See Hamburg's bustling harbor and skyline on a cruise through the River Elbe and learn about Germany’s largest port with an audio guide.
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Discover Hamburg's maritime charm on a harbor cruise across the Elbe River, choosing the best route to personalize your exploration.
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Enjoy live, captivating commentary in German led by the expert skipper, or take advantage of the readily available downloadable audio guide.
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Glide past the Elbe Philharmonic Hall and the historical Speicherstadt and admire the colossal vessels docked at the Blohm and Voss shipyard.
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Whether you prefer to start in the heart of the harbor, venture south to the container terminals, or head straight to the Speicherstadt, there's a perfect cruise for you.
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Did you know? Hamburg was once a pirate haven. Check out the statue of the city’s most famous pirate, Klaus Störtebeker, at the maritime museum.
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1 to 2-hour harbor cruise in Hamburg (based on option selected)
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Live commentary in German
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Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian
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Disembark at Elbphilharmonie or boarding pier (based on option selected)
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- Beverages (Can be purchased on the cruise)
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from Switzerland, France, United Kingdom and over 26 countries have loved this experience
Werner
Apr, 2025
The explanations of the individual sights were really great.View original review in German
Maria
Mar, 2025
It was a very interesting and varied experience to explore Hamburg by barge. Thank you for that!View original review in German
Durk
Mar, 2025
Good weather, impressive sight on the harbour including large vessels, cranes, buildings and the logistics.
Anja
Mar, 2025
Very competent explanations with plenty of humorView original review in German
Nicole
Feb, 2025
Beautiful and comprehensive tour of Hamburg's old and modern port. Good guide.View original review in Dutch
Cruise the bridge capital of Europe
Dive into Hamburg, the bridge capital of Europe, and unlock the secrets of its massive port, one of the largest on the continent! This harbor cruise is your ticket to experiencing this maritime marvel from the best seat in the house. From contemporary glass facades to centuries-old brickwork, the HafenCity reflects Hamburg's transformation. Feel the electrifying energy of the Elbe Philharmonic Hall and the fish market.
Learn Hamburg's port history
Explore the heart of Hamburg's maritime world. choose between a comprehensive tour starting from Überseebrücke, covering both northern and southern highlights; a southern route beginning at Landungsbrücken that showcases the city's modern developments and industrial might; or a northern journey that focuses on Hamburg's historic waterways and cultural landmarks.
What to bring
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Carry your passport or valid ID card.
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Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.
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Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
What’s not allowed
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Weapons and sharp objects are not allowed onboard the cruise.
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Outside food is not allowed.
Accessibility
- Wheelchairs and strollers are best accommodated on the larger passenger ship. The departure time for this ship will be confirmed at the meeting point.
Additional information
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The boats will have an open or closed glass roof depending on the weather conditions.
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Speicherstadt may not be reachable depending on the tide; alternative routes will be taken.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Boarding point
- Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.
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