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Combo (Save 8%): Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour

Double-decker bus on a Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Hamburg with Optional River Cruise, passing by historic buildings.
Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus near Elbe River with cityscape in background.
Elbphilharmonie concert hall exterior view during guided tour in Hamburg, Germany.
Elbphilharmonie concert hall exterior view during guided tour in Hamburg, Germany.

Experience the best of Hamburg on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour and learn everything about the world’s best acoustic hall from a licensed English or German guide.

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1-Day HOHO Pass + Elbphilharmonie German Guided Tour
€44
€40.48
Save 8%
  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German (on the bus)
  • Free sightseeing map & headphones (on the bus)
  • 60-min guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
  • German-speaking guide
1-Day HOHO Pass + Elbphilharmonie English Guided Tour
€44
€40.48
Save 8%
  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German (on the bus)
  • Free sightseeing map & headphones (on the bus)
  • 60-min guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
  • English-speaking guide

Highlights

  • Craft your own itinerary with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, covering 15 stops with buses every 60 mins and see landmarks like Speicherstadt, Alster Lake, and more.

  • The double-decker bus is designed for your comfort and premium viewing with an open-top deck and GPS-controlled audio guides in multiple languages.

  • Get ready to be swept off your feet by the Elbphilharmonie, an architectural marvel transformed from a brick warehouse to one of the world's most striking concert venues.

  • Dive deep with an expert English or German-speaking guide and explore the Plaza with stunning views of the Elbe River and the cityscape.

  • Fun fact: The Elbphilharmonie is not only a concert venue and a hotel but also a residential building. There are a total of 44 luxury apartments in Elbphi!

Inclusions

Hamburg HOHO pass

  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

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

  • Free sightseeing map & headphones

  • Free child (aged 5 and under) tickets

Elbphilharmonie guided tour

  • 60-min guided tour of Elbphilharmonie

  • German or English-speaking guide (based on ticket selected)

Cancellation policy

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

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Anja Joser

Anja

5/5

Oct, 2024

I went on this tour with my 3 children (13-17) and my mother (83) and can only recommend it. Our tour guide (Klaus) made the tour fun and informative at the same time. He answered all the questions and spoke very loudly and clearly. Everyone was thrilled at the end.
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Jiameng Ye-Wenzl

Jiameng

5/5

Aug, 2024

Very nice professional guide, the gentleman told us a lot of interesting and interesting facts about Hamburg. Rarely has it been so much fun to listen to a tour guide. "The Dammtor station was built in 1904..." something even stuck 😉
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Tabernig-Schneitter Martina

Tabernig-schneitter

3/5

Aug, 2024

The gentleman/guide did everything right, was very friendly, but we thought we were seeing the hall from the inside, were very sad that this was not included
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Floor Haanstra

Floor

5/5

Aug, 2024

Katrin is a funny woman who accompanied us excellently and with feeling. Her story was well organized and interesting.
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Paul Gelb

Paul

4/5

Aug, 2024

The tour guide was great. Very informative and upbeat. Ticketing experience was fine. Ig was disappointing that we couldn't see the interior of the concert hall. It should have been made more clear in the description of the tour

Save money on this budget-friendly combo and enjoy a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour of Hamburg also visit Elbphilharmonie with an English or German-speaking guide.

Hamburg HOHO pass

Get ready to discover Hamburg with a flexible 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. Buses swing by every 60 mins, so get on and off unlimited times at any of the 15 stops.

Schedule

Summer (Nov 1 to Mar 31)

  • First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle

  • Last bus: 6:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle

  • Frequency: Every 60 mins

  • Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market

Winter (Apr 1 to Oct 31)

  • First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle

  • Last bus: 4:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle

  • Frequency: Every 60 mins

  • Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Elbphilharmonie guided tour

Take a scenic walk to the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg's architectural pride. The tour starts at Baumwall station, where the Elbphilharmonie's energy is palpable. As you make your way to the iconic structure, soak in the sights of Grosser Grasbrook, a product of Europe's biggest urban renewal project. You might even spot remnants of the historic Hamburg Free Port, with its unique buildings and container ships.

Inside, a curved escalator takes you up to the Elphi Plaza, an observation deck on the 8th floor. Here, Hamburg stretches out before you. Your English or German-speaking guide will share the Elbphilharmonie's story, from its warehouse beginnings to its rise as a world-class concert hall. Learn about what makes the Elbphilharmonie so special: a modern exterior that conceals meticulously crafted interiors, including the famed concert halls renowned for their perfect acoustics.

Accessibility

Hamburg HOHO pass

  • Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.

Additional information

Elbphilharmonie guided tour

  • Appointments are confirmed according to the Elbphilharmonie and its limited Plaza ticket contingent for guided tours. If no more Plaza tickets are issued, a suitable alternative date is booked as soon as possible. In exceptional cases, the tour guide may then report on the Elbphilharmonie from outside.

  • You can still go to the plaza free of charge after the official tour if the tour should only take place from outside.

Hamburg HOHO pass

  • Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
  • 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

Hamburg City Tours: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Hamburg with Optional River Cruise

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

Guided Tour of Elbphilharmonie

  • Meet your guide at Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie).

  • Address: 20459 Hamburg, Germany.

  • Landmark: Backshop Baumwall.

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