Combining the allure of a cruise along the Hamburg harbor stretch with a guided visit to one of its most famous landmarks, the Elbphilharmonie, this is the chance to discover the unique maritime charm of the port of Hamburg.
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Explore Germany's cultural landmark, the magnificent Neo-Gothic building of Elbphilharmonie.
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An expert German-speaking tour guide will walk alongside you, sharing insight into the landmark.
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Take a ride on the world’s longest curved escalator and view the harbor from a bird’s eye perspective.
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Enjoy spectacular views atop the Elbphilharmonie with access to the Plaza's terrace.
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Delve into the urban harbor and explore its traditional allure on a relaxing cruise either on a barge ship or a passenger cruise one.
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The 1-hour harbor cruise will give you a wonderful insight into the history of the Speicherstadt and the Kontorhaus district with live German commentary by onboard skippers.
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Elbphilharmonie
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1-hour guided tour of the exterior and interior of the Elbphilharmonie
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Certified German-speaking guide
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Entry to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza
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Tube to the Plaza
Hamburg Harbor Cruise
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1-hour harbor cruise
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Live commentary in German
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Boarding on a barge or passenger ship
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Elbphilharmonie
- Tour of the Elbphilharmonie concert halls
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Kerstin
Mar, 2025
We had the guided tour to the Elphi with Klaus on 03.03.2025. There were only four of us with another couple. We learned a lot about the Elphi and Klaus had many more tips for our stay in Hamburg. It was great fun. We hope that many more visitors to the Elphi will be guided just as well by the very likeable Klaus. A big thank you to him. We also enjoyed the subsequent harbor tour. The captain was very relaxed with his jokes. The day was absolutely to our taste. Thank you very much.View original review in German
Harald
Aug, 2024
The Elfi tour with Klaus was very pleasant and informative. The harbor tour was impressive and the "chatter" on the Hamburg was entertaining.View original review in German
Angela
Jul, 2024
The tour with KLAUS was very interesting and entertaining, the building great and the city of Hamburg as a whole a beautiful city!View original review in German
Gwendolin
Jun, 2024
Christa found the perfect mix between information and anecdote, it was very memorable. Of course she was friendly and professional 😃View original review in German
Nadja
Aug, 2024
Both parts of the tour were very informative and entertaining.View original review in German
Meet your tour guide at the Baumwall subway station. Once the group is ready, your guide will lead you by foot to the Elbphilharmonie for a thrilling one-hour tour. You’ll catch a glimpse of its glass facade appearing like a massive ship as it towers over the river. The tour includes a ride on the Tube, the world's longest curved escalator, allowing you to glance over the harbour from high above. After a tour of the building, your guide will lead you to the Plaza's terrace. From this vantage point, you can enjoy stunning views of Elbphilharmonie and Hamburg as the guide points out the vibrant Port of Hamburg, the landing bridges, the Michel and HafenCity. This tour guarantees great and insightful stories on Hamburg with amazing photo opportunities.
Once you've explored the Elbphilharmonie, head to the next highlight of the day which is the harbour tour. The one-hour tour begins at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken. You get to pick the vessel of your choice between a traditional barge and a spacious salon ship, after which you’re off to get a taste of cruise air. From the historic and splendid red-brick warehouses of Speicherstadt to the architectural masterpieces of HafenCity, you will discover that this is a place where history meets modernity. A skipper on the board will provide live commentary as you pass the major attractions along the way, allowing you to grasp your surroundings more insightfully.
Additional information
Elbphilharmonie
- A passport or ID card is required.
Hamburg Harbor Cruise
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Note: If you want to cruise through the Speicherstadt, you should opt for the barge as the bridges in the Speicherstadt region are too low for the large passenger ships to get through.
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During low tides, the canals of the Speicherstadt district can not be used during the harbor tour.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
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This booking confirmation is only valid as a ticket for the Elbphilharmonie tour.
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You will receive the ticket for the harbor tour in a separate email from your local tour operator after booking.
Boarding Point
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Board your cruise at Harbor Tour Pavilion of the Abicht shipping company (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1).
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Address: Bei den St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken 1, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.
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Landmark: Meet at the top of the promenade, so that the staff can tell you which ship is used for this trip and where it is going..
Get Directions to the Boarding Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is U S Landungsbrücken. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the boarding point.
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Board buses 111, 608 to get you there.
By Metro
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The closest metro stop is Landungsbrücken. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the boarding point.
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Board metro lines S1, S2, S3 to get you there.
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