City Tours

Hamburg Boat Tour with Live Commentary

Boat tour of Hamburg Harbor with a big cruise and Elbphilharmonie in the background

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Sail through Hamburg's harbor on an hour-long cruise, discovering the city's historic and modern landmarks, narrated by an expert local guide.

Highlights

Delve into the heart of Hamburg with this 1-hour harbor cruise, offering a glimpse into the city's history and current maritime industries.
Experience live commentary from a local guide as you sail past the busy container terminals and the impressive cruise ships docked in the harbor.
From the tranquillity of Elbe Beach to the hustle and bustle of Fishmarket, soak up the sights of the city's waterfront, all from your cruise ship.
Get up close with architectural marvels like the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, HafenCity, and the Speicherstadt, all beautifully lit against the Hamburg sky.
Did you know? The 1911 Old Elbe Tunnel you'll cruise over is still in operation and was a groundbreaking technological achievement.

Inclusions

1-hour Hamburg cruise
Local Guide
Live commentary in German

Exclusions

Live commentary in English
Food & drinks

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 12 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

A voyage through time and tides

Set sail on a 1-hour boat tour, starting at the Landungsbrücken, and immerse yourself in the city's maritime history with the local guide's live German commentary. Cruise past the historic 426-meter-long Old Elbe Tunnel, a pioneering feat of 1911 engineering that continues to function today. Gliding onwards, catch the vibrant life at the popular Fishmarket and Elbe Beach, offering a flavor of local Hamburg life.

From busy docks to architectural marvels

Witness the impressive container terminals, the heartbeat of Hamburg's shipping industry. Learn the fascinating interplay of tides and trade that governs the bustling harbor. As you cruise to the HafenCity and Speicherstadt, marvel at the modern cityscape contrasted with the world’s largest historical warehouse complex. The tour’s pinnacle is the iconic Elbphilharmonie, an acoustically advanced concert hall, a testament to Hamburg's love for music. The journey concludes with a glimpse of Cap San Diegp and Rickmer Rickmers, two retired ships turned museums. Interestingly, Rickmer Rickmers, a 124-year-old vessel, has circumnavigated the globe multiple times!

Itinerary

Start from Landungsbrücken
Continue to Old Elbtunnel, Fishmarket, Elbbeach
Continue to container terminals
Continue to HafenCity and Speicherstadt
Back to Cap San Diegp and Rickmer Rickmers
End at Landungsbrücken

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along your ticket and show it to the on-board staff upon boarding.

Additional note

Pets, guide dogs, and baggage allowed.
This tour can accommodate a maximum of 50 people in 1 group.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Brücke3, , next to the Clock Tower you will find bridge 3 to go down to the water. On the left, you will find the ships from the shipping company Kapitän Prüsse.
Address: 20359, Brücke 3, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.
Landmark: St. Pauli Nachtwächter.

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