off has three different lines all included. Only fault was the bus was sometimes full and you had to wait for the next one which was about 15 minutes (in the cold). Read more Written January 6, 2020
• UmaDelhi 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 2 days are required Very very good audio guides- the voice quality was also good and also the anecdotes of history were brilliant. Russia is truly beautiful Read more Written September 1, 2019
• BeverleyT 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat trip - TERRIBLE We got on the bus, but couldn’t buy a 1 day ticket. They suggested we do the 1 hour boat trip and said they would drop us to the dock. 1) they dropped us in the wrong place 2) they were lost because of the marathon Then the boat, after we finally found it: 1) stinking fumes, actually gagging 2) no commentary, in fact, no interaction unless you begged 3) offered us 2 for 1 icecreams as they had melted and refrozen as the fridge gets turned off at night Honestly, we enjoyed the afternoon in the boat but spent all of it laughing at just how awful it was!!! The worst thing in Moscow! Read more Written August 18, 2019
• niruDurbs 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Not the best value for the price The ticket is quite expensive and covers three different routes in a 24 hour period. The red route is quite exciting and takes about an hour. The bus comes every 10 to 15 minutes. However the other two routes take about two hours each and buses come every 30 to 40 minute period. If the bus is full then you have to wait at the stop for the next bus. So personally I feel that not much can be seen this way. I definitely was not impressed. However it must be noted that one can learn a lot about the history of Moscow Read more Written July 3, 2019
• IrishCueTravel 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles SLO Motion Not all their fault , but if you plan on trying this Attraction be patient! Traffic is a big problem first and foremost. But to add additional unnecessary delays; the bus stops at each site for 15 minutes at a time or More ! I gave up half way through ( 45 minutes) ; and walked back to the starting point in 10 minutes! Read more Written June 4, 2019
• michael g 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Worst hop on/hop off EVER Waited for 40 minutes in the cold rain for a bus that never came... unacceptable. Traffic is so bad that when on a bus the previos day it was barely moving. My advice-get a subway pass and a good travel guide book and do sightseeing on your own! Read more Written October 24, 2018
• Rebecca J 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Boat element was excellent We purchased a ticket online for the boat and bus for 2 days. The boat element was wonderful, we saw some amazing parts of Moscow along the river side. The bus element was very disappointing as it only started at 10am and was finished by 6:30pm. It was extremely warm when we were there and it would have been great to do the tour in the cool of the day. There was also no air conditioning in the down stairs part of the bus. They also turned away passengers at one of the stops as the bus was full and there was not another bus for 40 minutes. Read more Written September 26, 2018
• Monismith2014 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles it was very enjoyable it was very interesting seeing things we saw walking around from the bus. so much more to see. we had a lot better view of the attractions from the height of the bus.also the bus was reasonable slow which gave us time enough for photos. it stopped at sparrow hill for 10 minutes for picture taking Read more Written September 20, 2018
• fati666222 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles The best way to see Moscow We did both routes but if you have little time then only do the red route.Its very informative and it takes you to the important sights.The staff on the bus are very friendly and helpful. Read more Written August 20, 2018
• adolfo17 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles The worst hope-on hope-off service I've ever seen Diffiult to understand the route maps and stops. Staff wouldn't help either. Lengthy stops. No air conditioning. Read more Written August 4, 2018
• Peter F 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Two Routes There is a short red route which depending on the traffic takes about an hour. The route is generally around the Red Square area. The ear phones were small and sometimes the commentary did not link up with the sites you were seeing. The green bus takes you on a longer route and ours took two and a half hours due to the heavy traffic. I would not recommend this trip unless it is raining or you want to fill in time. The sights we saw were nothing outstanding with plenty of time at certain stops for photos. Also the driver stop for a bite to eat at one stop. Read more Written July 30, 2018
• Bernardo P 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat Trips Moscow, Russia Yesterday, I booked a boat trip with the GetYourGuide.com web page and was totally horrible, didn’t have audio guide as it shows on the picture-Nobody Talk-. The girl on the picture-light blue bag-ask for 100 Rubles for show her the QR Code while I had the Booking and PIN number cause she must see the vessel name-Didn’t say nothing and after she said board any vessel. I suggest take the trip and pay on site, avoid fake internet pages, there are many other services with a lot of entertainment, don’t take this ones. Read more Written July 14, 2018
• Kathrynowl91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Good way to see some sites We usually do these tours when we travel. They get you round and you see the sight . The traffic is quite heavy so it is a bit slow but there is not a lot they can do about it. We only did the red route. Just a note people don’t queue here when the bus comes it’s a bit of a free for all. Read more Written July 13, 2018
• Daniyal91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Was Ok.! Started our tour of moscow from here, We had got the 2 Day Pass with the boat ride. The route and the map was good but not well managed. The bus didn't stop at many points. Were were unaware a couple of times at what point we were and missed them. Headphones and maps were provided. Would recommend one should check out the route map before going and decide which places to stop in advance, this way one can manage and enjoy the tour more and us it more effectively.! The boat ride was Ok, a little crowded. No guide provided, just a boat ride with restaurant service Read more Written July 12, 2018
• WilliamDyer 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor service on boat and too many waiting times on buses For the price, you should expect at minimum English speaking tour guides with decent experience, but at least in my case that did not happen both in buses and boats. And in the boat even tough we were 90% English speaking tourist at least, the tour guide spoke 95% of the time in Russia, and only 3 sentences in English, I really counted how many times she spoke in English. And at the end she asks us if we have any questions? Of course I told her I couldn’t ask her anything since I didn’t understand 95% of what she was saying. The boat tour is not worth it, just take the bus that would be my advice. Second minus is the waiting times, in the boat they made us wait an hour before it departed, and in many stops with the buses waiting times of 20-30 minutes. I actually think I lost that day around 2 hours doing nothing. Be careful. Read more Written July 10, 2018

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